Acts Part 10

(Acts 13:14-52, Acts 2:27, Acts 14:1-20)

Acts 13:15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”

So often we see that successfully accomplishing God’s will involves paying a P____________________ C____________.

Three very important things about ministry.

1. Not all ministry is S________________________.

I don’t think any of us will ever be evangelists on the level of Paul of Barnabas.  Paul was the greatest evangelist in history and yet look at how often he failed to make people believe.

2. A R____________________ in ministry does not mean you give up.

Getting run out of town would be enough to make most people want to give up and stay home.  That is not how it works and it is not how we should respond.

3. There is a S__________________ of R______________________ when people reject the gospel.

Take Away Lesson: Ministry is difficult and there are no guarantees. We need to witness to others and share the message of the gospel and trust that God will take care of the results.

Acts 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.