In this sermon, Ridley Barron preached about the mission and growth of the early church in Antioch and the power of living a missional life. Drawing from Acts 11, he emphasized the necessity of aligning with the Holy Spirit, sending out the best missionaries, and adapting the gospel message to different cultures. With heartfelt stories from his missionary experiences, Barron challenged the congregation to support mission work financially, embrace diversity, and invest in discipleship for new believers. He also introduced practical steps, like the "Discover You" assessment, to help individuals identify their unique gifts for service. Urging the church to be interruptible and fully committed to sharing the gospel, Barron highlighted the importance of dynamic discipleship and genuine belief in the sovereignty and authority of God.
Timestamps:
00:00 Church's responsibility: Make disciples with love.
04:02 Sermon discussing the power of missional church.
08:22 Interpreting scripture in staff meetings for guidance.
13:14 Church must offer value before inviting congregation.
14:01 Paul intentionally engages diverse cultural groups for gospel.
17:26 Finding mission field in coaching baseball.
23:44 Addressing lack of education in faith discipleship.
25:33 Ensure one true gospel is taught, engage.
29:56 Antioch prioritized helping others, not hoarding supplies.
32:47 Seeking partnerships for global gospel outreach efforts.
35:18 Tithing properly shows God's priority in money.
40:13 Embracing the Holy Spirit, working together as Southern Baptists.
41:02 Church supports members to be missionaries worldwide.
45:26 Be willing to interrupt and share love.