TEXT: Acts 15:35-41
Believers have the mandate to preach the gospel to every creature and to bring them to Christ. Those who surrender their lives to God, their lives are renewed. Fellowship with the president becomes profitable in the kingdom of God.
As we do the work of the lord faithfully, persuasively joyfully and wholeheartedly there will be a reward for us from the Lord.
SUB-TOPICS
1. The teaching and preaching of the word
2. The task and pursuit of the wise
3. Teaming up together for the progress of the work
SUB-TOPIC 1
Acts 15:35,
Evangelism demands teaching and preaching of the word. Paul and Barnabas ceased not to teach and preach in the synagogue although there were several teachers. Believers are to teach and preach the word wherever they find themselves.
The preaching of the word is not for pastors alone it is for everyone who is a believer.
SUB-TOPIC 2
Acts 15:36-40
A wise and faithful believer must not fail in his or her responsibilities of going out and teaching and preaching on a daily basis.
The Barnabas was a gifted humble and generous man. There was contention between him and Paul because of his pride contention is very deadly and should not be mentioned among believers.
Believers need to consecrate themselves for a remarkable faithfulness.
SUB-TOPIC 3
Acts 15:40-41
To witness to Christ we must remain faithful on the United in Christ. We must avoid anything that will make us to be a hindrance to the propagation of the gospel