Acts 16:1-5 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
1 ⇒ Different opinions should not stop Church Growth —
Even though Paul and Barnabas had a falling out, going their separate ways Acts 15:39-40 All that really matters is basic truth – I Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 10:9-13 – They continued to spread the word of salvation.
The Lord Jesus is the corner stone, and we are to build upon that truth.
2 ⇒ Proclaim Christ – Preach the Gospel Acts 16:4 Establish churches
3 ⇒ Train new Leadership
Acts 16:1 Timothy
Galatians 2:1 Titus
Acts 15:40 Silas
Acts 16:1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
Galatians 2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
Acts 15:40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
4 ⇒ Above all, Don’t Quit Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
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Outline from Pastor Steve Kramm (www.bethelbythepark.org/)