1. Cover Picture In the Heart of God’s Will Acts 13:1-5

2. 1 Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper. Acts 13:1-5

4. Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Value #1: The Importance and Influence of God’s Word (Acts 13:1) If we cannot justify an action, behavior or attitude based upon the word of God, we have no business indulging it, engaging in it, or entertaining it.

5. While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Value #2: The Implementation of God’s Revealed Will (Acts 13:2) Implementation - The fulfilling, the carrying out, the purposing of living according to the revealed plan of God.

6. Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them… Value #3: An Intense Commitment to Prayer (Acts 13:3a)

7. 1. Between fasting and prayer Three Connections

8. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. James 1:21

9. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10

10. 1. Between fasting and prayer Three Connections 2. Between our prayer life and our decision -making 3. Between our prayer life and our power/ability to do God’s will.

11. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. James 1:21

12. 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper. Value #4: The Intentional Purpose of Going Out (Acts 13:3b-5) The Church

13. 1.Missions is required of every local church Six Truths About “Missions”

14. 2.Missions requires people Six Truths About “Missions”

15. 3.Missions requires sacrifice Six Truths About “Missions”

16. There’s only one life, ‘twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. C.T. Studd

17. 4.Missions requires “going” Six Truths About “Missions”

18. 5.Missions requires “proclaiming Jesus” Six Truths About “Missions”

19. 6.Missions requires “assistance” Six Truths About “Missions”

20. 1.Are you committed to Christ? Two Questions 2.Are you committed to the local church?

21. Cover Picture In the Heart of God’s Will Acts 13:1-5