Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged

him out of town, thinking he was dead. Acts 14:19

a. Is what we're doing furthering the mission?

b. Is there spiritual fruit?

c. Is there a team?

But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas

for Derbe. After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra,

Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, Acts 14:20–21

a. Sometimes God's people get knocked down

b. It's time to get up

a. We get up together

. . . strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many

hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church. With prayer and

fasting, they turned the elders over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Acts 14:22-23

a. The mission is bigger than our comfort

b. Every member has a part in the mission

c. We don't just reach people—we root them

Do these three things this week:

First — Ask yourself one hard question. Just one. Pick it from the three I gave you.

1) Is what we're doing furthering the mission?

2) Is there spiritual fruit?

3) Is there a team?

Don't rush to answer it. Let God speak to you.

Second — Reach out to one person. Someone who's been missing, who's struggling, or you've been meaning to call.

Don't wait. Do it this week.

Third — Pray one bold prayer to ask God to show you where He wants you to step out.