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SERMON BY : "DR.ALVIN JOHN"...

Sermon Topic: "Sent by the Holy Spirit: Empowered for Mission"

Key Verse: Acts 13:2-3 - "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them and sent them off."

Key Points:
1. The Church's Worship and Fasting: The chapter begins with the church in Antioch worshiping and fasting, seeking God's guidance and direction.

2. The Holy Spirit's Call: The Holy Spirit speaks to the church, calling Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for a specific mission, highlighting the Spirit's role in guiding and empowering believers.

3. The Church's Response: The church responds obediently, setting apart Barnabas and Saul through prayer and the laying on of hands, demonstrating their commitment to the mission.

4. Paul's First Missionary Journey: Barnabas and Saul, now sent by the Holy Spirit, embark on their first missionary journey, preaching the gospel to the Gentiles and experiencing both success and opposition.

5. The Gospel's Power: The chapter highlights the gospel's power to transform lives, as seen in the conversion of Sergius Paulus, the proconsul of Cyprus.