Acts 13:16-41 Imagine you are given an unrestricted invite to speak at a gathering. Your subject for the impromptu speech 'a word of encouragement.' You are given 'center stage' all eyes are fixed upon you. What would you say? In a certain way, this was the setting of Paul's first sermon. He rose to the occasion and he preached a message of encouragement – don't misunderstand – it wasn't a 'feel good' talk by any means. Paul delivered a powerful message that shook the world of those who had gathered on a Sabbath day at a synagogue in Antioch – Pisidia.