What does it mean for a church to truly thrive? In this message from Acts 13:1–12, Pastor Leonce unpacks how the early church at Antioch became a launchpad for mission rather than a monument to comfort. A thriving church isn’t defined by size or stability. It’s marked by obedience to the Holy Spirit and a willingness to be sent.

Through the story of Barnabas and Saul (Paul), this sermon will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone, embrace a multiethnic, Spirit-led mission, and confront spiritual darkness with the truth of the gospel.

At United Church, this message fuels Overflow Sunday, launching a second service not for convenience, but for Kingdom impact. It’s a call to move from maintenance to mission, from comfort to calling, and to see Atlanta transformed by the love of Jesus.

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