In this powerful sermon, Yucan Chiu (Guest Speaker) invites us to rethink how we measure “success” in the church. Is it size, social media presence, longevity, cultural impact? Or is it something deeper—something quieter, yet far more transformative?

Drawing from Acts 11:19–30, Yucan explores the origin story of the church in Antioch—arguably one of the most influential churches in history. This was the community where followers of Jesus were first called “Christians.” It was the church that sent out the Apostle Paul. And it was birthed not by famous leaders—but by unnamed, scattered, displaced believers.

Through this passage, we discover five defining marks of a world-changing church:

• Started by ordinary, unnamed people

• Formed through displacement and scattering

• Courageous across cultural and ethnic barriers

• Connected to a wider kingdom movement

• Mobilized to meet real-world needs in times of crisis

Yucan challenges us to see that God often works through obscurity, disruption, and cross-cultural courage to build something far more enduring than platform or prominence.

At the heart of Antioch’s influence was one central proclamation: Jesus is Lord. Not merely as a private spiritual truth—but as a revolutionary reality that redefines power, politics, identity, and hope. In a world shaped by empire, chaos, and fear, the good news that Jesus reigns was—and still is—earth-shattering.

If you’ve ever wondered whether small, scattered, diverse communities can truly make a difference—this message is for you.

The most influential church may not be the most visible.

But it is the one aligned with the risen King.