Sermon
Gospel Goodbyes and Gospel Advance
Center Church
Speaker: Josh Miller
October 6, 2024 · 47 min
Evangelism & OutreachDiscipleshipHoly SpiritObedienceActs 13:1–12Ephesians 5:18Second Corinthians 5:21
Summary
Paul and Barnabas exemplify gospel goodbyes—sacrificing comfort, relationships, and personal dreams to advance God's mission. The sermon teaches that spiritual progress requires saying goodbye to hindrances, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and proclaiming God's Word with spiritual authority, rooted in Christ's ultimate sacrifice.
Highlights
Gospel goodbyes lead to gospel advance. It's when you say goodbye to something so that the good news can advance in your life and through your life.
When we are willing to sacrifice, the mission of God goes forward, but when we're not, it stalls out.
The gospel advance starts with the people you're closest to. You've already got access and influence with that person, and God wants you to pray for them, serve them, and seek to share the gospel with them.