Exploring Cyprus: 2022 Mediterranean Study Cruise

Summary

This sermon examines Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey in Acts 13, specifically their stop in Paphos, Cyprus, highlighting Barnabas's heritage and Paul's confrontation with the sorcerer Elymas before Sergius Paulus. The passage underscores the clash of worldviews and the effectiveness of proclaiming the gospel, emphasizing that while we are called to faithfulness, God ultimately directs the results. The encouragement for believers is that God's Word is powerful and will accomplish His purposes.