“Gathered and Sent” | July 27, 2025

Follow Along with the Message

Sermon Title: Gathered and Sent
Scripture: Acts 13:1–3

1. Everything flows from the heart.

Howard Thurman said, “Everything we do flows from our center.” If our heart is centered in God, our actions will reflect God's love.

2. Worship, prayer, and fasting come before mission.

The early church didn’t start with strategy or structure—they started with spiritual practices, then sent Paul and Barnabas into the world.

3. We are not just gathered—we are sent.

The church is called to gather for spiritual renewal and then go into the world to serve, love, and witness to Christ.

4. Mission begins here.

You don’t have to go overseas to be a missionary. Your mission field is your workplace, your school, your neighborhood.

5. You are a minister of the gospel.

Your baptism is your commissioning. Whether or not you’re a pastor, you are called to be a witness of God’s love.

6. Keep the rhythm.

A healthy church (and believer) balances both gathering and sending. Leaning too far into one or the other weakens the body.

7. The mission of God has a church.

God’s desire to love and save the world has us—the church—as its instrument. It’s our shared calling to live this out daily.

Reflection Question:

Are you leaning too much into gathering or too much into going? How is God calling you to embrace both?

Closing Encouragement:
You are part of something bigger. You are gathered to be empowered—and sent to make a difference. Let’s be the church our world needs.