Heaven Meets Earth Week 40

Ocilla Baptist Podcast · Sep 6, 2026 · 46m

What does it truly mean for a church to be alive and healthy? In this message drawn from Acts 13, we explore the very first time in church history that missionaries were intentionally commissioned and sent out. The passage reveals something striking: before Barnabas and Saul ever took a single step on their journey, they were worshiping and fasting. That sequence is not accidental. It speaks directly to one of the most important spiritual lessons we can absorb as believers -- that abiding in Christ always precedes fruitful ministry. We are challenged to ask ourselves not just what God wants…