Preached on Sunday 22nd October 2023 by Gavin McGrath, a member of our congregation.

The second of a three sermon series: The Church in Acts: what, who and why?

1. The church is attacked but attacks never ultimately win (11:19-21)

2. The church is strengthened by the grace of God (11:22-30)

3. The church is a wonderfully diverse people - even if this is complicated

(13:1-5; 15:1-5)

4. The church sends out people in the Spirit with the gospel (13:2-3)

For us at ENC now:

• …Let’s look for unexpected opportunities even in hard times

• …Let’s pray we increasingly be a grace-filled church

• …Let’s ask questions about our ‘culture’ and if we are welcoming outsiders

• …Let’s continue to be a sending out church