WHEN FACING CHANGE

Acts 15:36-16:12

I. (15:36-16:3) SOMETIMES THERE IS A CHANGE OF PEOPLE

1. Changes in Paul’s life

1. A change in ministry partners from Barnabas to Silas
2. A change in ministry trainees from John Mark to Timothy

B. Changes in our lives

II. (16:4-8) SOMETIMES THERE IS A CHANGE OF PLANS

1. Changes in Paul’s life
2. Changes in our lives

1. His plans to go into Asia were stopped – God was saying “not now”
2. His plans to go into Bithynia were stopped – God was saying “not ever”

III. (16:9-12) SOMETIMES THERE IS A CHANGE OF PLACE

1. Changes in Paul’s life
2. Changes in our lives

1. Macedonia was a new place
2. Macedonia was an unknown place

Conclusion: One thing NEVER changes – GOD

1. In every change God is in control (Psalm 103:19)
2. In every change God can bring good (Romans 8:28)