A Heart for the Lost... Acts 16

“A Heart for the Lost,” from Acts 16 traces Paul’s missionary journey to show how the gospel moves forward under God’s direction and power. Beginning with God’s guidance—closing some doors while opening others through the Macedonian vision—the message emphasizes that God determines where and how His people serve. As Paul encounters Lydia, we see that God is also the one who opens hearts to respond to the gospel. Yet the spread of truth is not without resistance, as opposition and suffering arise, reminding us that spiritual impact often comes with spiritual conflict. Even in hardship, Paul and Silas model faithfulness, worship, and readiness to share the gospel, leading to the dramatic salvation of the jailer. Ultimately, the sermon highlights that a heart for the lost is not about perfect strategy, but about obediently following God’s leading, trusting Him with the results, and faithfully proclaiming Christ in every circumstance.