The sermon traces Paul's first missionary journey as a divine orchestration of the gospel's expansion from Jerusalem to Antioch, across Cyprus, and into southern Galatia, highlighting God's sovereign work in establishing churches among both Jews and Gentiles. Central to the message is the revelation that spiritual disability—whether Jewish or Gentile—is universal, as seen in the healing of a man crippled from birth in Lystra, mirroring Peter's healing in Jerusalem, underscoring that all humanity stands in need of divine grace. Despite persecution, including stoning and abandonment, Paul's unwavering faith and apostolic discernment demonstrate that true ministry is not measured by size or acclaim but by obedience to the call, even in small, overlooked places like Derbe. The journey culminates in the confirmation of believers, the appointment of elders, and the pivotal realization that salvation comes through faith alone, not adherence to Jewish law, setting the stage for the Jerusalem Council and the inclusive mission to the Gentiles. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to recognize the enduring power of the gospel amid the decay of empires and the fleeting nature of human achievements, affirming that Christ remains the same—eternal and unchanging.