Why The Name "Christian"?

When the world looks at your life, is it obvious and familiar that you belong to Jesus?In this sermon on Acts 11:19–30, Teaching Pastor Leo Almeida explores the debut of the nickname "Christian" in the ancient, morally dark city of Antioch. Pastor Leo breaks down how an unnamed group of believers saw cultural darkness not as a reason for irritation or pride, but as an opportunity to shine the light of Christ. Discover what it means to experience true conversion through repentance and saving faith, and see how a heart transformed by the gospel moves toward generosity and compassion in times of crisis.In this episode, we cover:The Debut of the Nickname "Christian": Understanding what made the Antioch believers so unmistakably aligned with Jesus.Darkness as an Opportunity: Reframing cultural shift and opposition as a mission field for the gospel.Egoless Leadership: How Barnabas demonstrated humility by seeking out Saul to help disciple the growing church.The Anatomy of True Conversion: Unpacking the twin aspects of salvation—repentance (a holy U-turn) and saving faith.Compassion in Crisis: How the church at Antioch responded to a predicted famine with immediate, selfless relief.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube