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Acts 13: The Mission of the Early Church - Sunday Evening - August 18, 2024
The Mission of God: Lessons from Acts 13
In this episode of the Middletown Baptist Church podcast, Pastor Josh delves into Acts chapter 13. He emphasizes the importance of being an authentic church through scripture and discusses how the early church in Antioch proactively sent out missionaries like Saul (Paul) and Barnabas to spread the Gospel. Pastor Josh challenges the church to find their place in God's mission, encouraging members to evangelize, disciple, and train others. He also highlights the vital roles of preaching, teaching, and being led by the Holy Spirit in fulfilling the Great Commission.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:23 The Study of Acts: Authentic Church Through Scripture
00:59 The Great Commission and Our Mission
01:28 Challenges and Opportunities in Ministry
02:34 The Role of the Church in Sending Missionaries
04:19 Understanding the Church at Antioch
05:18 The Importance of Preaching and Teaching
10:54 The Call of Barnabas and Saul
19:45 Supporting Missionaries and the Mission of God
24:59 The Mission of God: Taking Action
25:52 Sent by the Holy Spirit: Journey to Cyprus
26:59 Preaching in Synagogues: Seizing Opportunities
28:31 Confronting Opposition: The Encounter with Bar Jesus
30:52 The Power of Boldness: Paul's Confrontation
32:35 The Transformative Power of the Word of God
36:51 Guarding Against False Teachings
38:27 Affirming and Interpreting Scripture
43:03 Using God-Given Gifts for the Gospel
45:44 Conclusion and Prayer
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