The Necessity of Holiness and Preaching Jesus

Pastor Josh shares a message from Acts chapter 13, emphasizing God's holiness above all attributes and encouraging believers to adopt this perspective. He revisits themes from his prior sermon, focusing on the central message any church should preach: the gospel of Jesus Christ. He analyzes Paul's sermon in Antioch, addressing the importance of preaching Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The episode delves into the distinction between salvation through faith in Jesus versus works-based righteousness. Pastor Josh stresses the importance of growing in grace, understanding justification, and the reactions to the gospel message, including opposition and persecution. He concludes with encouragement for boldness in preaching and living the truth of Jesus Christ.

00:00 Welcome to Middletown Baptist Church Podcast

00:27 The Holiness of God

02:01 Paul's Message in Antioch

04:45 Justification Through Faith

06:44 The Warning Against Unbelief

16:57 Growing in Grace

20:50 Shepherding the Flock: Roles and Responsibilities

21:14 The Great Shepherd: Jesus Christ

21:49 Preaching the Word: Impact and Opposition

22:21 Envy and Persecution in the Synagogue

26:51 Paul and Barnabas: Boldness in the Face of Opposition

27:23 Turning to the Gentiles: A New Mission

30:54 Shaking Off the Dust: Moving Forward

32:29 Filled with Joy and the Holy Ghost

34:31 Boldness in Preaching: Facing Modern Challenges

38:27 Conclusion and Next Steps

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