Proclaiming the Gospel: Focusing on Jesus and the Great Commission
In this episode of the Middletown Baptist Church podcast, Pastor Josh explores Acts 13:13-37, highlighting the missionary journey of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark. The central theme is the importance of preaching the gospel as the primary message, focusing on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Josh discusses the need for humility, the reception or rejection of the gospel, and the necessity of preaching a complete gospel. The sermon emphasizes the significance of Jesus as the centerpiece of all biblical history and the essential message of salvation. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how they can live out and proclaim the gospel in their daily lives.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:25 Paul's Missionary Journey Begins
00:40 The Message of the Gospel
01:35 Paul's Sermon in Antioch
03:27 Historical Context and Significance
06:02 Preaching Jesus as the Centerpiece
11:27 Reception and Rejection of Jesus
12:37 The Necessity of Repentance
14:42 Humility in Preaching
15:53 The Decision to Accept or Reject the Gospel
17:39 Preaching the Gospel to New Faces
18:19 The Necessity of Preaching Jesus
18:47 Paul's Message of Reception or Rejection
20:00 The Resurrection of Jesus
21:27 Preaching a Complete Gospel
21:45 The Church's Corporate Message
26:45 The Importance of Testimony
28:50 Valuing God's Grace
31:47 Conclusion and Next Steps
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