Exploring Our Role as Ambassadors for Christ
On February 2nd, 2025, we will delve into the profound implications of being an ambassador for Christ as articulated in Second Corinthians, chapter 10. This scripture invites us to contemplate the necessity of aligning our thoughts with the divine will, emphasizing the imperative to think biblically. We shall explore the concept of casting down strongholds and every lofty thought that contradicts the knowledge of God, thereby advocating for a rigorous examination of our mental processes. By bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, we are called to discern whether our reflections are congruent with divine truth. Ultimately, our discussion will underscore that a sound belief in and trust in the Word of God is foundational to living a life that exemplifies His teachings.
On February 2, 2025, Pastor Josh Massaro will lead a pivotal sermon at Middletown Baptist Church, centered on the theme of ambassadorship for Christ as delineated in Second Corinthians chapter 10. This sermon aims to confront the pressing need for believers to cultivate a biblically informed mindset, essential for representing Christ in today's world. Pastor Massaro emphasizes that to embody the role of an ambassador, one must first align their thoughts and actions with the divine principles outlined in scripture. This alignment is not merely an aspiration but a necessary condition for effectively conveying the gospel's message.
The discourse will particularly focus on the biblical mandate to 'cast down imaginations' and to bring 'every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.' Through this exploration, Pastor Massaro will guide congregants in understanding how to identify and dismantle thoughts that contradict God's Word. He will articulate the importance of critical reflection on one's mindset, urging the congregation to engage in a rigorous examination of their thoughts and beliefs. This process is essential not only for personal spiritual growth but also for the collective mission of the church as a body of Christ's ambassadors.
With the service set to commence at 10:30 am, Pastor Massaro extends a heartfelt invitation to all, whether through physical attendance or via live streaming options available on social media platforms. The goal of this sermon is to equip believers with the tools necessary to navigate their thoughts in alignment with biblical truths, thereby empowering them in their walk of faith and their endeavors to spread the gospel effectively.
Takeaways:
- In our upcoming service on February 2nd, we will delve into Second Corinthians chapter 10.
- We will explore the profound significance of being an ambassador for Christ and its implications.
- The necessity of casting down thoughts that oppose the knowledge of God will be discussed.
- We emphasize the importance of aligning our thoughts with the truth of God's Word.
- Engaging in biblical thinking is essential for living a life that reflects God's will.
- We invite everyone to join us for worship at 10:30 am and participate in our live stream.
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00:00 - None
00:01 - Introduction to the Sunday Service and Study
00:19 - Thinking Biblically: The Role of Our Thoughts
01:17 - Capturing Thoughts
01:34 - Understanding 2 Corinthians Chapter 10
02:04 - Conclusion and Farewell
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Pastor Josh here.
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I would like to give you a preview of our Sunday morning service on February 2nd here at Middletown Baptist Church.
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We're gonna be continuing our study in Second Corinthians, and we're gonna look at Second Corinthians, chapter 10.
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We're looking at what it means to be an ambassador for Christ.
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We're looking at what it means to go for the gospel.
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And here in 2 Corinthians, chapter 10, we're gonna be seeing the need for us to think biblically.
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So to be an ambassador for Christ, to be someone who is acting for his cause, we must think properly about our ways.
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Our ways must be God's ways.
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Our our thoughts must be set upon the Word of God.
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And in 2 Corinthians, chapter 10, it tells us in verse number five, what we are to do when different thoughts come into our minds that are what's called strongholds, says casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God.
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So when we have thoughts in our mind that rise up against the knowledge of God, against the word of God, what do we do?
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It says, I'm bringing into captivity.
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So we take into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ, meaning we take this thought and we put it before the truth of God, and we say, does this match up?
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Is this something from you, Lord?
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And if it's not, we destroy that.
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We tear that down.
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And so we're gonna look at how we can think properly, which leads us to live properly.
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And that starts with a belief in the word of God and a trust in the Word of God.
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And so that's what we're gonna be looking at here this week.
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2 Corinthians, chapter 10.
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Being an ambassador and thinking biblically.
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Well, we hope to see you here on Sunday morning if you're able to be with us.
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We're gonna be having our service here at 10:30am at Middletown Baptist Church, and we will live stream as well, Lord willing, on Facebook and YouTube, and we will post the sermon on Monday morning here on the podcast network.
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So we hope that in some way you can be a part of this service and we can worship the Lord together.
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Well, God bless you.
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We will talk to you soon.
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Have a great week.
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