Acts 13: The Mission of the Early Church - Sunday Evening - August 18, 2024

Middletown Baptist Church

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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