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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