Authentic Church Through Scripture: Persevering in the Face of Opposition

In this episode of the Middletown Baptist Church podcast, Pastor Josh continues the study in the book of Acts, focusing on chapter 14. He discusses the perseverance of Paul and Barnabas despite facing opposition, emphasizing the importance of being faithful and not just successful in spreading the gospel. Pastor Josh introduces the acronym ACTS, which stands for Authentic Church Through Scripture. The episode highlights the need for boldness in preaching the gospel, understanding that opposition is inevitable. It also underscores the significance of unity in the church and the dangers of misplacing adoration on messengers instead of the message. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the importance of attributing success to God's power rather than personal acclaim and the continuous need for faithfulness in ministry.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:23 Studying Acts Chapter 14

01:18 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium

01:50 Facing Opposition and Perseverance

04:10 Preaching in the Synagogue

05:42 The Power of the Gospel

08:51 Division and Persecution

15:34 Miracles and Misunderstandings

22:23 The Temptation of Praise

22:59 Keeping Focus on Jesus

24:35 Paul and Barnabas' Response

28:08 Preaching to Pagans

32:16 Faithfulness in Ministry

41:30 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer

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