Authentic Church Through Scripture: Persevering in the Face of OppositionIn 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 Introduction00:23 Studying Acts Chapter 1401:18 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium01:50 Facing Opposition and Perseverance04:10 Preaching in the Synagogue05:42 The Power of the Gospel08:51 Division and Persecution15:34 Miracles and Misunderstandings22:23 The Temptation of Praise22:59 Keeping Focus on Jesus24:35 Paul and Barnabas' Response28:08 Preaching to Pagans32:16 Faithfulness in Ministry41:30 Concluding Thoughts and PrayerThank you for joining our podcast. Visit our website at https://middletownbaptistchurch.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@middletownbaptistchurchde5091Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MBCDelaware This podcast is produced by Ralph Estep, Jr., host of Financially Confident Christian, a daily podcast on Christian Finance you can find it at https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com

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