Authentic Church Through Scripture: Cornelius's Story - Sunday Evening- June 23, 2024

23/06/2024 47 min
Authentic Church Through Scripture: Cornelius's Story - Sunday Evening- June 23, 2024

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The Power of the Gospel and the Church's Mission: Lessons from Acts 10Pastor Josh from Middletown Baptist Church discusses Acts chapter 10, exploring key themes like the importance of proclaiming the gospel, maintaining gospel-centrality within the church, and the non-negotiable elements that contribute to a healthy church. The sermon also delves into the early church's mission starting in Jerusalem and extending to all corners of the earth, highlighting the significance of Peter's encounter with Cornelius as a pivotal moment in expanding the gospel to Gentiles. Pastor Josh emphasizes how prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit are vital in fulfilling the church's mission and encourages believers to reach out beyond their comfort zones to further God's kingdom.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:23 The Study of Acts Chapter 1001:51 The Blueprint of the Early Church06:24 The Power of Prayer and Seeking God09:18 Cornelius' Vision and Obedience13:44 Peter's Vision and God's Command25:30 Peter's Revelation: Gentiles Are Accepted26:28 Cornelius Meets Peter27:14 Peter Defers Worship27:34 Peter's Lesson on Equality32:41 The Power of the Gospel34:09 Unity in Christ38:24 Peter's Message to Cornelius40:58 Living Out the Gospel46:06 Conclusion 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