In this sermon, Ridley Barron preached about the resilience and commitment needed to spread the gospel despite opposition. He emphasized the importance of maintaining holiness, fostering intimacy with God, and turning hearts away from bitterness. Drawing parallels with Paul and Barnabas' mission, Barron discussed the disruptive concept of grace, the significance of enduring hardship, and the miraculous events that strengthened their message. The sermon highlights the need for churches to support new believers, appoint elders, and remain steadfast in their mission. Barron concluded with a call to embrace the relentless pursuit of spreading God's word and living out joy before the world.
Timestamps:
00:00 Shift from Jerusalem to Antioch propelled church growth.
05:49 Church growing in China, Africa, India, reassurance.
07:53 Paul and Barnabas flee persecution, preach gospel.
11:42 Gospel disrupts ranking, signs follow preaching.
13:23 Gospel divides, love God above all.
16:52 Falsely hailed as gods, apostles preach truth.
21:45 Common grace, God's work, Paul's strategic approach.
23:28 God gives us purpose; life is not accidental.
26:42 Paul stoned, but survives and continues preaching.
30:53 Suffering tests faith and leads to reliance.
35:29 Church famous for pointing at world's faults.
36:49 Father invites intimacy through dancing in life.
39:26 Reconnect with God, share joy, spread hope.
In this sermon, Ridley Barron preached about the resilience and commitment needed to spread the gospel despite opposition. He emphasized the importance of maintaining holiness, fostering intimacy with God, and turning hearts away from bitterness. Drawing parallels with Paul and Barnabas' mission, Barron discussed the disruptive concept of grace, the significance of enduring hardship, and the miraculous events that strengthened their message. The sermon highlights the need for churches to support new believers, appoint elders, and remain steadfast in their mission. Barron concluded with a call to embrace the relentless pursuit of spreading God's word and living out joy before the world.
Timestamps:
00:00 Shift from Jerusalem to Antioch propelled church growth.
05:49 Church growing in China, Africa, India, reassurance.
07:53 Paul and Barnabas flee persecution, preach gospel.
11:42 Gospel disrupts ranking, signs follow preaching.
13:23 Gospel divides, love God above all.
16:52 Falsely hailed as gods, apostles preach truth.
21:45 Common grace, God's work, Paul's strategic approach.
23:28 God gives us purpose; life is not accidental.
26:42 Paul stoned, but survives and continues preaching.
30:53 Suffering tests faith and leads to reliance.
35:29 Church famous for pointing at world's faults.
36:49 Father invites intimacy through dancing in life.
39:26 Reconnect with God, share joy, spread hope.
