God's Ambassadors: Embracing Our Divine Calling - Sunday Morning - September 8, 2024

Middletown Baptist Church

Being Ambassadors for Christ

In this Middletown Baptist Church podcast episode, Pastor Josh delivers a sermon titled 'God's Ambassadors' focusing on the role of believers as representatives of Christ. Pastor Josh references 2 Corinthians chapter 5 and explains the ministry and message of reconciliation. He emphasizes the concept of reconciliation between humanity and God through Jesus Christ, illustrating that believers, in their salvation, are entrusted as ambassadors to preach the gospel. The sermon further discusses the importance of living according to God's authority, gospel authenticity, and genuine action, encouraging believers to reflect God's character and truth in their daily lives and interactions.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:33 Understanding Our Ministry and Message

01:41 The Role of Ambassadors for Christ

03:23 Living as Ambassadors in a Foreign Land

08:06 Representing God's Authority

21:27 Gospel Authenticity

22:55 The Righteousness of God in Him

23:06 The Wrath of God and Jesus' Sacrifice

23:26 Gospel Authenticity: Speaking the Whole Truth

23:59 The Truth About Ourselves and Jesus

24:56 Living Without Hypocrisy

28:59 The Great Exchange: His Robes for Mine

33:37 Genuine Action: Living as Ambassadors

38:51 The Call to Be Authentic Ambassadors

41:56 Invitation and Conclusion

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