When Gospel Meets Culture | Chris Daukas

In this sermon by Pastor Chris, he explores Acts 14:1-28 and discusses the impact of the gospel on culture. Through the stories of Iconium, Lystra, and Paul's persecution, the sermon emphasizes that God's church is being built despite division, confusion, and opposition. It encourages believers to boldly hold out Jesus to a world of idolatry, confront cultural assumptions with the gospel, and be willing to suffer for the sake of Christ. The sermon inspires listeners to pour their lives out for the gospel and find joy in faithfully following Jesus, reminding them that the cost is great, but the reward is worth it.

Discussion Questions
1. How does the story of Paul and Barnabas in Iconium challenge our understanding of sharing the gospel in a divided culture?

2.The response of the crowd in Lystra shows how easily people can misunderstand and misinterpret the message of the gospel. How can we effectively communicate the true message of Jesus in a confused culture?

3. In the face of persecution and opposition, Paul and Barnabas remained steadfast in their mission. What lessons can we learn from their response to suffering and how can we apply them to our own lives?

4. The sermon highlights the need for Christians to confront cultural assumptions with the gospel. How can we lovingly and graciously challenge the idolatrous worldviews present in our own society?

5. The sermon emphasizes the cost of following Jesus and proclaiming the gospel. How can we prepare ourselves to face opposition, rejection, or even persecution for the sake of the gospel?