"Two Essentials" // Acts // Josh Gatewood

About this episode

Josh Gatewood emphasizes the essentials of grace and prayer in the Christian life through the story in Acts 12.

In this sermon from Acts 12 paster Josh Gatewood emphasizes that the Christian life is built on essentials we never outgrow: the wonder of God’s grace and the priority of prayer. Through the contrast between Herod’s pride and Peter’s miraculous rescue, we see that God is sovereign over all circumstances—opposition, suffering, and even persecution—and continues to advance His kingdom. The story reminds us that following Jesus is not about comfort but surrender, and that pride leads to downfall while humility creates space for God’s work to grow and multiply in our lives. Website: redeemermidland.org Instagram: instagram.com/redeemermidland Facebook: facebook.com/RedeemerMidland At Redeemer, we seek to be a Gospel-Centered, Missional Family. We sing songs to worship our Lord, we preach the Word of God from the Bible, and we love one another. We would love to see you on a Sunday morning at 9:00 or 11:00 am at 3601 N. Lamesa Rd in Midland, Texas.

People in this episode

Guest: Josh Gatewood

Topics covered

• Christian life
• God's grace
• priority of prayer
• sovereignty of God
• humility vs pride
• surrender

Keywords

• Christian life
• grace
• prayer
• sovereignty
• humility
• pride
• Acts 12

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Midland

Books & works: Acts

Places: Midland, Texas

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