First Baptist Podcasts
Episodes
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Lydia | Acts 16:13–15
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
God is constantly working in the background of our lives. He is always doing things in us and around us of which we are profoundly unaware but upon which we are utterly reliant. That’s what happened to Lydia, and her life was transformed.
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What is a Christian, and what does a Christian do? How do we live out our faith in everyday life? In this new series called “Decided,” we’re going back to the basics of what it means to trust and follow Jesus.
Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49209366
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Timothy’s Testimony | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Was Timothy a Jew or a Gentile? Did it matter? How do we share our testimony with “Nones,” or those with no religious affiliation? Pastor Jeff and Jordan break down Paul’s decision to circumcise Timothy and give practical tips for apologetics in today’s episode.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Timothy | Acts 16:1–5” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
God-Fearers and the Fear of the LORD | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
What’s the big deal about Cornelius receiving the Holy Spirit? Was anyone saved before Christ came? How can we cultivate the fear of the LORD? Pastor Jeff and Jordan explore the impact of Acts 10 on the body of Christ.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Cornelius | Acts 10” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Apostle to the Gentiles | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Why did Paul call himself the apostle to the Gentiles? What role did his training as a Pharisee have in his ministry? How can we better understand his writings? Pastor Jeff and Jordan unpack the biography and impact of Paul, author of a third of the New Testament.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Saul | Acts 9:1–31” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Dr. Alex Watkins testimony: https://youtu.be/OrezTmWU1T0?si=10oB06cEtcuYmn92&t=916
ESV Study Bibles: https://www.crossway.org/bibles/category/study/
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
LXX Marks the Spot | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
What were the differences among the Greeks, Hellenists, and Hebrews in Acts? Why does Stephen retell Israel’s history in his defense? Shouldn’t Old Testament citations in the New Testament be exact quotes? Exploring Stephen’s story in Acts 6–7, Pastor Jeff and Jordan look into the languages, manuscripts, and peoples that shaped the New Testament.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Stephen | Acts 6–7” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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More on Greeks and God-fearers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7c1uSgI9FA&t=42s
The Business of Heaven (C.S. Lewis daily readings): https://www.amazon.com/Business-Heaven-Daily-Readings/dp/0062643576/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VA4I4SKS45MC&keywords=the+business+of+heaven+c.s.+lewis&qid=1704824561&sprefix=the+business+of+heaven%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Life, Death, and New Beginnings | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In what sense do we die once we follow Christ? Is thinking about the day of death beneficial? How do we pass on our love to those we leave behind? Pastor Jeff and Jordan start the new year with a discussion about living in light of the limited time we’re given.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon "To Be Intentional | Colossians 3:1–17" in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Propitiation and Other Light Subjects | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
How does the death of Jesus benefit us? What is the mechanism of salvation? If God is love, is love God? Pastor Jeff and Jordan look to the binding of Isaac, the Yom Kippur service, and multiple New Testament epistles to unpack the richness of John 3:16.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon "God" in “Decided,” our 2023 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Looking toward Christ | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
How do Simeon and Anna fit in the biblical narrative of prophets? Why were they looking for the Christ? How do we keep joy from becoming positivity? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan explore the joy of the Lord on display in Simeon and Anna in Luke 2.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon "Simeon & Anna" in “Decided,” our 2023 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Christmas Eve:
Morning Worship: 11 AM
Candlelight Service: 5 PM