First Baptist Podcasts

Down to the River | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

Why was Lydia at a river on the Sabbath, and why did Paul go there, too? Are the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Jesus the same? How do you know if God is calling you to vocational ministry? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan dive into baptism, the Spirit hovering over the waters, and other fascinating topics through the story of Lydia.
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Lydia | Acts 16:13–15” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Lydia | Acts 16:13–15

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
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Timothy’s Testimony | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

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.
Submit a question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Timothy | Acts 16:1–5

“Decided: Timothy”
“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:6-7).
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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/49205815
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

God-Fearers and the Fear of the LORD | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

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.
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Cornelius & Peter | Acts 10:1–48

God is currently doing things that will impact our lives, and we are completely unaware of those things. He loves us, and He is working things—all things—together for good to us right now. Let’s see how He did that in the lives of Cornelius and Peter today.
 
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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/49202262
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Apostle to the Gentiles | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

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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Saul | Acts 9:1–31

What could possibly compel someone in the middle of his rise to the influence, leadership, and recognition he'd always wanted and for which he'd worked his entire life to abandon it all and pursue an entirely different path for his life? Jesus.
 
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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/49198478
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions