First Baptist Podcasts

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
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The Way to Be While You’re Waiting | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

Why did God whisk Philip away right after baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch? Is it okay for a teacher not to know an answer? How can we know God’s will in a decision, and how do we act while we pray for guidance? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan draw important life lessons from the stories of Philip in Acts 8.
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “The Ethiopian Eunuch | Acts 8” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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The Ethiopian Eunuch | Acts 8:26–39

What holds us back from doing what God wants us to do? The Devil? Fear? Pride? A hesitancy to look “too religious?” Whatever it is that holds us back from doing what God wants us to do, it likewise holds us back from living in God’s best for our lives.
 
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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/49195250
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

LXX Marks the Spot | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

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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Stephen | Acts 6–7

We’re taking the next several months to look at the lives of those who decided to follow Jesus after He ascended into Heaven. What did their lives look like as a result of trusting and following Jesus, and what does their transformation mean for us today? Join us this week as we learn from Stephen, one of the first deacons and the first Christian martyr.
 
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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/49186022 
Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Life, Death, and New Beginnings | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

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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To Be Intentional | Colossians 3:1–17

If we have decided to follow Jesus, then we must decide to be intentional about trusting and following Him in everything we are and do. We'll see how the Bible tells us to do that 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/49186022Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions