First Baptist Podcasts

The Great Pursuit | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

Stepping into something new—whether it’s a fresh worship service or a bold call to generosity—can stir both excitement and questions. As a church, we believe every new beginning is an opportunity to follow God more closely and make space for others to encounter Him. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the launch of our new worship service starting Sunday, June 1st at 9:00 AM. Why are we adding another service? What can you expect? And how can you be a part of this next chapter in our church’s story? We’re also diving into the heart behind our Great Pursuit Missions Offering—an invitation for each of us to give boldly and fuel the mission of taking the gospel to our city, our nation, and the world. Pastor Jeff Reynolds is joined by David Tooley, Lauren Parish, TJ Renfro and Alex Watkins in sharing stories of impact, biblical insight, and the vision God has placed before us.
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “In Remembrance | 1 Corinthians 11:23–32.” This passage reminds us that gathering for worship isn’t just a routine—it’s sacred.
 
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In Remembrance | 1 Corinthians 11:23–32

Something mysterious and powerful happens every time we gather around the Lord’s Table. 
 
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Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49438085 
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Advice for Grads | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

Graduating is a major milestone, but stepping into a new season of life can bring uncertainty, pressure, and big decisions. As followers of Christ, it’s crucial to seek God’s direction and remember that our identity is rooted in Him—not in our careers, achievements, or the expectations of the world. In today’s episode, we talk about how new graduates can stay grounded in their faith, trust God’s plan, and find confidence in His calling. Join Pastor Jeff Reynolds, along with guests Alex Watkins, Lauren Parish, TJ Renfro, and David Tooley as they share biblical encouragement, personal stories, and practical wisdom for navigating life after graduation with Christ at the center.
 
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “For the Joy | Hebrews 12:1–3.” This sermon encourages our grads to stay strong in their faith journey by letting go of sin and anything that holds them back.
 
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For the Joy | Hebrews 12:1–3

We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses who have persevered through their race – the good times, the bad times, the hard times, the amazing times. They finished well. How? 
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Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49428070 
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Loving Others - Simple Yet Complex | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

Just because it's different doesn't mean that it's wrong. It's just different." As we think of loving others based on Christ's summation of all the Old Covenant law, the question remains, "Do we love people?" Sometimes people are difficult to love, but Christ calls us to do so. Join David, TJ, and Alex as they seek to help us learn from each other as to how we can love others.
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Loving Others | Matthew 22:34–40

The Great Commandment calls us to two theological imperatives: to love God, and to love others. The Scriptures are littered with these imperatives to love others. Loving others is foundational to who we are as followers of Jesus Christ. So the question remains: Do we truly love other people?---Jesus summed up two things our lives should reflect: loving Him, and loving others. He wrapped all of the Jewish laws into one overarching statement found in the Great Commandment. Today, we will see that a life on mission is a life well lived, and it is fulfilled by loving others.Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49428070Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Living For the Mission | The Beyond Sunday Podcast

Living a life on mission starts by loving God. This past Sunday, we examined Jesus’ summation of all the Old Testament laws in Matthew 22:34-40 in the Great Commandment. The Law can be surmised in two ways: Love God, and love people. In this episode of the Beyond Sunday Podcast join David Tooley, Lauren Parish, TJ Renfro, and Alex Watkins as they discuss what their personal devotional times with the Lord look like and why it’s hard to share the gospel with others.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “A Life on Mission: Loving God | Matthew 22:34-40 ” In this two-part sermon series, we’ll learn that a life on mission is a life well lived. 
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Life on Mission | Matthew 22:34-40

Nicholas Von Zinzendorf famously stated, “Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten.” As we become older, we begin to think about the way that we want our lives to be remembered. What do we want people to say about us when we are gone? 
 
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Jesus summed up two things our lives should reflect: loving Him, and loving others. He wrapped all of the Jewish laws into one overarching statement found in the Great Commandment. Today, we will see that a life on mission is a life well lived, and it starts with a love for Christ.
 
Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49428070
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