First Baptist Podcasts
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Episodes
Why didn’t people at the time of Jesus assume the Messiah would suffer? What were the dynamics like among Jews, pagans, and believers in cities Paul visited? How does context clarify New Testament passages that sound anti-Semitic? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss underlying themes from the story of Paul’s stay in Thessalonica.
Paul and Silas were unjustly accused, unfairly judged, stripped, beaten, and detained, but they sang praises to God. They didn’t know at the time what God was going to do or when He might do it, but regardless, they worshiped Him. Their actions help us know how we can respond in faith when things go from bad to worse.
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In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and f...
Why doesn’t God always rescue us right away? Where is the line between enduring suffering with patience and taking a stand for your case? What is the “lost episode” at First Baptist? Pastor Jeff and Jordan share about the power outage at church this Sunday and the unique insight it afforded into the imprisonment of Paul and Silas in Acts 16.
Why was the possessed girl in Acts 16 only telling the truth about the disciples? Do we know why Paul didn’t exorcize her spirit right away? What’s the problem with palm reading, fortune-telling, and horoscopes? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan warn about the demonic roots that underlie all forms of divination.
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In the early days of Christianity, those who decided to trust and follow Jesus cast themselves wholly upon the leadership of the Lord. Where they went, what they did, and how they lived were all informed by their willingness to pray, “Lead me, Lord,” and to follow His guidance.
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In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places and new challenge...
What are the similarities between the pagan city of Philippi and the Bible Belt today? Which lessons can we learn from Paul’s encounters in Philippi? How do we talk to family about faith? Alex Watkins returns to the podcast to draw missions lessons from Acts 16.
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In the early days of Christianity, those who decided to trust and follow Jesus cast themselves wholly upon the leadership of the Lord. Where they went, what they did, and how they lived were all informed by their willingness to pray, “Lead me, Lord,” and to follow His guidance.
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In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places and new chall...
Why don’t we know more about the lives of the apostles? How do we respond when God tells us no? What can we do to be missionaries in our own hometowns? Pastor Jeff and Jordan reunite for today’s episode diving into the missionary journey in Acts 16.
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In the early days of Christianity, those who decided to trust and follow Jesus cast themselves wholly upon the leadership of the Lord. Where they went, what they did, and how they lived were all informed by their willingness to pray, “Lead me, Lord,” and to follow His guidance.
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In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places and new chall...
How does the world see followers of Jesus? Do we resemble what the world already knows or something that gives them a desire to know more about what makes His followers different? Today, we will see that our unity in Christ must be rooted in Him alone. The Apostle Paul describes Christ as the ultimate example of humility, and we must be seen resembling Christ our King in this age.
The local church is God’s Plan A for taking the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to every nation, language, tribe, and people group. In doing so, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to be among the people of the world to proclaim Christ. Today, we will see that Paul exhorts the saints in Philippi and us today to be set apart for the work and mission of Christ as lights in the world.
Where has Pastor Jeff been so far on his Footsteps of Paul Tour? How varied were the cultures Paul saw in his day? In what way have we been brought into the kingdom for such a time as this? This week, Pastor Jeff shares insights and experiences from the first few days of his trip to Greece and Turkey.
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How did Paul die? What should we do when others disappoint us? In what ways are we all in ministry? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan share lessons from the end of Paul’s journey.
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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “The Apostle Paul | 2 Timothy 4:1–22” in “Decided,” our 2023–24 sermon series reexamining the basics of following Christ.
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Over the course of Paul’s life in Christ, he continued to change and grow. His story ended up different from what he had expected, but it was better in every way. When it was over, he got to go home to the One he served for so many years – and rest in the righteousness of Christ that he had preached to so many.
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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...
How should we approach end-times prophecies? What is the Day of the LORD? If we are unsure of our salvation, what can we do? In this post-eclipse episode, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss Peter’s exhortation to believers about the things to come.
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What happens to people who trust and follow Jesus for a long time? They get better, because they become more like Jesus over time. We will see this happen in the life of the Apostle Peter today. Old Peter was not the same man Young Peter had been, because the Lord’s work of progressive sanctification in him had truly transformed him. The same can (and should) be true for all of us.
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Was Jesus literally resurrected from the dead? Do we have to believe in the resurrection? How do we keep God’s promises in mind during trials? After Easter, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss our living hope in Jesus and take a sneak peek at our upcoming spring sermons.
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Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! But what does that mean for us today? How are our lives impacted by the reality of Jesus’ resurrection, both now and forever?
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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.
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How long was Israel in slavery in Egypt? Could that time have been shorter or longer based upon Israel’s choices? What role does repentance play in redemption? This Holy Week, Jordan shares a Passover teaching challenging us to take the opportunities God gives us.
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On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords who entered Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives to the cries of Hosannah from the multitudes, but we also recognize that Jesus knew something they didn’t – that He would soon “endure the cross, scorning its shame” in order to open the way to God for all of us.
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What is a Christian, and what does a Christian do? How do we live out our faith in everyday l...
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