The After Easter Podcast

The After Easter Podcast

A ministry of First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse, LA featuring the weekly teachings of our Pastor, Rev. Brian Dedmon.

Episodes

March 9, 2026 48 mins
The Miracles of Jesus: Mark’s Gospel - Exorcism
Mark 1:21-27; 5:2–13; 7:24–30; 9:14–29 (1:32–34, 39; 3:15; 6:13; 9:38–41)

Main idea: Jesus holds power over evil.


Jesus’ exorcisms reveal a victory over the dominion of evil (1:21-27, 32–34, 39; 6:13; 9:38–41).


Demons seek to destroy a person (Mark 5:2–13).


Jesus seeks to heal a person (7:24–30).


There is no healing outside of Christ (9:14–29).

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The Miracles of Jesus - Nature
Mark 4:35–41, 6:47–52; 16:12-14

Main idea: Christ is sovereign over nature.

Jesus holds power over nature (4:35–41; 6:47–52). 

Nature holds no power over Jesus (16:12-14).

Christ can calm the storms in our lives (6:50; John 14:27).

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The Miracles of Jesus: Mark’s Gospel - Healing
Mark 1:29–34; 1:39–45; 2:1–12; 3:1–10; 5:25-34; 6:5, 53–56; 7:32–35; 8:22-26; 10:46–52


Main idea: Jesus gives healing to those who seek him.

Jesus heals our bodies (1:29-33; 7:32–37).


Jesus heals our hearts (1:39–45).


Jesus heals our souls (2:1–12; 5:25–34; 10:46–52).

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The Miracles of Jesus: Mark’s Gospel - Provision
Mark 6:35–44; 8:1–9

Main idea: Jesus makes much out of little. 


Jesus sees our need for guidance (Mark 6:34).


Jesus sees our need for provision (Mark 8:1–3).


Jesus multiplies what we have and give (Mark 6:35–44; 8:4–9).


Jesus will give us all that we need and more (Mark 6:42–44; 8:8–9).

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The Miracles of Jesus: Communication
Mark 1:9–11; 3:7–12; 9:2–8

Main idea: Miraculous events declare Jesus as Messiah. 


Jesus' deity is confirmed by Heaven (1:11).


Jesus' deity is confirmed by Hell (3:11).


Jesus' deity is confirmed by the law and the prophets (9:7).

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God’s Word: Illuminated & Preserved
Jn. 14:16–18, 16:12–15; Rom. 10:13-17; Matt. 24:35; Isa. 40:8

Main idea: The Holy Spirit guides us through Scripture. 


The Holy Spirit reveals the truth of the Gospel (John 14:16–18; 16:12–15).


Scripture reveals knowledge sufficient for salvation (Romans 10:13–17).


God has caused his word to endure so that you could hear it today (Isaiah 40:8; Matt. 24:35).

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God’s Word: Authoritative & Clear
Psalm 119

Main Idea: God’s word gives definitive direction for living.


The words of Scripture are God’s words (119:4–5, 68, 72, 89).


God takes his commands seriously (119:21, 86, 94, 97–104).


God’s commands are specific and purposeful (119:24, 105).


God’s words give us hope (119:49–50, 94, 97).

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God’s Word: Inspired & Inerrant
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 5:18, Titus 1:2 

Main idea: God’s word is flawless and received from God. 


God delivered a message to men for man (2 Timothy 3:16-17).


God’s word is everlasting (Matthew 5:18).


God’s word is truthful and perfect (Titus 1:2).

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God’s Word: General & Special Revelation
Psalm 19:1-4; Rom. 1:18–23; Acts 17:16–31

Main idea: God has revealed himself to us.


General Revelation


God reveals himself to us through creation (Psalm 19:1–4; Rom. 1:18–23).


General Revelation: God reveals himself to us through conscience (Rom. 2:14–16).


Special Revelation


God reveals himself to us through communication (2 Pt. 1:20–21).


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The Revelation of Christ
John 1:16–18

Main idea: The Word (Christ) makes the Father known. 

Through Christ, we have received the gift of God’s fullness (1:16). 

Through Christ, we have received the gifts of God’s grace and truth (1:17). 

Through Christ, we have received the revelation of God (1:17).

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The Incarnation of Christ
John 1:10–15

Main idea: God became a man to offer salvation to all. 


Through the incarnation, God came to dwell among men (1:14–15).


God’s glory was revealed through the incarnation (1:14).


Those who believe in the Christ-child become children of God (1:10–13).

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The Illumination of Christ
John 1:4-9

Main idea: Christ dispelled the darkness and revealed the truth. 


The light eliminates darkness (John 1:5; Gen. 1:14–19).


The Gospel is the light that reveals and erases sin (John 1:4, 9).


The light guides us to God (John 1:4, 7).

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The Preexistence of Christ
John 1:1-3

Main idea: Christ is one with the Father and Holy Spirt, preexisting the incarnation. 


Jesus existed before the incarnation (John 1:1–2).


Jesus is intimate with God (John 1:1–3).


Jesus, the Son, shares divinity with God, the Father (John 1:1–3).

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Fruit Happens When We Pray
Romans 12:12

Main idea: Prayer is essential and the best use of any given moment. 

Prayer captures our imagination. 

Prayer is fellowship with God in isolation. 

Prayer changes our position.

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Fruit Happens When We Love
Romans 12:9–10, 13:8–10

Main idea: When we love, we serve. 


Fruit happens when we love God (12:9, 13:8–10).
  • We love God when we realize that he deserves our commitment / obedience.
    • Once God has our love, he will also have our service.

Fruit happens when we love people (12:9–10, 13:8).
  • We love others when we realize that they are worth our time and effort.
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Fruit Happens When We Serve
Romans 12:3-21

Main idea: Serving produces fruit in us and around us. 

When We Serve, We Grow (12:3–8). 

When We Serve, Others Are Impacted (12:9–21) 

When We Serve, We Serve Jesus (12:11).

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Fruit Happens When We Worship
Romans 12:1–2

Main idea: Worship is a lifestyle. 


Worship happens when we cherish Jesus.


Worship happens when we see God's blessings.


Worship happens when we sacrifice our desires.

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Genesis: Man’s Effort and Its Result
Genesis 11:1–32

Main idea: Apart from God, the effort of man leads to calamity. 


Man sought to glorify himself (11:1–4).


God protected man from himself (11:5-9).


God extended man’s opportunity to return to him (11:10-32).

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Genesis: Salvation and Its Recipient
Genesis 6:9–10:32

Main idea: God gives salvation to the obedient. 


Obedience separates believers from an unbelieving world (6:9–22).


Salvation is a result of God’s initiative (6:18, 7:1, 8:1, 9:8-17).


Obedience identifies believers with Christ (6:18, 7:1, 9:9, 9:12).

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