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
September 16, 2024 • 48 mins
Christ Our Goal
Philippians 3:1-21
Main idea: Christ is the prize at the end of our race.
Our goal is to be like Christ (3:1-6).
Our goal is to know Christ (3:7-11).
Our goal is to be with Christ (3:12-21).
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Philippians 3:1-21
Main idea: Christ is the prize at the end of our race.
Our goal is to be like Christ (3:1-6).
Our goal is to know Christ (3:7-11).
Our goal is to be with Christ (3:12-21).
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September 16, 2024 • 38 mins
Christ Our Example
Philippians 2:1-30
Main idea: We should look, serve, and act like Christ.
We adopt Christ’s purpose (2:1-4).
We model Christ’s humility (2:5-11).
We follow Christ’s obedience (2:12-18).
We participate in Christ’s sacrifice (2:19-30).
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Philippians 2:1-30
Main idea: We should look, serve, and act like Christ.
We adopt Christ’s purpose (2:1-4).
We model Christ’s humility (2:5-11).
We follow Christ’s obedience (2:12-18).
We participate in Christ’s sacrifice (2:19-30).
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September 16, 2024 • 49 mins
Philippians: Christ Our Life
Philippians 1:1-30
Main idea: Our lives should be centered around Jesus.
As Christians, we can serve God in any circumstance (1:1-11).
God is present in our circumstances (1:12-13).
We must be bold in sharing our faith (1:14-15).
Our lives voluntarily belong to Jesus (1:21-30).
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Philippians 1:1-30
Main idea: Our lives should be centered around Jesus.
As Christians, we can serve God in any circumstance (1:1-11).
God is present in our circumstances (1:12-13).
We must be bold in sharing our faith (1:14-15).
Our lives voluntarily belong to Jesus (1:21-30).
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August 28, 2024 • 50 mins
Esther IX: Triumph
Esther 9:1-10:3
Main idea: God shares his triumph with his people.
The victory is belongs to the Lord (9:1-17).
God saved his people because they are his (9:18-32).
God saved his people because he is good (10:1-3).
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Esther 9:1-10:3
Main idea: God shares his triumph with his people.
The victory is belongs to the Lord (9:1-17).
God saved his people because they are his (9:18-32).
God saved his people because he is good (10:1-3).
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August 22, 2024 • 44 mins
Esther VIII: Salvation
Esther 8:1-17
Main idea: God works in all circumstances.
God uses circumstances to give his blessing (8:1-8).
The good news is urgent (8:9-14).
God uses circumstances to make himself known (8:15-17).
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Esther 8:1-17
Main idea: God works in all circumstances.
God uses circumstances to give his blessing (8:1-8).
The good news is urgent (8:9-14).
God uses circumstances to make himself known (8:15-17).
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August 14, 2024 • 40 mins
Esther VII: Intercession
Esther 6:14–7:10
Main idea: God sent an intercessor to save his people.
A representative interceded on behalf of all (6:14–7:4).
Evil is uncovered and defeated (7:5–10a).
The king’s anger is satisfied (7:10b).
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Esther 6:14–7:10
Main idea: God sent an intercessor to save his people.
A representative interceded on behalf of all (6:14–7:4).
Evil is uncovered and defeated (7:5–10a).
The king’s anger is satisfied (7:10b).
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August 5, 2024 • 36 mins
Esther VI: Exaltation
Esther 6:1-13
Main idea: God humbles the proud and exalts the meek.
The meek are exalted by God’s favor (1–11).
The proud are crushed by their own schemes (12–13).
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Esther 6:1-13
Main idea: God humbles the proud and exalts the meek.
The meek are exalted by God’s favor (1–11).
The proud are crushed by their own schemes (12–13).
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July 29, 2024 • 30 mins
Esther V: Favor
Esther 5:1-14
Main idea: As Christians, we are the objects of God’s favor.
We gain no meaningful favor on our own (5:9-15).
Christians always have God’s favor (5:1-2).
God’s favor grants us our wishes in his will (5:3-8).
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Esther 5:1-14
Main idea: As Christians, we are the objects of God’s favor.
We gain no meaningful favor on our own (5:9-15).
Christians always have God’s favor (5:1-2).
God’s favor grants us our wishes in his will (5:3-8).
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July 29, 2024 • 40 mins
Esther IV: Willingness
Esther 4:1-17
Main idea: We can do what is right with God’s help.
Our help comes from God (4:1-5).
Standing in the name of God involves risk (4:6-14).
Prayer provides surety of God’s provision (4:15-17).
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Esther 4:1-17
Main idea: We can do what is right with God’s help.
Our help comes from God (4:1-5).
Standing in the name of God involves risk (4:6-14).
Prayer provides surety of God’s provision (4:15-17).
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July 18, 2024 • 38 mins
Esther III: Plotting
Esther 3:1-15
Main idea: When we seek only self, we are not seeking God.
Righteous rebellion is necessary in opposition of corruption (3:1-6).
Conceit leads to bad decisions (3:7-11).
Bad council and egotism result in misrepresentation (3:12-15).
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Esther 3:1-15
Main idea: When we seek only self, we are not seeking God.
Righteous rebellion is necessary in opposition of corruption (3:1-6).
Conceit leads to bad decisions (3:7-11).
Bad council and egotism result in misrepresentation (3:12-15).
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July 12, 2024 • 35 mins
Esther II: Chosen
Esther 2:1-23
Main idea: God works in all circumstances, good or bad.
God worked through the summoning of prospective brides for Xerxes (2:1-14).
God hid Esther’s identity and her relation to Mordecai (2:15-18).
God gave both Esther and Mordecai favor with the king (2:19-23).
Esther may have been chosen by Xerxes, but she was first chosen by God.
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Esther 2:1-23
Main idea: God works in all circumstances, good or bad.
God worked through the summoning of prospective brides for Xerxes (2:1-14).
God hid Esther’s identity and her relation to Mordecai (2:15-18).
God gave both Esther and Mordecai favor with the king (2:19-23).
Esther may have been chosen by Xerxes, but she was first chosen by God.
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July 3, 2024 • 47 mins
Esther I: Circumstances
Esther 1:1-22
Main idea: The events of this world are in God’s hands.
Great power is wielded by man, but true power only comes from God (1:1-9).
Even the most trivial of events can have a tremendous impact (1:10-12).
Fear leads us to make ungodly decisions (1:13-18).
Rebellion is appropriate when it is in opposition to sin (1:19-22).
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Esther 1:1-22
Main idea: The events of this world are in God’s hands.
Great power is wielded by man, but true power only comes from God (1:1-9).
Even the most trivial of events can have a tremendous impact (1:10-12).
Fear leads us to make ungodly decisions (1:13-18).
Rebellion is appropriate when it is in opposition to sin (1:19-22).
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The Exclusivity of Christ in our Pluralistic World
Dr. Adam Harwood, Professor of Theology at New Orleans Bapist Theological Seminary
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Dr. Adam Harwood, Professor of Theology at New Orleans Bapist Theological Seminary
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In Service of God: A Challenge to the Minister
Romans 15:1-33; 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Main idea: The minister lives in service to God, not self.
Ministry requires a position of selflessness (15:1-2).
The minister lives by Christ’s example (15:3).
The minister encourages unity in the church (15:5-9).
All Christians are ministers (15:14-16a).
The minister is God’s instrument for ministry (15:16b-19).
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Romans 15:1-33; 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Main idea: The minister lives in service to God, not self.
Ministry requires a position of selflessness (15:1-2).
The minister lives by Christ’s example (15:3).
The minister encourages unity in the church (15:5-9).
All Christians are ministers (15:14-16a).
The minister is God’s instrument for ministry (15:16b-19).
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June 11, 2024 • 106 mins
Serve the Church, Pt 2
Romans 16:1-24
Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.
The church is strengthened by its complementarian nature (16:1-16).
Those who labor in the church are to be commended (16:1-16).
Be guarded against those who cause discord (16:17-18).
The obedience of the church brings glory to God (16:19-23).
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Romans 16:1-24
Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.
The church is strengthened by its complementarian nature (16:1-16).
Those who labor in the church are to be commended (16:1-16).
Be guarded against those who cause discord (16:17-18).
The obedience of the church brings glory to God (16:19-23).
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June 11, 2024 • 60 mins
Serve the Church, Pt 1
Romans 15:14-33
Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.
We are all ministers (15:14-16a).
The results of ministry bring glory to God (15:16b).
God is the source of all ministry (15:17-19).
The Gospel is meant to be taken beyond the church (15:20-33).
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Romans 15:14-33
Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.
We are all ministers (15:14-16a).
The results of ministry bring glory to God (15:16b).
God is the source of all ministry (15:17-19).
The Gospel is meant to be taken beyond the church (15:20-33).
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June 11, 2024 • 79 mins
Romans: Serve Others
Romans 15:1-13
Main idea: We represent Christ by serving as he did.
We must put others before ourselves (15:1-2).
We have the example of Christ to live by (15:3-4).
Harmony in the body of Christ brings glory to God (15:5-13).
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Romans 15:1-13
Main idea: We represent Christ by serving as he did.
We must put others before ourselves (15:1-2).
We have the example of Christ to live by (15:3-4).
Harmony in the body of Christ brings glory to God (15:5-13).
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June 11, 2024 • 108 mins
Romans: Lead Others
Romans 14:1-23
Main idea: We set a Christ-like example through our daily living.
We must live by our own convictions (14:1-8).
We should build each other up, not tear down (14:13-18).
We will each stand before the judgement seat of God (14:9-12, 19-23).
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Romans 14:1-23
Main idea: We set a Christ-like example through our daily living.
We must live by our own convictions (14:1-8).
We should build each other up, not tear down (14:13-18).
We will each stand before the judgement seat of God (14:9-12, 19-23).
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May 6, 2024 • 40 mins
Submit to Authority
Romans 13:1-14
Main idea: We practice the Gospel through submission to biblical authority.
Submit to those whom God has placed in authority (13:1-7).
Exercise the authority of love (13:8-10).
Adorn yourself with the authority of Christ (13:11-14).
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Romans 13:1-14
Main idea: We practice the Gospel through submission to biblical authority.
Submit to those whom God has placed in authority (13:1-7).
Exercise the authority of love (13:8-10).
Adorn yourself with the authority of Christ (13:11-14).
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April 29, 2024 • 46 mins
Practice the Gospel
Romans 12:1-21
Main idea: We preach the Gospel through our actions.
We are imparted with God’s will (12:1-2).
We are bestowed God’s gifts (12:3-8).
We are entrusted with God’s church (12:9-21).
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Romans 12:1-21
Main idea: We preach the Gospel through our actions.
We are imparted with God’s will (12:1-2).
We are bestowed God’s gifts (12:3-8).
We are entrusted with God’s church (12:9-21).
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