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

June 1, 2026 43 mins
Strength in Christ
Ephesians 6:10–24

Main idea: We are protected and identified by the armor of God.


Christ is our strength (6:10).


Christ is our defense (6:11-17).


Christ is our Lord (6:18-24).

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Submission to Christ
Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Main idea: When we submit to authority, we submit to Christ.


Christ is our ultimate authority (5:21).


Submission to authority is submission to Christ (5:22-6:9).
  • Illustrations of Submission:
    • Wives and Husbands.
    • Children and Parents.
    • Slaves and Masters.


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Light of Christ
Ephesians 5:1–20

Main idea: The church reflects God’s light into the world.


The work of the light of Christ
5:1-2, 8-14):
The light produces fruit (5:9).
The light reveals sinful motives (5:10).
The light exposes evil (5:11-12).
The light cleanses the soul (5:13-14).
The light prohibits sinful behavior (5:3-20).
The light appeals to godly living (5:6–20).
The light commands holiness (5:1–20).

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Living in Christ
Ephesians 4:17–5:2

Main idea: The Gospel is lived out individually day to day.


We are in the world but not of it (4:17–19).


We have a new nature in Christ (4:20-24).


Our new nature demands renewed living (4:25–5:2).

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Unity in Christ
Ephesians 4:1–16

Main idea: The Gospel of Christ brings us together.


We are unified in conduct (4:1–3).


We are unified in conviction (4:4–6).


We are unified in clemency (mercy; lenience) (4:7–8)..


We are unified in commission (4:9–16).

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Ministry in Christ
Ephesians 3:1–23

Main idea: Ministry is centered on the Gospel of Christ.


Ministry stewards the Gospel (3:1–6).


Ministry serves the Gospel (3:7).


Ministry proclaims the Gospel (3:8–10).


Ministry is accomplished through Christ’s power (3:11–21).

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Universality of Christ
Ephesians 2:11-22

Main idea: All believers are saved by and united in Christ.


We are claimed by Christ (2:11–13).


We have peace with God through Christ (2:13–18).


We find our place in Christ (2:19–22).

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Transformation in Christ
Ephesians 2:1–10

Main idea: Jesus can transform us from dead to living.


Acknowledge and turn from sin (2:1–3).


Recognize and accept God’s grace (2:4-7).


Put your faith in Christ alone (2:8–10).

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Victory in Christ
Ephesians 1:1–23

Main idea: God’s power conquered sin and death in Christ.


God’s power exercised (1:3–14).


God’s power revealed (1:15-19).


God's power proven (1:20-23).

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The Miracles of Jesus: Mark’s Gospel - Resurrection
Mark 5:35-43; 16:1–8

Main idea: Miracles testify that death has no power over Jesus.


Jesus overpowered death (5:35–43).
  • Death held no threat for Jesus (5:36).
  • Death was of no consequence to Jesus (5:39).
  • Death was not the end, according to Jesus (5:41).
  • Death was easily thwarted by Jesus (5:41).
Jesus conquered death (16:1–8).

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The Miracles of Jesus: Mark’s Gospel - Judgment
Mark 11:12–25; 15:33, 38

Main idea: God will judge those whose faith is dead.


Jesus expects to find fruit (11:12–14).


The church is meant to be more than a business (11:15-19; 15:33, 38).


Faith is necessary for mountains to move (11:20–25).

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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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