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
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Mark as Played
July 2, 2025 • 42 mins
That’s Not My Jesus
Main idea: We must follow the Jesus that is revealed through Scripture.
Jesus gives us what we need (Matt. 6:31-33). Fallacy: “My Jesus gives me everything that I want.”
Jesus expects us to turn from sin and grow spiritually (Matt. 15:48). Fallacy: “My Jesus loves me just the way I am.”
Jesus recognized and called out sin (John 8:2–11). Fallacy: “My Jesus doesn’t judge and loves no matter what.”
Jesus rebuked re...
Main idea: We must follow the Jesus that is revealed through Scripture.
Jesus gives us what we need (Matt. 6:31-33). Fallacy: “My Jesus gives me everything that I want.”
Jesus expects us to turn from sin and grow spiritually (Matt. 15:48). Fallacy: “My Jesus loves me just the way I am.”
Jesus recognized and called out sin (John 8:2–11). Fallacy: “My Jesus doesn’t judge and loves no matter what.”
Jesus rebuked re...
Mark as Played
July 2, 2025 • 29 mins
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June 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Who Do You Think You Are?
Ephesians 1:3–14, 2:1–10
Main idea: God created you in his likeness, for his glory.
I am a reflection of the divine image of God Almighty (Eph. 2:10; Gen. 1:26–28).
I am beloved by God, known and embraced fully (Ephesians 1:3-14).
I am brought from death to life by the grace of God (Ephesians 2:1-9).
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Ephesians 1:3–14, 2:1–10
Main idea: God created you in his likeness, for his glory.
I am a reflection of the divine image of God Almighty (Eph. 2:10; Gen. 1:26–28).
I am beloved by God, known and embraced fully (Ephesians 1:3-14).
I am brought from death to life by the grace of God (Ephesians 2:1-9).
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June 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Indicatives & Imperatives
Ephesians 1:1-6:24
Main idea: We live in grateful obedience for what God has done.
Indicatives declare what God has done for us (Ex. 20:1–2, Ps. 105:1–44, Eph. 1:1–13; 2:4–10, 13; 3:14–21).
Imperatives command how we should live in response (Ex. 20:3-17, Ps. 105:45, Eph. 4:1–3, 17, 25; 5:1–2, 6–7, 15–17; 6:10-20).
Living in obedience is a response to what God has done for us.
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To Respo...
Ephesians 1:1-6:24
Main idea: We live in grateful obedience for what God has done.
Indicatives declare what God has done for us (Ex. 20:1–2, Ps. 105:1–44, Eph. 1:1–13; 2:4–10, 13; 3:14–21).
Imperatives command how we should live in response (Ex. 20:3-17, Ps. 105:45, Eph. 4:1–3, 17, 25; 5:1–2, 6–7, 15–17; 6:10-20).
Living in obedience is a response to what God has done for us.
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May 28, 2025 • 46 mins
Godly Character: Forgiving Offenders
Genesis 42:1-45:15
Main idea: Forgiveness reflects the character of God.
We are all in a unique position to show someone forgiveness (42:1-26).
It is impossible to truly forgive someone you do not love (45:4–8).
Those who have hurt us still deserve our care (45:9–15).
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Genesis 42:1-45:15
Main idea: Forgiveness reflects the character of God.
We are all in a unique position to show someone forgiveness (42:1-26).
It is impossible to truly forgive someone you do not love (45:4–8).
Those who have hurt us still deserve our care (45:9–15).
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May 28, 2025 • 44 mins
Godly Character: Power and Responsibility
Genesis 41:37-57
Main idea: God has expectations for those in authority.
Authority is given to those who reflect God’s character (41:37-45).
Those in authority have a duty for those whom they lead (41:46-49).
Those is authority bless and are blessed by their obedience (41:50-52).
Those in authority demonstrate faithfulness through hardship (41:53-57).
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To Respon...
Genesis 41:37-57
Main idea: God has expectations for those in authority.
Authority is given to those who reflect God’s character (41:37-45).
Those in authority have a duty for those whom they lead (41:46-49).
Those is authority bless and are blessed by their obedience (41:50-52).
Those in authority demonstrate faithfulness through hardship (41:53-57).
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May 13, 2025 • 37 mins
Character: Serve in Adversity
Genesis 39:21-23
Main idea: God has given us purpose in times of hardship.
God is with us in the difficult times (39:21).
God’s kindness is present in even the worst circumstances (39:21).
God’s favor takes the form of responsibility (39:21-23).
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Genesis 39:21-23
Main idea: God has given us purpose in times of hardship.
God is with us in the difficult times (39:21).
God’s kindness is present in even the worst circumstances (39:21).
God’s favor takes the form of responsibility (39:21-23).
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Mark as Played
May 5, 2025 • 39 mins
Godly Character: Resisting Temptation
Genesis 39:6-20.
Main idea: We must flee from temptation.
We must run from temptation because giving in to sin…
…destroys trust (39:8-9a).
…damages relationships (39:9b).
…is an affront to God (39:9c).
We must avoid situations in which we may be tempted (39:10).
Our desire for integrity must be greater than our desire for pleasure (39:11-20).
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Genesis 39:6-20.
Main idea: We must flee from temptation.
We must run from temptation because giving in to sin…
…destroys trust (39:8-9a).
…damages relationships (39:9b).
…is an affront to God (39:9c).
We must avoid situations in which we may be tempted (39:10).
Our desire for integrity must be greater than our desire for pleasure (39:11-20).
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To Respond: http://ww...
Mark as Played
May 1, 2025 • 40 mins
Godly Character: Trusting in God
Genesis 37:2-36, 39:1-50:26
Main idea: Trusting in God requires full faith and surety.
We must serve where we are (39:1-6).
We must suffer with faithful expectation (39:21-23).
We must rely on God and give him the praise (41:15-16).
Our faithfulness will bless both ourselves and others (45:4-8).
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Genesis 37:2-36, 39:1-50:26
Main idea: Trusting in God requires full faith and surety.
We must serve where we are (39:1-6).
We must suffer with faithful expectation (39:21-23).
We must rely on God and give him the praise (41:15-16).
Our faithfulness will bless both ourselves and others (45:4-8).
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Mark as Played
May 1, 2025 • 43 mins
Holy Week: Sunday
Matthew 28:1-21
Main idea: On Sunday, Jesus came out of the tomb.
Jesus conquered death and the grave (28:1-15).
Jesus commissioned his followers (28:7-20).
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Matthew 28:1-21
Main idea: On Sunday, Jesus came out of the tomb.
Jesus conquered death and the grave (28:1-15).
Jesus commissioned his followers (28:7-20).
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Mark as Played
April 17, 2025 • 40 mins
Holy Week:Friday-Saturday
Matthew 26:47-27:
Main idea: On Friday, Jesus gave himself up as a willing sacrifice for our sin.
Jesus submitted to those in authority (26:47-27:14).
Jesus endured the chastisement of the people (27:15-31).
Jesus committed himself to be crucified (27:32-44).
Jesus consented himself to death (27:45-56).
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Matthew 26:47-27:
Main idea: On Friday, Jesus gave himself up as a willing sacrifice for our sin.
Jesus submitted to those in authority (26:47-27:14).
Jesus endured the chastisement of the people (27:15-31).
Jesus committed himself to be crucified (27:32-44).
Jesus consented himself to death (27:45-56).
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Mark as Played
April 7, 2025 • 43 mins
Holy Week: Wednesday-Thursday
Matthew 26:1-46
Main idea: Jesus was prepared for the cross.
Jesus knew that his death was coming (26:6-13).
Jesus knew who was against him (26:1-5, 14-16).
Jesus knew the weakness of man (26:17-35).
Jesus knew the Father was with him (26:36-46).
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Matthew 26:1-46
Main idea: Jesus was prepared for the cross.
Jesus knew that his death was coming (26:6-13).
Jesus knew who was against him (26:1-5, 14-16).
Jesus knew the weakness of man (26:17-35).
Jesus knew the Father was with him (26:36-46).
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March 31, 2025 • 48 mins
Holy Week: Monday-Tuesday
Matthew 21:1-24:44
Main idea: On Monday and Tuesday, Jesus was revealed as the Messiah.
Jesus revealed his position (Matt. 21:1-11, 14-17, 45-46).
Jesus revealed his power (Matt. 21:18-23).
Jesus revealed his authority (Matt. 21:12-13, 23-27).
Jesus revealed his wisdom (Matt. 22:15-40).
Jesus revealed the hypocrites (Matt. 23:1-39).
Jesus revealed the future (Matt. 24:1-44).
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To Resp...
Matthew 21:1-24:44
Main idea: On Monday and Tuesday, Jesus was revealed as the Messiah.
Jesus revealed his position (Matt. 21:1-11, 14-17, 45-46).
Jesus revealed his power (Matt. 21:18-23).
Jesus revealed his authority (Matt. 21:12-13, 23-27).
Jesus revealed his wisdom (Matt. 22:15-40).
Jesus revealed the hypocrites (Matt. 23:1-39).
Jesus revealed the future (Matt. 24:1-44).
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To Resp...
Mark as Played
March 31, 2025 • 59 mins
Featuring special guest preacher Dr. Blake Newsom of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Mark as Played
March 17, 2025 • 45 mins
The Love of God
John 3:1-22
Main idea: Salvation springs from God’s perfect love.
God’s love is for everyone.
God’s love is sacrificial.
God’s love is trustworthy.
God’s love is unlimited.
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John 3:1-22
Main idea: Salvation springs from God’s perfect love.
God’s love is for everyone.
God’s love is sacrificial.
God’s love is trustworthy.
God’s love is unlimited.
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Mark as Played
March 17, 2025 • 44 mins
James: Trust
James 4:13-5:20
Main idea: Faith in God requires trust in God.
True faith trusts in God’s plan (4:13-17).
True faith trusts in God’s provision (5:1-6).
True faith trusts in God’s timing (5:7-11).
True faith trusts in God’s truth (5:12).
True faith trusts in God’s wisdom (5:13-20).
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James 4:13-5:20
Main idea: Faith in God requires trust in God.
True faith trusts in God’s plan (4:13-17).
True faith trusts in God’s provision (5:1-6).
True faith trusts in God’s timing (5:7-11).
True faith trusts in God’s truth (5:12).
True faith trusts in God’s wisdom (5:13-20).
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Mark as Played
March 17, 2025 • 49 mins
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Mark as Played
February 26, 2025 • 29 mins
James: The Tongue
James 3:1-12
Main idea: An uncontrolled tongue is harmful.
Are you mature enough to teach (3:1-2)?
Is your tongue controlled or uncontrolled (3:3-12)?
- A controlled tongue is useful (3:3-4).
- An uncontrolled tongue is destructive (3:5-6).
- The tongue is uncontrollable for any man (3:7-8).
- Be single-minded in your worship and practice (3:9-12).
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James 3:1-12
Main idea: An uncontrolled tongue is harmful.
Are you mature enough to teach (3:1-2)?
Is your tongue controlled or uncontrolled (3:3-12)?
- A controlled tongue is useful (3:3-4).
- An uncontrolled tongue is destructive (3:5-6).
- The tongue is uncontrollable for any man (3:7-8).
- Be single-minded in your worship and practice (3:9-12).
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Mark as Played
February 26, 2025 • 43 mins
James: Works
James 2:1-26
Main idea: Good works are the evidence of Christian faith.
Favoritism does not reflect the love of God (2:1-4).
Discrimination does not communicate the love of God (2:5-9).
Compassion displays the love of God (2:10-13).
Active faith results in good works (2:14-26).
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James 2:1-26
Main idea: Good works are the evidence of Christian faith.
Favoritism does not reflect the love of God (2:1-4).
Discrimination does not communicate the love of God (2:5-9).
Compassion displays the love of God (2:10-13).
Active faith results in good works (2:14-26).
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