The After Easter Podcast

The Trinity: Incarnation Matthew 3:16-17 Main idea: The members of the Trinity served distinct roles in the incarnation of Jesus. The Father is speaking (God directs) (3:17). The Son is submitting (3:16). The Spirit is moving (3:16). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.htm...

The Trinity: Creation Genesis 1:1-2; John 1:1-3 Main Idea: The members of the Trinity served distinct roles in creation. The Father is the source of creation (Genesis 1:1). The Son is the means of creation (John 1:1-3). The Spirit is the presence of God in creation (Genesis 1:2). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html...

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The Arrived Messiah Matthew 3:1-17 Main Idea: The Messiah has arrived. What do we do now? We respond with repentance (3:1-3). We respond with baptism (3:4-12; Ezekiel 36:26–27). We respond with obedience (3:13-17). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Ch...

The Flight to Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 Main Idea: The flight of Jesus’ family reveals God’s plan. Jesus was sent and guided by God (2:13-23). Jesus’ return from exile was a declaration of hope (2:17). Jesus was born to serve humanity, not rule over it (2:13-23). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.f...

The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 Main Idea: The visit of the Magi proclaims the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’s birth holds historical significance (2:1). Jesus was a new kind of king (2:2-8). Jesus was born to be a Savior for all (2:9-12). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/gi...

The Birth of Jesus Matthew 1:18-25 Main idea: The birth of Christ had a divine objective. Jesus was born miraculously (1:18-20. 24-25). Jesus was born according to prophecy (1:22-23). Jesus was born with a purpose (1:21). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Bap...

The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17 Main idea: The birth of Christ was the fulfillment of prophecy. Christ’s birth is a turning point in history (1:1-17). Christ is the Messiah promised by the Old Testament (1:1). Christ has a verifiable pedigree (1:2-17). Christ’s birth was miraculous (1:16). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/conne...

Christian Living Hebrews 13:1-25 Main Idea: The Christian life is one of action. We must will to love (13:1-3). We must strive for purity (13:4-6). We must seek wisdom (13:7-16). We must listen to spiritual leaders (13:17). We must pray for one another (13:18-19). We must rely on God (13:20-25). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/conne...

The Christian Life Hebrews 12:18-29 Main idea: The Christian life is one of privilege and responsibility. We have an intimate relationship (12:18-24). We have an inseparable responsibility: obey (12:25). We have a merciful and just God (12:26-29). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechass...

The Need for Consistency Hebrews 12:12-17 Main idea: Consistency is in the Christian life is maintained through personal and social effort. The need for personal commitment (12:12-13). The need for communal support (12:14). The need for accountability (12:15-17). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://w...

The Need for Discipline Hebrews 12:1-11 Main idea: Discipline is essential for the Christian Life. Discipline results in stamina (12:1-3). Discipline comes through struggle (12:4-7). Discipline springs from love (12:7-11). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Ba...

The Faith of Those Before Us Hebrews 11:4-40 Main idea: God will be faithful to us as he has been to those before us. Live by faith (11:4-22). Walk by faith (11:23-28). Trust by faith (11:29). Achieve by faith (11:30-40). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Bap...

The Nature of Faith Hebrews 11:1-3 Main idea: Faith is the foundation of spiritual growth. Faith defines our reality (11:1) Faith is the source of all spiritual achievement (11:2) Faith is the means of understanding (11:3) To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Ba...

Endurance in Christ Hebrews 10:32-39 Main Idea: In Christ, we have the hope and strength to persevere. Remember God’s past faithfulness (10:32-34). Respond to God’s faithfulness in the present (10:35-39). * Respond with confidence. * Respond with endurance. * Respond with faith. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html T...

The Reality of Judgment Hebrews 10:19-31 Main idea: We must follow God or face God’s judgment. Our new life in Christ (10:19-25). * In Christ, we have confidence (19). * In Christ, we have a new way (10:20-25). The Consequences of Sin (10:26-31). * If we turn our backs on Christ, we place ourselves out of God’s reach. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.f...

The Sacrifice of Christ Hebrews 10:1-18 / Jer. 31:31-34 Main Idea: Christ’s work on the cross is permanent. Christ’s is the greatest sacrifice (10:1-4). Christ’s obedience secures the sacrifice (10:5-10). Christ’s sacrifice ensures forgiveness (10:11-18). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbe...

Our Poetic God Habakkuk 3:1-19 Main idea: The majesty of God can not be defined by words or thought. Our God is beyond comprehension (3:2-16). Our God can not be described (3:1, 3, 9, 13, 19). Our God inspires awe and worship (3:17-19). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give....

Our Faithful God Habakkuk 1:13; 2:2-5 Main Idea: God is good whether we are or not. / In times of uncertainty or calamity, we can trust in our faithful God. Remember God’s faithfulness (2:2). God is faithful in his timing (2:3). * “He is. He will.” God is faithful in his righteousness (1:13). God is faithful in his expectations (2:4-5). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Con...

Our Sufficient God Habakkuk 1-3 Main idea: We call out to God for help in our distress because he is the only one who can help. Habakkuk defined the source of his distress (1:2-4, 13b-17; 2:6-19). Habakkuk cried out to God for help (1:2; 2:20; 3:2). Habakkuk believed in God’s sufficiency (1:12; 2:1; 3:2-19). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellecha...

Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Main Idea: Ministry is the calling of every Christ-follower. * Preach God’s word with integrity (4:1-2). * Be prepared for rejection (4:3-4). * Maintain consistency (4:5). * Lead by example (4:6-7). * Put your treasure in heaven (4:8). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give...

Be God’s Servant 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Main idea: God’s uses those who are ready and willing. - Speak truth (14-15). - Do do not cause discord (16-19). - Be prepared for use (20-25). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more inform...

Do Not Be Ashamed 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Do not be ashamed of the Gospel… (1:8). …for God’s power is reliable… (1:8-12). …and His word is trustworthy (1:13-18). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church,...

The Work of Christ Hebrews 9:23-28 Main idea: Christ’s work on the cross was a one-time-for-all sacrifice, one that would never need to be repeated. A better, purer sacrifice (9:23). A superior representative (9:24). A perpetual effect (9:25-26). A greater hope (9:27-28). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give:...

The Intercession of Christ Hebrews 9:15-22 Main Idea: Under the new covenant, Christ intercedes for our forgiveness. * Jesus is the mediator for past, present, and future generations (15a). * Jesus made forgiveness possible (15b). * Jesus unlocked the benefits of the new covenant (16-20). * Jesus sealed the new covenant (21-22). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: ht...