The Path Pod

This week Derrick and Jason discuss Paul's instruction in 1 Cor 11:17–34 where he teaches about how to celebrate communion properly. They talk about the importance of worshiping correctly and the power that is offered to us as followers of Christ when we celebrate the Lord's Supper.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss 1 Cor 11:2-16. They talk about the importance of not misinterpreting Scripture and how it is easy to get caught in the weeds of what culture says is important when we come to difficult passages in the Bible. They also talk about how we are to live our lives in a way that glorifies God and places him in the highest seat of honor in our lives.   Join the conversat...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss a passage that can easily be overlooked in Paul's letter to the Corinthian church. However, it is really the center of Paul's instruction to those young believers. There is a lot for us to learn from this passage in 1 Corinthians 10:24-11:1.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 and consider how Paul draws a line in the sand for the Corinthian believers to decide who they will serve. This text draws our attention to the fact that we cannot waffle in our faith. God wants every bit of our attention and devotion.   Join the conversation by emailing: thepath@lafayettefirst.life

Hey everyone! The Path Podcast is back with new episodes for a new year! Join the conversation with Derrick and Jason as they discuss the message from this past Sunday and look at ways to dig deeper and apply the truth of Scripture to our lives in real and practical ways so that we can live out the Christian life.

This week Derrick and Jason dig into what Paul writes in 1 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9. Through what he writes in those chapters, Paul is encouraging the Corinthian believers and us to evaluate the lives we are living for the Lord. Am I making strides toward the Lord or am I making strides in the wrong direction? These are questions that we must ask ourselves every day as we attempt to live for t...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss the larger context of what Paul is trying to teach the Corinthian believers in 1 Corinthians 7. There are big truths about our life in Christ that are presented using the illustration of our relationships with others. Don't miss out on this helpful discussion.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss what Paul had to say in 1 Corinthians 7:1–16. Paul is teaching the Corinthian believers how their identity is found ultimately in Christ rather than in their marital or social status, and that affects how we live as Christian within those relationships. This is an important discussion for us as we strive to live out our faith in Christ each day.   Join the conve...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss 1 Corinthians chapter 6. In that chapter Paul teaches the Corinthians how to use their bodies to glorify God. In Christ, believers are given a new identity and must live out of that identity rather than out of their old identity. Listen in as we discuss how that truth plays itself out in our lives today.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss what citizens of God's kingdom look like. They consider John 15:1-17 where Jesus teaches the disciples that in order to bear fruit as citizens of God's kingdom they must remain connected to him. The same is true for us today as followers of Christ and citizens of God's kingdom.   Join the conversation by emailing: thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss another story of the Kingdom. This time they consider when Jesus fed the great crowd. This story is found in all four gospels, and it shows us several very important aspects of being citizens of God's Kingdom. Jesus gives us the example of being compassionate people, and more importantly, he invites us to be a part of the work that he is doing.   Join the conver...

Derrick and Jason dive into a new series this week which will look at stories of the Kingdom from the gospels over the next four weeks. This week we consider how having a deeper understanding of the Kingdom of God will translate to having deep implications on our actions every day. When we live each day as citizens of the Kingdom of God it will play out in the way we act.   Join the conversation b...

This week Derrick and Jason take a deeper look at all of 1 Corinthians 5. Paul instructs the Corinthian believers on how they should address unrepentant sinners in their midst during worship. It is a difficult teaching, but worship is so vitally important that the church should take it seriously. Listen as they discuss some questions about this passage and uncover some answers for how this applies...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss 1 Corinthians 5:1-8. Paul addresses the fact that the body of believers at Corinth have allowed known sin to grow in their midst. In the process of addressing a specific sin committed by an individual in the church, Paul addresses the responsibility of the entire church body to strive for purity and truth together. The same is true for us today.   Join the conve...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss 1 Corinthians 4:14-21. In this passage Paul reminds the believers at Corinth, and us, that we are to live a life that has Christ as the standard for every decision that we make, and we will be held accountable for how effective we are for the Kingdom of God.    Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason take a deeper look at 1 Corinthians 4:6–13. In this passage, Paul reminds the Corinthian believers, and us, that humility is the thing that draws people toward Christ rather than arrogance. It is so easy to become puffed up and arrogant in a society that is constantly telling us to make more of ourselves. However, humility is the thing that most closely identifies us wi...

Hello everyone! Derrick and Jason are back for season 9 of The Path Podcast. Not only is this the season premier, but this is also the 150th episode as well! Join us as we dig in to 1 Corinthians 3 and 4 this week. Also we would love to know what your favorite episode has been over the past 8 seasons. Let us know by emailing: thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss the final sermon from the Last Words series that we have been working through since Easter. The final recorded words of Jesus while here on earth are to send his followers out into the world as his witnesses. This means that Christians today have a task to do that flows from the cross. This is also the season 8 finale, so enjoy and we will see you this fall for...

This week Derrick and Jason consider the final words of Jesus from the cross when he says, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." They discuss the strong emphasis that Jesus placed on mending relationships while on the cross. This should be a challenge for us to invest in relationships as well.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason consider Jesus' phrase from the cross, "I'm thirsty." There is more than meets the eye packed into these two words. We see both the humanity and the divinity of Christ on full display in these words. Listen in to hear more.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason look at one of the heavier final sayings of Jesus. They consider the cry of anguish from the cross when Jesus cried out to the Father. It is good to be reminded of the gravity of the situation surrounding the cross. Let it lead you to worship our Savior more deeply this week.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason catch up from two weeks of sermons here at Lafayette First. They discuss the word of salvation and the word of affection that Jesus offers from the cross. It is a great reminder that we have a God who is fully capable of saving us and he loves us more than we can imagine.    Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss the incredible forgiveness that is afforded to us through Jesus' work at the cross. Forgiveness has always been a part of God's plan for creation, and we see it on full display at the cross.   Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life

This week Derrick and Jason discuss the Great Commission as some of the Last Words of Jesus while here on earth. Jesus has the authority to give "marching orders" to his disciples because of the work he accomplished at the cross. The words, "It is finished" on the cross propelled disciples of Jesus to replicate themselves in the world.    Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.li...

This week Derrick and Jason discuss Easter. We began a new series yesterday that will look at the final words of Jesus here on earth. The first words considered were, "It is Finished." These words have massive impact on a universal level, and that is a fact that we sometimes don't fully appreciate.    Join the conversation by emailing thepath@lafayettefirst.life