The After Easter Podcast

Daniel: Prayer Daniel 9:1–27 Main idea: We should emulate Daniel’s prayer . HOW WE PRAY TO GOD: • We pray  fervently , with purpose (9:1–3). • We acknowledge God’s sovereignty (9:4, 7). • We  confess our sin to God (9:5–14). • We remember what God has done (9:15–16). • We petition God for  forgiveness (9:17–19). WHY WE PRAY TO GOD: • Because God hears our prayers (9:20–23). • Because God has a  pl...

Daniel: Purpose Daniel 8:1–27 Main idea: We live now for Him who holds the future. God knows the future (8:1–14). God prepares us for what is to come (8:15–26). God has given us purpose (8:27). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To...

Daniel: Promise Daniel 7:1-28 Main idea: God is in control.  God guaranteed his sovereignty (7:1–8). God promised his eternal kingdom (7:9–14). Theological significance: God is sovereign. Eschatological significance: Jesus Wins. Christological significance: Jesus is the Son of God. God assured his judgment (7:15–28). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visi...

Daniel: Crucible Daniel 6:1–28 Main idea: God has purpose in trials. The corrupt scheme against the righteous (6:1–9). The righteous are faithful through opposition (6:10). The faithful endure through trials (6:11–23). The faithful are strengthened by trials (6:25–28). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcb...

Daniel: Ruin Daniel 5:1–31 Main idea: The sin of pride leads to ruin .  The sin of Indulgence is a result of pride (5:1–4). Wise counsel corrects sinful behavior (5:5–24). The consequences of sin are sure (5:25–31). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbell...

Daniel: Judgment Daniel 4:1–27 Main idea:  God’s judgment can lead to salvation . Pride comes before the fall (4:1–22). God’s judgment is a result of sin (4:23–33). God’s judgment directs us to our need for him (4:34–37). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.f...

Daniel: Trial Daniel 3:1-30 Main idea: God is with us in times of trial. We must put God above all (3:1-18).  We must trust God above all (3:19–25).  We must honor God above all. (3:26–30).  ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To Gi...

Daniel: Opportunity Daniel 2:1–49 Main idea: God provides Gospel opportunities. We search for answers in vain (2:1-13). God provides opportunities to discover his wisdom (2:14–24). God’s wisdom always directs us to him (2:25–49). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https...

Daniel: Character Daniel 1:1–21 Main idea: God builds character through hardship . Character begins with a strong foundation (1:1–4). Character comes from change (1:1–7). Character is strengthened by discipline (1:8–16). Character is marked by wisdom and understanding (1:17–21). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http:...

Psalms of David: Wisdom Psalm 37; 1 Kings 2:1–11, 1 Chronicles 29:26–28  Main idea: May the legacy that we leave be obedience to God . Do not envy the wicked ; their path is destruction. (Psalm 37:1–2, 7, 10, 12–15, 17, 20–22, 28, 32, 38) Be faithful to God above all else. (Psalm 37:3–5, 7–8, 21b, 27, 30–31, 34, 37) God will bless those who are faithful to him. (Psalm 37:6, 9, 11, 18–19, 22–24, 28...

Psalms of David: Royalty Psalm 2; 2 Sam. 7 Main idea: Jesus is the King of Kings. The king has victory over hostile nations (Ps 2:1-4, 2Sam 5:13–25, 7:1; Jn 16:33). The king was appointed by God’s decree (Ps 2:5–6, 2Sam 5:1–10, Jn 18:37). The king is proven by his obedience to God (Ps 2:7–12, 2Sam 7:8–16; Jn 6:38). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit...

Psalms of David: Liturgy Psalm 24; 2 Sam. 6; 1 Chr. 15–16 Main idea: Worship is more than celebration, it is obedience. God is worthy of praise and obedience (Ps. 24:1–2). We must continually seek , trust, and obey God (Ps. 24:3–6; 2 Chr. 15-16). We do not come to God, he comes to us (Ps. 24:7–10; 2 Sam. 6:12–15). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit f...

Psalms of David: Prais Psalm 8; 1 Samuel 16 Main idea: We must build our foundation on faith in God . God is present (Ps. 8:1b–3). God is personal (Ps. 8:4–5). God is purposeful (Ps. 8:6-8). God is praiseworthy (Ps. 8:1a, 9). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://w...

Psalms of David: Thanksgiving Psalm 34; 1 Samuel 21:10–15 Main idea: We praise God for his salvation .  We are in a situation of our own making (1 Sam. 21:10). God knows our situation and he is there with us (Ps. 34:4–7, 15–18). God saves us from our situation (Ps. 34:5, 7, 17–19, 22). God deserves our praise and devotion (Psalm 34:1–3, 12–14). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more inform...

David’s Psalms of Lament Psalm 12, 13, & 51; 2 Samuel 12:1—23 Main idea: God is our only source of renewal . We can take our complaints to God (Ps 12, 13). We must recognize our sin and repent (51:1–13). We must realize that God is our salvation (51:14-19). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechas...

America’s Greatest Need Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Matthew 22:34–40 Main idea: Our greatest need is a people whose greatest love is God . We need hearts that are devoted to God. We need souls that belong to Christ. We need minds that are shaped by the Holy Spirit. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.co...

Get Right Galatians 5:16-24 Main idea: To get right, get with God.  You can not conquer sin on your own (5:16–21). You cannot get yourself right (5:22–23). But Christ can get you right (5:24). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To...

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Commitment to Christ Ephesians 6:21–24 Main idea: Those who submit to Christ are committed to Christ . Our commitment is marked by service (6:21–22). Our commitment is marked by peace (6:23). Our commitment is marked by brotherhood (6:23). Our commitment is marked by love (6:23–24). Our commitment is marked by faith (6:23). Our commitment is marked by grace (6:24). Our commitment is marked by inco...

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). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect...

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. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To R...

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 comma...

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). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: h...

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). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/re...