The After Easter Podcast

Esther II: Chosen Esther 2:1-23 Main idea: God works in all circumstances, good or bad.  God worked through the summoning of prospective brides for Xerxes (2:1-14).  God hid Esther’s identity and her relation to Mordecai (2:15-18).  God gave both Esther and Mordecai favor with the king (2:19-23).  Esther may have been chosen by Xerxes, but she was first chosen by God. ____________________ To Respo...

Esther I: Circumstances Esther 1:1-22 Main idea: The events of this world are in God’s hands.  Great power is wielded by man, but true power only comes from God (1:1-9).  Even the most trivial of events can have a tremendous impact (1:10-12).  Fear leads us to make ungodly decisions (1:13-18).  Rebellion is appropriate when it is in opposition to sin (1:19-22). ________________________ To Respond:...

The Exclusivity of Christ in our Pluralistic World Dr. Adam Harwood, Professor of Theology at New Orleans Bapist Theological Seminary __________________________ 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 ch...

In Service of God: A Challenge to the Minister Romans 15:1-33; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Main idea: The minister lives in service to God, not self.  Ministry requires a position of selflessness (15:1-2). The minister lives by Christ’s  example (15:3). The minister encourages unity in the church (15:5-9). All Christians are ministers (15:14-16a). The minister is God’s instrument for ministry (15:16b-19). ___...

Serve the Church, Pt 2 Romans 16:1-24 Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.  The church is strengthened by its complementarian nature (16:1-16).  Those who labor in the church are to be commended (16:1-16).  Be guarded against those who cause discord (16:17-18).  The obedience of the church brings glory to God (16:19-23). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellec...

Serve the Church, Pt 1 Romans 15:14-33 Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.  We are all ministers (15:14-16a). The results of ministry bring glory to God (15:16b). God is the source of all ministry (15:17-19). The Gospel is meant to be taken beyond the church (15:20-33). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcb...

Romans: Serve Others Romans 15:1-13 Main idea: We represent Christ by serving as he did.  We must put others before ourselves (15:1-2). We have the example of Christ to live by (15:3-4). Harmony in the body of Christ brings glory to God (15:5-13). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give...

Romans: Lead Others Romans 14:1-23 Main idea: We set a Christ-like example through our daily living.  We must live by our own convictions (14:1-8).  We should build each other up, not tear down (14:13-18).  We will each stand before the judgement seat of God (14:9-12, 19-23). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connec...

Submit to Authority Romans 13:1-14 Main idea: We practice the Gospel through submission to biblical authority.  Submit to those whom God has placed in authority (13:1-7).  Exercise the authority of love (13:8-10).  Adorn yourself with the authority of Christ (13:11-14). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with...

Practice the Gospel Romans 12:1-21 Main idea: We preach the Gospel through our actions.  We are imparted with God’s will (12:1-2).  We are bestowed God’s gifts (12:3-8).  We are entrusted with God’s church (12:9-21). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.co...

God’s Selection Romans 10:14-11:36 Main idea: We can trust in the mystery of God’s wisdom.  God does not reject people, people reject God (10:14-11:2a). We are saved by God’s grace (11:2b-24). We are chosen by God’s mercy (11:25-32). 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of...

Romans: Faith in Obedience Romans 9:30-10:13 Main idea: Obedience is the result of genuine faith.  They will attempt to achieve salvation on their own (9:30-10:3).  We all need a Savior, and he is Jesus Christ (10:4-7)  You (One) must confess Jesus as Lord and Savior (10:8-13). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.c...

Looking to the Cross, Pt 2 Hebrews 9:23-28 Main idea: The cross was the center of God’s salvific plan.  The servant suffered on behalf of mankind (9:23). The servant became our representative (9:24).  The servant suffered once for all (9:25-26). The servant is our hope for and assurance of salvation (9:27-28). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect...

Looking to the Cross, Pt 1   Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Main idea: The cross was the center of God’s salvific plan.  The servant suffered as one of us (52:13-53:3). The servant suffered because of our sin (53:4-9). The servant suffered to serve God’s plan (53:10-12). _______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.ht...

A New Destiny Romans 8:18-39 Main idea: We secure our eternal destination in Christ.  We are not meant for this world (8:18-25).  We endure by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit (8:26-31). We are infinitely exalted by the grace of God, the Father (8:31-33).  We are eternally triumphant in the victorious work of Christ, the Son (8:34-39). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellecha...

A New Spirit Romans 7:25b-8:17 Main idea: We can not obey God through our own power. The Spirit overrules the mind and body (7:25b-8:4). Those who live in sin cannot please God (8:5-11). Those who receive the Spirit are children of God (8:12-17). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: ht...

A New Relationship Romans 7:1-25a Main idea: In Christ, we have a life-partner. A relationship with Jesus breeds righteousness (7:1-6). A relationship with Jesus provides accountability (7:7-13). A relationship with Jesus provides guidance and support (7:14-25a). ____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.h...

Romans: A New Life Romans 6:1-23 Main idea: We are made new in Christ. In Christ, our old, sinful self is left behind (6:1-5). We participate in both Christ’s conquering of death and his resurrected life (6:6-14). In Christ, we are free to pursue righteousness (6:15-23). ___________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-wi...

Triumphant Faith Romans 5:1-21 Main idea: We have victory over sin in Christ. Justification (right standing with God) comes with benefits (5:1-5). We have been reconciled through the life of Christ (5:6-11). Sin entered the world through Adam, the first man (5:12-14). Sin was conquered through Jesus, the perfect man (5:15-21). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.ht...

Romans: Justified by Faith Romans 4:1-25 Main idea: Salvation can not be earned. Abraham was not saved by his works (4:1-8). Abraham was not saved because he was Abraham (4:9-12). Abraham was saved by his faith (4:13-25). ____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com...

The Universal Sin Problem Romans 3:9-31 Main idea: We all need to be forgiven. We are all united in the guilt of sin (Romans 3:9-18). Justification is not dependent upon any law (Romans 3:21-26). Conscious of sin, justified by faith (Romans 3:27-30). _____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give:...

Necessary Justification Romans 2:1-3:8 Main idea: Justification (right standing before God) comes from God. When we judge others, we condemn ourselves (2:1-11). Hearing without obedience is worthless (2:12-16). Salvation is based on who you are in Christ, not what you do (2:17-29). God justifies all who believe in Jesus (3:1-8). ___________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond...

Righteous Living Romans 1:16-32 Main idea: We are called to live righteously. The Gospel reveals God’s righteousness (1:16). Righteous living (Obedience) has its rewards (1:17). • We do not live righteously for rewards, we live righteously out of obedience. The Gospel reveals God’s wrath (1:18-23). Sinful living (Disobedience) has its consequences (1:24-32). • We do not live righteously to avoid c...

Romans: Transformational Gospel Romans 1:1-15 Main idea: The Gospel of Christ leads to life change. We are called serve a new master (1:1-2). We are called take the Gospel of Christ to the world (1:3-7). We are called to serve one another (1:8-15). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Giv...

Christmas Words: Joy Matt. 2:10; Luke 2:11 Main idea: Joy comes from knowledge of Christ. The birth of Christ brings great joy (Matt. 2:10). The joy of Christmas is the good news of the Gospel (Luke 2:16-20). The joy of Christmas is the hope of all mankind (Luke 2:11). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connec...