Ninety Six First Baptist Church Podcast

It’s Exam Time! Psalm 139 1 John 1:9

The Bible Never Seeks to Prove God; Instead, The Bible Plainly Declares His Existence 1. Christ OVER Us 2. Christ FOR Us 3. Christ IN Us Do You Trust The Bible? Does Jesus have preeminence over your life?

Please Take Me Home! Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14 1. Paul praised the Church (V.3-8) 2. Paul prayed for the Church (V.3,9-12) 3. Paul proclaimed the Gospel to the Church (V.13-14) Who are you encouraging along in their faith? Who are you faithfully praying for? Where’s home to you?

Your view of Jesus Christ will impact every area of your life. Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2 1. A Prison Cell for a Pulpit 2. A Small Letter describing a Sufficient Savior 3. God’s Grace The fullness of Christ is all that I need

I. A Bold Remark (vs. 68-69) A. Address B. Access C. Acceptance D. Assurance II. A Bleak Reality (vs. 70-71) A. Appointment B. Adversity C. Analysis

A genuine encounter with Jesus Christ brings real transformation, freedom from sin, and a new identity. 1. Jesus Pursues Us 2. Jesus Saves Us 3. Jesus Calls Us

We must get to the point where it is our aim to glory God rather than have Him gratify us. The way that we look at Christ, whether from bended knee or on our own feet, often determines what we see. 1. Two hopeless men in search of hope—Luke 24:13-35 2. A group of disciples regrouping—Luke 24:36-49 3. Eyewitnesses finally have their eyes opened—Luke 24:50-53 What is the desired benefit from your re...

Where are you today? Scripture: Job 1:6-22 1. We Grow when we are Genuine 2. We Grow when we Trust God 3. We Grow when we Keep Going Job 2:8-10 4. We Grow when we Praise God Are you in one of life's deep, dark valleys? Do you see your valley as a place to groan or a place to grow?

There can be barriers in our life that prevent us from going any farther than we are right now in following Christ. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11 1. We all have “cares” 2. We are instructed to “cast our cares” 3. We have a target to cast to 4. We cast…He cares What do you need to release to Him today so that you can be set free and made useful?

Your Home is under attack We all need three Homes: Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-8 1. We need Faithful Shepherds 2. We need Multigenerational Discipleship 3. We need to Stay Prepared Satan is hungry to devour and we must be passionate to protect and desperate to disciple. Are there changes that need to be made in your home? What transformation does God desire to perform within your family today

The Available Disciple The Skeptical Servant The Submissive Friend Will you be an available and submissive disciple today?

Where is God when I need Him? Where is God in my crisis? Scripture: Isaiah 56:9-57:21 1. Where are you looking for God? 2. What God/god are you looking for? Where is God when I need Him? God dwells with the needy!

Earnest T. Bass Scripture: John 8:1-12 1. We are Lifelong Learners 2. We are Lifelong Strugglers 3. We are Lifelong Deciders 4. We are Lifelong Disciples What will you do with that rock in your hand today?

“Integrity means that a person is the same on the inside as he or she claims to be on the outside….” Billy Graham Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 1. The Glory of God Revealed—1 Kings 10:17 2. The Glory of God Forsaken—2 Chronicles 12:1-5 3. The Glory of God Imitated—2 Chronicles 12:9-11 4. The Glory of God Restored—2 Chronicles 12:12 Philippians 3:7-11 Has Jesus changed your life? Is the Glory of...

Where there are people, there are problems. Scripture: 3 John 1-13 1. The Beloved Brother 2. The Prating Parishioner 3. The True Testimony Each of us must honestly face the question, “Am I a part of the problem or a part of the answer?” We are all witness—Good or Bad. Wherever there are people, there are problems—and the potential for solving problems.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11 1. Hide, but don't stay Hidden - Verses 1-3 2. Rest by the River - Verses 4-7 3. Let Go and Let God - Verses 8-11 Are you in a tight place today? Are you struggling to find rest and spiritual refreshing? Are you willing to let go and let God?

Should everyone be invited to the table? Scripture: 2 John 7-13 1. Everyone does not have your best interest in mind (7) 2. Don’t let others get you off course (8) 3. We must get Jesus right (9) 4. Some people are not welcome at the table (10-11) 5. There is sweet fellowship among the Church (12-13) Are you welcome at God’s table today?

Some things are just USELESS!! Scripture: Job 8:11-15 1. Dodgy Support 2. Dank Support Psalm 143:10 Matthew 7:24-29 Do you have a Spider’s Web Faith? Matthew 5:1-6 Humility—Repentance—Surrender—Christ Above All

A Faithful Pursuit Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 1. Running the Race 2. Looking to Jesus What is holding you down as you pursue Christ? Are you willing to be free to run?

Chinatown Fauxlexes Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21 1. Sin has no place 2. Choose your family carefully 3. Know Him who is true 4. Stay pure What is the cost for falling for Satan’s lies?

Can an intellectual believe in God? Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8, 16-17 1. A decision we must all make 2. How to pray for others Can an intellectual really believe in God?

Does Jesus still help us today? Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17 1. He still Hears 2. He still Cares How close are you to Jesus today? Are you struggling with doubts or questions? Do you have confidence in Jesus today?

Christians live by Promises rather than Explanations. Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13 1. Jesus Saves 2. The Holy Spirit Seals 3. God Supplies Do you take God at His word? Do you have the Life that Jesus makes possible? Are you sure, very sure?

Guest Preacher Mike McMillion 2 Kings 5:1-15 1. Wrong Person 2. Wrong Price 3. Wrong Place 4. Wrong Prescription 5. Right Proclamation

Overcomers waiting on the “Upper-Taker” Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 1. Our Opponents 2. Our Opportunity Are you thriving or simply surviving today? Have you been encouraged today? Do you need to ask God to teach you to fight, live, battle from victory?