The After Easter Podcast

Blessed are Those Who Long for Righteousness Matthew 5:6 Main idea: We should desire God’s righteousness. The pursuit of righteousness is proof of godly character (Psalm 73:25). In order to gain righteousness, avoid anything that will curb your appetite (1 John 2:15). Those who seek righteousness will be filled (Matthew 5:6). _______________________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellec...

Special guest preacher Josh Winton. 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, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/...

Guest Preacher: Dr. Cory Barnes The standards of the world stand opposed to God's purposes and his people (7:1-8). The father is sovereignty victorious (7:9-12). Christ reigns in glory (7:13-15). Application: Trusting human government for order and peace is a fool’s errand. Trust fully in the sovereign power of the Father. Submit to Christ who reigns in glory. ____________________________ To Respo...

Blessed are the Meek Matthew 5:5 Main idea: Following Christ requires humility. Meekness is revealed in us through submission. Meekness makes us more like Jesus. Meekness comes with a reward. __________________________ 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 Baptis...

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 Main idea: Brokenness over sin results in sorrow for sin. “ Men have tears to shed for other things - but have none to spare for their sins.” -Thomas Watson Spiritual mourning is evidence of conviction and repentance. Spiritual mourning serves a purpose. Spiritual mourning is not without hope. Spiritual mourning results in God’s comfort. ____________________...

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 Main idea: Coming to God requires brokenness over our sin. To be “poor in spirit” means to be broken over sin and fully aware of our need for a Savior. Without spiritual poverty we are incapable of receiving God's grace. The spiritually poor man… is separated from himself (Psalm 131:2); is dependent upon Jesus (Philippians 4:13); is always aware of his sh...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Malachi Main idea: God deserves our best. God accepts those who turn to Him (1:2-5). Our corruption is evidenced by our disobedience (1:6-2:16). God’s judgment serves to refine us (2:17-3:5). Faithfulness to God requires our best effort (3:6-4:6). _______________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechas...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Zechariah Main idea: God has a plan to redeem his people. Returning to God requires repentance (1:3-7:14). God’s love is for everyone and it can not be earned, only given and accepted (8:1-23). In the end, many will come to God (9:2-13:21). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connec...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Haggai Main idea: Our obedience reveals our priorities. What we give our hearts and time to reveals our priorities (1:2-6; 2:10-19). We can not lose the Lord’s favor, but we can miss his blessing (1:7-14; 2:4-5). We are either working toward God’s end or our own (2:1-9). _______________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect:...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Zephaniah Main idea: God will sustain his people through difficulty. God will give us purpose (3:9-10). God will give us humility (3:11-13). God will give us joy (3:14-15). God will give us peace (3:16-20). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://ww...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Habakkuk Main idea: We can trust in the power, providence, and justice of God. God hears our complaints and knows the concerns of our hearts (1:2-4). God is in control (1:5-2:5). In regard to the state of this world, it is we that need to change, not God (3:1-19). ___________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbell...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Nahum Main idea: God will not allow sin to go unpunished nor will he allow the righteous to perish. God knows the hearts of man (1:3, 7, 9). God is a stronghold for those who take refuge in him (1:7). God is a fierce adversary of those who oppose him (1:2-3, 8). God will conquer evil (2:1-3:19). _____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.ht...

Jesus the Redeemer: Then, Now, & Forever 1 Peter 1:3-12 Main idea: Jesus’s work on the cross made salvation possible for all generations: past, present, & future. Before the advent of Christ, faith was placed in the promised Messiah (1 Peter 1:10-12; Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:22-25). After the advent to today, faith is placed in the person of Christ (1 Peter 1:6-9; John 3:16). Salvation throu...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Micah Main idea: The people of God are to be a light in a dark place. The follower of God is expected to walk in the ways of God (6:8). God’s compassion does not cancel his anger (1:2-3:12; 6:1-16). God’s wrath does not quench his love (5:7-15; 7:1-20). To be a light in the darkness, we must reflect the source (5:1-9). _______________________________ To Respond: http:/...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Jonah Main idea: The love and forgiveness of God is for everyone. God calls whom he wills (Jonah 1:1-17). God saves those who rebel against him knowingly (2:1-3:3). God saves those who rebel against him unknowingly (3:4-10). Jonah’s disobedience spawned from a lack of love (4:1-11). ___________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To C...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: Obadiah Main idea: God will judge those who oppose him. God promises judgment upon those who oppose him (1-4). We oppose God when we put our faith in anything other than him (3-16). From God comes both judgement and deliverance (17-21). ________________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/con...

Minor Prophet, Major Faith: Amos Memory Verse - Amos 5:4 Main idea: Love and serve both God and people. Repentance begins within ourselves (2:4-6). Our worship of God must be pure (5:18-27; 6:1-14). Our love for others must be genuine (6:12, 8:4-6). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Gi...

Minor Prophets, Major Faith: JOEL Main idea: God is evident through times of hardship. Suffering serves a purpose: we either turn to God or turn from God (1:1-2:11). Turning to God does not change our circumstances, it changes us (2:12-2:27). Trials and tribulation will have their end. Our hope is in the Lord (2:28-3:21). _____________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/resp...

Main idea: Our God is faithful to unfaithful people. We are consistently unfaithful to God (2:13; 4:12; 9:1). Despite our unfaithfulness, God is committed to us (2:20, 23; 3:1-5; 13:4). Despite our unfaithfulness, we can always return to God (6:1-3; 14:1-2). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html...

Christian Conduct: Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1-13:13 Main idea: Our strength is found in God, not in ourselves. We are called into the presence of God, we can not achieve it ourselves (12:1-5). We all have faults, yet God uses us in spite of them (12:6-13). Our weakness is made strong in Christ and in the church (12:14-13:13). _____________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com...

Christian Conduct: Opposition 2 Corinthians 11:1-33 Main idea: Christians must be aware of and be able to identify a false gospel. We must be committed to the Gospel so that we do not stray (11:1-4). We must know the Gospel so that we are not deceived (11:5-15, 21-22). • Do not be deceived by lofty credentials (11:21-22). • Do not be deceived by convincing words and arguments (11:6). • Do not be d...

Christian Conduct: Authority 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Main idea: Christians receive the authority to preach the Gospel from Jesus Christ. Our authority is not of this world (10:3-6). Christ’s authority is accompanied by Christ’s character (10:1-2). All Christians have the same authority: Christ’s (10:7-11). The authority given to Christians serves the purpose of making God known (10:12-18). _________...

Christian Conduct: Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 Main idea: The blessing of God demands frugalness and generosity. Where your money goes, your heart will be also (8:1-15). Handle money with integrity and consideration (8:20-21). The reward for generosity is blessing from God (9:1-15). _______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellecha...

Christian Conduct: Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11-7:16 Main idea: God calls for everyone to be reunited with him. Reconciliation was the purpose of Christ and, therefore, is the purpose of Christians (5:11-21). We must be reconciled to ourselves (6:1-18). We must be reconciled to God (7:1-16). _______________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: htt...

Christian Conduct: Perseverance 2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10 Main Idea: In blessing and hardship, we persist in the hope of Christ. We persevere in proclaiming the Gospel (4:1-6). We persevere through times of hardship (4:7-18). We persevere in renewal through Christ (4:16 -5:10). ______________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse...