Ninety Six First Baptist Church Podcast

Let’s take a journey. We will travel from Anxiety to Peace, from Fear to Faith 1. The Shepherd's Identity 2. The Shepherd's Path 3. The Shepherd's Comfort 4. The Shepherd's Provision 5. The Shepherd's Presence Children learn best when they see adults living what they teach.

When God turns the tide, the enemy's advantage becomes his downfall, the forgotten become remembered, and what appeared to be certain defeat becomes an opportunity for God's glory. Scripture: Esther 6-7 1. The king has a long night 2. Haman is humiliated. 3. Esther reveals the enemy within When God turns the tide, the enemy's advantage becomes his downfall, the forgotten become remembered, and wha...

Don’t allow the tangled threads to overwhelm you! Scripture: Esther 5 1. Esther presents herself to the king 2. The King extends his Golden Scepter 3. Esther waited on God’s timing 4. Haman’s pride is volatile 5. Friends and family are not always good advisors God presence is not always visible……but his providence is always active

“D-Day” Where faith meets action. Scripture: Esther 4 1. The Decree of death 4:1-3 2. The Distress of spiritual warfare 4:4-9 3. The Danger of spiritual warfare 4:10-14 4. The Decision to step out in Faith 4:15-16 Today is “D-Day” What decision will you make today?

One of the most dangerous things in life is to fight the wrong enemy. Scripture: Esther 2-3 1. God Positioning and Preparing Weapon 1—2:1-18 2. God Preparing and Positioning Weapon 2—2:19-23 3. Satan Preparing and Positioning Weapon 1—3:1-7 4. Satan implementing a plan to annihilate the Jews—3:8-15 What are you fighting against today?

God prepares and positions ordinary people to accomplish His divine purposes Scripture: Esther 1 1. God is Present 2. God Prepares 3. God Positions There are seasons in life when God is silent.

1. Face your fears. 2 Timothy 1:7-9 2. Forget your failures. Philippians 3:13-14 3. Follow your faith. Hebrews 12:1-3 There's no substitute for Jesus. Are you following Him? Surrender today.

When the stories of Scripture—separated by centuries—come together, they reveal the unmistakable and marvelous heart of God. Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22 1. A Quick Synopsis of Ruth Ruth is a story of Ruin, Repentance, Revival, Romance, but above all it is a story of Redemption 2. Boaz Redeems Ruth Deuteronomy 25:5-10—Levirate Marriage Leviticus 25:23-34—The Redemption of property 3. Jesus Redeems Us. R...

The ART of waiting. Scripture: Ruth 3 1. Ruth Proposes to Boaz (1-9) 2. Boaz Accepts the Proposal (10-17) 3. Naomi, Ruth, Boaz—Waiting on God to Work (18) Learn to Worship while you wait.

God does extraordinary work in ordinary places. Scripture: Ruth 2 1. Ruth’s work ethic 2. Boaz’s willingness to help 3. Naomi’s worship Where is God working in your life?

What do you do when life unravels? Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22 1. Running leads to exhaustion 2. Self-pity leads to poor counsel 3. God shows grace when we stumble Your perspective in pain determines your experience of God.

Easter is not just about what happened to Jesus. It’s about what must happen to you. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 50-58 1. Do you believe in the Resurrection 2. How has the Resurrection changed your life We will all bow to Christ sooner or later—but then it will be too late.

The Resurrection is not God’s way of repairing the old body—it is His way of replacing it with something far better. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 1. From Seed to Body 2. Different Bodies—One Creator 3. From Corruption to Incorruption 4. The Best is yet to come Do you want to be made better or be made new?

Truth that is not practiced is truth that is not really believed. The Gospel changes Beliefs and Behavior. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 1. The Gospel changes our Sharing 2. The Gospel changes our Suffering 3. The Gospel changes our Separation Truth that is not practiced is truth that is not really believed. The Gospel changes Beliefs and Behavior.

Jesus Christ is the Firstfruits; we are the harvest! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 1. Adam’s sin brought death 2. Christ’s sacrifice brings life 3. Harvest time is coming Are you a part of the Harvest? Do you know someone who is not a part of the harvest?

Christianity stands or falls on one historical, unmovable truth: Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 1. The Foundation of our Preaching 2. The Foundation of our Faith 3. The Foundation of our Evangelism and Discipleship 4. The Foundation of our hope when this life ends 5. The Foundation of our Faith is Firm What foundation does your life rest on today?

What is the Gospel? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1. A Message to be received 2. A Truth that has be delivered 3. A Fact rooted in history The Gospel requires a personal response

We live in a world of distractions—noise, entertainment, busyness…. But our souls were designed for something more. We were made to know God, to walk with Him, to rest in Him. Scripture: Psalm 84 1. We were made to desire God’s presence (vv. 1–4) 2. We were made to be Sustained by God (vv. 5–7) 3. We were made to have a relationship with God (vv. 8–9) 4. We were made to worship God (vv. 10–12) You...

Where do we start? Scripture: Lamentations 5 1. Remember God 2. Repent of All Sin 3. Return to the Father Where do you need to start today?

Experience is a Great Teacher—Don’t repeat past failures. Scripture: Lamentation 4 1. Learn what to hold tightly 4:1-10 2. Learn who NOT to follow 4:11-20 3. Learn Who we run to 4:21-22 We cannot change the past, but we can learn from it.

When everything collapses, God’s mercy stands firm—and it is His mercy that renews us daily. When you hit rock bottom—Look up! Scripture: Lamentations 3 1. The Awful Affliction 2. God’s Perpetual Provision 3. Returning to Relationship “New every morning”—God gives believers a daily fresh start. How do we connect to God daily? • Scripture, prayer, worship, community

This hurts me more than it hurts you! Scripture: Lamentations 2 1. How God views discipline—1-10 2. How to respond to discipline—11-19 3. How to pray during a crisis—20-22 Is there a difference between discipline and judgment? What does God’s Discipline prove?

If I ignore it, maybe it will just go away. Scripture: Lamentations 1 1. The Danger of NOT Facing Sin 2. The Dagger that Sin Drives Deep 3. The Desperation that results from Discipline A Fresh Start begins with honesty!

Christmas is not just a season! Luke 9:1-10 Jesus Empowers His Disciples (9:1) Jesus Instructs His Disciples (9:3,4) Jesus Encourages His Disciples (9:5) Jesus Never Leaves His Disciples (9:10) What Is Your Response To Jesus? Are You Trusting Him To Be In Control Of His Plan For Your Life?