Ninety Six First Baptist Church Podcast

A baby changes everything! Jesus really changed everything! Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20 1. Jesus makes us Family 2. Jesus reveals what is Fake 3. Jesus sets us Free A baby changes Everything. How has Jesus and the truth He reveals transformed your life?

Christmas is not only the story of a baby in a manger — it’s the story of hope arriving when all seems lost. 1. The Hopeless Masses Matthew 23:37-38 2. The Heavenly Message Luke 2:25-35 3. The Heart of the Messiah Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas is not only the story of a baby in a manger — it’s the story of hope arriving when all seems lost. Has hope arrived in your heart? Has hope arrived in your home

It is time to stop fighting! Scripture: Galatians 4:4 ; Romans 5:6-21 1. There is conflict with God 2. Conflict leads to death 3. Christ offers us life For you, "It's Free of Charge!"

We live in a confused world! Scripture: Galatians 4:4; Matthew 2:1–6; Luke 2:25–38 1. Confused Religion 2. Confused Culture 3. Christ brought Clarity to the World’s Confusion Today’s World—Smart Phones and Dumb People!

Before Christmas, heaven seemed silent — but even in the silence, God was setting the stage. Scripture: Galatians 4:4 1. There was 400 Years of Silence 2. God Was Preparing the Scene 3. There was a whisper of hope— Malachi 4:5-6, Luke 1:5-25 Does God seem silent or distant? What might God be preparing to do in and through your life?

Jesus is the Door to Heaven Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18 1. The Church Cultivates Intentional Internal Fellowship—Verses 2-16 2. Christians Cultivate an Intentional Witness to Unbelievers—Verses 5-6 3. Christians Intentionally Cultivate the Fields of Ministry—Verse 17 Have you stepped through God’s Open Door—Jesus? Are you Intentional concerning the Open Doors of Ministry?

It takes more than two. Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1 1. Employees and Employers Work 2. Children Obey 3. Wives Submit 4. Husbands Love and Lead What is God’s role in your home?

Take your clothes off outside!! Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17 1. Off with the Old—Verses 5-9 2. On with the New—Verses 10-14 3. In with the Word—Verses 15-17 Are you in need of a heart transplant? How long has it been since you thanked God for giving new a new heart—His Heart?

You cannot live the victorious Christian life until you realize that you died with Christ and were raised with Him. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 1. Soar with Christ 2. Separate from Sin 3. Suit up in Christ Since you’ve been raised with Christ, start living like you belong to heaven.

Only through faith in Jesus Christ can those hopelessly dead in their sins receive eternal life. Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23 1. The Christian’s Conflict—V. 1-3 2. The Danger of Captivity—V. 4-10 3. The Circumcision of Christ—V. 11-15 4. Freedom in Christ—V. 16-23 Only through faith in Jesus Christ can those hopelessly dead in their sins receive eternal life.

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.