Ninety Six First Baptist Church Podcast

What do we learn from history? Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8 1. Listen to God 2. Learn God's Ways 3. Live Faithful to God What is your standing before God? How are you protecting the future?

Is your blank check still redeemable? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 1. My Past Promise 2. My Current Conduct What is standing in the way of full submission to God today? Who sets your priorities? What do you need to confess? What do you need God to help you change?

How can you be “the fragrance of Christ” to someone today? Has your life caused others to sense the presence of the Savior? Scripture: Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-9 1. Martha—The Fragrance of Work 2. Lazarus—The Fragrance of Witness 3. Mary—The Fragrance of Worship How can you be “the fragrance of Christ” to someone today? Has your life caused others to sense the presence of the Savior?

Hardships are not new nor do they keep us from not only surviving but thriving. Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 1. Do your children know their identity? 2. Do your children know their purpose? 3. Are we praying desperate prayers for our children? What are we doing to prepare our children? What are we doing to protect our children?

Revelation 21:9-22:5

Things are not always as they seem. Scripture: Romans 8:26-30 1. Terminology 2. Tools 3. Testimony Are there areas where you struggle to trust God? Will you bring your hurt, questions and confusion to Him today?

What can we learn from the dead and dying? Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22 1. A Gaze Back 2. A Gaze Up 3. A Gaze Around 4. A Gaze Forward Lord, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 Knowing the reality of the limited timeframe of this life, what are your greatest priorities?

What defines you? 1. He didn't recognize Jesus as Lord 2. He was unaware of his own faults 3. He misunderstood the plan of grace 4. He went away Are you willing to give away all for the One who gave His all? He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he can not lose.

Is there Joy in your heart and your home today? 2 Timothy 1:1-5 1. Joy that is Noticeable 2. Joy that is Genuine 3. Joy that is Rooted 4. Joy that is Persuasive Is there Joy in your heart and your home today? Happiness depends on external things, but joy is an inside job; it comes from within.

Where will you be in a million years? Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23 1. Hear God Speak 2. Trust God to Work 3. Look forward to Eternity Be encouraged and encouraging today!

What is your greatest possession? Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19 1. We cannot keep this life 2. We cannot lose spiritual life 3. God provides what we need It is wise to make decisions in this life based on the truths that Scripture reveals about eternity

Get the right perspective: Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9 1. Reevaluate your focus 2. Reevaluate the source of your strength 3. Reevaluate your attitude Is the past your hero? Are you trying to please God in your strength? Are you living in fear or by faith?

Two are better than one: Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15 1. Reevaluate Priorities A Quick Review 2. Reenergized People 3. Renewed Purpose Who are you working with to serve God? Who are you holding accountable? Who is holding you accountable?

Wanted: Faithful Finishers Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11 1. When expectations meet reality 2. When daggers of discouragement hit the mark 3. When I become big and God becomes small 4. When I’m tired of feeling empty What is God calling you to? What is God calling you back to?

He Is Risen!

A Certificate of Debt Scripture: John 19:30 1. The Final Report 2. Never Again 3. Let it be known Have you been reconciled to God through Jesus? Is God calling you to serve Him? Who’s Your “ONE” this week?

Life through “Travail” Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46 1. God hates sin! 2. We are all sinners! 3. Jesus became sin! After hearing what we have heard today. After understanding these truths, how can we continue to make light of sin? After hearing what we have heard today. After understanding these truths, how can we fail to give God the worship and submission that He deserves?

How do you speak about those who reject you? 1. James and John spoke with anger Luke 9:51-56 2. Jesus spoke with compassion 3. The Father speaks forgiveness How do you speak publicly concerning those who reject you? How do you speak prayerfully concerning those who reject you?

Who Do You Say That I Am? Luke 9:18-20 Why Is This Question So Important? What is the Correct Answer? What is The Correct Response? What is Your Response to Jesus’ Question?

Do you struggle with grief? Scripture: Psalm 77:1-16; Isaiah 41:10 1. What does Grief look like—feel like? 2. Why is the Journey through Grief so Hard 3. How do experience healing? 4. How do I prepare for the Journey of Grief? Turning to God in times of grief is our decision Do you want to be healed? (John 5:6)

The Battle Within! Scripture: James 4:1-8 Are there wars and fights in your life? 1. Why is praying so hard? 2. Is there something going on that I can’t see? 3. How do I win that battle within? There is a battle raging within us. There is a battle within the battle—prayer is at the heart of spiritual warfare.

Great leaders of the Bible were great at prayer. J. Oswald Sanders 1. Leaders who stay in the tent 2. Leaders who lead from their knees 3. Leaders who are overwhelmed by defeat 4. Leaders who face opposition 5. Leaders who enlist prayer support Spiritual leaders should outpace those they lead, above all, in prayer. The goal of prayer is the ear of God. Prayer moves people through God’s influ-ence...