The After Easter Podcast

God’s Servant Isaiah 49:1-7 The servant is called to declare God’s word to the people (1-3). The servant’s reward is not in this life (4-5). The servant’s example is servant leadership (6). The servant’s legacy is a life lived for God (7). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Conn...

Guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey Riley Title: Don't Lose Heart Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 ©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/connect To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give

Two Criminals, One Savior Luke 23:32-43 Jesus became one of the guilty (Luke 23:32-38). Jesus must be either rejected or accepted (Luke 23:39-42). Jesus is able to save us out of our most desperate situations (Luke 23:32, 43). ©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://...

Observance of the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 We desire unity in the body (11:17-22, 27-34). We commemorate the sacrifice of Christ (11:23-25). We proclaim Christ's return (11:26). ©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/connect To Giv...

The Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-20 • We share in fellowship (Matt 26:26-27; Mark 14:22-23; Luke 22:14-17). • We share in remembrance (Luke 22:19). • We share in participation (Matt. 26:28; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:20). • We share in anticipation (Matt. 26:29; Mark 14:25; Luke 22:18). • We share in worship (Matt. 26:26; Mark 14:26). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com...

Live for God Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14 * We must live venturously (11:1-7). * We must live gratefully (11:7-10). * We must live intentionally (12:1-12). * We must live fearfully and obediently (12:13-14). * We must choose: a life lived for God or a life of futility. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://...

Wisdom vs Folly Ecclesiastes 9:1-10:20 Wisdom is limited (9:1-10). Wisdom is not appreciated (9:11-16). Wisdom is easily thwarted (9:17-10:20). Wisdom can be an idol (9:1b). 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...

Knowledge vs Wisdom Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 * The harsh reality of this world (2-4, 7-9, 10-11). * Wisdom changes a person (1, 5-6, 12-13, 15-17). * Wisdom reflects the teachings of Jesus. 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...

Act Now Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:29 * Act now, or forever have regret (6:10-12). * Act now, life is not lived in vain (7:1-22). * Act now, for wisdom is greater than folly (7:23-29). 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 informa...

Greed and its Folly Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9 Greed fuels corruption (5:8-17). Contentment leads to joy (18-20). Money can not buy contentment (6:1-9). 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 fb...

Our Place in Worship Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 * God deserves our obedience (5:1) * God deserve our submission (5:2-3). * God deserves our devotion (5:4-7). 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...

The Mystery of God's Will Ephesians 1:1-14 • Attempting to find God's will or seek God's will is un-Christian and paganistic. • 6 Ways to know God's will: - Read the Bible. - Develop a heart for God. - Seek wise counsel. - Look for God's providence - Use good judgement. - Divine intervention. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To...

Our Place In God’s Order Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 We are made for service (4-5). We are instructed to rest (6). We are meant for community (7-16). * The benefits of companionship: * Accountability (8). * Help (9). * Support (10). * Comfort (11). * Defense (12). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcb...

Experience Vs Faith Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Our faith is not based upon our own experience. * (3:16-17) There is no justice, only corruption. * (3:18-21) We are no different from the animals. * (3:22) There is no life after death. * (4:1-3) There is no hope for the oppressed. Our faith is based on God. * (3:16-17) There is no justice, only corruption without God. * (3:18-21) We are no different from...

Everything In Its Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 • (God’s) Timing is everything (1-8). • We are limited in our comprehension (9-11a). • We have an intrinsic desire for the everlasting (11b-15). ©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/connect To Give:...

Can life have meaning? Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26 Life has no meaning (1:1-18). Living is futile (2:1-23). * The experience of pleasure is futile (2:1-3). * The accumulation of possessions is futile (2:4-11). * The pursuit of knowledge is futile (2:12-17). * Work and accomplishment are futile (2:18-23). Life has no meaning without God (2:24-26). * Living is futile apart from God. * The experience of pl...

The Unorthodox Gospel Luke 5-10 Jesus chose Levi, a tax collector, as a disciple (5:27-31). Jesus and his disciples worked on the Sabbath (6:1-11). * The disciples harvested grain on the Sabbath (6:1-5). * Jesus healed on the Sabbath (6:6-11). Jesus taught unorthodox ways of living (6:20-42). * Blessed are the poor (20-23). * Love your enemies (27-36). * Do not judge (37-42). ©First Baptist Church...

The Gospel Journey Luke 9-18 Luke declared who Jesus is (9:7-9, 18-21). Jesus journeyed resolutely towards Jerusalem and the cross (9:22, 44-45, 53). Jesus accomplished all that was prophesied about him (18:31). ©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.fbcbellecha...

The Gospel of Action Luke 7-19 Jesus’s parables spur us to action (7:36–50; 10:25–37). Jesus’s parables want to change our hearts and minds (18:1-14). Jesus’s parables are a mystery (19:11-27). ©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/connect To...

The Unexpected Gospel Luke 1-10 * Mary - Unexpected submission (1:10-20, 26-38). * The Roman Centurion - Unexpected faith (7:1–10). * The Rejected Woman - Unexpected worship (7:36–50). * Jesus’s Family - Unexpected commitment (8:19–21). * The Good Samaritan - Unexpected compassion (10:30–37). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To...

Luke: The Gospel of Amazement Luke 2:18, 2:47, 2:48, 5:9, & 5:26 • All who heard the message of Christ were amazed (2:18). • Jesus amazed the religious leaders in Jerusalem (2:47). • Jesus amazed his parents (2:48). • Simon Peter was amazed by Jesus (5:9). • Those who witnessed Jesus perform a miracle were amazed (5:26). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church,...

The Plea of a Fellow Believer Jude 1-25 • A plea for unity (1-4, 19). • A plea to hold to truth (5-18). • A plea to love (20-21). • A plea to shepherd (22-23). • A plea to worship (24-25). ©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/connect To Give...

The Assurance of Christ’s Return 2 Peter 3:1-18 • Be bold in the face of opposition (3:1-10). • Be pure in the sight of God (3:11-18). ©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/connect To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give

The Presence of False Teachers 2 Peter 2:1-22 Beware of false teachers (1-3). The punishment for false teachers (2:4-10a). The traits of false teachers (2:10b-19). * Insolence, arrogance, lust, greed, and emptiness. ©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.fbcbell...

The Confirmation of Christ 2 Peter 1:12-21 • A call to remember (1:12-15). • An assurance of Christ's Second Coming (1:16-21). - The Gospel is more than clever stories" (16). - Peter and the apostles affirm Christ's transfiguration (16-17). - Peter and the apostles affirm Christ's deity (17-18). - The Scriptures affirm the prophecy (19). - The Gopsel is from God, not from man (20-21). ©First Bapti...