The After Easter Podcast

Godly Character: Forgiving Offenders Genesis 42:1-45:15 Main idea: Forgiveness reflects the character of God.  We are all in a unique position to show someone forgiveness (42:1-26).  It is impossible to truly forgive someone you do not love (45:4–8).  Those who have hurt us still deserve our care (45:9–15). _______________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To C...

Godly Character: Power and Responsibility Genesis 41:37-57 Main idea: God has expectations for those in authority.  Authority is given to those who reflect God’s character (41:37-45).  Those in authority have a duty for those whom they lead (41:46-49).  Those is authority bless and are blessed by their obedience (41:50-52).  Those in authority demonstrate faithfulness through hardship (41:53-57)....

Character: Serve in Adversity Genesis 39:21-23 Main idea: God has given us purpose in times of hardship.  God is with us in the difficult times (39:21).  God’s kindness is present in even the worst circumstances (39:21).  God’s favor takes the form of responsibility (39:21-23). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse....

Godly Character: Resisting Temptation Genesis 39:6-20. Main idea: We must flee from temptation.  We must run from temptation because giving in to sin…  …destroys trust (39:8-9a). …damages relationships (39:9b). …is an affront to God (39:9c). We must avoid situations in which we may be tempted (39:10).  Our desire for integrity must be greater than our desire for pleasure (39:11-20). ______________...

Godly Character: Trusting in God Genesis 37:2-36, 39:1-50:26 Main idea: Trusting in God requires full faith and surety.  We must serve where we are (39:1-6). We must suffer with faithful expectation (39:21-23). We must rely on God and give him the praise (41:15-16). Our faithfulness will bless both ourselves and others (45:4-8). ____________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.co...

Holy Week: Sunday Matthew 28:1-21 Main idea: On Sunday, Jesus came out of the tomb.  Jesus conquered death and the grave (28:1-15). Jesus commissioned his followers (28:7-20). _______________________________________ 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 C...

Holy Week:Friday-Saturday Matthew 26:47-27: Main idea: On Friday, Jesus gave himself up as a willing sacrifice for our sin.  Jesus submitted to those in authority (26:47-27:14). Jesus endured the chastisement of the people (27:15-31). Jesus committed himself to be crucified (27:32-44). Jesus consented himself to death (27:45-56). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/r...

Holy Week: Wednesday-Thursday Matthew 26:1-46 Main idea: Jesus was prepared for the cross.  Jesus knew that his death was coming (26:6-13).  Jesus knew who was against him (26:1-5, 14-16).  Jesus knew the weakness of man (26:17-35).  Jesus knew the Father was with him (26:36-46). ______________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellec...

Holy Week: Monday-Tuesday Matthew 21:1-24:44 Main idea: On Monday and Tuesday, Jesus was revealed as the Messiah.  Jesus revealed his position (Matt. 21:1-11, 14-17, 45-46). Jesus revealed his power (Matt. 21:18-23). Jesus revealed his authority (Matt. 21:12-13, 23-27). Jesus revealed his wisdom (Matt. 22:15-40). Jesus revealed the hypocrites (Matt. 23:1-39). Jesus revealed the future (Matt. 24:1-...

Featuring special guest preacher Dr. Blake Newsom of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. _________________________ 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 Respo...

The Love of God John 3:1-22 Main idea: Salvation springs from God’s perfect love.  God’s love is for everyone.  God’s love is sacrificial.  God’s love is trustworthy.  God’s love is unlimited. _________________________ 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...

James: Trust James 4:13-5:20 Main idea: Faith in God requires trust in God.  True faith trusts in God’s  plan (4:13-17). True faith trusts in God’s  provision (5:1-6). True faith trusts in God’s  timing (5:7-11).  True faith trusts in God’s truth (5:12). True faith trusts in God’s  wisdom (5:13-20). _____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://ww...

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James: The Tongue James 3:1-12 Main idea: An uncontrolled tongue is harmful. Are you mature enough to teach (3:1-2)? Is your tongue controlled or uncontrolled (3:3-12)? - A controlled tongue is useful (3:3-4).  - An uncontrolled tongue is destructive (3:5-6).  - The tongue is uncontrollable for any man (3:7-8).  - Be single-minded in your worship and practice (3:9-12). __________________ To Respon...

James: Works James 2:1-26 Main idea: Good works are the evidence of Christian faith.  Favoritism does not reflect the love of God (2:1-4). Discrimination does not communicate the love of God (2:5-9). Compassion displays the love of God (2:10-13). Active faith results in good works (2:14-26). _________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellech...

James: Be Doers James 1:19-27 Main idea: Genuine faith will change how we live.  Be quick to listen (1:19-21). Be slow to speak (1:19-21). Be doers (1:22). Be self - aware (1:23-25). Be Jesus (1:26-27). ____________________ 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 B...

James: Trials James 1:1-18 Main idea: Difficult times can pull us closer to or away from God.  Trials produce spiritual maturity (James 1:2-4). Trials cause dependence on God (James 1:5-8). Trials develop humility (James 1:9-11). Trials can lead to destruction (James 1:12-18). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/conne...

JONAH: Godly Compassio Jonah 4:1-11 Main idea: Godly compassion is experienced and then given.  Godly compassion is a result of obedience (4:1-3). (Godly compassion is not required for obedience .)  Godly compassion is granted even when we  withhold it (4:4-7). Godly compassion is beyond our comprehension (4:8-11). _____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Con...

JONAH: Repentance Jonah 3:1-10 Main idea: The Gospel demands repentant response.  God has ordered us to tell people about his love for them (3:1-3a). The Gospel is good news to those who will hear it (3:3b-9). God forgave the people of Nineveh because they repented (3:10). ___________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-...

JONAH: Resurrection Jonah 1:17-2:10 Main idea: God raises up new life in us.  God brings faith from faithlessness (2:2).  God brings growth from suffering (2:3-4).  God brings life from death (2:5-9). ______________________ 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 B...

JONAH: Rebellion Jonah 1:1-16 Main idea: When we come out of rebellion, lives change.  We all run from God (Jonah 1:1-8).  We all must choose to stand for God (Jonah 1:9-11).  Standing for God doesn’t always lead to safety (Jonah 1:12-13).  When we stand for God, people see God (Jonah 1:14-16). ____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcb...

Pastor Brian reads his paper " The Supernatural and the Early Church Fathers: Polycarp, Justin, Irenaeus, & Tertullian." ©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

Pastor Brian reads his paper "The Horror of the Cross." ©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

Pastor Brian Dedmon reads his paper Prayer Posture: How the Monastic Practices of Palamas Influence Spiritual Growth. ©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

Pastor Brian Dedmon reads his paper YOUR WAY AND MINE: THE RESPONSE TO THE WOMEN’S RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION IN THE 1980s. ©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