The After Easter Podcast

Christ Our Goal Philippians 3:1-21 Main idea: Christ is the prize at the end of our race.  Our goal is to be like Christ (3:1-6).  Our goal is to know Christ (3:7-11).  Our goal is to be with Christ (3:12-21). __________________ 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 ©Fi...

Christ Our Example Philippians 2:1-30 Main idea: We should look, serve, and act like Christ.  We adopt Christ’s purpose (2:1-4). We model Christ’s humility (2:5-11). We follow Christ’s obedience (2:12-18). We participate in Christ’s sacrifice (2:19-30). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To...

Philippians: Christ Our Life Philippians 1:1-30 Main idea: Our lives should be centered around Jesus.  As Christians, we can serve God in any circumstance (1:1-11). God is present in our circumstances (1:12-13). We must be bold in sharing our faith (1:14-15). Our lives voluntarily belong to Jesus (1:21-30). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect:...

Esther IX: Triumph Esther 9:1-10:3 Main idea: God shares his triumph with his people.  The victory is belongs to the Lord (9:1-17).  God saved his people because they are his (9:18-32).  God saved his people because he is good (10:1-3). ____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbc...

Esther VIII: Salvation Esther 8:1-17 Main idea: God works in all circumstances.  God uses circumstances to give his blessing (8:1-8).  The good news is urgent (8:9-14).  God uses circumstances to make himself known (8:15-17). ____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse...

Esther VII: Intercession Esther 6:14–7:10 Main idea: God sent an intercessor to save his people.  A representative interceded on behalf of all (6:14–7:4). Evil is uncovered and defeated (7:5–10a). The king’s anger is satisfied (7:10b). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fb...

Esther VI: Exaltation Esther 6:1-13 Main idea: God humbles the proud and exalts the meek.  The meek are exalted by God’s favor (1–11). The proud are crushed by their own schemes (12–13). ______________________ 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...

Esther V: Favor Esther 5:1-14 Main idea: As Christians, we are the objects of God’s favor.  We gain no meaningful favor on our own (5:9-15).  Christians always have God’s favor (5:1-2).  God’s favor grants us our wishes in his will (5:3-8). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http:/...

Esther IV: Willingness Esther 4:1-17 Main idea: We can do what is right with God’s help.  Our help comes from God (4:1-5). Standing in the name of God involves risk (4:6-14). Prayer provides surety of God’s provision (4:15-17). ____________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechas...

Esther III: Plotting Esther 3:1-15 Main idea: When we seek only self, we are not seeking God.  Righteous rebellion is necessary in opposition of corruption (3:1-6).  Conceit leads to bad decisions (3:7-11).  Bad council and egotism result in misrepresentation (3:12-15). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/conne...

Esther II: Chosen Esther 2:1-23 Main idea: God works in all circumstances, good or bad.  God worked through the summoning of prospective brides for Xerxes (2:1-14).  God hid Esther’s identity and her relation to Mordecai (2:15-18).  God gave both Esther and Mordecai favor with the king (2:19-23).  Esther may have been chosen by Xerxes, but she was first chosen by God. ____________________ To Respo...

Esther I: Circumstances Esther 1:1-22 Main idea: The events of this world are in God’s hands.  Great power is wielded by man, but true power only comes from God (1:1-9).  Even the most trivial of events can have a tremendous impact (1:10-12).  Fear leads us to make ungodly decisions (1:13-18).  Rebellion is appropriate when it is in opposition to sin (1:19-22). ________________________ To Respond:...

The Exclusivity of Christ in our Pluralistic World Dr. Adam Harwood, Professor of Theology at New Orleans Bapist 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 ch...

In Service of God: A Challenge to the Minister Romans 15:1-33; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Main idea: The minister lives in service to God, not self.  Ministry requires a position of selflessness (15:1-2). The minister lives by Christ’s  example (15:3). The minister encourages unity in the church (15:5-9). All Christians are ministers (15:14-16a). The minister is God’s instrument for ministry (15:16b-19). ___...

Serve the Church, Pt 2 Romans 16:1-24 Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.  The church is strengthened by its complementarian nature (16:1-16).  Those who labor in the church are to be commended (16:1-16).  Be guarded against those who cause discord (16:17-18).  The obedience of the church brings glory to God (16:19-23). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellec...

Serve the Church, Pt 1 Romans 15:14-33 Main idea: The ministry of the church brings glory to God.  We are all ministers (15:14-16a). The results of ministry bring glory to God (15:16b). God is the source of all ministry (15:17-19). The Gospel is meant to be taken beyond the church (15:20-33). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcb...

Romans: Serve Others Romans 15:1-13 Main idea: We represent Christ by serving as he did.  We must put others before ourselves (15:1-2). We have the example of Christ to live by (15:3-4). Harmony in the body of Christ brings glory to God (15:5-13). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give...

Romans: Lead Others Romans 14:1-23 Main idea: We set a Christ-like example through our daily living.  We must live by our own convictions (14:1-8).  We should build each other up, not tear down (14:13-18).  We will each stand before the judgement seat of God (14:9-12, 19-23). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connec...

Submit to Authority Romans 13:1-14 Main idea: We practice the Gospel through submission to biblical authority.  Submit to those whom God has placed in authority (13:1-7).  Exercise the authority of love (13:8-10).  Adorn yourself with the authority of Christ (13:11-14). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with...

Practice the Gospel Romans 12:1-21 Main idea: We preach the Gospel through our actions.  We are imparted with God’s will (12:1-2).  We are bestowed God’s gifts (12:3-8).  We are entrusted with God’s church (12:9-21). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.co...

God’s Selection Romans 10:14-11:36 Main idea: We can trust in the mystery of God’s wisdom.  God does not reject people, people reject God (10:14-11:2a). We are saved by God’s grace (11:2b-24). We are chosen by God’s mercy (11:25-32). 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of...

Romans: Faith in Obedience Romans 9:30-10:13 Main idea: Obedience is the result of genuine faith.  They will attempt to achieve salvation on their own (9:30-10:3).  We all need a Savior, and he is Jesus Christ (10:4-7)  You (One) must confess Jesus as Lord and Savior (10:8-13). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.c...

Looking to the Cross, Pt 2 Hebrews 9:23-28 Main idea: The cross was the center of God’s salvific plan.  The servant suffered on behalf of mankind (9:23). The servant became our representative (9:24).  The servant suffered once for all (9:25-26). The servant is our hope for and assurance of salvation (9:27-28). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect...

Looking to the Cross, Pt 1   Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Main idea: The cross was the center of God’s salvific plan.  The servant suffered as one of us (52:13-53:3). The servant suffered because of our sin (53:4-9). The servant suffered to serve God’s plan (53:10-12). _______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.ht...

A New Destiny Romans 8:18-39 Main idea: We secure our eternal destination in Christ.  We are not meant for this world (8:18-25).  We endure by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit (8:26-31). We are infinitely exalted by the grace of God, the Father (8:31-33).  We are eternally triumphant in the victorious work of Christ, the Son (8:34-39). __________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellecha...