Ninety Six First Baptist Church Podcast

Easter is not just about what happened to Jesus. It’s about what must happen to you. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 50-58 1. Do you believe in the Resurrection 2. How has the Resurrection changed your life We will all bow to Christ sooner or later—but then it will be too late.

The Resurrection is not God’s way of repairing the old body—it is His way of replacing it with something far better. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 1. From Seed to Body 2. Different Bodies—One Creator 3. From Corruption to Incorruption 4. The Best is yet to come Do you want to be made better or be made new?

Truth that is not practiced is truth that is not really believed. The Gospel changes Beliefs and Behavior. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 1. The Gospel changes our Sharing 2. The Gospel changes our Suffering 3. The Gospel changes our Separation Truth that is not practiced is truth that is not really believed. The Gospel changes Beliefs and Behavior.

Jesus Christ is the Firstfruits; we are the harvest! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 1. Adam’s sin brought death 2. Christ’s sacrifice brings life 3. Harvest time is coming Are you a part of the Harvest? Do you know someone who is not a part of the harvest?

Christianity stands or falls on one historical, unmovable truth: Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 1. The Foundation of our Preaching 2. The Foundation of our Faith 3. The Foundation of our Evangelism and Discipleship 4. The Foundation of our hope when this life ends 5. The Foundation of our Faith is Firm What foundation does your life rest on today?

What is the Gospel? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1. A Message to be received 2. A Truth that has be delivered 3. A Fact rooted in history The Gospel requires a personal response

We live in a world of distractions—noise, entertainment, busyness…. But our souls were designed for something more. We were made to know God, to walk with Him, to rest in Him. Scripture: Psalm 84 1. We were made to desire God’s presence (vv. 1–4) 2. We were made to be Sustained by God (vv. 5–7) 3. We were made to have a relationship with God (vv. 8–9) 4. We were made to worship God (vv. 10–12) You...

Where do we start? Scripture: Lamentations 5 1. Remember God 2. Repent of All Sin 3. Return to the Father Where do you need to start today?

Experience is a Great Teacher—Don’t repeat past failures. Scripture: Lamentation 4 1. Learn what to hold tightly 4:1-10 2. Learn who NOT to follow 4:11-20 3. Learn Who we run to 4:21-22 We cannot change the past, but we can learn from it.

When everything collapses, God’s mercy stands firm—and it is His mercy that renews us daily. When you hit rock bottom—Look up! Scripture: Lamentations 3 1. The Awful Affliction 2. God’s Perpetual Provision 3. Returning to Relationship “New every morning”—God gives believers a daily fresh start. How do we connect to God daily? • Scripture, prayer, worship, community

This hurts me more than it hurts you! Scripture: Lamentations 2 1. How God views discipline—1-10 2. How to respond to discipline—11-19 3. How to pray during a crisis—20-22 Is there a difference between discipline and judgment? What does God’s Discipline prove?

If I ignore it, maybe it will just go away. Scripture: Lamentations 1 1. The Danger of NOT Facing Sin 2. The Dagger that Sin Drives Deep 3. The Desperation that results from Discipline A Fresh Start begins with honesty!

Christmas is not just a season! Luke 9:1-10 Jesus Empowers His Disciples (9:1) Jesus Instructs His Disciples (9:3,4) Jesus Encourages His Disciples (9:5) Jesus Never Leaves His Disciples (9:10) What Is Your Response To Jesus? Are You Trusting Him To Be In Control Of His Plan For Your Life?

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