Ninety Six First Baptist Church Podcast

It’s Time to Suit Up! Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 THE FULL ARMOR IS NECESSARY TO ATTACK AND DEFEND AGAINST SATAN!! 1. Live Like Christ 2. Make Right Choices 3. Live with Caution 4. How do we achieve victory? Only when we wear ALL of God’s armor are we equipped and deployed for spiritual warfare. How closely does your life resemble Christ?

It's Time to Suit Up! Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 THE FULL ARMOR IS NECESSARY TO ATTACK AND DEFEND AGAINST SATAN!! 1. Know Jesus 2. Know His Word 3. Live Truth 4. How do we achieve victory? Those who worship God must worship Him in SPIRIT and in TRUTH. Truth is a person -- Jesus is the embodiment of TRUTH. We are a family, knit together by our common enemy but also our communion in Christ.

Satan Attends Church 1. Expectant and Edifying—1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 2. Appreciative and Accountable—1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 3. Prayerful and Preserved—1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 While the average church attender attends with less frequency—Satan desires to show up every time the doors are open. How do we keep Satan out of church? • By being sensitive and submissive to the Holy Spirit’s Presence and...

"Give an inch and they will take a mile!" Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32 1. The Life of Faith - Verses 1-16 2. The Life of Futility - Verses 17-32 Has your mind been renewed? Is there sweet music in your life?

Everyone lives by faith. Scripture: Isaiah 28:16 What is faith? 1. Am I living for God’s Glory? 2. Am I praying and then acting? 3. Am I being led by Scripture? 4. Do I have peace to move forward? 5. How do we achieve victory? The difference between those who have been reconciled to God through faith in Jesus and those who are perishing in their sins is not the FACT of their faith, but the OBJECT...

The Accosting Accuser Schemes Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7; Revelation 12:10; 1 John 2:1 1. Where does Satan attack? 2. What arsenal does Satan have? 3. What is Satan seeking to accomplish? 4. How do we achieve victory? What lessons for battle do we need according to the truths revealed today? This morning, you can look to the Interceding Son of God—Our Advocate— Jesus Christ Are you under spiritual...

Introduction God only wants for us what we would want for ourselves if we were smart enough to want it. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21 1. Where does Satan attack? 2. What arsenal does Satan have? 3. What is Satan seeking to accomplish? 4. How do we achieve victory? Prepare to Engage What lessons for battle do we need according to the truths revealed today? • Pride is dangerous! • We are to seek to kno...

Granny’s Pantry Scripture: Ephesians 6:12; Job 2:1-10; Luke 22:31-32 1. Where does Satan attack? 2. What arsenal does Satan have? 3. What is Satan seeking to accomplish? 4. How do we achieve victory? 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Peter 5:8 Prepare to Engage What lessons for battle do we need according to the truths revealed today? The imparted grace of God is the only weapon that can defeat Satan’s att...

Satan never delivers what he promises! Scripture: Ephesians 6:12; Genesis 3:1-7 1. Where does Satan attack? 2. What arsenal does Satan have? 3. What is Satan seeking to accomplish? 4. How do we achieve victory? Prepare to Engage What does your time in God’s Word daily look like?

This world is not a safe playground; instead, it is a spiritual battleground! Scripture: Ephesians 6:12; Daniel 10:1-20 1. Where does Satan attack? 2. What arsenal does Satan have? 3. What is Satan seeking to accomplish? 4. How do we achieve Victory? Prepare to Engage Prayer delayed is NOT prayer denied! Are you battle tested? Are you battle ready?

1. Response of Help 2. Response of Obedience 3. Response of Gratitude 4. Response of Encouragement Are you wanting to ask Jesus for help today? When’s the last time you said Thank You to Him? Are you willing to live a life with an attitude of gratitude?

The wise understand that every experience we go through and every person we encounter adds value to our life. Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 1. Ministry is never done 2. Ministry requires compassion 3. Ministry partners are invaluable 4. Ministry begins with prayer Do you have compassion for others? Are you an invaluable ministry partner? What ministries are being sparked and fueled by your prayers?

Map or GPS? Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, 89 1. Treasure God’s Word 2. Trust God’s Word 3. Teach God’s Word Do you Treasure the Word of God? Do you Trust the Word of God? Do you Teach the Word of God?

Hard Lessons on Forgiveness. Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 1. Unhindered Prayer is Vital 2. Unforgiveness is a Problem 3. U-Turns are Necessary Before you spend time in private or public worship, take some time to answer these questions to see if you need to forgive someone.

Get the good stuff! Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13 1. God’s Invitation 2. God’s Instruction 3. God’s Inexorability How will you respond to God’s Invitation? Have you heeded God’s Instruction? Is God’s sovereignty a settled truth in your life?

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?

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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!