Genesis 17:1–27 "Covenant and Circumcision" BIG IDEA: God Almighty establishes with Abraham and his seed an everlasting covenant with the stipulation that all males be circumcised as a sign of membership in God’s covenant family. FOUR Connections in the Old Covenant that we find in the New Covenant: God always remembers His PROMISES. (vv 1-8) God h…

Genesis 21:1–7 "Birth of Isaac" BIG IDEA Rejoice in the Lord’s faithfulness in fulfilling his promise by miraculously calling Isaac/Israel into existence. THREE understandings Abraham and Sarah had that Christians must have today: 1. God’s promises will come “at the very time” He has planned. (vv 1-2) 2. God’s people must be faithful to the Lord’s …

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In this week's sermon, Pastor Brian examines Genesis 11:1-9, The Tower of Babel (Pride and Division). THREE considerations for avoiding Pride & Division: Most of our problems stem from our stubbornness. Sin creeps into our lives because of our schemes. God will scatter our desires if they do not align with His.…

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In this week's episode, we will look at NINE historic Christian places that were set aside for worship, and we will answer the question, "How did we get the 27 books of the New Testament?".By Brian Rhodus

BIG IDEA: From Genesis 3 to Revelation 21, the Bible records the conflict between God and Satan, sin and righteousness, and pleads with sinners to repent and trust God. SIX new “firsts” brought about by disobedience: 1. THE FIRST SIN—vv. 1–6 2. THE FIRST SORROW—vv. 7–10 3. THE FIRST SHAME—vv. 11–13 4. THE FIRST SALVATION—vv. 14–15 5. THE FIRST SUFF…

In this episode, we discuss the significance of basilicas in the early Christian church, with Constantine establishing a new city (Constantinople) without pagan temples and dedicating Sunday as the day of worship. Martin Luther criticized the Roman Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences to build elaborate basilicas. We will also look at …

During this Sunday morning worship service at First Baptist Church, Dr. Steve Stone reflected on the church's 200th anniversary, sharing personal stories and biblical insights. Later in the message, Dr. Stone emphasizes the centrality of Jesus' identity as the Son of God and Messiah in establishing the church. Dr. Stone shared his personal journey …

In this episode, we discuss the nuances of discipleship vs. apostleship in early Christianity. We explain the differences between the two, highlighting that an apostle witnessed Jesus' ministry and resurrection, while a disciple is a learner or follower of Christ. We will also introduce to you the Edict of Milan and its impact on the early Christia…

BIG IDEA In the beginning, God provided all of our needs and even gave us many gifts to enjoy. Yet the enemy tries to conceal that he (God) still provides the same today. THREE wonders found in Genesis 2: THE CREATION—vv. 4–14 THE CONDITION—vv. 15–17 THE COMPANION—vv. 18-25By Brian Rhodus

In this episode, we discuss the early Christian church's history, focusing on the oral tradition and written word in spreading the gospel. We will also provide insights into the authorship of the New Testament books and the role of martyrs in the early church, as well as the organizational structure of the early Christian church, including the role…

BIG IDEA: The new creation God gives us through His Son, Jesus Christ, is like the original creation. It begins with the “Word of God” and the moving of the Spirit. SEVEN Biblical teachings on creation that matter most: God created the universe out of nothing. Creation is distinct from God, yet always dependent on God. God created the universe to s…

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THREE understandings from Genesis 1:1: God created the universe out of nothing. Ex Nihilo – “This means that before God began to create the universe, nothing else existed except God Himself. During creation, God also created the spiritual universe. God is the subject of the first sentence of the Bible.…

BIG IDEA Even today every person either expresses belief in or denial of Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, the Resurrection and the Life. SEVEN indications where Jesus fulfills prophecy to show he is the Messiah: Jesus was born of a virgin. (Isaiah 7:14) // (Luke 1:31-33) Jesus was a descendant of David. (Jeremiah 23:5; Isaiah 11:1-10) // Matthew …

What Is Christian Forgiveness? It is not mere passiveness. It is not waiting for the offender to come and then forgiving him. It is not merely passing over wrong. God doesn’t do that and does not ask us to. Either of the above is the height of worldly bigheartedness. Positive action must be taken. Go to your brother and show him his fault between y…

The Purpose of Our Lives We have been created to ENJOY God’s grace in a relationship with him. We have been created to EXALT God’s glory to the ends of the earth. The Problem with Our Lives We have denounced God’s sovereignty. We have dishonored God’s holiness. We have despised God’s righteousness. We have disregarded God’s wrath. We have denied Go…

The Sufficiency of Scripture means that Scripture contained all the words of God he intended his people to have at each stage of redemptive history, and that it now contains all the words of God we need for salvation, for trusting him perfectly, and for obeying him perfectly. In this episode, Pastor Brian pulls many resources from Norman Geisler an…

Join Pastor Brian as we walk through the book of Philippians and examine how we, as believers, should have every reason to be joyful. This week, we will look at Philippians 4 where we see the true context of this chapter in relation to Christ and not ourselves.By Brian Rhodus

The Bible is necessary for what purposes? How much can people know about God without the Bible? The Necessity of Scripture means that the Bible is necessary for knowing the gospel, for maintaining spiritual life, and for knowing God’s will, but is not necessary for knowing that God exists or for knowing something about God’s character and moral law…

Join Pastor Brian as we walk through the book of Philippians and examine how we, as believers, should have every reason to be joyful. This week, we will look at Philippians 3:1-21 where we see five tokens of wisdom that Paul wrote to the church at Philippi that are still applicable to believers today: Beware of the dogs. (1-3) Watch your pride. (4-…

Can only Bible scholars understand the Bible rightly? The Clarity of Scripture means that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings can be understood by all who will read it, seeking God’s help and being willing to follow it. In this episode, Pastor Brian pulls many resources from Norman Geisler and Wayne Grudem to compile an explanatio…

Are there any errors in the Bible? The inerrancy of Scripture means that Scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact. In simple terms: The Bible always tells the truth, and it always tells the truth concerning everything it talks about. In this episode, Pastor Brian pulls many resources from Norman Geisle…

The authority of Scripture means that all the words in Scripture are God’s words in such a way that to disbelieve or disobey any word of Scripture is to disbelieve or disobey God. In this episode, Pastor Brian pulls many resources from Norman Geisler and Wayne Grudem to compile an explanation of what we mean by the Authority of Scripture.…

Join Pastor Brian as we walk through the book of Philippians and examine how we, as believers, should have every reason to be joyful. This week, we will look at Philippians 2:19-30 where we will see two Christlike examples and why Paul chose them. THREE reasons Paul chose Timothy: He had a servant’s mind. (vv. 19-21) He had a servant’s character. (…

Join pastor Brian as we walk through the book of Philippians and examine how we, as believers, should have every reason to be joyful. This week, we will look at Philippians 1:27-2:18 and see three pledges believers must make to be unified around the Gospel: "Whatever happens, I will conduct myself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ Jesus." …

Join pastor Brian as we walk through the book of Philippians and examine how we, as believers, should have every reason to be joyful. This week, we will look at Philippians 1:12-26 and see that instead of finding yourself as a prisoner, know that your circumstances can open up new areas of ministry. THREE areas in which your life circumstances shou…

Join pastor Brian as we walk through the book of Philippians and examine how we, as believers, should have every reason to be joyful. This week, we will look at Philippians 1:1-11 and see that Christians should always have the attitude that says, “It makes no difference what happens to me, just as long as Christ is glorified and the gospel is share…

Do not be surprised when God shows up. When we face storms in our lives, it is good for us to remember that 1. Jesus is praying for us. 2. Jesus will show up. 3. Jesus has power and authority over everything. 4. Jesus deserves our worship.By Brian Rhodus

Interim pastor Daniel Hall from the Mississippi Baptist Foundation shares how resolutions should help us, as believers, measure our progress in walking with Jesus Christ.By Dan Hall

We have a lot of people in the world today who are hurting, specifically believers suffering day in and day out. God's grace is what sustains us when life seems to have us down and nothing else seems to be going right.By Brian Rhodus

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