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"Church With No Walls" Podcast: Religion, Livestreaming and Social Media in a Post-Pandemic World
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For the past few years, churches and other institutions of faith struggled with how to get their message out to the masses during a time when a worldwide pandemic raged. Many of them went to livestreaming and social media. This podcast follows what that experience was like for religious leaders, members of religious organizations, those who became "media ministers" and more. We also look at how media ministry is transforming the church now that the pandemic is over. Will the church as we kno ...
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How do human beings really respond when confronted with the overwhelming magnitude and glory of Almighty God? --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say about worship? Join us as we look to God's Word for God's description of what worship ought to be. Sermon Notes: h…
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Satan and Suffering in Job | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Was wealth Job’s first test? What level of authority does Satan have in the world? How can we prepare for trials and testing? Pastor Jeff and Jordan reflect on key ideas in Job to learn how to trust God in difficult times. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Regardless | Job 1:1–22.” In this sermon series, we dive d…
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It’s easy to praise God when everything is going our way, but what about those moments when things are falling apart? What does worship look like then? --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say about worship? Join us as we look to God's Word for God's description of…
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Moses and Messiah | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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How are commandments opportunities to connect with God? What can we learn about the grace of Jesus from Moses’ favor with God? Why do older people like watching murder mysteries? Pastor Jeff and Jordan share insights from Moses’ appeal to the LORD on Mount Sinai, and in this week’s Faith & Fiction segment, they discuss the church father Theophilus …
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Moses came to know God intimately and in amazing ways. One day, he asked to see God’s glory, and the Lord obliged. In response, Moses worshiped. What can we learn from his encounter with God? --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say about worship? Join us as we loo…
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Function in the Unction | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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What makes worship “holy and acceptable to God”? How can we determine God’s will? Where is the distinction between our actions and the movement of the Holy Spirit? Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss the “unction” of the Holy Spirit in today’s episode. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Transformational | Romans 12:1–2.…
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We are God’s people first, and if we worship God above all else, everything else we do will be rightly ordered and positively affected. --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say about worship? Join us as we look to God's Word for God's description of what worship ou…
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Episode 13- "A New Generation of Disciples" (Pt. 2)- Minister Donari Merritt
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Send us a text In the second part of our interview, we delve with Minister Merritt into why he feels a full turn to virtual-only church would eventually kill Christianity in the United States. We also look at why young people are misunderstood when it comes to religion and media. We also talk about how the church for the new generation may come int…
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Episode 14- “No Walls” Dr. Marlon Scott (Pastor, Emmanuel Christian Community Church-Columbus, GA)
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Rev. Dr. Marlon Scott about how he turned his entire ministry virtual. We learn what it’s been like having a church truly “with no walls” as he explains how he went from shunning social media and live-streaming all together to being a huge proponent of virtual worship. He tells a unique story of how a natu…
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“Building for This Type of Future"- Rev. Megan Huston, First Christian Church (Bowling Green, KY)
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Rev. Megan Huston of First Christian Church in Bowling Green, KY, about how she keeps her online community, which includes both old and new church members, in the forefront and keeps them from becoming "afterthoughts". We also delve into whether dependency on online-only worship is problematic. She also gi…
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Big Needs, Small Groups | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Did God make humans to need community? How do we invest in each other during life’s transitions? What does it take to be in a church small group? Pastor Jeff and Jordan expand upon the small group concepts introduced by LifeWay president and CEO Dr. Ben Mandrell in his sermon at First Baptist this past Sunday. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Po…
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God Moves, We Respond | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Who is “chosen”? How do we define “missions” and “worship”? What missions opportunities are available right now? Today, Pastor Jeff and Jordan explore the universal call to worship God and the everyday possibility to be on mission. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Global | Isaiah 49:5–7.” In this sermon series, w…
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We are not the only “tribe, tongue, and nation” that worships God, and we are not the only “tribe, tongue, and nation” God desires to worship Him. We dedicate ourselves to missions, because our God welcomes everyone everywhere to worship Him. Worship Him with us today! --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound li…
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Testing the Spirits | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why does the God of the universe tie Himself to people and places? Are there prophets today? How can we know if a prophecy is from God? Today, Pastor Jeff and Jordan explore passages in 2 Chronicles before talking about The Screwtape Letters, Dracula, and Temple simulation apps. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “T…
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What do you do when you don’t know what to do? The Bible tells us how we should handle those moments and encourages us that God is able, even when we are not. He is worthy of our worship and trust. --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say about worship? Join us as …
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Only God Can Judge Me | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why does the author of Hebrews bring up the blood of Abel? What is he bringing out in his comparison of Mount Sinai to Mount Zion? How should we deal with offensive ways in us like addictions and character flaws? Pastor Jeff and Jordan dig into Hebrews 12 to bring out practical applications for our lives today. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday P…
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Something mysterious and powerful happens when we gather around the Lord's Table, and it happens every time we join our voices together in worship of Almighty God. --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say about worship? Join us as we look to God's Word for God's de…
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Pattern on the Mountain | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Which lessons can we learn from worship in the Old Testament? What does it mean to be the temple of the living God? How should individuals prepare for corporate worship? Pastor Jeff and Jordan dig into several passages connecting the Temple, Jesus, and His disciples to discover what it means to be a dwelling place of God. — This episode of The Beyo…
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Something amazing happens when we gather to worship God together, and we miss out when we choose to skip the gathering. God calls us to worship Him together, because it glorifies Him and benefits us. We’ll see how today. --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but what does God say abo…
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Worship in Spirit and Truth | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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What can we learn about worship from the Samaritan woman? Does thinking play a role in faith? How do we worship in spirit and truth? As we begin a new sermon series on worship, Pastor Jeff and Jordan approach the subject from John 4. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “Everyday | John 4:19–24.” In the sermon series …
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When and where should we worship? Are we bound to certain locations, or is worship something that should be more common in our everyday lives? Can we worship God outside of a church facility? Listen in as we see what God’s Word has to say. --- There's no shortage of opinions on what worship ought to look like, sound like, and even feel link, but wh…
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Episode 12- "A New Generation of Disciples" (Pt. 1)- Minister Donari Merritt
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Send us a text In this 2-part episode, we talk to 19-year-old Minister Donari Merritt, who has been preaching since he was 14. In the first episode, Minister Merritt talks about his journey into preaching at an early age, and he gives us his perspective on what Gen Z feels about religion in a virtual space. He also shares his thoughts on what it me…
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The Revelation Episode | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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What is the message of the book of Revelation? Is the imagery literal? How should we approach reading the book? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan give a primer on Revelation, and we debut our new book and movie segment, “Faith and Fiction.” — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “When Your Glory Appears | Revelation 1:1…
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When Your Glory Appears | Revelation 1:1–20
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Join us in worship as we look to God’s Revelation, consider the magnitude of His glory, and pray, “Lead me, Lord, when Your glory appears.” --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places and new challenges, all the while leaning upon the leadership of the Lo…
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Parable of the Millions of Dollars | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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How does the parable of the talents demonstrate the kingdom? Is it problematic that not everyone received the same number of talents? What can members of a church do during the search process for a new minister? Pastor Jeff and Jordan dive deep into this parable from the Olivet Discourse, revealing its call to action for then and now. — This episod…
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Episode 11: A Rock & A Hard Place (Pt. 2) Pastor Dana Lockhart, Faith Lutheran Church- Lexington, KY
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Send us a text In part 2 of our interview with Pastor Lockhart, we look at the pressure that pastors may feel when these days when crafting their sermon knowing it will be sharing space in the virtual world with millions of others on a weekly basis. We also discuss how some churches and their leadership have chosen to become more provocative to cap…
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Episode 10- A Rock & A Hard Place: Part 1- (Pastor Dana Lockhart, Faith Lutheran Church- Lexington KY)
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Send us a text In the first episode of 2-part interview with Pastor Dana Lockhart, we learn the struggles he faced in the early days of the pandemic to set up a livestream and social media presence at a church he was only acting pastor of. He also tells us how the church still came together in-person to provide supplies to his community while not b…
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God has given everyone something for use within His Kingdom. Our task is to be faithful using it as we are empowered by the Holy Spirit. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places and new challenges, all the while leaning upon the leadership of the Lord.…
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Soundtrack of Our Lives | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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In this special interview episode, we sit down with Ricky Clark, our retiring minister of music, to discuss the theology of worship, learn about his retirement plans, and share some laughs. — Submit a question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions — Ricky’s retirement reception: Sunday, July 28, from 3–5 PM in the social center…
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When Life Takes Turns | Acts 28:11–14
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When God tells you He’s going to get you somewhere, He’s going to get you there. The journey may not look like you think it will, but He will get you there no matter what. Whether it’s the Promised Land, Rome, or Heaven, God is always good to His Word. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as …
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Myths and Movies | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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What was the problem in Crete that Paul was addressing in his letter to Titus? Is a profession of faith the same as possession of faith? Are there movies all Christians should see? Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss how to approach legends and films as a believer in this week’s episode. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermo…
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When I Need to Remember | Titus 3:1–11
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Sometimes we forget where we came from, what God did to rescue us, and what our lives should look like now in Christ. Because we forget, we need to be reminded. Thankfully, God has made a way for that to happen. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places…
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The Sons of Sceva and Superstition | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why does the Bible praise the exorcist in Mark 9 but not the sons of Sceva in Acts 19 when both spoke in Jesus’ name? What does it even mean to do something in Jesus’ name? Which Scriptures are comforting to someone weighed down in a trial? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan dispel superstitions about our faith and encourage faithfulness to Christ. …
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When the Struggle is Prolonged | Acts 19:1–41
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Just because something is not easy doesn’t mean God hasn’t called us to it. What’s more, the struggle of a moment definitely doesn’t mean God won’t see us through it! Listen in as we learn from the Apostle Paul’s time in Ephesus and pray, “Lead me, Lord, when the struggle is prolonged.” --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the …
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Tentmakers | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Who were the Lord’s people in Corinth? Was the Sosthenes of Acts 18 the Sosthenes of 1 Corinthians 1? How can we be tentmakers in our careers? Pastor Jeff and Jordan revisit the story of Paul in Corinth for fresh insights into God’s ways. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “When I Need Reassurance | Acts 18:1–17.” I…
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When I Need Reassurance | Acts 18:1–17
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Sometimes in life, we face circumstances that cause us to need reassurance that God is there, loving us, leading us, and extending His mercy to us. As He did for Paul in Corinth, God provides that reassurance for us when we look to Him in faith. Join us as we learn how and pray together, “Lead me, Lord, when I need reassurance.” --- In this sermon …
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Episode 9: "Technology Was Made for This" - Carla Dotson & Reva Keeling (Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, TN)
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Send us a text As much as we would like to attend church service in-person, sometimes we just can't. So having the online option can be a Godsend for many. In this episode, Ryan talks with Carla Dotson & Reva Keeling, both members at Mt. Zion in Nashville, TN about how they have used livestreaming to keep engaged with their church even though they …
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Episode 8- "Don't Overshadow the Word of God" (Elder Rob Wilson, Technology Minister at Zion Community Church- Northern Suffolk, VA)
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Send us a text The ultimate reason for adding technology to the church has been to share the gospel, but how do you keep it from overshadowing the word? In this episode, Ryan Dearbone talks to Technology Minister Rob Wilson of Zion Community Church about several topics, including building togetherness in the sanctuary versus through online and the …
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Episode 7- Connecting The Word Around the World (Julian Paul-Retired South African Priest)
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Send us a text What was church worship like outside of the United States during the pandemic? Ryan talks with his father-in-law, retired South African priest Julian Paul, about what challenges his church faced and how they responded. He shares how social media and livestreaming kept churches spread throughout the world connected to his. We also dis…
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Episode 6: A Simple Plan (Dustin Bratcher- Liberty Methodist Church, Beaver Dam, KY)
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Send us a text Sometimes you don't need expensive technology to spread the word of God.... even during a pandemic! In this episode, we talk to Dustin Bratcher, Technology Coordinator for Liberty Methodist Church in Beaver Dam, KY about how his small church mixed simple parking lot worship services with the power of digital technology to strike a go…
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We Have the Cure | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why did the apostles cite Psalm 2 so often? What was the purpose of the Holy Spirit falling again on the disciples? How do we avoid being “hunkered down” Christians? Pastor Alex and Jordan draw practical applications from the apostles’ prayer in Acts 4. — This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “When the Nations Rage | Act…
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When the Nations Rage | Acts 4:23–31
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Since the Genesis 3, the nations have waged war against each other and against the Lord himself. The people of God have always been in the middle of the conflict. What is the church of the Lord Jesus Christ to do when the nations rage all around? --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they t…
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Hobbyists as Evangelists | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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What should we think about artistic and technological achievements of pagan cultures? How do we balance common ground and citing Scripture when sharing with nonbelievers? Is there a particular field to study for better evangelism? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan look for apologetic tips from Paul’s teaching at the Areopagus. — This episode of The…
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When Evil Surrounds Me | Acts 17:16–34
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When Paul was in Athens, surrounded by the wickedness of pagan idolatry, he stood firm in the strength of God’s might. He loved the people enough to tell them about Jesus, and God used Paul’s Spirit-filled efforts to change eternity. God can use you, too! We'll see how from His Word today. --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of t…
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Brothers and Sisters | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why does Luke consistently mention that women were attracted to the gospel message? What drove the Thessalonians to pursue Paul to Berea? How is becoming a Christian like becoming a member of a family? In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss gender and socio-religious dynamics in the first century Roman world, highlighting the risks and rew…
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When Things Change Quickly | Acts 17:10–15
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Sometimes our circumstances can change quickly as we seek to trust and follow Jesus, but even when life becomes unexpectedly tumultuous, God is still able to do amazing work regardless. God’s work in Berea can show us just how God is able to work in us today! --- In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his compani…
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Jesus and Jealousy in Thessaloniki | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why didn’t people at the time of Jesus assume the Messiah would suffer? What were the dynamics like among Jews, pagans, and believers in cities Paul visited? How does context clarify New Testament passages that sound anti-Semitic? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss underlying themes from the story of Paul’s stay in Thessalonica. — This episo…
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When Jealous People Attack | Acts 17:1–9
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Paul and Silas were unjustly accused, unfairly judged, stripped, beaten, and detained, but they sang praises to God. They didn’t know at the time what God was going to do or when He might do it, but regardless, they worshiped Him. Their actions help us know how we can respond in faith when things go from bad to worse. --- In this sermon series, we …
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When the Lights Go Out | The Beyond Sunday Podcast
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Why doesn’t God always rescue us right away? Where is the line between enduring suffering with patience and taking a stand for your case? What is the “lost episode” at First Baptist? Pastor Jeff and Jordan share about the power outage at church this Sunday and the unique insight it afforded into the imprisonment of Paul and Silas in Acts 16. — This…
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Episode 4- Starting from Scratch (London Dixon, Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church)
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Send us a text In the next episode of the podcast, London Dixon joins us and talks about his time as the Media Minister of the church, a role he wasn't expecting to have. He talks about having to record services on iPads and editing them just to create a presence on social media. He also recalls how he began streaming old church services from decad…
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