Podcasts from First Baptist Ruston Wed night college service.
To kick off the school year, college pastor Chase Sanders takes us through Colossians 1:24-29 to remind us of our mission in Christ. Despite popular opinion in our college town, we are not here to simply get a degree or live the dream life. (whatever that means) In the letter to the church at Colossae, Paul lays out our mission explicitly: to proclaim the Gospel of Christ in everything we do, but how do we go about living out this mission laid before us? Tune in to find out!
Justin Shipley speaks on Hebrew 12:1-2 and how we can only reach our true potential by pursuing a relationship with Christ, and how often times we hinder ourselves from our potential by not eliminating sin in our lives.
BCM Intern Zach Brown comes and delivers the Word on Jonah 2, and what our response to being saved should be.
In this new sermon series, Chase breaks down Jonah 1, and how we as believers (or nonbelievers) need to respond to God's call.
This week, Chase goes through Romans 12:3-8, speaking on what service should look like as the body of the church.
In this message, Chase speaks on the Great Commission in Act 1:1-8 and how we as believers are called to live on mission-- everywhere and all the time.
In this sermon, Chase dives into Romas 1:1-2 and how we as believers need to live a live of worship, and what that looks like.
Chase breaks down 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and how knowing that the Bible is inspired by God should spur us on to read His Word and lived transformed lives.
Chase continues to define what the Church should look like. This week we take a deep look at Ephesians 4:1-16 and what true Biblical Community is and what it is not.
Chase Sanders speaks on Acts 2:42-47 and how we have as the 21st Century Church may have gotten things a bit twisted, and what we can do to get back to what Christ intended the Church to look like.
Chase speaks on Colossians 3:18 - 4:6 and how we need to live as Christ lived in every aspect of our life -- relationships, prayer, wisdom, and more.
This week, Chase runs us through Colossians 3:5-17, saying how we are called to put to death our old self and live in a new life with Christ.
Chase speaks on Colossians 2:16-3:4, and how we as believers need to obey God to grower closer to Him, not obey Him so that man will approve of us.
Chase dives in Colossians 2:1-15, speaking about how we as believers need to know God and His Word so that we will not be swayed by false teaching.
Chase speaks on Colossians 1:24-29 and how we as believers need to live on mission... and that's not just the job for pastors or missionaries.
Chase Sanders continues his study of Pauls letter to the church in Colossae, highlighting four essential ways that outline Jesus as the foundation for our faith. Chase leaves us challenged to reevaluate the view we hold toward Christ Jesus both as individuals and members of the Church.
Chase delivers a good word on Colossians 1:1-14 on how we as believers need to put Christ above ALL in our life. Specifically, we as believers need to be filled with the knowledge of His will, walk in a Gospel-Worthy manner, and be strengthened for endurance.
First College student Thomas Schwartzenburg reads through the story of Job and explains how the ancient and seemingly outdated text is not only relevant, but should shape our view of a powerful and eternal God.
Our college pastor candidate, Chase Sanders, delivers the Word on John 17:6-19. We look at how Jesus prays and how that should affect how we pray and live. The bottom line up front is that we are called to live on mission, so live that way!
Justin speaks on how all Christians are called to live on mission for Jesus, day in and day out. Our own Katie Walker also updates us on her future, as she is going to France with the IMB's Journeymen program to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ!
Justin speaks on Hebrews 5 and how vital knowing the Word is to our every day life. (Disclaimer: The first few minutes of the sermon were not recorded.)
This week Justin dives in to Hebrews 4 to show how our faith in the Lord leads to obedience, rest, and confidence. He also shares about how he pranked his old man.
Palmer Miley speaks on Hebrews 3 and how important it is that Jesus is both THE Apostle and High Priest ... and what that means for our life.
A dive into Hebrews 2, looking at how we shouldn't just profess Christ with our mouths, but practice Him day in and day out.
The story of all that has ever been. How mankind was right with God, how we have fallen, how Christ redeems us, and how we can pursue the Truth in an ever-changing world.
Sermon on Mark 5:1-20 about Jesus's passion to chase us down no matter where we are at in life.
With the school year wrapping up, what do we do now? Pursue Christ. Love the Church. Be On Mission.
James 3: 1-10. We as Christians need to be the catalysts for positive communication!
Part sermon, part interview, all missions. Why we need to emphasize living on mission day in and day out. Featuring Louisiana Tech student Katie Walker.
James 2:14-26If we truly have faith then it will be evident in how we live every single day!
A continuation on our look into James.Scripture:James 2:1-9; 12-132 Kings 2:23-25Disclaimer: First part of sermon went unrecorded due to technical difficulties. Topics discussed were how Christians cannot tolerate racism, how the young and the old often feel a disconnect.
Mark 11:12-24“Effective” Christianity is a “Connected” Christianity
Don't let your hurt become your hangup, because there is hope!
In 1 Peter 2:1-10 Peter gives believers three ways Christians receive and identity in grace: redemption, responsibility, and response.
Looking at Philippians 4 to find the Remedy for Anxiety
Join us as we go through Philippians 3 to learn about "Values"
Jesse explains how we find Unity in Humility. Paul encourages the Philippians to pursue unity in humility through relationship with others, recognition of the humility of Christ, and remembrance of the Gospel.
Discussing Paul's love for the church and the gospel.
Dr. Chris Craig, First Baptist Ruston's Senior Pastor, joins us for an interview with Garrison.
A walk through Ecclesiastes 7 to see how we can hardships for God's Glory.
Looking at the meaning of life through the eyes of Solomon.
To shine light you need to walk in the light. Gaining perspective from Matthew's teaching in Matthew 5.
Justin walks through Hebrews 2:3 as we consider the greatness of salvation.
Practically, what does it look like to spend time in prayer? How can we learn to pray with more focus and structure? Join us as we dive in to this question and more in this next episode in our "How to" series. How to Pray video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yufSo6tE5ZI
As we begin our "How to" series we will look at how to press on in spiritual disciplines when we are struggling to do so.