Podcast by First Baptist Conroe
The Simplest Way to Change the World - Pt 2 - No Limits - Why do we always want to limit who we have to love? This message will address the excuses we have for not being hospitable.
The Simplest Way to Change the World - Pt 1 - If we are the Temple where redemption happens, what is our plan to draw people to Him? The answer is to relearn an ancient, almost forgotten practice: Hospitality. In a time when loneliness is an epidemic, when few people know their neighbors, something as simple as a meal together can be the starting place for something beautiful to happen. We don't know the hurt that goes on in the homes in our neighborhood. But God does. He wants us to show them He sees, and can change things for the better. This month, we'll show our neighbors He is the God who sees them.
Resilient Faith - The Book of Hebrews - Chapter 13
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 11 -The Jerusalem Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, just as Jesus foretold. It has never been rebuilt. That's because the permanent Temple is already here, in the Body of Christ. We are now the place where redemption happens. Will we reject the idols of this world, overcome our own insecurities, and draw people to Him?
Resilient Faith - The Book of Hebrews - Chapter 12 - Pt 2
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 10 - The last mention of the Temple in Scripture gives us a glimpse into our future with Christ. It's so beautiful, it makes the darkest days here bearable.
The sky was as black as night, and Jesus was gone. It looked like all hope was lost, and evil had won forever. Then two words changed everything. In Scripture, those same two words turned things around for Noah, Jacob, Joseph, and David. They can become the defining two words of your life, too.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 9 - After Jesus was gone, His followers continued to meet in the Temple weekly, and pray there daily. This story shows what enabled that first group of disciples to turn the world upside down. Fortunately, the same ingredients are available to us.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt8 - The God of All Comfort - When Paul was beaten by a mob and arrested in the Temple, it showed the difference between mere religion and the Good News. How Paul responded, and how God was with him, teach us to trust the Gospel when the world is against us.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 7 - This world is capable of so much evil. But God is able to take the worst this world throws at us and turn it to good.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 6 - Signs of the End - When Jesus foretold the Temple's destruction, His disciples were astonished. He also told them about the end of all things, and how to prepare. His words still stand for us to be ready for our final test.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 5 - Jesus was confronted in the Temple during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah). We'll look at the story of the Temple from the time of its rebuilding to the time of Jesus. And we'll look at His relationship to the Temple, including the time His parents found Him there at age 12. As His words in John 10 reveal, He had come to be the new and greater Temple (also see Mt 12:6). Do you come to Him?
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 4 - Consider Your Ways - When the Temple was destroyed, most thought it would never be rebuilt. They thought God had given up on His people. He brought them home and gave them the resources to rebuild His house. Yet years passed with no action. Haggai's challenge to the people, to consider their ways, resonates with us today. There will always be attractive alternatives to obeying God. Obey Him anyway.
In Hebrews 7 we discuss what the Gospel really means. Do you believe that Jesus died for sinners, or do you think people need to clean up their act before they can come to Him?
It Happened in the Temple - Pt 3 - The Glory Departs - The Temple was always just a building. God's presence was what made it important. But God's people thought the building itself was what gave them power. They assumed that because God made His home in Jerusalem, they would always be safe, and didn't need to repent. Jeremiah and the other prophets tried in vain to help them see that making a mockery of God's grace has consequences.
It Happened at the Temple - Pt2 - God has a Plan - For decades, God and His Temple were ignored by the people as they suffered under a wicked King. When the new King turned out to be a little boy, things looked even worse. But God had a plan to bring about revival for the nation through this boy King. He always has a plan, no matter how dark things may look. However, Israel's revival died when Josiah died. We can't hope for a charismatic leader to guide us to a better day. We must cry out to God for our own hearts to change.
The Book of Hebrews - Chapter 5 - Resilient Faith
It Happened at the Temple - Pt 1 - The Place Where Redemption Happens - The story of the building and dedication of the Temple is rarely studied by Christians. But so many details of this story are significant: Why it was built, where it was built, the prayer Solomon prayed at its dedication. The story of the Temple gives us a glimpse of who God is, and what He hopes for us. He will always make a place for redemption.
The Book of Hebrews - Chapter 4 - Resilient Faith - There is a peace, and a rest, that God offers us. How can we experience that rest? Chapter four of Hebrews gives us an idea of what it takes to enjoy rest in God.
Who is this Man? - Pt 6 - Not of This World - At His trial before Pilate, Jesus acted like no one the governor had ever seen. He showed no fear, refused to defend Himself, and spoke of another Kingdom that mattered more than any earthly thing. Jesus wasn't here to achieve success by this world's terms. He was here to ransom the lost, whatever it took. If we try to use Jesus to find the world's version of “the good life,” we will fail. But if we lose our lives for His sake, we will find them. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Resilient Faith - The Book of Hebrews - Pt 3 - Hebrews Chapter 3. Why does is matter that Jesus is greater than Moses? In Chapter 3 of Hebrews we are given 2 reasons why, and then two instructions we are to follow as Christians.
Who is this Man? - Pt 5 - More Than a Man - Peter went from believing there was something different about Jesus, to believing He was the Messiah, to finally seeing He was so much more than that. Understanding that Jesus was more than just a good man changed Peter's life. Has it changed yours?
Resilient Faith - The Book of Hebrews - Chapter 2
Who is this Man? - Pt 4 - Not a Fair Fight - The forces of evil are real, but they are no match for our King. Whenever Jesus encountered evil spirits, they were terrified…for good reason. He can deliver us from evil, but He can do so much more than that. He can take people on the other side and bring them over to our side. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Who is this Man? - Pt 3 - Master of the Storm - Like the red dot on Jupiter, a storm constantly swirls through this world, threatening to undo us. But we can have peace in the storm, because Jesus is the one who commands the wind and the waves. When our hearts cry, “Don't you care that we're dying?” He replies, “Where is your faith?” learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Who is this Man? - Pt 2 - The King's in the House - There was no hurt He couldn't heal. He was always willing. He didn't worry about “the optics.” All He cared about was the person in pain. That is still true.
Who is this Man? - Pt 1 - With Authority - Jesus spoke like no one ever had. He wasn't like the teachers they had heard before. What was it about the words of Jesus that changed people's lives? What happens to us when we take His teaching seriously?
Joy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 5 - Little-known fact: Psalm 118:22 is the verse of the Old Testament that is most often referred to in the New. Do we even know what it means? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Joy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 4 - Most Christians who know this term at all know it only from “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” The Scripture speaks of the joy that Jesus brings to those who trust in Him. He is the Consolation of Israel and The Desire of Nations. Let's celebrate Him! learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Joy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 3 - Even in the Law, God was telling us His plan. By creating the concept of a Redeemer (also seen in the book of Ruth), He was preparing to meet our needs before we were even aware of them. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Joy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 2 - God's people suffered for years, praying that God would deliver them. He promised an Anointed One—a Messiah—to save them. In Isaiah, He was known as the Lord's Servant, His Glory, and the Man of Sorrows. The way He would save them wasn't what the people expected, then or now. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Joy of Every Longing Heart - Pt 1 - It's easy to be discouraged with our earthly leaders. What we're all longing for is a true King, who will reign in righteousness and mercy. That King is coming. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Mercy Me - Pt 7 - We can't live our lives paralyzed by the fear that someone might be upset with us. But if we have genuinely hurt someone, God expects us to take responsibility for it. We'll talk about how. Learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Mercy Me - Pt 6 - God doesn't want us to simply forgive people in our hearts. He wants us to find ways to reconcile. He wants unity in His family. This passage is often interpreted as a manual for church discipline. But it doesn't say, “If anyone in your church sins,” it says “If your brother sins against you.” It's a recipe for reconciliation among brothers. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Mercy Me - Pt 5 - Many people carry unforgiveness in their hearts for years. They say, “I can't forgive that person. It still hurts to think of what they did to me.” Others say, “If I forgive them, they won't have to pay for what they did.” How is forgiveness possible when we're still angry or in pain? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org
Mercy Me - Pt 4 - The Bible commands us to forgive people unconditionally. So why does God require a great sacrifice to forgive us? The answer tells us what forgiveness really means, and how great our God truly is. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Mercy Me - Pt 3 - Many Christians believe in God's forgiveness in a theoretical sense. In other words, they trust that God won't use their sins to keep them out of Heaven. But they still feel wracked with guilt. Is all guilt bad? What is the difference between true and false guilt? And how can we walk in freedom? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Mercy Me - Pt 2 - Some of us are like the woman in this story. We can't believe that forgiveness is truly possible for someone as tainted as us. Some of us are like the Pharisee in this story. We can't accept certain people as spiritually clean, after the things they have done. What both of us need is to believe in the mercy God promises in His word. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Mercy Me - Pt. 1 - Forgiveness is surprisingly misunderstood. Do I need to forget someone's wrong in order to forgive them? Is it possible to forgive them if they haven't repented? Should victims of abuse or other crimes forgive the perpetrators, and if so, doesn't this keep justice from happening? This parable shows us the essence of true forgiveness: It involves confronting the wrong, absorbing the pain, and setting the person free. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Unbreakable - Pt 4 - Proverbs was written to show us wisdom, or how to live a life without regrets. It has much to say about the perils of human anger, and we will explore many of those teachings. In 16:32 it says something counter-cultural: A patient man is actually more heroic than the action heroes we worship. Some of us fear we will be weak, or taken advantage of, without our anger. But God says our anger makes us fools. There is a valiance to patience. All you have to do is ask for it. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Unbreakable - Pt 3 - Clearly, there is such a thing as righteous anger. It's possible to be angry and not sin, according to Ephesians 4:26. Many scriptures encourage us to hate evil. And Jesus famously flipped tables in the Temple, a story people often cite to justify their own rage. How do we balance these things with the many scriptures that condemn human anger? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Unbreakable - Pt 2 - David was a hot-blooded man by nature, but he urged us to reject our own wrathful tendencies. In the story of his encounter with a man named Nabal and a woman named Abigail, we see how patience has benefits. How many wonderful things are we missing because we won't let God cure us of rage? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Unbreakable - Pt 1 - The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Two quotes from Dallas Willard are convicting on this subject: “There is nothing you can do with anger that you can't do better without it.” “A truly mature Christian is almost impossible to offend.” Stop romanticizing and justifying your anger. Confess it. Get help. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Praying Like the Master - Part 7 - Lead Us Not Into Temptation - Of course, a holy God would never lead us into temptation. So why would Jesus command us to pray this way? We so often ask for things we want in prayer, without asking, “Lord, what do you want from me?” A powerful prayer life is one in which we are working alongside God as He remakes us in the image of His Son. Do you know specific ways He's working on your character right now? Why not ask Him? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Praying Like the Master - Part 6 - Forgive Us our Debts - Why do we need to confess sins, if Christ has already promised blanket forgiveness? For the same reason that a person who has been rude to their parents needs to apologize; it's how relationships work. There are immense benefits in confessing our sins directly to God. First, we remember the cross. God is faithful and just. He won't charge us for a sin that has already been paid for by Christ's death. Second, we take responsibility for our sin by naming it specifically, and that leads to true repentance and change. Third, we are motivated to show mercy to others, and that leads to forgiveness and reconciliation. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Praying Like the Master - Part 5 - Our Daily Bread - Psalm 81 - After teaching us to pray for Heavenly things, Jesus now teaches us how to pray for earthly things. This is how to come to Jesus for the needs of your heart. Why do we need instruction on this most basic idea? Psalm 81 shows that God wants to give us all the good things we need and more, but we forget our dependence on Him and turn to idols. If we come to Him in humble dependence, thinking of others as well (it's “give us” not “give me”), seeking contentment in what He provides, we can live above the worry and stress of this world. learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Praying Like the Master - Part 4 - Jesus is commanding us not to be cynical about this world, but to take responsibility for the mess humanity is in, to feel the sorrow that God feels and ask Him to change things for good. Daniel's prayer is an example of a man who lived in prosperity and peace, but he was heartbroken for the state of his people, and even counted himself responsible for the sins of his fathers. How does this serve as a model for us to pray effectively for world events as well as the heartache we see around us every day? learn more about First Baptist Conroe at fbcconroe.org/getconnected
Praying Like the Master - Part 3 - On Earth as it is in Heaven - Jesus is commanding us not to be cynical about this world, but to take responsibility for the mess humanity is in, to feel the sorrow that God feels and ask Him to change things for good. Daniel's prayer is an example of a man who lived in prosperity and peace, but he was heartbroken for the state of his people, and even counted himself responsible for the sins of his fathers. How does this serve as a model for us to pray effectively for world events as well as the heartache we see around us every day? fore more information about First Baptist Conroe go to fbcconroe.org/getconnected
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