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Welcome to Another Look, where we revisit key moments from last Sunday’s sermon at First Baptist Church. This week, Pastor Brett explores Romans 13:1-7, diving into the complex relationship between Christians and governing authorities. Pastor Brett discusses Paul’s call for Christians to respect authority as part of God’s established order, while also addressing situations where rulers contradict God's will. We also welcome you to an upcoming churchwide family picnic this Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. service—join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and community!
Welcome to today's episode, hosted by Daniel McLendon, Worship and Media Pastor at First Baptist Church. Join us as we dive into Romans 12, reflecting on the transformative power of God's love. We'll explore Brett's sermon on blessing those who persecute us, loving our enemies, and overcoming evil with good. Plus, hear about an upcoming church family picnic on September 29th and other exciting events. Be encouraged as we study God's Word together! Don't forget to join us for Wednesday night Bible study at 6 PM.
Welcome to Another Look, our weekly podcast where we look into last Sunday’s sermon and explore its meanings and applications. This week, we jump into Romans 12:9-13, reflecting on sincere love, spiritual fervor, and the call to be transformed by God’s grace. Don't miss out on upcoming events, including Mid-Week Adult Bible Studies starting tonight and our worship night this Sunday. Join us as we grow together in faith and love.
Welcome to Another Look, our weekly podcast where we look into last Sunday’s sermon and explore its meanings and applications. This week, we’re excited to be joined by —Brad Butler and Duke Atwell—as we dive into Romans 12:3-8. Together, we discuss the dangers of comparison, the significance of understanding our spiritual gifts, and how each of us plays a vital role in the body of Christ. Tune in as we explore how we can better serve God and each other by recognizing and using our unique gifts for His glory.
"Another Look" is a new weekly podcast from First Baptist Church, featuring a rotating cast of staff and congregants. Each episode takes another look into the previous Sunday's sermon, exploring its key themes and practical applications for everyday life. Join us as we reflect on God's Word, discuss how to live out His teachings, and encourage one another in our walk with Christ.
Jesus promises to satisfy better than anything we can run to. Do our lives reflect our satisfaction in Him alone?
Brett shares with us that while there are many types of storms, there is one God with the power to still them.
The heart is deceitful above all things...and on this road trip called life...we better make sure whose working on our hearts.
Pastor Brett begins a new sermon series about what it's like to live as Christians in a world that is growing hostile.
On this final entry in our "Storm The Gates" series, Pastor Brett leaves us all with an important challenge.
Pastor Brett Lester gets a little scientific for us on week three of our current series "Storm The Gates".
It's easy to get caught up in the materialism of the season..in this sermon we looked at the three greatest gifts we are given.
A disciple lifts his eyes through repentance and forgiveness by the power of Jesus Christ.
A disciple must follow the call to go even though we know the road might be difficult. (Matthew 10:1-33) - Brett Lester
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester describes what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus Christ through the life of Peter.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester begins a new series on the life of Peter entitled "Hooked".
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett concludes this current series with a message about not neglecting to meet together as the body of Christ.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues with the third installment of our four-part series in Hebrews with a message about holding fast.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett continues his current 4-week series with a message from James about spurring one another on to actual obedience and not misplaced affection for communal disobedience.
..And we're back! Many apologies for the unintended summer hiatus. Technical difficulties hindered our regular podcast releases but, all is now fixed and we are back to our regularly scheduled podcasting. On this episode, Pastor Brett Lester begins a new four-week series. In this message he talks about drawing near to Christ.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor of Children and Families, Michael Haffner joins us to give us a recap of our week of Vacation Bible School and to talk about his message from Luke.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett continues in Luke by describing the qualities that Jesus looked for in His apostles.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues in Luke, in chapter 6 and explains what it means to sabbath.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, our student pastor, Brad Butler, shares a message from Philippians.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues in Luke by expounding on Jesus' parable of puting new wine in old wineskins, and what it looks like to truly be changed by the gospel of Christ.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester brings us back to the book of Luke.
On this epidode of the goservelive podcast, our Student Pastor, Brad Butler, takes us through the early parts of Acts and teaches on Jesus' ascension.
Brett shares a message before one of the biggest service activites our church does every year together.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester teaches on the difference between "asking questions" and "having doubt" through the reactions of Thomas upon the return of Christ.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues his series on the implications of Christ's resurrection and the events before the ascension by taking us through the road to Emmaus.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues his series on the implications of Christ's resurrection and the events before the ascension by taking us through the road to Emmaus.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, we're joined by our Student Pastor Brad Butler as he summarizes Pastor Brett's newest series about the early church just after Jesus' resurrection.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast we celebrate Easter Sunday and our Risen King as Pastor Brett Lester unpacks the gospel for us.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester tells us about Zacchaeus from the perspective of Christ.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett clarifies a passage of scripture that is often misunderstood and in some cases, completely overlooked.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett continues our "Rich In God" series with an introduction to, and an explanation of the Psalms.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues the "Rich in God" series by taking us back to the book of Genesis and examining creation before man's descent into sin.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett begins a new series entitled "Rich in God".
On this episode of the #goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett continues in Luke, in chapter 5 about clear obedience, even when the commands given us by God make little sense to us when we receive them. "But because you say so, I will."
On this week's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester finishes up in chapter 4 of Luke's gospel, teaching on Capernaum's reaction to the authority of Christ.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester begins in Luke chapter 4 and tells us about Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth and how if we "miss Jesus" in the same way, we miss everything.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues in the gospel according to Luke in chapter 4, by discussing sin and temptation in the story of Jesus in the wilderness.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett finishes Luke chapter 3, discussing the importance of John The Baptist pointing the way to Jesus Christ.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast we are posting both the first and second service sermons in one episode. The first is Pastor Brett Lester's continuation of our LUKE series on the ministry of John, and the second is a special message to our students to close DNOW weekend.
We're back for 2015 with the goservelive podcast. In this episode, Pastor Brett Lester shares his vision for our church in the new year by praising Him for what he has done in the last.
As we get closer to Christmas, Pastor Brett continues to teach from the gospel according to Luke. This message centers around Luke chapter 2, verses 1 - 20.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett continues teaching from the gospel according to Luke in chapter 1, verses 57-80.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett returns to our series on the gospel according to Luke in chapter 1, verses 39-56.
On this very special episode of the goservelive podcast, we celebrate Adoption Sunday by interviewing two families from our church that are walking through the adoption process as they share their difficulties and praise, followed by a gospel heavy message from Pastor Brett Lester about our mandate to support orphans as once lost children ourselves.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues in the book of Luke talking about Mary and her role and obedience to God in His plan of redemption for us.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett continues in the book of Luke covering verses that foretell of the birth of the prophet John the Baptist.
On this week's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester begins an ongoing sermon series, going verse by verse in the gospel according to Luke.
On this very special episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester wraps up our series in Genesis on the life of Joseph with a surprising real life story of two of our newest church members and how their lives have had a similar arc to the story of Joseph.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, we have our Student Minister Brad Butler, who continues our current series in Genesis. Brad teaches us about some very prophetic blessings that were handed out to Joseph and his brothers.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues our current series in Genesis on the life of Joseph. In this message we finally get to reunion of Joseph and his family and what God is teaching us about the difference between forgiveness and restoration.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues his current series in Genesis on the life of Joseph. Today we learn just how much the world can impact our theology, and how wrong about God we can be as a result.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues his series on Joseph. Stay tuned to the end of the sermon for some insight into how God can sometimes change Brett's process for writing these sermons.
On this week's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues our current series on Joseph from Genesis, in which we discuss how Joseph's faith in God's plan aided him in a very dark place, and what we can learn from that.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues our Fall sermon series in Genesis, on the life of Joseph. Today we talk about the relationship between Joseph and Potifar's wife and how Joseph fought temptation.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester begins an eight week study on the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Joseph comes from a background and family that can seem all too familiar to some of us, and Brett shows us just how much God is bigger than those circumstances. If you have questions for Brett on anything that he shares in his sermons please email him at brett@fbclivingston.org and we can address your questions on the podcast.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester finishes up our "True or False" sermon series talking about service and ministry for God's kingdom, who can do it and where we can do it. Enjoy!
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett examines the concept of "being a disciple" of Jesus Christ, and whether or not simple going to church every Sunday is all we need to be doing. Stay tuned for some further discussion between Pastor Brett and your show host Mitch Eckhardt on some difficulties we have in the modern day church with living like true disciples of Jesus. Folks, this is an episode of our show that needs to be shared.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester, answers the common misconception "Does the church just want all of my money?". Stay tuned to the end of the sermon where Brett and your host Mitch Eckhardt, discuss a few other common questions in regard to tithing. Thanks for listening and please share our show with your friends and family, so they too may hear this good news.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester starts a new series for the fall called "True or False: misconceptions that many people believe". Our first misconception addressed here is "What happens when we die?". Stay tuned after the sermon to hear Pastor Brett and your host Mitch Eckhardt discuss some rapid fire questions that were submitted over the week. Next week, Pastor Brett will discuss "Tithing: does the church just want all of my money?" If you have any questions regarding biblical tithing you can email Pastor Brett at Brett@fbclivingston.org
This week's episode of the goservelive podcast is a double header. The first sermon is from Pastor Brett Lester on the Book of Daniel. The second is from our Student Pastor Brad Butler, who interviews one of our church members, Dorothy Steele, who's something of a hero herself.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester unpacks the book of Jonah, continuing our summer sermon series "Heroes".
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester takes us through 2 Chronicles and tells us about Asa and Jehoshaphat in the context of what it means to truly trust God.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester completes his mini-series on Elijah in our 11th week of the "Heroes" summer sermon series.
On today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester continues a miniseries on Elijah. Note: the sermon begins with a short video, the audio is contained in the podcast, but if you'd like to watch it, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHkKXFRbCI
In today's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett begins a three part sermon on Elijah from 1 Kings 17.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast we have two sermons packed into one episode. As you may know, we sent a team to Anchorage, Alaska for mission work this past week and your host and podcast producer, Mitch Eckhardt, was on that team so we were unable to publish the most recent sermons. Today you get Brad Butler, Student Pastor, preaching on Habakuk from 06/08 and Michael Haffner, Children and Family Pastor, preaching from Joshua from 06/15. Enjoy this week's double shot, next week we'll be back to normal posts.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett talks about the "heroic" faith of Noah in Genesis chapter 6.
In this week's episode, Pastor Brett Lester, shares with us the story of Rahab in Joshua 1. How one moment of obedience changes the course of history for a family and a people.
On this week's episode of the goservelive podcast, we welcome back Pastor Brett Lester to the show after a two week hiatus. Pastor Brett continues his "Heroes" summer sermon series talking about the "extraordinary" faith of Esther.
On this episode of the goservelive podcast, we welcome David Goddard (@goddarddavid), Pastor of Education and Outreach for FBC, and he tells us how Pastor Brett's message from 1 Samuel 1 challenged him to remember to always worship.
FBC Livingston's message for Easter 2014. Pastor Brett tells us a story about two thieves on crosses, and the third man we all need.
In this week's episode of the goservelive podcast, Pastor Brett Lester unpacks the story of Lazarus in John 11, and the people and distractions surrounding this resurrection story.
Pastor Brett Lester opens up a sermon about God being our shepherd and using us to help lead His sheep.
This week Pastor Brett Lester describes Jesus' willingness to meet people where they are, regardless of their circumstances, in order to love them, and how as Christians, we are called to do the very same thing.
On today's episode of the goservelive.com podcast, Pastor Brett Lester shares with us Jesus describing Himself to be "the light of the world" in John 8, and comparing it to us being described as "light of the world" in the Gospel according to Matthew.
In this week's episode of the goservelive.com podcast, Pastor Brett Lester unpacks Isaiah 43, about how God is our savior in Christ.
Pastor Brett Lester tells us about how God is jealous for His children. Sermon from Sunday 03/02/2014.