The Place Of Growth: Recent Episodes
J. Ricardo Smith
Sharing the teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor J. Ricardo Smith of Browns Chapel Baptist Church in Bishop, GA. Here, we encourage, edify and equip you through the Word of God. Welcome to your Place of Growth!
In this episode, Pastor Smith discusses the murder of Ahmaud Arbery & the ministry of Simon of Cyrene.
We’re doing a NEW THING!! We decided that we needed to offer more than bible study content on this platform: our goal is to offer information and inspiration in a myriad of ways and disciplines to help you make it through this season.
In this episode Pastor Smith interviews our First Lady, Dr. Rhondolyn Smith, to hear her expert opinions on the effects of the coronavirus. We discuss the use of masks, gloves, hygienic practices along with other important news to equip you in your quest to be safe and whole. Listen in!
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In this episode on Discipleship, Pastor Smith will emphasize a major change in word choice for our congregation: DISCIPLES will be used more than MEMBERS. He explains why throughout this presentation. He also stresses the need for continued discipleship digitally until we return to the building and afterwards.
We Value Discipleship because:
11:00 - We believe we have a mandate to share our testimony and the Gospel message with others.
14:50 - We believe we share our testimony so others will believe.
19:30 - We believe that when they believe they will not just stop at what they hear, they will go off what they know.
Know what you believe
Know why you believe it
Know where it’s found
Welcome to the show notes! If you’ve never read these, you’re missing out!! LOL! But seriously, this section will where you find the main points of the study, a time stamp for each major point, and additional notes that may not be covered in the podcast.
On Relationships:
We value relationships because we understand we must met people where they are.
We value relationships because that is the purpose of the body of Christ.
Bonus not on the podcast: The Smith family has been rolling to do “Pop-Up Checkups” on the members of BCBC. We’re about 2/3 done....so be on the lookout!!
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How much of what we do actually gives glory to God?
How much of what we do is actually found in scripture?
How much of what we do actually helps somebody meet Jesus?
Everybody everywhere needs Jesus!
11:09 - We Reach Out Regardless of Gender.
13:50 - We Reach Out Regardless of Class.
17:35 - We Reach Out Regardless of Nationality.
Mission 25:35 (Read Matt. 25:35-46)
This episode shares the Core Values of Browns Chapel Baptist Church: The Place of Growth. We are a W.O.R.D. Centered Church that Loves God, Loves People, and Proves It! This week, Pastor Smith uses John 4:16-24 to share with us on the topic of Worship.
2:30 - Holy Week
5:00 - BCBC Core Values
6:34 - John 4:16-24
9:00 - Whenever you worship, God’s priority is your heart.
11:50 - We believe that worship is not tied to your past.
13:28 - We believe that worship is not tied to a place.
17:25 - We believe that worship is tied to your purpose.
18:13 - We believe that worship is only tied to one Person.
Pastor Smith shares his unique prayer focus. He’s praying that all members:
- Are safe from the virus
- Have financial and basic provisions
- Things that are specific to each member
Listen in to his unique way of accomplishing this! You’ll be surprised!
On this episode, Pastor Smith shares more about the purpose of this podcast and how you can support the efforts of this ministry. Then, he teaches the first Bible Study on this platform in Acts 8:1-4.
Key growth principles in this episode:
- The persecution in the Early Church lead to the dispersion of witnesses.
- Scattered messengers are seed sown to the world.
- Persecution was hard on Christians, but it was good for the church.
- The Great Commission with the Omission of the Method
- God is stretching the church by closing its doors
- Jesus is more Viral than the Virus!!
Sharing the teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor J. Ricardo Smith of Browns Chapel Baptist Church in Bishop, GA. Here, we encourage, edify and equip you through the Word of God. Welcome to your Place of Growth!