Good News Baptist Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steve Smith
Good News Baptist Church Podcast is a weekly podcast that broadcasts sermons that are preached at Good News Baptist Church.
Why was Jesus born? During his trial before Pilate, Jesus answered this question in one simple statement, "...that I should bear witness unto the truth... (John 18:37)."
Whatever the Christian's life situation may be, we must live out the faith that the Lord has woked in our hearts.
Should our behavior toward fellow Christians be compatible with our Christian profession? Absolutely! In this sermon, we examine 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 where Paul shows the Corinthians that their behavior toward one another was not consistent with their faith in Christ.
Is there ever a time when someone must be "put out" of the church? In this sermon, we examine chapter five of 1 Corinthians where the apostle Paul deals with such an issue.
In this sermon, we examine Psalm 119:49-56 where the Psalmist recounts the blessings that come to the believer through the Word of God.
In this week's sermon podcast we examine two passages where God pointed to two motherly virtues as examples of how He feels about his people.
In this sermon we examine 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 where Paul deals with the work of the Holy Spirit in revealing the truths of the Gospel.
In this sermon, we examine John's purpose statement that is made in John 20:30-31. Why did John record these things for us? He tells us in the final two verses of chapter twenty. Listen to find out!
There were divisions in the church at Corinth which were motivated by human pride. The Apostle Paul reminds the believers in Corinth that the call of God to Salvation does away with all human pride.
In this sermon the Apostle Paul contrasts worldly wisdom with the wisdom of God, and shows that human reasoning is incompatible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ because it deems the cross to be foolishness. However, Paul shows that God has nullified human wisdom by choosing to use that which they deem as foolish, as the means whereby His salvation is applied to His people.
In this podcast we examine 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 where Paul addresses the first problem in Corinth: Division in the church. In these verses Paul stresses the absurdity and danger of division.
Paul appeals to the believers in Corinth based on their relationship with one another and with Christ that there be no divisions in the church.
In this sermon we begin our study of Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth. Writing to a troubled church, Paul begins this letter by reminding them who they are in Christ Jesus.
In this sermon we glean four lessons from Paul's mission work in Corinth that we can apply to the church's work for the Lord today.
In this podcast we examine Hebrews 10:19-25, where the author declares the Christian's current blessings in Christ and gives a threefold exhortation in light of that blessedness.
In this sermon we consider the One that we celebrate this time of year, the One born in Bethlehem. From the Epistle to the Hebrews we examine 7 truths stated about Christ Jesus
In this sermon we take one last look at the man Ezra and his ministry of the Word to the people of God.
In this final sermon in the book of Ezra we examine how the people of God responded to sin in their lives.
In this sermon we continue our series entitled "Life Lessons in the Book of Exodus." This week's sermon deals with he important matter of waiting on God.
In this sermon we examine Ezra 7 where we finally are introduced to the man that penned these words. What is it that set Ezra apart as a religious reformer and man of the Word?
In this podcast we examine the third sermon that Haggai delivered to the people of God in Israel in 520 BC. In this sermon Haggai calls upon the people to consider the effect that disobedience to God had upon them, and how they are to move forward.
In this week's sermon podcast we are considering Genesis 5:1-5 and the foundational truths that we see in Adam, truths that should characterize a truly Christian worldview.
What is the message from God when His people are discouraged while doing His work? In this week's sermon we examine Haggai 2:1-9 where the LORD sent His prophet to His people to encourage them.
In Ezra 4 the people of God face opposition as they are doing the work of God, which leads them to stop the work. In response to this God sends the prophet Haggai to them to get them back on track. In this study we turn to the book of Haggai to see what the prophet had to say to the people.
The Bible clearly teaches that God knows all things, and that God has purposed all things. This means that all things, in God's time, will bring glory to Him, even that which we do not understand now. This principle is clearly played out in the life of Joseph, where we see the decree of God and the way that it relates to one that belongs to Him.
The people of God are back in the land and they are fulfilling their purpose by rebuilding the Temple...then opposition strikes. In this sermon we examine the reality of opposition to God and His people, and the proper way to respond to it.
In this sermon we examine Acts 2:22-24 where the true purpose of the church is exemplified in the preaching of the Apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost.
In this sermon we consider the question that echoed through the streets of Jerusalem when Jesus rode in on a donkey: "Who is this?"
In this sermon we examine 7 reasons why we observe the Lord's Supper from Luke 22:14-20.
The final sermon in our study through Psalm 1:1-6. In this sermon we examine vss. 4-6 where the Psalmist describes the Way of the Ungodly.
A continuation of our study through Psalm 1 where we are considering the concept of true happiness.
In this study we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke as we examine Luke 10:13-16, when Jesus denounced the cities that rejected Him.
In this sermon we begin studying the tenth chapter of Luke's Gospel, when Jesus appointed and sent out the seventy disciples, to go ahead of Him into all the cities and towns that He would come to. This passage contains vital principles for all of His laborers to follow.
In this sermon we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke as we examine Luke 9:51-56. This passage marks the beginning of what many have called the "Travel Narrative," that portion that deals with the journey of Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. Much of the material in this section is unique to the Gospel of Luke, and will prove to be a blessing. The verses that we deal with in this sermon show us a great contrast between the glory of Christ and the failure of men.
Following the confession of Peter, the Lord Jesus clarifies where His path is leading, and what the path of a true disciple looks like.
In this sermon we continue our study in Luke 9 as we look at the question of Christ and confession of Peter.
In this sermon we examine the following words that Christ spoke in John 8, "I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am He, ye shall die in your sins" (John 8:24).
The power and person of Christ on display, Christ feeding the multitude, Christ the provider.
In this sermon we continue our study through the Gospel of Luke. We are now in chapter nine and considering the sending forth of the twelve disciples to preach and heal in Jesus name (Luke 9:1-6). This text can be applied in many aspects of life, not the least of which is the area of Christian Service. Contained in this passage are principles for Christian Service.
A continuation of our study through 1 John. In this sermon we examine the Probability God Foresees, the Protection God Provides, and the Possibility of Consistent Obedience (1 John 2:1-6).
This sermon is a continuation of our series in the Gospel of Luke. In this study we examine two miracles that magnify the power and person of the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 8:40-56)
In this fourth and final study in our series, "Scenes Around Calvary," we move ahead to the other side of the cross and examine John's presentation of Christ outside the tomb (John 20:1-23).
This is the third sermon in our series, "Scenes Around Calvary." In this study we examine the trial of Jesus before Pilate, the Roman governor of Judaea.
This is the second sermon in the "Scenes Around Calvary" series. The text is John 18:12-27, and in these verses the Lord Jesus is led to the palace of Annas, where He is questioned by the aged high priest.
In this sermon we examine John 18:1-11, a portion of Scripture that records the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
In this sermon we continue our study through the Gospel of Luke. This very familiar portion of scripture is the first of five miracles in a section of this gospel record (Luke 8:22 - 9:17) that accentuates the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. Luke is leading us to two major events in the ministry of Christ: Peter's Confession and the Mount of Transfiguration. In this study we learn that the Lord Jesus Christ has power over the natural elements (winds and water).
In this sermon we examine the parable of the Sower and the Seed (Luke 8:4-15). This is the first of three sections in this chapter that deal with the revelation from God and man's response to that revelation. The overarching theme of this section is "Take heed how you hear."
A continuation of our study through the Gospel of Luke. In this sermon we examine Luke 8:1-3 and consider the reason for the birth of the King.
The children of God are meant to enjoy the peace of God. In this sermon we study Paul's epistle to the Philippians, in which he gives clear instruction on how this can be done.
In a continuation of our study through the Gospel According to Luke, we come to the woman that anointed the feet of Christ in the house of Simon the Pharisee (Luke 7:36-50). In this account we see great sin and great forgiveness.
In this study we examine three times in the ministry of Jesus Christ when he expressed thanksgiving to His Father in heaven.
How do you respond to truth? In this sermon we continue our trek through the Gospel of Luke as we study Luke 7:24-35.
In this sermon we examine the disciples on the road to Emmaus and their encounter with the risen Christ.
In this sermon we continue our study through the Gospel of Luke with an exposition of Luke 7:18-23. From prison, John the Baptist asks a great question of Jesus, and Jesus' answer reveals a great deal to us.
In this podcast we examine the first three verses of Paul's letter to Philemon. In these verses we learn that the Church of Jesus Christ is made-up of individuals that are known, that are equal, and that are sometimes called upon to suffer for His name.
In this sermon we continue our study of the Gospel of Luke, and we examine the exemplary faith of the Roman centurion that astonished our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Lord Jesus prayed a prayer from the cross that the Father continues to honor and answer today.
A continuation of our study in Christ's Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon we examine verses 27-36 where Jesus describes the love that characterizes the true disciple.
What does a true disciple of Christ look like? What are some of the major characteristics of the true child of God? In this sermon we continue our study of what many have called the "Sermon on the Plain." It is the same sermon that is recorded in Matthew 5-7, and in the first section (the Beatitudes), Jesus describes the characteristics of a true disciple.
In this sermon we continue our study through 1 Timothy 3 where Paul lays out the qualifications for the pastor. The qualifications include spiritual qualities, inward qualities and outward qualities.
In this sermon we begin our study of the Sermon on the Plain, Luke's record of the Sermon on the Mount that is recorded in Matthew (see Matthew 5-7). To begin our study of this all-important sermon, we examine the first Beatitude that Christ pronounced, "Blessed be ye poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God."
In this sermon we examine Luke 6:12-13 and the Lord's selection of the twelve apostles.
In this sermon we examine Luke 6:1-12 and consider the truth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Sabbath.
What are you building your life upon? The Lord Jesus directs our attention to this question in Matthew 7:24-26.
In this sermon we continue our study in 1 Timothy as we examine the exclusive claim of true Biblical Christianity.
In this sermon we examine Luke 5:27-32, where Luke recorded the call of Levi Matthew. Especially evident in this section is the manner in which the Lord Jesus Christ related to the outcasts of society.
In this special Mother's Day sermon we examine Mary, the mother of our Lord, and glean three foundational principles from her life that all mothers should know.
In this sermon we look at Revelation 1:1-6 and answer the question, "Who is Jesus Christ?"
The actions of the Lord Jesus after healing the leper reveal a great deal about His relationship to the Word and prayer.
In this sermon we examine Luke 5:12-13 and the healing of the leper. This account reveals a helpless man, and the willing Savior.
In this sermon we examine Luke 5:1-11 and the call that Christ issued to Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John.
Missions is a work of God, a work that He has called His church to participate in, and it is a work that must be carried out in wisdom. Paul exemplifies this missions principle in Acts 16:35-40.
Because of sin, the heart of man must be changed. Missions is a work of God, and it is a work that brings about real and lasting change in all whom Christ saves.
The spiritual opposition that Paul and his missionary team faced in Philippi (Acts 16:16-18) quickly turns physical. Paul and Silas face this opposition (Acts 16:19-24) and we see the hand of God at work, moving heaven and earth to bring a soul to salvation (Acts 16:25-31).
In Acts 16 the apostle Paul is led by God into Macedonia, to the city of Philippi, to preach the Gospel unto them. The mission there is blessed with the conversion of Lydia and her family, but very soon after Paul faces spiritual opposition to the work he was doing there. In this sermon we will examine the spiritual opposition that Paul faced, and the manner in which he faced it.
What constitutes Christian Missions? How can we be sure that we are approaching missions Biblically? In this weeks sermon, these questions are considered and answered from Paul's missionary journey into Macedonia. The first principle that can be gleaned from Paul's experience is that true Christian missions is a work of God (Acts 16:6-15).
How is your Christmas perspective? How will you approach Christmas this year? In the Gospel of Matthew we can learn a great deal about the right Christmas perspective from the wise men that traveled from the east to Jerusalem to worship the new-born King.
The fourth chapter of Luke presents the reader with an overview of the ministry of Jesus Christ. In the closing verses of this chapter Luke reveals the extent and necessity of the ministry of the Savior.
The identity of Christ has been the focus of the Gospel of Luke thus far. In Luke 4:31-36, the power of Christ is displayed in Capernaum, showing us that Jesus can fulfill the claim that He made in the synagogue in Nazareth.
One of the main themes in the Gospel of Luke is the theme of fulfillment. Luke wants his readers to know that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the promises that God made to Israel. In the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus announced to His fellow countrymen that He is the fulfillment of the prophecy that is recorded in Isaiah 61:1-2a.
When Nicodemus approached Jesus by night, our Lord explained his true need to him by referencing an event from the history of Israel that pointed forward to Him. The brazen serpent that was lifted up in the wilderness was a type of the Lord Jesus Christ and His lifting up on the cross of calvary for the sins of His people.
Who did Jesus come to minister to? In the synagogue at Nazareth, in His first Messianic sermon, Jesus lays out a program of His ministry from the prophecy of Isaiah.
In Luke 4:14-15 Luke gives a summative statement that describes the Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ.
The record of the Galilean ministry of Christ begins in Luke 4:14. Before we examine this most important period of the earthly ministry of Christ, we take the time to examine the first year of Jesus' ministry that is recorded in the Gospel of John chapters 1-4.
The apostle Paul tells us that the things recorded in the Old Testament were written for our learning. In this sermon, we will glean two fatherly principles from two Old Testament fathers, Adam and Abraham.
Why was Jesus baptized of John? This question has received many answers throughout the history of the Church, but from the text we can glean two truths that are presented in this precious scene that took place in the Jordan River over two-thousand years ago.
What sort of resurrection was the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Did the same Jesus that was lain in the tomb, exit the tomb? Was it a bodily resurrection? What was the purpose of His resurrection? These questions are considered and answered from the testimony of the Risen Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
What was most important about John the Baptist? In this sermon we examine the message of John the Baptist.
Pastor Smith examines the works of the flesh and the fruit of walking in the Spirit of God.
In this sermon we examine Isaiah's prophecy of the ministry of John the Baptist and the appearing of Jesus Christ.
In a world wracked by turmoil, the manifestation of the peace of God in the life of the believer is something that must be continually striven for, and those that put to practice the words of the Apostle have the promise of the realization of that peace.
An examination of Luke 2:21-38. The circumcision of Jesus and presentation in the Temple show us that He was born under, or subject to, the Law, but why?
When Christ was born in Bethlehem, God was manifest in the flesh. When Christ was born in Bethlehem, He was made accessible to men. In Luke's account of the birth of Christ, he focuses on the humility of that birth, and the humility of Christ reflects His accessibility.
When Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, who was ruling in the kingdom of men? Is God sovereign over all things? This sermon is a study in our series through the Gospel of Luke.
A consideration of the prophecy of Zacharias that was uttered at the circumcision of John the Baptist. What do we learn from this precious prophecy?