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East Pickens Podcast

East Pickens Baptist Church

A collection of sermons and talks about a variety of topics with a biblical perspective.

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00:34:15

Worthy Of It All Sermon Series // Week 4 // Pastor...

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2025/06/03

In Matthew 4, Jesus begins his ministry in Capernaum, a small fishing town on the Sea of Galilee, preaching 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.' Walking along the shoreline, he encounters two pairs of brothers who would become his first disciples. His call to them—'Come, follow me, I will make you fishers of men'—contained three distinct elements: an invitation to join him, a direction to follow his lead, and a promise to transform them for a new purpose. The response

00:32:55

Worthy Of It All Sermon Series // Week 3 // Pastor...

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2025/05/27

True humility is a modest view of one's importance, demonstrated perfectly by Jesus Christ. As believers, we must make adjustments to our pride - that deadly self-assessment that leads us down destructive paths. We can become humble either through situations that humble us (as happened with David after his sin with Bathsheba) or by choosing to humble ourselves proactively before God.God desires a broken and contrite heart more than external religious expressions. David realized this profound

00:33:55

Worthy Of It All Sermon Series // Week 2 // Pastor...

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2025/05/19

True sacrifice, a cornerstone of Christian faith, goes beyond mere giving to demonstrate God's supreme worth through personally costly offerings. King David's example powerfully illustrates this principle when he refused Araunah's offer of free land and materials for an altar, declaring he wouldn't offer God something that cost him nothing. This stands in stark contrast to Ananias and Sapphira, whose attempt to appear sacrificial while secretly holding back revealed the dangers of

00:31:01

Worthy Of It All Sermon Series // Week 1 // Pastor...

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2025/05/12

The story of Abraham's test of faith presents one of the most profound examples of sacrifice in scripture. When God commanded Abraham to offer his only son Isaac as a sacrifice, it wasn't just about giving up something valuable - it was surrendering the very promise God had made about Abraham becoming the father of many nations. Abraham's response demonstrated key elements of true faith: immediate obedience, complete trust, and unwavering belief in God's provision. His approach to

00:50:56

Rooted in Christ or Swept Away // Pastor Nick Smith

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2025/05/05

In a world filled with competing philosophies and pressures to define ourselves through social media, career, or personal truth, the call to stay rooted in Christ becomes increasingly vital. This journey of discipleship requires daily commitment and intentional practices that align our hearts with God's truth. Just as sequoia trees interlock their roots for strength, Christians need authentic community to thrive and grow in their faith journey. The world offers many counterfeit truths that sound

00:31:37

Road To The Cross Sermon Series // Road From The...

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2025/04/29

By the Sea of Galilee, Jesus orchestrates a profound demonstration of grace and restoration through His encounter with Peter and six other disciples. After spending a futile night fishing, the disciples experience Jesus's supernatural intervention, resulting in an overwhelming catch that mirrors their original calling. This event powerfully illustrates the futility of attempting life without divine guidance and the abundance that comes with following Jesus's direction. Through a deeply personal

00:29:22

Road To The Cross Sermon Series // Easter Sunday...

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2025/04/21

The events of Easter morning began with confusion as Mary Magdalene discovered Jesus' empty tomb. Initially assuming the worst - that someone had stolen Jesus' body - she rushed to inform Peter and John. Upon investigation, they found the burial cloths carefully arranged, with John coming to believe based on this evidence alone. Mary, however, remained grief-stricken until a personal encounter with Jesus changed everything. The resurrection story reaches its climax when Jesus simply speaks

00:30:32

Road To The Cross Sermon Series // Week 4 // Pastor...

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2025/04/14

In a powerful demonstration of true love and humility, Jesus chose to wash his disciples' feet, taking on the role of the lowest servant despite his divine status. This act wasn't merely about physical cleanliness, but rather a profound illustration of unconditional love and service. Most remarkably, Jesus included everyone in this act of service - even Judas, whom he knew would soon betray him.This example challenges modern Christians to examine their approach to love and service. It

00:37:22

Road To The Cross Sermon Series // Week 3 // Pastor...

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2025/04/08

Mary's act of worship at Jesus' feet demonstrates the essence of true devotion. By spending time with Jesus, submitting to His will, and making costly sacrifices, she exemplified genuine worship that transcended cultural norms. Her offering of expensive perfume, worth a year's wages, filled the house with fragrance and prophetically pointed to Jesus' burial. This powerful demonstration of devotion shows how authentic worship flows from a heart properly positioned toward God,

00:34:57

Road To The Cross Sermon Series // Week 2 // Pastor...

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2025/03/31

The profound story of Lazarus reveals essential truths about God's character and His ways of working through painful circumstances. Despite His deep love for Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Jesus deliberately waited two days before responding to news of Lazarus's illness. This delay wasn't due to indifference but was part of a greater divine plan to demonstrate God's glory and power.The sisters' response to their brother's death provides a powerful model of faith amid suffering

00:35:51

Road To The Cross Sermon Series // Week 1 // Pastor...

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2025/03/24

Jesus presents Himself as both the gate to the sheepfold and the Good Shepherd, illustrating His unique role in providing salvation and spiritual security. Just as ancient shepherds would physically become the gate by laying across the entrance to protect their flock, Jesus positions Himself as the exclusive pathway to genuine spiritual safety and relationship with God. This powerful metaphor emphasizes His role as both protector and provider. The Good Shepherd demonstrates His care through

00:41:30

Winning the War In Your Mind Sermon Series // Week 7...

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2025/03/17

Depression's grip can affect even the strongest believers, as illustrated in Elijah's journey in 1 Kings 19. Despite witnessing God's power on Mount Carmel, Elijah faced a period of deep despair triggered by fear, isolation, and physical exhaustion. His story reveals common patterns that often lead to depression and provides insights into God's restoration process. The pathway to healing involves several key elements: recognizing and confronting false beliefs, maintaining strong

00:39:15

Winning the War In Your Mind Sermon Series // Week 6...

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2025/03/10

The growing epidemic of loneliness affects people across all demographics, with studies showing 30% of American adults experiencing regular isolation. This crisis exists even within church communities, despite God's clear design for human connection from the very beginning. In Genesis, God established that solitude wasn't ideal for humans, reflecting His own nature as a trinity - existing eternally in community as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Bible consistently uses family terminology

00:33:39

The Gospel of Jesus Christ // Pastor Jamie Duncan

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2025/03/03

The gospel story begins in the Garden of Eden, where God created a perfect world for humans to live in communion with Him. However, human rebellion introduced sin into the world, resulting in broken relationships, suffering, and both spiritual and physical death. This brokenness affected every aspect of human existence, creating a divide between humanity and their Creator. God's response to this brokenness demonstrates His incredible love and mercy. Instead of abandoning humanity, He initiated a

00:37:07

Missions Sunday // Pastor Nick Smith

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2025/02/24

The parable of the Good Samaritan provides a compelling blueprint for living out authentic faith through active love. True godly love, as demonstrated in Scripture, is characterized by patience, kindness, and perseverance - qualities that reflect God's own nature rather than cultural definitions of love. The Good Samaritan exemplifies this through three key actions: noticing needs, responding with deep compassion, and making personal sacrifices to help others.While many believers struggle with

00:32:44

Winning the War In Your Mind Sermon Series // Week 5...

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2025/02/17

Biblical humility represents a fundamental shift in how we view ourselves and others in light of God's truth. Rather than thinking less of ourselves, true humility involves thinking of ourselves less and focusing more on serving God and others. This transformation requires daily discipline and conscious effort, as demonstrated perfectly through Jesus's example of taking on human form and becoming a servant.In the context of Christian community, humility serves as a powerful force that

00:34:14

Winning the War In Your Mind Sermon Series // Week 4...

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2025/02/10

Living as a living sacrifice means offering our entire lives as worship to God, motivated by His incredible mercy and love. This comprehensive form of worship extends far beyond traditional religious activities, encompassing everything from our relationships and parenting to our reactions in difficult situations and daily choices. When we truly grasp the depth of God's mercy, offering our lives becomes a natural response of gratitude rather than obligation. The transformation process involves

00:31:21

Winning the War In Your Mind Sermon Series // Week 3...

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2025/02/03

In a world driven by consumerism and constant dissatisfaction, biblical contentment offers a transformative alternative. The Apostle Paul's testimony from prison demonstrates that genuine contentment transcends circumstances and must be intentionally cultivated. This journey involves becoming grace agents who actively serve others and steward God's gifts, rather than focusing solely on receiving. True contentment requires breaking free from dependency on external circumstances and developing

00:34:58

Winning the War In Your Mind Sermon Series // Week 2...

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2025/01/27

The war for our minds is an ongoing struggle that directly impacts our daily lives and spiritual journey. Our thoughts are powerful forces that shape our actions, form our habits, and ultimately determine our character and destiny. Just as advertisers invest heavily to influence our thinking, what we allow our minds to dwell on will eventually manifest in our behavior and life outcomes.The enemy works through deception, attempting to establish false beliefs about God's character, our identity,

00:39:26

Recovery Alive // John Eklund

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2025/01/21

Breaking free from denial requires acknowledging that recovery isn't just for addicts - it's for everyone who needs to admit their powerlessness and dependence on God. We often try to hide or minimize our struggles instead of addressing them honestly, much like covering a car's warning lights rather than fixing the underlying problem. Pride, fear of judgment, the illusion of control, comfort, wealth, and religious performance all prevent us from acknowledging our fundamental need for

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