First Baptist Church Big Spring Podcast

In this powerful Easter message, "Easter: He is risen!", Pastor Mark Lindsey takes us to Luke 24:1–12 to remind us of the heart of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The tomb is empty, and reminds us that "it all comes down to this."

Join us as we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death, explore the awe and wonder of that first Easter morning, and discover what the resurrection means for our lives today. Whether you're filled with faith or still asking questions, this message proclaims the hope we all need: He is not here. He is risen!

Join Brandon and Jonathan for this episode. Easter Sunday is the most important day on the Christian calendar—but how we celebrate it says a lot about what we believe. In this episode, we’re diving into why Easter is central to our faith and unpacking both good and not-so-good ideas churches can have when planning their worship services.

We’ll talk about:

✝️ Why the resurrection is everything for believers

🙌 What makes an Easter service truly Christ-centered

🎯 Creative ways to reach your community on Easter

🚫 A few cringey or confusing things churches sometimes do (and how to avoid them)

💬 Stories and laughs from past Easter Sundays—and what we’ve learned

Whether you're a church member preparing your heart for Easter or a ministry leader planning a service, this conversation will help you think biblically, practically, and joyfully about Resurrection Sunday.

In this powerful sermon, "Who Killed Jesus", Pastor Mark Lindsey walks us through the brutal scene of the crucifixion in Mark 15, examining the likely suspects responsible for Jesus’ death—Pilate, the religious leaders, the crowd, and even the soldiers. But as the evidence builds, Pastor Mark challenges us to consider a surprising suspect: God Himself. Could it be that Jesus’ death was not just a tragedy of injustice, but a divine plan carried out in love for us? Join us as we confront this crucial question and discover how the cross reveals both the justice and mercy of God.

What does it mean to be a church where guests don’t just feel welcomed—but wanted? In this episode, Brandon and Jonathan talk about how being shaped by the gospel impacts the way we treat visitors, engage our community, and reflect the love of Jesus to everyone who walks through our doors.

We’ll explore:
🙌 Why hospitality is part of gospel witness
👋 How your Sunday morning experience can make or break a guest’s return
📖 What Scripture says about loving strangers well
💬 Tips for church members on how to be guest-friendly and gospel-minded

Join us as we share stories, encouragement, and a renewed vision for being a church that truly takes life to the city.

In this powerful message from John 18:15-27, Pastor Mark Lindsey helps us walk through Peter’s denial of Jesus and are reminded that even in our moments of failure, the love of Christ remains constant.

In Christ's Love Compels Us, we see how Jesus’ unwavering love moved toward the cross—even as His closest friends fell away—and how that same love compels us to live boldly, repent humbly, and follow Him faithfully.

Join us as we explore how the deep, undeserved love of Christ changes everything about how we live and love others.

What is it like to walk into our church for the very first time? In this episode, we sit down with a recent guest who shares their experience attending First Baptist Church Big Spring for the first time.

We’ll talk about:
👋 What made them feel welcome (or not!)
💡 Their first impressions of the service, music, and message
🙏 What churches can do to make guests feel at home
💬 How we can be intentional about reaching new people

Whether you’ve been at our church for years or are thinking about visiting, this conversation will challenge us all to see church through fresh eyes and encourage us to be a welcoming church that truly takes life to the city!

In the quiet darkness of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the weight of the cross before ever stepping onto Calvary. In this powerful sermon from Mark 14:32-42, Pastor Mark Lindsey walks us through the intensity of Jesus’ prayer in the garden—a moment of deep sorrow, surrender, and ultimate obedience to the Father’s will.

Why did Jesus pray, “Not my will, but Yours be done”? What can we learn from His example when we face trials, suffering, or difficult choices? Join us as we reflect on the Garden of Gethsemane and how Jesus’ surrender calls us to seek His will only in our own lives. Learn how you can have that same attitude in your Christian life.

In this solo episode of First Baptist Church of Big Spring Podcast, Brandon takes a deep dive into one of the most significant verses in Scripture—John 1:1. While most English translations affirm the deity of Christ, the New World Translation (NWT) takes a drastically different approach. Why does the NWT say, "the Word was a god," and how does that compare to the original Greek and trusted Bible translations?

Join Brandon as he unpacks the theology and linguistic evidence behind this key verse. We'll explore why the traditional rendering—"the Word was God"—is not just a minor difference but a crucial truth about Jesus' divine nature.

As we begin our journey toward Easter, we turn to the heart of the gospel—John 3:16. In this sermon, The Wonderful Cross, Pastor Mark Lindsey reflects on the depth of God’s love, the sacrifice of Jesus, and the incredible grace found in the cross.

Why is the cross not just a symbol, but the very foundation of our faith? What makes Christ’s sacrifice so wonderful? And how does this truth change the way we live? Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by fixing our eyes on the wonderful cross, where love and justice meet in the greatest act of redemption.

Join Brandon and Jonathan for today's episode on Bad Bible Translations. Not all religious texts are created equal. In this episode, we explore why the Jehovah's Witness New World Translation, Mormon holy books, and other altered or non-canonical texts are not reliable sources of God’s truth for evangelical Christians.

We’ll discuss:

📖 How the New World Translation distorts key biblical truths about Jesus and salvation

📖 Why the Book of Mormon and other Mormon texts are inconsistent with the Bible’s authority

📖 How to recognize trustworthy translations and why the Bible’s original manuscripts provide a solid foundation for faith

📖 Why Scripture alone is the ultimate authority for Christian belief and practice

Join us as we unpack the differences between inspired Scripture and other religious texts, and discover how to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.

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