First Baptist Church of Asheville Podcast

March 3, 2024. Third Sunday in Lent. Year B.

We proceed in Lent by confessing the foolishness of the cross, with help from the distinction Paul makes between foolishness and wisdom. For all of wisdom’s, well, wisdom, Paul seems to have picked up on wisdom’s penchant for trying to provide some means of managing our lives. But Paul declares that even the loftiest wisdom never anticipated a crucified God. The story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection requires a new category of understanding if we’re to grasp the meaning of the gospel.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis

February 25, 2024. Second Sunday in Lent. Year B.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Casey Callahan

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February 18, 2024. First Sunday in Lent. Year B.

God’s reaffirmation of the covenant now expands to include all flesh. Even more, we hear God express aloud an earlier sentiment that he would “never again curse the ground because of humankind” (8:21). The rainbow in the clouds will serve as an everlasting sign that God has retired from the business of retribution, and will now assume a posture of grace. From now on, no matter what wickedness human beings contrive, they cannot break God’s everlasting covenant.

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis

February 11, 2024. Transfiguration Sunday. Year B.

As Jesus stood before them transfigured, his clothes dazzling white, Peter didn’t know what to say, “for they were terrified.” Today we stand alongside the disciples in awe of the majesty of God revealed in Jesus’ countenance and presence. The one who became flesh and dwelled among us, and who poured himself out for us in humble service, is also the one whose face shines like the sun, whose voice echoes the sound of many waterfalls, whose tongue is a sword, and whose eyes are like flaming fire (Rev. 1). When we behold this transfigured Jesus, we see none other than the one in whom all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell (Col. 1:19-20).

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Mack Dennis