Winton First Southern Baptist Church Podcasts

Episode 278 - The Heart of the Gospel

2012-05-20T18:30:00Z

The heart of the gospel is the propitiation for our sin brought about by the death of Jesus on the cross.

Episode 277 - The Incarnate God

2012-05-13T18:30:00Z

To know Jesus Christ is to know God the Father Who sent Him to be our Lord and Savior.

Episode 276 - Knowing and Being Known

2012-05-06T18:30:00Z

Knowing God is more than the accumulation of facts about God – it is nothing short of experiencing God in your life. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 275 - What Does It Mean to Know God?

2012-04-29T18:30:00Z

To know God is to reverence and respect Him as the first and most important aspect of living a godly life.(Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 274 - Why is it Important I Know God?

2012-04-22T18:30:00Z

Knowing God answers man’s deepest need and fulfills man’s greatest purpose in life.

Episode 273 - Who is God That I Should Know Him?

2012-04-15T18:30:00Z

Knowing God answers man’s deepest need and fulfills man’s greatest purpose in life.

Episode 272 - The Great Plan of Resurrection

2012-04-08T18:30:00Z

The resurrection of Jesus established God’s great plan for the resurrection of all mankind. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 271 - Is There Not A Cause?

2012-04-01T18:30:00Z

Guest Preacher, Rev. Joseph E. Powell (MLD)

Episode 270 - Growing in the Grace of Giving

2012-03-25T18:30:00Z

When we understand and embrace the purposes behind Christian stewardship, we will begin to grow in the grace of giving.

Episode 269 - A Heritage of Stewardship

2012-03-18T18:30:00Z

Christian stewardship is affected by means of God’s grace motivated by love.

Episode 268 - Messiah in the Passover

2012-03-11T18:30:00Z

Messiah in the Passover gives the Christian community insight into Jewish traditions so that the Jewish roots of Christianity can be better understood. (Rev. David Sedaca, Chosen People Ministries) (MLD)

Episode 267 - Are Christians Supposed to Tithe?

2012-03-04T18:30:00Z

The biblical guide for how much a Christian gives is found in the principle of proportionate giving. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 266 - What It Means to Give

2012-02-26T18:30:00Z

Christian giving is a way of life learned through the example of Jesus Christ. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 265 - Who is Who, and What is What?

2012-02-19T18:30:00Z

Jesus explained to His disciples in this chapter of Scripture, that He spoke in parables so that those who were prepared to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven would have insights into their ministries.

Episode 264 - The Stewardship of Possessions

2012-02-12T18:30:00Z

The purpose of material possessions is to serve God by serving others. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 263 - The Stewardship of Life

2012-02-05T18:30:00Z

A Christian’s life-style reflects his understanding of God’s purpose for his life and his material possessions. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 262 - Who Owns What?

2012-01-29T18:30:00Z

The Christian view of ownership is founded in the truth that all things belong to God.

Episode 261 - The Biblical View of Material Resources

2012-01-22T18:30:00Z

When a person experiences the saving power of Jesus, he begins to see material things in their proper perspective..

Episode 260 - Responsible Stewardship Renewed

2012-01-15T18:30:00Z

God's plan for reclaiming creation focuses on the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 259 - Irresponsible Stewardship

2012-01-08T18:30:00Z

Sin has ruined what God has created and causes me to be an irresponsible steward of God blessings in life. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 258 - The Purpose of Faithful Stewardship

2012-01-01T18:30:00Z

Understanding God’s purpose for creation leads the Christian to better fulfill his role as a faithful steward.

Episode - 257 Immanuel

2011-12-25T18:30:00Z

The joy and peace promised to us at Jesus’ birth is experienced when we embrace Christ as Immanuel.

Episode 256 - Not Gone, but Forgotten

2011-12-18T18:30:00Z

We continue to celebrate Christmas as a holiday, but cease to recognize it as a holy day. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 255 - Missionary Math

2011-12-11T18:30:00Z

Rev. Brian White is a missionary in Sochi, Russia. (MLD)

Episode 254 - Postscript

2011-12-04T18:30:00Z

God has provided a roadmap for all who desire to walk with Him in faith.
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Episode 253 - Serving to Live

2011-11-27T18:30:00Z

A life of disciplined self-sacrifice is possible, but only as the power of Jesus’ indwelling life is allowed to flow through me.

Episode 252 - The Power of Love

2011-11-20T18:30:00Z

The power of love is seen in both the sacrifice of Jesus to save me from sin, and my sacrifice to live for Him who died for me. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 251 - Sticking to It

2011-11-13T18:30:00Z

The power to preserve, to retain a high measure of faithfulness to Jesus Christ to the end of one's life, is a necessary characteristic of the true Christian. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 250 - Dumping the Dumps

2011-11-06T18:30:00Z

God never promised to keep us out of trouble, but to keep us from falling when we get into it.

Episode 249 - Restoring Spiritual Power in Life

2011-10-30T18:30:00Z

Before lost spiritual power can be effectively restored in the life of a believer, certain conditions must be met.

Episode 248 - What to Do with Your Past

2011-10-23T18:30:00Z

When we give our past to Jesus, He will transform it into something that can bring praise and glory to God. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 247 - Handling Failure

2011-10-16T18:30:00Z

To know what God wants us to do, and to do it, always has greater significance than anything else we do. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 246 - A Prodigal in Your House

2011-10-09T18:30:00Z

Episode 245 - My People are Lost Sheep

2011-10-02T18:30:00Z

For Prodigals and Other Sinners

Episode 244 - The Church: Ministry

2011-09-25T18:30:00Z

The Holy Spirit gifts spiritual leaders to encourage Christians to be more like Jesus and to cultivate ministers and servants in the church. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 243 - The Church and Discipleship

2011-09-18T18:30:00Z

The ministry of discipleship is key in assuring the ongoing work of the Kingdom of Christ

Episode 242 - The Church and Fellowship

2011-09-11T18:30:00Z

Episode 241 - Guest Preacher Rev. Jerry Roberts

2011-09-04T18:30:00Z

Episode 240 - Seeing the Invisible

2011-08-28T18:30:00Z

They saw the invisible, they heard the inaudible and they attempted the impossible. (Dr. Don Jackson) (MLD)

Episode 239 - The Church and Outreach

2011-08-21T18:30:00Z

The greatest expression of love for the lost is to seek their salvation by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 238 - The Church and Worship

2011-08-14T18:30:00Z

The greatest expression of love for the Father is seen in our worship of Him. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 237 - The Church and the Great Commandment

2011-08-07T18:30:00Z

The first priority of the church is to love the Lord God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. ...

Episode 236 - The Church: A Body that Will Never Die

2011-07-31T18:30:00Z

The church of Jesus Christ will live on through the ages and into eternity. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 235 - The Church: A Work in Process

2011-07-24T18:30:00Z

Jesus Christ is at work building His church into a mature and fruitful witness of His kingdom. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 234 - The Church: The Authority of Christ in the World

2011-07-17T18:30:00Z

Christians and the Christian church derive their authority to minister directly from the Lord, by His Word and through His Holy Spirit. (FWC)
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Episode 233 - The Church: Possessed by Christ

2011-07-10T18:30:00Z

The church is the possession of Jesus Christ and accomplishes its greatest work when possessed by Him.

Episode 232 - The Source and Security of Our Freedom

2011-07-03T18:30:00Z

The Lordship of Jesus Christ is both the source and security of our greatest freedom. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Sermon referenced by Pastor Martin at the end of the service:
Dr. Charles Stanley: Turning the Tide ...

Episode 231 - Do You Know for Sure?

2011-06-26T18:30:00Z

Guest preacher, Rev. Jerry Roberts, is the Chaplain at Memorial Hospital in Modesto, CA (MLD) ...

Episode 230 - Faithful Fatherhood

2011-06-19T18:30:00Z

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Episode 229 - The Church: Built on the Gospel of Christ

2011-06-12T18:30:00Z

The one foundation of the true church is Jesus Christ Himself.
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Episode 228 - The Church: The "Called Out Ones"

2011-06-05T18:30:00Z

The church is the fellowship of those called by Jesus out of the world, the flesh, sin, and into His great salvation. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 227 - What Is the Church?

2011-05-29T18:30:00Z

The church is the fellowship of those called by Jesus, who confess Him as Savior, and commit to His lordship through baptism, Christian living, and service. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 226 - Judas Iscariot: The Man Who Lost Everything

2011-05-22T18:30:00Z

God does not predestine us to sin and death and hell, but calls us to holiness and life and fellowship with Him in heaven.
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Episode 225 - Hymenaeus, Alexander and Philetus

2011-05-15T18:30:00Z

The end of this age and the appearing of Jesus Christ will be marked by a great falling away from the Christian faith.
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Episode 224 - Jochebed: A Model Mother

2011-05-08T18:30:00Z

If women are to create a home worthy of honor they must recognize the principles of godly motherhood. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)
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Episode 223 - Hezekiah: Too Proud To Be Thankful

2011-05-01T18:30:00Z

The faith of those who follow the Lord does not lead to the absence of crisis, but the ability to deal with crisis faithfully. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD)

Episode 222 - Easter: The Cross from God’s Perspective

2011-04-24T18:30:00Z

Easter: The Cross from God’s Perspective

Through the death of Jesus Christ, God the Father has made every provision for our salvation. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (FWC)

Episode 221 - Jonah: The Preacher Who Resented God’s Grace

2011-04-17T18:30:00Z

Our desire for God’s judgment on the unrighteous blinds us to their need for God’s grace and mercy.
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Episode 220 - Solomon: The Man Who Lost God

2011-04-10T18:30:00Z

The life of Solomon is a continual warning to remain serious about faith in the Lord every day, for all our days. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 219 - Saul: The Man Who Lost the Kingdom

2011-04-03T18:30:00Z

The down-grade of one’s life can often be traced back to a lack of faith in the Lord God. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 218 - Samson: A Careless and Cavalier Life is Costly

2011-03-27T18:30:00Z

A weak faith and spiritually undisciplined life will always result in hardship and heartache.
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Episode 217 - Moses: When Anger Gets the Best of Us

2011-03-20T18:30:00Z

Whenever we presume upon God’s grace we will suffer for it, no matter who we are or our standing before God. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (FWC)
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Episode 216 - Lot: The Woes of a Weak Faith

2011-03-13T18:30:00Z

The tenor of a man’s life is often reflected in the quality and strength of a man’s faith. (Dr. Gary D. Martin)(MLD) ...

Episode 215 - Your Calling, Abilities and Gifts

2011-03-06T18:30:00Z

Guest Preacher, Rev. Joseph E. Powell (MLD) ...

Episode 214 - Abraham & Sarah: The Sorrow of a Sinful Suggestion

2011-02-27T18:30:00Z

The perceived crisis of the moment can become the catastrophe of a lifetime if we do not remain faithful to the Lord. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 213 - Cain: The Man Who Lost Everything

2011-02-20T18:30:00Z

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Episode 212 - Adam & Eve: Intelligence and Independence

2011-02-13T18:30:00Z

The greatest pursuit of man is for wisdom that comes from God and a life of intimacy with God. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) (MLD) ...

Episode 211 - Who Can Stand?

2011-02-06T18:30:00Z

An attempt to emphasize the importance and accuracy of Messianic prophecy. (Rev. Joseph E. Powell) (MLD)

Episode 210 - Ascension into Glory

2011-01-30T18:30:00Z

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Episode 209 - The Triumph of Jesus

2011-01-23T18:30:00Z

It would appear the greater miracle is not the resurrection of Jesus, but in convincing others of His resurrection.
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Episode 208 - The Storm Breaks

2011-01-16T18:30:00Z

With a single word the power of sin was broken, the door to salvation opened, and the spiritual storm in the Savior ended. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) MLD

Episode 207 - Jesus Surrenders

2011-01-09T18:30:00Z

Jesus chose to face the fury of the Father’s wrath for our sin so that we would be forgiven and saved from our sin.
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Episode 206 - The Gathering Storm

2011-01-02T18:30:00Z

Spiritual storm clouds gather over the nation and the world because the church is abandoning the true faith. (Dr. Gary D. Martin) MLD