First Baptist Church Hoptown
This is the preaching and teaching podcast for First Baptist Church in Hopkinsville KY.
Connect with us online at fbchopkinsville.com or on social media. We would love to hear from you! Join us in person - Sundays at 10:45 AM, at 1400 S. Main Street in Hoptown.
Pastor / Teacher: Todd Goulet
Episodes
28 episodes
Giving & Hypocrisy
"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them." With these words from Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus cuts straight to our hearts, challenging us to examine why we give rather than just how much.True king...
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06/15/2025: Integrity in Kingdom Life
Have you ever considered how our world would collapse if everyone suddenly told the complete truth for just one day? This eye-opening revelation forms the heart of a powerful message examining the radical difference between worldly systems buil...
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06/01/2025: Obey God, not the rules
The Sermon on the Mount challenges our understanding of God's moral law, particularly the commandment against murder. Jesus reveals that God's law reaches beyond external behavior into our hearts, showing that anger, contempt, and hatred violat...
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05/18/2025: Influence, Not Influenced
Living as salt and light means becoming the visible presence of God's kingdom in a world that desperately needs both preservation and illumination.If Jesus's metaphor of salt losing its flavor concerns you, remember that genuine faith s...
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05/04/2025: The Good Life - The Sermon on the Mount
What does it truly mean to live the "good life"? Jesus offers a radical answer in His Sermon on the Mount that completely upends our cultural assumptions about happiness, success, and blessing.In this powerful opening message of our sum...
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04/27/2025: Envy Lies, But Grace
God remains faithful and sufficient despite the dysfunction in our families and our lives. His grace can overcome any brokenness, even when our unbelief separates us from experiencing His presence fully.Whatever your struggle, God's gra...
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Easter 2025
The resurrection of Jesus isn't merely a historical event to commemorate but a living reality that transforms how we live and share our faith with others today.Let's make a decision today to be bold witnesses for Christ, sharing the tri...
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04/13/2025: What Shall I Fear?
Trust is the key to perseverance in the face of fears that are either unknowable or uncontrollable, and Jesus is the only one we can truly always rely on.If you feel overwhelmed by fear or tired of trying to control chaos, come to Jesus...
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04/06/2025: Not the Notebook
Jacob's encounter with Laban's family and his marriages to Leah and Rachel reveal profound truths about finding our significance in God alone and how God works through our failures and disappointments.If you're struggling to find your s...
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04/06/2025: "Step by Step"
The condescension of God to humanity through Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of divine love and the only means by which we can approach Him.• God reveals Himself to Jacob through a dream of a ladder connecting heaven and earth
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03/24/2025: "Messy Faith"
The messy family drama of Genesis 27 reveals how God's providence works even through our dysfunction and disobedience, demonstrating that while salvation is by faith alone, true faith always produces obedience.• The evidence of true fai...
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03/09/2025: "What's Your Cup of Soup?
Pastor Todd examines the story of Esau trading his birthright for a bowl of soup and challenges us to identify the "cup of soup" sins in our own lives that hold power over us.• Esau's downfall came through valuing immediate gratificatio...
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03/02/2025: “Redeem Your Days”
This episode explores the life, legacy, and mortality of Abraham, offering valuable insights on how we live our own lives. We want you to reflect on the significance of your time and how it can affect your eternity. • Reflects on t...
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02/23/2025: “Then I saw her face..."
The episode explores God's sovereignty as seen in Genesis 24, emphasizing the significance of prayer, divine providence, and the importance of being equally yoked in marriage. It calls listeners to invite God into their relationship decisions, ...
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02/16/2025: “Death & The Believer"
The episode explores the themes of death, grief, and preparation through the story of Abraham and Sarah from Genesis 23. It encourages listeners to confront mortality by planning ahead both practically and spiritually while offering hope throug...
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02/09/2025: "Where is the Lamb?"
This episode reveals the deep significance of Abraham and Isaac's story in Genesis 22, illustrating themes of faith, sacrifice, and God's provision throughout the biblical narrative. It emphasizes the question "Where is the lamb?" as a pivotal ...
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02/02/2025: "The Lord's Table & Baptism"
This podcast episode dives deep into the significance of baptism and communion, emphasizing their roles as physical representations of profound spiritual realities. It highlights the importance of these ordinances in uniting believers and helpi...
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01/26/2025: Genesis 21 "In God we Trust?"
The episode explores the contemporary culture’s struggle to genuinely trust in God, reflecting on themes from Abraham’s journey. Through discussions of process, the promise and pain intertwined in faith journeys are unraveled, emphasizing the n...
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01/19/2025: Genesis 20 "Another Relapse"
In this engaging episode, we explore how Abraham's familiar struggles with sin reflect our own battles with faith and trust. By examining the themes of relapse, grace, and the nature of sin, we encourage listeners to pursue a deeper relationshi...
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01/12/2025: Ephesians 4:1-16 "Go! – Our Family"
This episode emphasizes the vital role of the church in the believer's life. We discuss the importance of being active participants in church and the dangers of disconnecting from the body of Christ, urging listeners to recognize that true comm...
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01/05/2025: Matthew 22 & 28: "Our Mission"
This episode centers on the core mission of the church, focusing on the imperative of glorifying God and making disciples. Through insightful discussion, we explore the elements of message, mission, and method while emphasizing the need for chu...
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12/29/2025: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 "Go! – Our Message"
This episode focuses on the indispensable role of the church in the lives of Christians and emphasizes returning to its core message of the gospel. Through exploring the significance of community, understanding the flawed nature of believers, a...
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12/22/2024: Isaiah 61:1-3 “Hope Revealed”
Ever misheard song lyrics and had a family laugh about it on a road trip? That funny moment can remind us of something profound: the importance of truly understanding Jesus’ words to grasp His mission and salvation. We explore this through the ...
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12/15/2024: Isaiah 8 “Hope in the Real Thing”
This episode highlights the importance of placing hope in God instead of pursuing substitutes that can lead us astray, particularly during the Christmas season. We discuss the dangers of dismissing God’s Word, the issues with consulting unconve...
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12/08/2024: Isaiah 49:1-13 “Hope, A Light is Shining”
This episode illuminates the transformative message of Isaiah 49, focusing on the identity and mission of Jesus as the Servant who brings hope to all nations. We discuss the importance of listening to God, understanding our purpose in His grand...
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