Join Jay Strother and Brian Ball on the Sermon Notes Podcast as they unpack the Sermon on the Mount—Jesus’ radical vision for life in God’s kingdom. Learn how the Beatitudes reshape our understanding of blessing, humility, and discipleship while calling us to live as salt and light in today’s world.
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What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball unpack discipleship in Matthew, exploring immediate obedience, surrendered living, and the high cost—and deep joy—of walking with Christ.
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Dig deeper into Matthew! Discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and invites us into true repentance and kingdom living.
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Dig deeper into Matthew! Discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and invites us into true repentance and kingdom living.
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Keegan and Carla share how God is using media and counseling to reach unreached people in Southeast Asia—and what it really looks like to serve in global missions.
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What does it look like to be a medical missionary in Kenya? For Brittany and Micah, it means training doctors, discipling leaders, and bringing gospel hope to children and families—one surgery, Bible study, and community act at a time.
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Global worker Danielle Schneider shares how one short-term mission trip turned into a 17-year calling to disciple children and equip leaders in South Africa. Through Living Hope and King of Kings Baptist Church, she’s reaching the next generation with the gospel—one VBS at a time.
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In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother kicks off a special August series focused on global missions by sitting down with Winston and Emmy Coltart, global workers serving in Zimbabwe. The conversation explores their remarkable journey from meeting on a short-term mission trip to planting a church and opening a gospel-centered coffee shop near a university in Zimbabwe.
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What makes a church truly strong? In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother and Brandon Hayes unpack Acts 18:18–23 to answer this question. Spoiler: it’s not flashy programs or packed events—it’s the slow, intentional, Spirit-led rhythm of everyday faithfulness.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Wade Owens and Matt Pearson, campus and teaching pastors at Brentwood Baptist churches, have a heartfelt and insightful discussion centered on Acts 10:44-48—the pivotal moment when the Holy Spirit falls on Gentile believers for the first time.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Aaron Bryant and Wade Owens dive into Acts chapters 7 and 8, exploring how the early church responded to persecution—particularly through the story of Stephen’s bold faith and ultimate martyrdom.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball dive into Acts 5:33-39, focusing on the wisdom of Gamaliel in the face of fierce opposition to the early church.
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