Putnam City Baptist Church Podcast

Pastor Bill continues his message on “Rocky Road Blessings”, reminding us that life and ministry are often shaped in the middle of real battles. Looking back on the history of our church, he highlights how God faithfully leads His people through seasons of uncertainty and into places of blessing, calling us to trust that the battle belongs to the Lord.

Pastor Dru walks through 2 Chronicles 20 and reminds us that the battles we face are meant to draw us closer to the Lord. Through the story of King Jehoshaphat, we are challenged to seek God first, keep our focus on Him rather than our circumstances, and trust that the Lord is able to fight battles we could never win on our own.

Pastor Bill shares this message from 2 Chronicles 20, reminding us that God often brings blessing through seasons of conflict, uncertainty, and pain. Looking back on difficult moments in the history of Putnam City Baptist Church, he challenges us to trust God in the valleys, seek Him together, and remember that what feels like a battle today may one day become a testimony of His faithfulness.

In this special Mother's Day message from Acts 16, Pastor Bill teaches how Lydia’s life reflected a heart fully devoted to God. He challenges us to live faithfully, influence others with the gospel, radiate the light of Christ, and eagerly serve wherever God has called us.

Pastor Dru looks at the story of Lydia in Acts 16 and challenges us to live a life on fire for God. Through the example of Lydia’s faith and obedience, we are encouraged to remain faithful when others are not, influence others toward the gospel, shine with the light of Christ, and eagerly serve the cause of Christ.

Pastor Bill walks through Colossians 1:9–14 and challenges us to rethink how we pray. Instead of focusing only on changing our circumstances, he shows how biblical prayer is about spiritual transformation, praying for wisdom, growth, endurance, and a deeper knowledge of God.

During this special Sunday celebrating our graduating students, Pastor Josh reminds us that God has a purpose for our lives, even when the future feels uncertain. As these students step into college or a career, and as all of us face different seasons, we’re challenged to trust God’s plan over our own, follow Him even when it’s difficult, and move forward with faith instead of fear.

Pastor Bill teaches from the opening of the Lord’s Prayer, explaining what it means to pray, “Hallowed be Thy name,” why Jesus began there, and how our prayers should reflect a heart that honors and exalts God.

Pastor Dru unpacks Ephesians 3:14–21 and challenges us to pray differently, with humility, expectation, and a desire for God to work in us, so that His strength, love, and power are clearly seen in our lives.

Pastor Bill reminds us that even in seasons of loss, God is still at work. Through one of the hardest times in our church’s history, God sustained His people and used their faith to continue the mission and reach others.

Muhammad Ali called himself “the greatest”… but even the greatest fall. In this powerful Easter message, we see how what looked like Jesus’ defeat on the cross became the greatest victory in history. Three days later, He rose from the grave, proving He is the one true Champion over sin, death, and the enemy. This message is a clear call to understand who Jesus really is, what His resurrection means, and why His victory changes everything for us today.

Pastor Dru reminds us who Jesus is through the story of Palm Sunday, challenging us to examine whether He is truly our King, or if, like the crowd and Pharisees, we resist or redefine Him to fit our own expectations.

Pastor Bill challenges us to move from comfortable “cruise ship” prayers to kingdom-focused “battleship” prayers, shifting our focus from temporary needs to eternal impact.

Pastor Bill reflects on a generation of believers who faced uncertain times yet remained faithful to the mission. Looking to Jesus’ words about the harvest, he challenges the church to do what we know to do: pray, work, and share the gospel as we continue the mission of reaching people for Christ.

Special guest Pastor John Niyondiko shows how even the most faithful people fall short of God’s standard. Like arrows that miss the target, our efforts cannot save us, and only Jesus hits the mark and provides the salvation we need.

Pastor Bill calls us to pray beyond our circumstances and seek spiritual vision, deeper knowledge of Christ, and bold Kingdom impact. When our prayers rise, our perspective changes.

Pastor Dru teaches us how to pray for wisdom to know our Hope, our blessing in Christ, His power, and His lordship. As we truly know Him, our perspective shifts, and our lives begin to reflect eternity.

In this message, Pastor Bill reflects on Psalm 100:5 and God’s faithfulness across generations, from the promise in Genesis to the cross and resurrection.

Pastor Dru explains what it means to be “in Christ.” Through Jesus, we are freed from sin’s power, penalty, and control.

In this opening message of our centennial celebration, Pastor Bill calls us to remember God’s faithfulness across generations and to trust Christ, who promised, “I will build My church,” a promise that still stands today.