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Welcome to the Sunday Service Podcast of Berean Bible Church in New Orleans. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, we desire to receive God’s Word eagerly and examine the Scriptures carefully to know what is true. Each week, Pastor Anthony Achée and guest speakers open the Bible to proclaim Christ, strengthen believers, and help us live faithfully as His disciples. Listen with an open Bible and join us as we search the Scriptures together.

  1. Aug 30

    Stand Firm

    How can Christians stand firm when suffering reveals the limits of their strength? In this sermon from 1 Peter 5:1–11, Pastor Anthony Achée explains how God strengthens His church through faithful leadership, mutual humility, and steadfast faith. Believers are not called to endure difficult seasons alone. God provides shepherds who lead by example, a church family that cares for one another, and His restoring grace to sustain His people. This message focuses on three truths: Start with Shepherds (vv. 1–4) Submit with Humility (vv. 5–7) Stand Firm in Faith (vv. 8–11) Although suffering is real and the enemy seeks to weaken our faith, believers can remain watchful and resist him with confidence. The God of all grace promises that after we have suffered a little while, He will personally restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us. Big Idea: Christians stand firm through suffering by humbly caring for one another and trusting God’s restoring grace.

  2. Aug 23

    Sharing the Sufferings of Christ

    Suffering should not surprise those who follow Christ. In 1 Peter 4:12–19, believers are reminded that trials are not meaningless interruptions but instruments God uses to refine our faith, deepen our dependence on Christ, and prepare us for glory. In this message, Charles Marsiglia explains how Christians are called to expect suffering, rejoice when sharing in Christ’s sufferings, recognize God’s blessing in hardship, examine the reason for their suffering, and entrust their souls to their faithful Creator while continuing to do what is right. Whatever trials we face, we can remain confident that God has not abandoned us. He is sovereign over our suffering, faithful to sustain us, and able to use every hardship for His glory and our good.

  3. Aug 16

    Serving with Purpose

    What changes when Christ gives your life a new purpose? In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:1–11, Pastor Anthony Achée explains how the gospel transforms our desires, conduct, relationships, and service. Because we belong to Christ, we are no longer called to live for human passions but for the will of God—even when others misunderstand or oppose us. This message focuses on four truths: Prepared to Pursue Purpose (vv. 1–3) Proclaiming Faith Publicly (vv. 4–6) Prayerfully Prepared for Purpose (vv. 7–9) Powered by Purposeful Gifts (vv. 10–11) God has given every believer a gift to use in serving others. Whether we serve through speaking or practical ministry, we depend upon the strength God supplies so that He receives all the glory through Jesus Christ. Big Idea: Because Christ has changed our purpose, we are called to serve others and glorify God with the gifts He has given us.

  4. Aug 9

    Living Faithfully

    How should Christians respond when they are criticized, misunderstood, or treated unfairly? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:8–22, Pastor Anthony Achée explains how believers can display Christlike love and steadfast hope even in suffering. Rather than repaying evil with evil, followers of Jesus are called to pursue peace, bless those who oppose them, and explain their hope with gentleness and respect. This message focuses on three truths: Pursue Peace Persistently (vv. 8–12) Respond Reverently in Suffering (vv. 13–17) Find Victory Through Christ’s Suffering (vv. 18–22) Our confidence rests in Jesus Christ—the righteous One who suffered for the unrighteous to bring us to God. Because He rose from the dead and now reigns over every authority and power, we can face opposition without fear and allow our lives to become a faithful witness to the world. Big Idea: Believers are called to display Christlike love and steadfast hope, even in suffering, as a witness to the world.

  5. Aug 2

    Winning Hearts

    In this message from 1 Peter 3:1–7, Pastor Anthony Achée explores God's design for marriage and the transforming power of Christlike character within the home. Peter teaches that the gospel is displayed most clearly not through winning arguments or demanding our own way, but through lives marked by humility, purity, respect, understanding, and sacrificial love. This sermon examines four key truths from the passage: Winning Without Words – The powerful witness of a godly life that points others to Christ. Cultivating Inner Beauty – The lasting value of a gentle and quiet spirit that is precious in God's sight. An Honoring Example of Faith – Learning from Sarah and the faithful women of Scripture who placed their hope in God. Understanding and Honoring – God's call for husbands to lead with compassion, wisdom, and sacrificial love as fellow heirs of God's grace. Whether you are married, single, widowed, or preparing for marriage, this passage reminds us that the strongest testimony we have is a life transformed by the gospel. As Christ changes our hearts, our homes become places where His love, humility, and grace are displayed to those who know us best. Big Idea: Godly character transforms our relationships and displays the power of the gospel within the home.

  6. Jul 26

    Faithful Witnesses

    How should Christians respond when they face unfair treatment, difficult authorities, or unjust suffering? In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–25, Pastor Anthony Achée examines Peter's practical instruction for living faithfully in a world that often opposes the gospel. Looking to the perfect example of Jesus Christ, believers are encouraged to respond with humility, integrity, and unwavering trust in God, demonstrating a faith that points others to Christ. Big Idea: Our faithful witness in suffering points others to Christ as we follow His example with hope and steadfast trust.

  7. Jul 19

    The Chosen Stone

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  8. Jul 12

    Be Holy

    What does it mean to truly live as a Christian? In this message from 1 Peter 1:13–25, Pastor Anthony Achée explains how our identity in Christ transforms the way we think, live, and love. Because we have been redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ and born again through the living and abiding Word of God, we are called to pursue holiness and reflect our Savior in every area of life. Main Truth: Because we have been redeemed by Christ, God calls us to live holy lives that reflect our new identity.

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Welcome to the Sunday Service Podcast of Berean Bible Church in New Orleans. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, we desire to receive God’s Word eagerly and examine the Scriptures carefully to know what is true. Each week, Pastor Anthony Achée and guest speakers open the Bible to proclaim Christ, strengthen believers, and help us live faithfully as His disciples. Listen with an open Bible and join us as we search the Scriptures together.

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