{"podcast":{"title":"Apex Baptist Church Sermons","slug":"apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197","podcast_index_feed_id":6712197,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/apexbaptistchurch/feed.xml","website_url":"https://apexbaptistchurch.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16529336/Apex_Main_Podcast_Logo_asdkmp.jpg","author":"Apex Baptist Church","episode_count":50,"summary":"Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Apex Baptist Church where our mission to Be The Church. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God and equip you with the tools that you need to live a life on mission to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:18:29.910310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197"},"episode":{"title":"Christ's Work Through His Church | Pastor Zeb Cook | Apex Baptist Church","slug":"christ-s-work-through-his-church-pastor-zeb-cook-apex-baptist-church","published_at":"2026-05-09T15:59:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197/christ-s-work-through-his-church-pastor-zeb-cook-apex-baptist-church","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197","url":"https://apexbaptistchurch.podbean.com/e/christs-work-through-his-church-pastor-zeb-cook-apex-baptist-church/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kdcdqgmpm7nfgfkd/Christs_Workbtgmo.mp3","summary":"The ministry of Jesus did not end at the resurrection; it continues today through the Holy Spirit and His church. This sermon explores the book of Acts to demonstrate how believers are called to participate in Christ's ongoing mission.","meta_description":"Explore the continuity of Christ's mission through the Holy Spirit and the Church, based on a study of Acts 1:1-11.","key_points":["Main idea: The resurrection marks a continuation of Jesus' work rather than its conclusion","Practical takeaway: Believers are strategically placed in specific environments—work, family, and neighborhoods—to serve as witnesses","Failure mode: Attempting to live out the Christian mission through personal willpower instead of reliance on the Holy Spirit","Main idea: The Holy Spirit is not a mere force, but the third person of the Trinity who empowers the church","Practical takeaway: Faithfulness in small, ordinary moments of obedience is a vital part of the global mission"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"Introduction to the Book of Acts","summary":"An invitation to study the book of Acts alongside the sermon to understand the background and purpose of the early church."},{"start_ms":240000,"title":"Historical Context of Luke's Writing","summary":"An examination of the historical research and timeline behind the authorship of Acts."},{"start_ms":420000,"title":"The Promise of the Holy Spirit","summary":"Reflecting on Acts 1:8 and the role of the Trinity in empowering believers to be witnesses."},{"start_ms":600000,"title":"The Principle of Self-Denial","summary":"Discussing how true spiritual growth comes from decreasing our own ego to allow more of Christ to shine through us."},{"start_ms":960000,"title":"The Ongoing Ministry of Jesus","summary":"Understanding that Jesus' teaching and work continue through a continuum that includes the modern church."},{"start_ms":1140000,"title":"Living as a Sent People","summary":"Recognizing that every believer is called to live 'sent' into their specific daily spheres of influence."},{"start_ms":1620000,"title":"The Engine of the Church","summary":"Identifying the Holy Spirit as the essential power source that drives the mission of the church."}],"topics":["Book of Acts","Holy Spirit","Christian Mission","Theology","Discipleship","Church History","Evangelism","Biblical Studies"],"duration_seconds":2388,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197/episodes/christ-s-work-through-his-church-pastor-zeb-cook-apex-baptist-church/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apex-baptist-church-sermons-6712197/christ-s-work-through-his-church-pastor-zeb-cook-apex-baptist-church.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}