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The Third Word
by Third Baptist Church
The Third Word podcast is produced by Third Baptist Church - Owensboro, KY. Here we gather around the Word, wrestle with faith, and find grace in the tension between gospel and life. Here, you’ll hear sermons that don’t just comfort but provoke, reflections that refuse to settle for easy answers, and conversations that invite you to think deeply about what it means to follow Jesus.At Third Baptist, we believe faith is where scripture meets the struggles of real people, where the gospel disrupts as much as it soothes, and where the church is called to do more than just exist—it’s sent.
Episodes
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Who Are We to Hinder God? | Acts 11:1-18 | May 18th, 2025
What happens when God moves faster than our comfort zones? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Derek reflects on Peter’s stunned confession: “Who was I to hinder God?” It’s a sermon about boundaries—who we let in, who we keep out, and how the Spirit keeps redrawing the lines. You’ll hear a powerful…
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Pursued | Psalm 23 | May 11th, 2025
This Sunday Rev. Derek Cain takes us deep into the heart of Psalm 23 — not as a sentimental memory verse, but as survival gear for real life. With humor, grit, and gospel honesty, “Pursued” reminds us that God’s goodness and mercy aren’t casually trailing behind — they’re coming after us with...
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Failure, Fish, and Forgiveness | John 21.1-19 | May 4th, 2025
Rev. Derek Cain preaches on John 21 and the strange grace of meeting Jesus in failure. From empty nets to a charcoal fire, from denial to breakfast, this is a story of forgiveness that smells like fish and smokes with redemption. If you've ever felt like you’ve blown it, like you’re not cut out…
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Through Doors & Doubts | John 20.19-31 | April 27th, 2025
What if the Risen Christ isn’t politely knocking at the door of your heart… but already breaking in? In Pastor Derek's sermon titled "Through Doors & Doubts," we follow the disciples—hiding behind locked doors, drowning in fear and uncertainty—only to find Jesus crashing through the barriers with...
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Easter Sunday at Third Baptist Church | April 20th, 2025
"God Moves ... Out of the Tomb" Join us as we celebrate the astonishing good news of Easter! This special service features powerful music from our Handbell Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Sanctuary Choir, inspiring Scripture readings, and an uplifting message of hope: God is still rolling stones away...
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God Moves Us … to Empty Ourselves | John 12:1-8 | April 6th, 2025
Have you ever noticed how a single scent can instantly transport you to another time, another life entirely? In this week's sermon at Third Baptist Church, Rev. Derek Cain explores how the extravagant fragrance of Mary's perfume poured on Jesus' feet isn't just a touching biblical story—it's a...
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God Moves … Down the Road | Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32 | March 30th, 2025
Have you ever found yourself wandering far from home, chasing after things that promise joy but leave you empty? In this week's sermon, Pastor Derek brings to life the timeless story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, reminding us that no matter how far we've gone, God's extravagant love is always...
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God Moves … Over the Fence | Luke 13:1–9 | March 23rd, 2025
Ever find yourself peeking over life's fences, convinced the grass must be greener elsewhere? In worship this week, Pastor Derek tackles Luke 13:1–9 with humor, heart, and honesty, reminding us that Jesus isn't interested in the lawns we're admiring—he’s digging deep in our own backyards. We…
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Stir & Stretch | The Villagers and the Crocodile
How does a community respond when faced with danger, injustice, or suffering? In this episode of The Third Word podcast, Pastor Derek Cain shares the powerful parable, "The Villagers and the Crocodile," inviting listeners into deep reflection on responsibility, community, and the perils of…
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God Moves … Past All Obstacles | Luke 13:31-35 | March 16th, 2025
Have you ever felt like everything was stacked against you—threats from outside, doubts from within, and obstacles at every turn? In this message, Rev. Derek Cain explores Luke 13:31-35, where Jesus refuses to be stopped, even by the dangerous threats of Herod or the heartbreaking rejection of...
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God Moves … into the Desert | Luke 4:1-13 | March 9th, 2025
Ever felt pushed out of your comfort zone into a place you didn't choose—a place of uncertainty, temptation, and struggle? Pastor Derek Cain explores how Jesus faced His own wilderness experience, not by accident, but by divine intention. From hunger and temptation to loneliness and self-doubt…
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Stir & Stretch | Spring Sings, A Children's Story
In this special episode, Pastor Derek brings the beauty of spring to life as he reads Spring Sings by Ellie Holcomb, illustrated by Laura Ramos. As the season awakens with new life, this joyful story reminds us that every bird's song and every blooming flower is a reflection of God's love—making...
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Epiphanies and Encounters | Luke 9.28-36 | March 2nd, 2025
In this Transfiguration Sunday sermon, Pastor Derek takes us up the mountain with Peter, James, and John—and there we find more than just comfort or advice. We witness Jesus revealed in blazing glory, standing with Moses and Elijah, and hear a voice from heaven calling us to truly listen. It’s a...
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Stir & Stretch | No Person is Illegal
In this short pondering, Pastor Derek reflects on his experience at a “Know Your Rights” presentation by Catholic Charities and the uncomfortable truths it revealed about privilege, fear, and the dehumanizing language that divides us. Confronted by the harsh realities faced by immigrant…
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Our Worship of God | Loving Like God | Luke 6:27-38 | February 23rd, 2025
Ever wondered if Jesus really meant it when he said, “Love your enemies”? Join us in this worship service and hear this challenging sermon on Luke 6:27–38. Pastor Derek dives into the upside-down Kingdom Jesus proclaims, where loving the unlovable and giving without expectation aren’t lofty...
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The Kingdom You Didn’t See Coming | Luke 6:17-26 | February 16th, 2025
Ever wonder if our world’s definition of “success” lines up with God’s reality? In this sermon from Luke 6:17-26, Pastor Derek unpacks Jesus’ upside-down vision of blessing and warning—a Kingdom that challenges everything we think we know about riches, comfort, and what’s truly real. Get ready to...
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Preaching a Dangerous Sermon | Luke 4.21-30 | February 2nd, 2025
The Rev. Derek Cain proclaims ... If the gospel doesn’t surprise you, doesn’t disrupt you, doesn’t at least rattle you a bit, are you even paying attention?
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The Mission is Fishin' | Luke 5:1-11 | February 9th, 2025
The Rev. Derek Cain proclaims ... When a church exists for itself, it eventually dies. But when a church gives itself away for the sake of the world, it truly begins to live.
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Welcome
Welcome toThe Third Word – a podcast of Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY! In this welcome episode, Pastor Derek Cain introduces what this podcast is all about—real sermons and conversations on faith, scripture, justice, and the messy, beautiful challenge of following Jesus. No easy answers,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Third Word podcast is produced by Third Baptist Church - Owensboro, KY. Here we gather around the Word, wrestle with faith, and find grace in the tension between gospel and life. Here, you’ll hear sermons that don’t just comfort but provoke, reflections that refuse to settle for easy answers, and conversations that invite you to think deeply about what it means to follow Jesus.At Third Baptist, we believe faith is where scripture meets the struggles of real people, where the gospel disrupts as much as it soothes, and where the church is called to do more than just exist—it’s sent.
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The Third Word podcast is produced by Third Baptist Church - Owensboro, KY. Here we gather around the Word, wrestle with faith, and find grace in the tension between gospel and life. Here, you’ll hear sermons that don’t just comfort but provoke, reflections that refuse to settle for easy answers,...
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