Fun Stuff / Sunday Sermons

The Significance of Memorials

On the final Monday of May, we Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Why is remembering the dead so important? Is it a morbid fascination or is it something far more important? Who do we remember for? This message focuses on the importance of memorials, or more specifically, of remembrances. Starting with the importance of Memorial Day we will look at memorials in Scripture, then talk about what remembrances we forgetful Christians need to be sure we are participating in on a regular basis and why.

Foundations of Our Faith / Sunday Sermons

Foundations of Our Faith: The Doctrine of the Church Part 2

Independent church versus Denominational Church – what is the difference?  One of the areas of disagreement between denominations is whether or not each church should be completely independent or whether they should be governed by a denominational structure.  Here at First Baptist, we are an independent church that is completely self-governing.  In this message, which is part two of our series on the doctrine of the church, we will discuss this position and see the rationale behind it.  We will be reminded that the real head of the church is Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:18) and that our purpose for existing …

Sunday Sermons

Happy Mother’s Day!

What do you love about your mom? Her loving kindness? Her selflessness? Her ingenuity? The way she knew how to comfort you? Her belief in you?Have you ever wondered why we see these character traits as stereotypical of all moms? While sadly there are many who did not have the blessing of a mom with these characteristics, the truth is, they are the stereotype traits of a good mom we’ve come to know, because they fit! Join this Mother’s Day message as we discuss how Motherhood reflects God’s perfect design.  

Foundations of Our Faith / Sunday Sermons / The Church

Foundations of Our Faith: The Doctrine of the Church

There are so many churches and denominations, so many styles, so many arguments. What is the church? Does the Bible tell us? Or is it all just up for debate?The Bible has much to say about the church and I recently preached a sermon series on Church membership which included many important teachings straight from God’s Word on the church. You can access the first one here, the others follow. In this message on the church, I want to take a look at the basics of what defines the church, both the universal church and the local church.  We will …

From the Pastor's Desk / Sunday Sermons

Easter Sunday

Come join us as we Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Both in our Sunrise service at 6 AM and our Morning Worship at 10:45, we will go back in time to that history-changing morning at the tomb. We will look at the various players in the drama of the ages as Jesus shatters the bondage of sin and death and gives us hope. Come reflect on how Jesus forever changed the lives of not only those there that day, but ours as well, and so many others. The Sunrise Service is in person only, but …

Foundations of Our Faith / Sunday Sermons

Foundations of our Faith – The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Part 2

One of the most misunderstood and debate doctrines of our faith is the Holy Spirit.  In this second message on Him, we will continue to look at the clear teachings of Scripture regarding the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what He does.  We will spend some focused time on His work in the life of believers specifically and what we have been commanded regarding Him.  I hope you will join us for this important study    

Sunday Sermons

The Wonder of Our Adoption

Adoption. It is a beautiful thing. So many children who would have gone through life neglected and lonely have found loving, nurturing families through adoption. Did you know that if you have put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you have been adopted into the family of God? You are a little sibling of Jesus! Join me in Ephesians one this morning as we look at the wonder of our adoption as sons into the family of God. May He grant us the ability to comprehend and appreciate this incomprehensible truth.

Foundations of Our Faith / Sunday Sermons

Foundations of Our Faith – the Doctrine of Salvation Part 2

  As we continue the study of God’s plan of redemption for us, we will start with the bad news – our condition.  We will look at why we needed Jesus to die for us and what is involved in His gracious provision.  I will lay out the theology of our redemption in simple terms helping us all to grasp a little better the rich truths found in Isaiah 6 and 53, Romans 3, 5,6 and 8.  I hope you will join in this study of God’s beautiful gift of Redemption.    

Foundations of Our Faith / Sunday Sermons

Foundations of Our Faith: The doctrine of Salvation

Good Soil published a book called “The Story of Hope” and in it we read this:  “[The Bible] contains more than 500 stories involving nearly 3,000 charters.  Yet beautifully interwoven from cover to cover through all the Bible’s various stories is one Big Story . . .The Story of Hope – the story that unveils God’s unique provision in His plan to bring eternal hope to people of all times and places.”  In this message, continuing the Foundations of Faith series, I want to give an overview of the Doctrine of Salvation, the message of the Gospel, God’s redemption story …