First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO

Simplify: Unclutter Your Soul (Session 4 - Declutter Pt 2)

Develop a God-centered schedule for your week, and other practical steps to declutter your life.

Resetting Life's Compass: Investing Wisely

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Simplify: Unclutter Your Soul (Session 3 - Declutter Pt 1)

Simplify: Unclutter Your Soul (Session 1 - Struggle)

Resetting Life’s Compass: Managing the Clock

We are driven by the clock, yet out of touch with life's moments. How can we change that? Scripture: John 9:1-5; Ephesians 5:8-20

Simplify: Unclutter Your Soul (Session 2 - Dream)

Resetting Lifes Compass: Establishing Priorities

Resetting Lifes Compass: Creating Margins

Contend For The Faith: Beware The Walking Dead

We Like Christmas: The Beauty of Christmas

God created us with a capacity for celebration. (Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 and Ephesians 2:5-10)

We Like Christmas: The Giving of Christmas

Exploring God’s self-emptying gift opens for us the incredible pleasure of giving. (Scripture: John 1:1-14 and 2 Corinthians 9:15)

We Like Christmas: The Hope of Christmas

Sometimes we must wait a long time, against impossible odds, to receive God’s promise. Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Choosing Generosity: Enough, Plenty and More

How do we get to contentment and gratitude? Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Deacon Ordination Sermon

Message at our recent ordination service of five new deacons.

Choosing Generosity: What God Can Do With Open Hearts And Open Hands

We’re mere conduits; we were created to share just as lavishly as we receive. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Choosing Generosity: Flexing Our Generosity Muscles

Generosity is habit-forming and contagious. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Did Jesus Really Say That?: Violence and Revenge are Not Options

Someone has to break the retaliation cycle.Scripture:: Matthew 5:38-48

Did God Really Say That?: The R-Rated Gospel: Sex, Lust, Divorce and Marriage

Who says the Gospel isn’t about real life? Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Did Jesus Really Say That?: Right Relationships Trump Ritual

Church is a great place to hide from authentic relationships. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Did Jesus Really Say That?: Power Comes From Yielding

Why being in control is overrated. Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Did Jesus Really Say That: Crying Is OK

Where Am I in God’s Big Story?: Bitter Exile, Joyous Return

Could a new day of grace be on the other side of sin’s bitter consequences? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-23

Where Am I in God’s Big Story?: National Hopes and Dreams

Israel’s history was one of continuous cycles of repentance and rebellion, much like ours. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:28-42

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: Wandering

When we fail to trust God, our life goes in circles and we forfeit many stored up blessings. Scripture: Numbers 13:25-31; 14:26-30

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: Let My People Go!

God calls us to do more than sing about human dignity and freedom. Scripture: Exodus 2:23–3:12

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: God Works Through Families

Is your family and personal life a mess? Meet the biblical Patriarchs, and join the club! Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: Beginnings

The first 11 chapters of the Bible establish our human dignity and failure. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15, 26-31

The Good News Is the Best News

There is great power in hearing and telling the Jesus-message. Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Broken But Better

Blessed are those who are on the losing end of a wrestling match with God. Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Seek the Lord and His Strength

Others can teach us how to be hungry for God. Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Seek the Lord and His Strength

Others can teach us how to be hungry for God. Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Visions & Promises

When Jacob was at his lowest point, God gives a promise ("I am with you. I will not leave you.") that he gives to us today. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19.

Faith Trek

We are called to be disciples of Christ who choose to take a journey with Jesus and be “love in action.” Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Freedom That Takes Guts

Sin's desire is to bury the truth that keeps us from experiencing freedom. Scripture: John 8:31-36

Freedom That Takes Guts

Sin's desire is to bury the truth that keeps us from experiencing freedom. Scripture: John 8:31-36

Getting Your Story Together

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9a

HELP WANTED: Inquire Inside

A few superstars burning out was never God’s plan…every Christian has a calling and a task. Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Relationships 101: Boundaries, Trust and Intimacy

Letting others control us is not healthy loving. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Relationships 101: Listening

Two ears, one mouth: you do the math. Scripture: James 1:19-21

Summer Music Celebration - NO Sermon

Communication 101: Communication Killers

Why do people who care about one another hurt each other so much? Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Relationships 101: Friendship Deeper Than "How Are You?"

Are we ready to risk honesty and transparency? Scriptures: Proverbs 17:17; 18:24; John 15:12-15

Relationships 101: Forgiving Others

Forgiving others is hard but necessary in order to fully live.

Relationships 101: Self-Esteem and Loving Others

Bad things happen when all our energy is spent keeping others out. Scriptures: Psalm 8 and 1 John 4:17-19

Resetting Life's Compass

If Christ is risen, everything changes. Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Struggles on The Jesus Way: Pride

The Cross reminds us: our greatest enemy is inside us. Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Struggles on the Jesus Way: Grief

In our grief and confusion, Jesus weeps with us and then conquers our enemy. Scripture: John 11:17-45.

Struggles on the Jesus Way: Despair

God’s fresh work within us can free us from despair and its first cousin, cynicism. Scripture: Psalm 23.

Struggles on the Jesus Way: Suffering

How do we frame our suffering in the larger picture of what Christ has done for us? Scripture: Romans 5:1-5.

Struggles on the Jesus Way: Risk

Stepping into the unknown is exhilarating AND terrifying. Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4.