First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO

Seek Guidance Together

While we seek certainty in life God provides what we need even more: clarity. Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 

Ask Questions

As we journey through life, though we do not have all the details we would like, Jesus provides us with the directions we need. Scripture: John 14:1-14

Now What?

Jesus changes our stories from "But we had hope" to "But we have hope!" Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Youth Sunday 2023

Messages: Landon Carney, "Pursuit of Perfection" (0:00); Malaika Ntalamu, "God Is Faithful!" (4:58); Blake Meredith, "Trusting God in a Storm" (10:11); and Ashley York, "Leap of Faith" (14:15). Scripture: 1 Timothy 7b-16 

BELIEVE

While we may not have witnessed the risen Lord in person, the stories of Mary, Thomas and even Ted Lasso help us to know that belief can change lives. Scripture: John 20:19-31

A Question and a Word

The first Easter morning began with a question, and a word. They remind us of the power of the risen Christ today. Scripture: John 20:1-18

Maundy Thursday Reflection

Maundy Thursday is a time when we remember the command of Jesus to love one another. Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39; John 13:1-17,John 13:31-35

The Noise of Expectations

Sometimes our desire and anticipation can distract us from experiencing what is truly important. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

The Noise of Confusion and Disappointment

When we are overwhelmed with uncertainty, we are shown that God is bigger. Scripture: John 11:1-45

The Noise of Fear

Fear and anxiety can distract us from the peace that God offers. Scripture: Psalm 23

The Noise of Barriers

A Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus illustrates how barriers keep us from living an abundant life. Scripture: John 4:5-42

The Noise of the Familiar

Jesus challenges us to make a choice that may cause us to rethink everything. Scripture: John 3:1-17

The Temptation of Jesus

In the midst of all of the voices in our lives, how can we better hear God's voice? Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Ash Wednesday Meditation

Reflections as we enter this season of Lent. 

Jesus Changes the Future

The death and resurrection of Jesus was part of a plan that changes everything! Scripture: John 10:11-18

Jesus Changed the Future

Jesus changed our understanding about what the future holds. Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

For the Glory of God and the Good of the World

In times of stress or danger, our natural tendency is often fight or flight. Jesus shows us a third way: faithfulness. Scripture: Matthew 5: 13-21

Jesus Changed Relationships with Others

Jesus told his disciples the most important thing was to love one another. It is simple to say, but far less so to live out. Scripture: John 13:31-35

Jesus Changed Religion

The impact of Jesus' life and ministry changed how Christians worship God. Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Jesus Changed Authority and Power

Jesus demonstrated authority over disease, weather and even sin -- and still only Jesus can forgive sin. Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Jesus Changed History

Why is Jesus the person who most changed history? Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Jesus Changes Everything

We launch a new sermon series as we consider how, from history to relationships, Jesus changes everything. Scripture: John 1:1-5

Hope to Light Our Way

A birth more than 2,000 years ago still offers hope both today and for whatever the future may bring. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Christmas Eve Service

Hope in the Unknown

Living our faith in the unknown is to act wholeheartedly without absolute certainty. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25.

A World of Christmas

Choir and Orchestra shares "A World of Christmas" by Joseph Martin, Pamela Martin and Brant Adams.

Hope in the Unexciting

As Christians, we live with hope in the season, even in the unexciting times we may experience day to day. Scripture: James 5:7-10

Hope in the Unexpected

We may trust in what we can see, but often find hope in what is unexpected. Scripture Romans 13:11-14

Entrusted: Stewarding the Gospel

Do people see our lives and know Jesus is our beginning and end? This is the gospel entrusted to us. Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Entrusted: Stewarding Wealth

As we follow Christ, it should direct implication of how we use what we have, including our finances. Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31a; Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Entrusted: Stewarding Gifts

How do use what we are given in God-pleasing ways? Jesus point us to the answer. Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Entrusted: Stewarding Creation

Stewardship may bring to mind money, time and talents, but we should also remember the importance of the stewardship of creation. Scripture: Psalm 104:10-24, 30-34

Entrusted: Stewarding Vocation

Our vocations are made up on the designs we have, the goodness we do and our overall goals. Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Entrusted

Our possessions and abilities are given to us as blessings by God. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5

Drawn to Jesus: Healing the Crippled

Jesus is all about redemption. As his hands and feet, we have a part to play through our compassion. Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

Drawn to Jesus: Four Encounters

In this chapter of the Gospel of Luke we find the stories of four who interacted with Jesus and how they are drawn to him. Scripture: Luke 7:1-17; 36-50

Drawn to Jesus: The Parable of Lazarus

A familiar parable confronts the love of money and a different perspective with which we can identify. Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Drawn to Jesus: Recovering the Lost

Jesus calls us to God, no matter how far we've strayed, rejoicing when we return.  Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Drawn to Jesus

Jesus calls us to God, no matter how far we've strayed, rejoicing when we return.  Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Let Mercy Lead

Despite how underserving we are, Jesus still invites us to join him.  Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Baptist DNA: Biblical Authority

The authority of God-inspired scripture is one of the core beliefs of our identify as Baptists. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1

Baptist DNA: Priesthood of the Believer

We have direct access to our Creator God! Rev. Todd Pridemore concludes our three-part Baptist DNA sermon series today, exploring the priesthood of the believer. Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Baptist DNA: Separation of Church and State

The wall our nation's founders sought to put between government and faith is one of the distinctives of Baptist beliefs. Scripture: Romans 13:1-7; Matthew 22:15-22

Baptist DNA: Church Autonomy

What does it mean to be Baptist? One principle is the autonomy of the local church. Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Are We There Yet?

Whatever we want, we want it now. Yet we need to avoid that traps we may encounter on the journey. Scripture: Exodus 15:22-25a; Exodus 16:2-4; Exodus 17:1-6; Numbers 14:1-9

Beware of Distractions

Life is full of distractions. Jesus experiences one in today's passage; we'll also hear about a more recent example of lost luggage How do we adapt to life's detours?  Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

With Upturned Faces

Prayer is not some sort of message in a bottle; instead it is intimate communication with God. Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Where Does Your Faith Grow?

The story of Jesus feeding the multitude is a story about us, using the God given opportunities we are given, and taking responsibility for the world we live in. Scripture: John 6:1-14

Goodness, for God's Sake

The story of the Good Samaritan puts right belief in tension with right living, as we consider "Who is my neighbor?" Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Gospel of Show and Tell

Much like the founding of our nation, Jesus sends out his disciples to begin a new thing. Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20