First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO
582 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA podcast of sermons from First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri. See what LOVE can do!
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Faithful Giving: Connecting Heart and Wallet
November 04, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOur wallets may often give evidence of where our hearts are. Scripture: Luke 12:13-21
God Uses Imperfect People
October 28, 2019 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBImperfect servants, God has a job for you — perfect people need not apply.Scripture: Acts 10:1-16
Failing Forward: Confrontation and Restoration
October 20, 2019 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBEven after we fail Jesus, his love offers us a path to repentance and fresh mission. Scripture: John 21:9-23
Failing Forward: Confusion and Failure
October 13, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOur pride and need to be in control lead us into dark places spiritually. Scripture: John 18:1-27
Failing Forward: Beginning, Stumbling and Growing
October 06, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBAs in Simon Peter’s experience, our spiritual journeys are filled with successes and failures. Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20; 16:13-23
Creeds and Deeds
September 30, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBHow do we align our beliefs and behavior between what we say and who we are? Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16
What Are the Logistics of Prayer?
September 22, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe mechanics of prayer are simple, but require practice and discipline. Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?
September 15, 2019 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB“Yes” is only one of God’s many possible answers to our prayers. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Revelation 5:6-8
Why Pray?
September 08, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBExploring the universal longing for connection with our Creator and Deliverer. Scripture: Psalm 42
Your God Is Too Small: The LORD God, Our All in All
September 01, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOur King of Kings and Lord of Lords will make things right and eventually heal creation. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28; Revelation 11:15-17
Your God Is Too Small: The Holy One
August 25, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBGod is distinct from and above all creation, yet enters into our suffering to redeem it for good purposes. Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8; 46:3-10; 57:15
Angela Project Community Worship
August 20, 2019 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBTuesday, Aug. 20 is the 400th anniversary of the first slave brought to America. On Aug. 19, First Baptist Church hosted a community service featuring religious leaders from the community to contemplate the past actions taken by our church, community and nation and current inequalities that exist.
Your God Is Too Small: Yahweh, The Personal and Promise-keeping God
August 18, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn an unfolding, never-failing plan, God reveals God’s Self in relationships. Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
Your God Is Too Small: El Shaddai, The Mighty One
August 12, 2019 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBGod’s power and majesty are beyond our categories of description, yet are seasoned with tenderness and good intentions toward us. Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8
Fierce Love
August 11, 2019 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBGod pursues us in love and never gives up on us. Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9
We Will Remember
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWhen something is lost -- whether it be a pair of glasses, your way, or the sense of God's presence -- the secret to finding it again is retracing your steps. Scripture: Psalm 85
Live-giving Relationships
July 14, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe secret of life-giving relationships is grace. That often can be found within a body of believers or in a small group. Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10
God’s GPS
July 07, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBGod’s guidance comes by way of a Person, not a road map. Scripture: John 16:12-15
Victory Over Shame
June 30, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWhether it is getting pulled in front of your church -- or caught in sins of murder and adultery like King David -- mercy and forgiveness are possible. Psalm 51
Living Within Life’s Limits
June 24, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn our constant quest to be all things to all people, we need to sometimes take a break, take stock and pay attention. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12
Family Life Is Messy: The Art of (Mis)communication
June 17, 2019 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBTenderness, tone of voice, careful listening, speech sprinkled with grace—it’s all there in scripture. Scripture: Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2
Move the Fence
June 10, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBWhen the Holy Spirit drenches Christ’s church, everyone gets in on God’s plan. Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 (Pentecost Sunday)
Storm Trauma
May 26, 2019 18:00 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MBA message in the aftermath of the May 21 Jefferson City tornado. Scripture: Psalm 46; Mark 4:35-41
Family Life Is Messy: Who Wins the Arguments at Your House?
May 19, 2019 20:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBSuccessful families learn to take turns being wrong. Scripture: Ephesians 5:21 – 6:3
Family Life Is Messy: Making Blended Families Work
May 13, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBThere is no such thing as a typical family; all families struggle with jealousy, hurt and unresolved pain. Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21
Compelled to Be God's Love
May 05, 2019 23:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBMessage brought by Paul Baxley, executive coordinator for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Scripture: Acts 9:1-20
Habeas Corpus
April 21, 2019 19:00 - 18 minutes - 8.77 MBJesus’ bodily resurrection affirms his lordship over every area of life. Scripture: John 20:11-29
Habeas Corpus
April 21, 2019 19:00 - 18 minutes - 8.77 MBJesus’ bodily resurrection affirms his lordship over every area of life. Scripture: John 20:11-29
Following Jesus: Jesus Finishing
April 14, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBJesus’ faithfulness to his life mission brings God’s eternal plan into the here and now. Scripture: John 19:23-30
Following Jesus: Jesus Warning
April 07, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.34 MBThrough his covenant meal, Jesus confronts our faithlessness.
Following Jesus: Jesus Serving
March 31, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBJesus shows us how to give up pride and privilege in order to love genuinely. Scripture: John 13:1-20
Following Jesus: Jesus Agonizing
March 24, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MBWe die in order to live and the struggle to be obedient will cost us everything. John 12:20-33
Following Jesus: Jesus Prioritizing
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MBChrist’s sacrifice calls for extravagant devotion and commitment. Scripture: John 12:1-8
Following Jesus: Jesus Weeping
March 10, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBJesus’ compassion for those ravaged by disease, sin and death. Scripture: John 11:17-37
Mapping FBC DNA: Global Partners
March 03, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBWe share Christ. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14 - 6:2.
2019 Youth Sunday
February 24, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBMessages from this year's Youth Sunday: - (0:00) Arianna Woods (Scripture: Philippians 4:13) - (6:37) Stephen Rogers (Scripture: John 3:16)
Mapping FBC DNA: Community Transformation
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBWe help people. Scripture: Luke 4:14-21
Mapping FBC DNA: Authentic Relationships
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.15 MBWe love each other. Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Mapping FBC DNA: Life-Changing Faith
January 27, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MBWe follow Christ. Scripture: Matthew 7:12-27
Mapping FBC DNA: God-Centered Worship
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBWe love God. Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8
Rise and Shine
January 06, 2019 18:00 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MBWe are ordinary people through which God pours extraordinary blessings into the world. Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6
Christmas Thieves: Loneliness — Crowds Without Connection
January 02, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 9.17 MBHoly seasons only become rich when they are experienced in community. Scripture: Luke 1:39-45
Christmas Thieves: Shallowness — Church Without Life Change
December 16, 2018 19:00 - 21 minutes - 9.97 MBAre we paying lip service to the spiritual meaning of the season or truly keeping Christ at the center? Scripture: Luke 3:1-14
Christmas Thieves: Busyness — Partying Without Celebration
December 09, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MBOverstuffed holiday schedules rob us of joy, peace and time for reflection. Scripture: Luke 21:34-38
Prophet, Priest and King
November 25, 2018 19:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThe church is always nourished by Jesus Christ, who fulfills his divine roles. Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8
Loving God Through Faithful Giving: Loving God’s Mission
November 18, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBComing into a relationship with Christ means we take on his passion through sacrificially giving. Scripture: Romans 15:20-29
Loving God Through Faithful Giving: Loving God and Neighbor
November 11, 2018 17:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBLoving God and neighbor require concrete actions. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12
Loving God Through Faithful Giving: Loving God’s Creation
November 04, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBGod holds us accountable for the stewardship of all creation. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26; 2:15; Jeremiah 2:7 See additional scripture passages about caring for God’s creation.