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Nathan Smith

Psalm 133

August 31, 2025

In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Are you experiencing church as a family?” Psalm 133 describes how important church community is. What do we learn about church family? 1 – Jesus made us family, 2 – He hitched His believability to our unity, 3 – He commanded this life-giving gift. So: love real people God put in your church, love your spouse, and lean into His church family. Listen in to this message on church family from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.

Nathan Smith

Psalm 132

August 24, 2025

In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “True or false? The Lord is present in your life.” Psalm 132 reminds us to seek Him, obey Him, and put our hope in Him. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches: The Lord is present. So: 1 – seek Him -in His Word, with His people and in worship, 2 – obey Him, 3 – Hope in Him. Listen in to this message from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.

Nathan Smith

Psalm 131

August 17, 2025

In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Is your soul quiet?” Psalm 131 says that you can have a calm soul because the Lord is our hope. So: 1 – stop elevating yourself, 2 – start relaxing into God’s care, 3 – keep maturing in God’s care. The soul quieting truth is Jesus gave Himself for you. Listen in to this good news message from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.

First Baptist Church

Evangelism part 2

August 10, 2025

Kent Wallace returns to give the second part on evangelism. He states Jesus does not need an attorney, He needs witnesses. Kent shares practical ways to share the Gospel with others.

First Baptist Church

Psalm 130

August 3, 2025

In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Brendon teaches that the depth of darkness is disorienting, isolating and deceiving. This darkness can come from sinfulness, grief, addiction, etc. He asks “what truth about God can you hold onto in the depths?” Psalm 130 reminds us the Lord forgives. So: 1 – cry out to Him, 2 – fear Him, 3 – wait on Him. Listen in this week to a sermon on hope in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.