Sermon Archives
Nathan Smith
Matthew 13:53-14:12
February 1, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Am I heeding Jesus?” What does it mean to heed? Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches that Jesus is God prophesying to us. So: 1 – don’t let familiarity blind you, 2 – don’t let pride dull you, 3 – follow Him. Listen in to the sermon on heeding Jesus in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 13:44-52
January 25, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Am I all in?” and “Am I training for the Kingdom?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches that you can’t half follow Jesus; it’s a total commitment. He goes on to teach Jesus: 1 – will assert His Kingdom rule, 2 – calls us to total commitment to Him, 3 – trains us for mission. So: Repent of half measures for total commitment to Jesus. Listen in to the fourth sermon in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 13:24-43
January 18, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Am I real or fake?” Pastor reads the passage that includes the parable of weeds, the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of weeds explained. Pastor goes on to preach Jesus: 1 – will end this age, 2 – will burn look-alikes, 3 – died for us. So: Repent of “faking it” and really follow Jesus. The best assurance of salvation is a changed life – a life centered on Christ. Listen in to the third sermon in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 13:1-23
January 11, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “How do we persist and not drift?” Pastor reads the passage that includes the parable of the sower and asks us to consider what type of “soil” we are (shallow? thorny? good?) Pastor goes on to preach: Jesus invites you to: 1 – persist in following Him, 2 – persist until you understand, 3 – persist past pain and distraction. Everyone has to decide to persist or not. The sun will blaze so deepen your roots. Thorns will threaten so uproot them. Follow Jesus into life change. Listen in to the second sermon in this new series on becoming Kingdom Ready.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 12:38-50
January 4, 2026
Pastor Nathan asks us how we can grow closer to God is 2026. He encourages us to choose a core value: worship, learn, prayer, serve, community, evangelism. Pastor preaches Jesus did the Father’s will, so: 1 – do the Father’s will, 2 – expect opposition, 3 – participate in church family. Listen in to the first sermon in the kingdom ready series.
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First Baptist Church
Matthew 2:13-23 rising and waiting
December 28, 2025
In this sermon, Brendon asks us to consider the successes and losses in the year of 2025. He asks: this year, where did you have to act in faith? And this year, what did you have to wait for? Brendon reads the Scripture passage and teaches: Jesus, is God accomplishing His Plan: 1-By unseen means, 2-In His timing, 3-Towards guaranteed outcomes. So: rise and remain. Listen in to this week’s sermon on rising and waiting as a part of the Christmas Promises series.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 2:1-12
December 21, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “How could you worship Jesus?” and “Why would you worship Jesus?” Pastor preaches that Jesus is God keeping His promises: To crush Israel’s enemies, To be the true King, and To draw nations with His Light. So: 1-worship = bowing your heart, 2-worship = offering our best, 3-worship is more than knowledge. Listen in to this week’s sermon on why we worship as a part of the Christmas Promises series.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 1:18-25
December 14, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider what the next step is in your Christian life. He describes three steps: 1 – surrender, 2 – confession of sin, 3 – grow as a follower of Jesus. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches on Three Truths about Jesus:1-He is the Son of God, 2-He came to save us from our sin, 3-He is with us. So: 1-surrender to Him as King, 2 – confess your sins, 3 – Follow Him. Listen in to this week’s sermon on Progress in the Christian Life as a part of the Christmas Promises series.
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Nathan Smith
Isaiah 7:14 Trust Him
December 7, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider if this Christmas season will bring growth or go back. He describes ways people can go back during the holidays. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches: The Lord offer salvation. So: 1-Trust Him and wait for Him, 2-Trust Him together, 3-Trust Him – not it or them. Trust Jesus together. Listen in to this week’s sermon on Trusting Him as a part of the Christmas Promises series.
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Nathan Smith
1 Samuel 1
November 30, 2025
Pastor Nathan teaches about Hannah’s story, found in 1 Samuel 1. He asks “what could you bring to God this Christmas?” He reads the Scripture and preaches The Lord: 1-hears, 2-reigns, 3-cares. So: bring it, or them, to Him. Listen in for a sermon on Hannah’s story in the Christmas Promises sermon series.
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