Romans 12:3-8 Community
November 16, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the core value of community, which refers to sharing life with the body of Christ. Pastor asks us to consider: “what is your next step?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches that God made us one body in Christ. So: 1-Surrender to God’s mercy, 2-Participate in the body of Christ, 3-Share your gift. Pastor Nathan states that you won’t feel connected until you are contributing. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on community, as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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John 13:1-20 Serve
November 9, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the core value to serve. Pastor asks “Is it easier to serve or to be served?” Service is how we are equipped to impact like Jesus and is a mark of maturity and strength. Pastor read the Scripture passage about how Jesus washed His disciples feet and explained how Jesus served: – by washing feet, – by taking away our sins, – as an example. SO: 1-Ask Him to wash you, 2-Serve one another, 3-What will we do? Pastor Nathan reminds us that serving is a giving and receiving cycle. Jesus served first and then called us to follow. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on service, as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Core value: prayer
November 2, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the core value of prayer. Pastor asks “Do you trust God’s heart?” Prayer is how we align our heart with God. Pastor read the Scripture passage and explained how 1 – the thorn was better than pride, 2 – sometimes no is better answer because God knows best, 3 – God-dependence is better than human dependence. SO: 1-Ask, 2-Trust, 3-Make peace. Pastor Nathan reminds us to trust the Father’s heart and to lean on Christ. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on prayer, as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Core value: Learn
October 26, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the core value to learn. Pastor asks “What do you want to change? Who do you want to change?” The only way to change is through the Holy Spirit. Pastor read the Scripture passage and explained how Paul really wanted the Corinthian church to change. Pastor Nathan taught on how to change hearts: 1 – Christ takes away our veil (blindness); 2 – by God’s spirit; 3 – by focusing on, or worshipping, Jesus. So, turn to Jesus. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. So: learn and be transformed by Biblical Truth. Listen in to this week’s sermon on learning, as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Reverend Michael Brown message
October 19, 2025
In this sermon, Reverend Michael Brown gives an encouraging and inspiring message on ministering to the lost and the least. In addition to giving an update on the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, Pastor Brown taught about the Pool of Bethesda, the power of prayer and building relationships with people. He challenged us to consider “what does your compassion move you to do?” Listen in to this week’s message from Pastor Michael Brown from KGM.
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Worship
October 12, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the core value of worship. Pastor spoke about how money is a good tool, but a terrible God. Money can be a competitor to worship. He read the Scripture passage and taught that we should: Follow HIM: 1 – by putting Him first; 2 – by trusting Him to reward us; 3 – by receiving His grace like a child or beggar. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. So: worship by offering our lives back to God. Listen in to this week’s sermon on worship, as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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John 6
October 5, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What do you want from Jesus? What do you pray for? Do you quit praying if you don’t get what you want?” We need to train our hearts to want Christ, as He is the Bread of Life. This sermon series will cover the mission statement for FBC: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor teaches Jesus is life: 1 – He offers us life through His death, 2 – His Spirit and His Words are life, 3 – He chose you. So: Do not turn back. Meet Him in His Word. Listen in to this week’s sermon on our Mission and Core Values.
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1 Corinthians 7
September 28, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches on God’s plan for sex in marriage. In this passage from 1 Corinthians 7, we are reminded about God’s plan for sex in marriage. God’s Truth is that He: 1- made sex to unite husband and wife, 2 – made sex to be mutual, 3 – married sex protects again sexual sin. So: Prioritize married sex, flee from sexual sin and remember Jesus and follow Him. Listen in this week to the sermon on God’s Truth about married sex.
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1 Corinthians 6
September 21, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches on God’s moral law about sex. In this passage from 1 Corinthians 6, we are reminded about how God made our bodies. God’s Truth is that HE: 1- made your body for Himself, 2 – Is for the body, 3 – Will resurect your body, 4 – Joined your body to Himself, 5 – Indwells your body, 6 – Bought your body, 7 – Is glorified in your body. So: Glorify God in your body: 1 – By accepting your body, 2 – not trusting your heart, 3 – with your sexuality. Listen in this week to the sermon on God’s Truth about sex.
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God’s moral law
September 14, 2025
Pastor Nathan reads the Scripture passage which warns us to not be deceived. God’s Truth is: 1 – sinners go to hell, 2 – sexual sin is sin, 3 – He can wash, sanctify and justify you. So: do not be deceived. Listen in to a message on God’s truth about sex.
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