Sermon Archives

Nathan Smith
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Nathan Smith
Psalm 134
September 7, 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. Psalm 134 points forward to the most happy ending in heaven with Christ. In this final sermon in this series, Pastor Nathan reads the Scripture and teaches: God blesses us so we should bless God. We were made to praise and honor God. So: 1 – Bless/praise the Lord by giving Him thanks, 2 – by posture with lifting hands in praise, 3 – this is a happy ending that leads to the ultimate happy ending in heaven. So: bless the Lord for the Lord has blessed us. Listen in to this message on happy endings from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

First Baptist Church
Psalm 129
July 28, 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. Pastor asks: “What do you do when you are angry?” Psalm 129 reminds us the Lord is righteous. So: 1 – pour yourself out to Him, 2 – keep turning to Him (perseverance), 3 – practice Matthew 5:44 (love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you). Listen in this week to the sermon on anger in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.

Nathan Smith
Psalm 128
July 20, 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. Pastor asks: “What are the ingredients to the blessed life?” The Lord loves to bless us with real world blessings. The Lord blesses: 1 – those who fear Him, 2 – those who walk in His ways, 3 – your work. Listen in this week to the sermon on happiness in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Nathan Smith
Psalm 127
July 13, 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. Pastor asks: “How do you eat the bread of anxious toil?” Psalm 127 reminds us to praise God for what He does. The Lord works. So: 1 – work, 2 – let go, 3 – stop eating the bread of anxious toil. Listen in this week to the sermon on work in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download