Nathan Smith

Genesis 12

April 19, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider: “What is God calling you to do? What does faithfulness look like right now?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches that when Jesus calls, you have to leave something to go towards something else. Pastor preaches that God: 1 – called you, 2 – blessed you, 3 – preserves you because sin has consequences. So: follow Jesus. Listen in to the first sermon in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.

First Baptist Church

Matthew 17:1-23

April 12, 2026

In this sermon, Brendon asks us: “What is your faith made of?” The goal of listening to Jesus is to become more like Jesus. This Scripture passage gives the disciples a glimpse of what will happen to Jesus. Christ’s glory and power are revealed in this passage. Jesus’ glory and power reveal our flawed faith. So: 1 – Look on His glory, 2 – Listen to Him, 3 – Remember His suffering, and 4 – Rest in His Resurrection. Listen in to this sermon on what faith is made of in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 16:21-28

April 5, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider: “What is the hardest thing to do voluntarily? What decision?” In the Bible and this Scripture passage, Jesus is calling us to make a decision. You must decide to follow Jesus or waste your life. This Scripture passage reminds us that Jesus came, died, rose and will come again to judge. So: 1 – Follow Him, 2 – Don’t waste your life, 3 – Decide to follow Jesus, which requires a deep, internal change. Pastor reminds us that if you believe the Gospel, you will be changed by the Gospel. Listen in to this sermon on deciding to follow Jesus in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 16:13-20

March 29, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider: “What is the most important question?” Vocation? Who to marry? The most important question for us to answer is “who is Jesus to you”? This Scripture passage tells us that Jesus is God’s Son, the Savior King. So: 1 – Ask Him to save you, 2 – Learn to obey Him, 3 – Join Him on His mission. Pastor reminds us that the church can be your family or team to love you and walk with you in life. Listen in to this sermon on who is Jesus in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.

Nathan Smith

Power of Love and Marriage

March 22, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on one mindset for a great marriage. You can have a great marriage and you can have great relationships with church family. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches Jesus: 1 – unites us, 2 – showed us “you first” love, 3 – trusted that His obedience to go down to Earth to serve would lead to resurrection exaltation in heaven. So: Put them first. Listen in to this sermon on marriage and unity.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 16:1-12

March 15, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Is it okay to ask for a sign?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches Jesus: 1 – won’t do signs on command, 2 – gave everyone the sign of Jonah, 3 – gave signs that He is the Christ. So: Rest in Him. Rest in what He has already revealed. Listen in to the sermon on signs in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 15:32-39

March 8, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “How can I learn the lesson I will NOT learn?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches Jesus: 1 – Has compassion, 2 – will provide enough, 3 – expects us to remember. He is preparing a future for us that we cannot imagine. So: Remember His compassion. Listen in to the sermon on compassion in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready

First Baptist Church

1 John 1:5-10

March 1, 2026

Kent Wallace gives a message on confession, forgiveness and restoration in relationships.

Nathan Smith

Matthew 15:21-28

February 22, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider: “Why keep praying?” Why should we persist in prayer even when the answer seems to be no. Pastor reads the scripture and preaches: Remember Jesus is Lord: He can help, He answers in His time, He answers according to our faith. So: 1 – keep asking, 2 – do no listen to them (people who say otherwise), 3 – take courage. Listen in to this sermon on prayer in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.

First Baptist Church

Matthew 15:1-20

February 15, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What did Jesus teach about purity?” Purity is a focus, heart condition. How do we get a pure heart? Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches that words reveal and impact your heart; words are the biggest problem to solve. So: 1 – Ask God for a new heart, 2 – Guard your heart, 3 – Give thanks. Make thanksgiving a habit as it helps us focus on Him. Pastor also teaches that the #1 way to guard your heart is to play attention to what you listen to (music, news, talk, etc) because it plays into what you speak. Listen in to the sermon on being pure in this series on becoming Kingdom Ready.

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