Sermon Archives
Nathan Smith
Baptisms, Communion, Membership and Tithing
May 31, 2026
This service includes a number of baptisms, communion, membership and tithing. Pastor read a Scripture passage and explained each event. A morning of celebrataion!
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First Baptist Church
A Memorial Meditation
May 24, 2026
For this sermon, guest Pastor Barry Lucas, from Love INC, teaches from 1 Samuel 11:1-11 and 1 Samuel 31:8 about the Biblical history of Israel, King Saul and Saul’s death. Pastor states that “remembrance” is mentioned multiple times in the Bible. We need to remember with thanksgiving those who sacrificed their lives. As followers of Jesus, we should reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus for our salvation. So, remember, give thanks and act. Listen in to this sermon on a memorial meditation.
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Nathan Smith
Genesis 16
May 17, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan states: When life is frustrating, keep trusting the Lord. He teaches on 3 truths about God to anchor your heart to when life is hard. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches that The Lord: 1 – hears, 2 – sees, 3 – cares. So: Keep Trusting Him. God is faithful to keep His promises. Listen in to this sermon on when life is frustrating in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
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Nathan Smith
Genesis 15
May 10, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Can I trust God while I wait?” What are you waiting for? Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches that The Lord is Trustworthy SO: 1 – believe Him, 2 – ask Him your hard questions, 3 – wait faithfully. While you wait, remember that God is trustworthy. Listen in to this sermon on waiting in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
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First Baptist Church
Genesis 14
May 3, 2026
In this sermon, guest speaker Pastor Doug Compton reads the Scripture passage and breaks it down into three sections: 1 – the conflict, 2 – the contract and 3 – the characteristics of a great man. He teaches about how Abraham chose righteousness. Pastor preaches that the choices you make will determine your destiny. We need a Godly heart for spiritual victory and we need a better prayer life. Listen in to our special guest speaker teach in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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