Sermon Archives
Nathan Smith
Malachi 1:1-5
October 25, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches from the book of Malachi. He starts by stating that the opposite of love is apathy or indifference. Apathy is poison for our soul. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and gives some history of the time period and geographical area. Pastor Nathan preaches the Lord: 1 – loves you, 2 – chooses you, 3 – will be glorified. So: say Jesus loves me. Listen in to this week’s sermon on apathy as a part of the sermon series: Malachi – the antidote for apathy.
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First Baptist Church
final message from 7 sayings from the cross by Kent Wallace
October 18, 2026
In today’s sermon, we hear the final message in the series: The Seven Sayings of Jesus from the Cross. The final words spoke by Jesus as he was dying on the cross: “Into your hands I commit my spirit”. Kent Wallace gave the message and referenced several Bible selections: John 1:1-18, Luke 23:44-49, Psalm 31:1-18 and Luke 21:1-4. He taught about the wood of the manger and the wood of the cross. Jesus gave it all for us – will you give your all for Him? Listen in to this message relating to the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.
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Nathan Smith
Serve – Acts 20:28-38
October 11, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on the core value of serving. To serve means to be equipped to impact like Jesus. Pastor reads the Scripture passage about Paul’s charge to imperfect leaders. Leaders model serving. Why should we serve in the church? God made us stewards of Christ’s church. How do we serve: 1 – watch yourself, 2 – watch each other in small groups or circles, 3 – remember Jesus words. Pastor Nathan challenges us to join a small group and serve, as God nudges you to do. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon to serve as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Nathan Smith
Evangelism – Acts 20:17-27
October 4, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on the core value of evangelism, which means move to reach the lost. He starts by asking what is the most important news you have ever delivered? Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches the message on evangelism. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on evangelism as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Nathan Smith
Learn – 1 Timothy 4:6-10
September 27, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on the core value of learning. To learn is to be transformed by Biblical truth. Bible/Word ministry is where we find answers to problems. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches God: 1 – Gave us His Word, 2 – Is the only Savior, 3 – Saves believers. So: Train with the Word; train together; to save you and them. Pastor Nathan challenges us to listen to the audio Bible or memorize Scripture or train together in studying the Bible. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on learn as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Nathan Smith
Prayer – Psalm 3
September 13, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on the core value of prayer. Prayer is aligning our hearts with the heart of God. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches The Lord: 1 – answers, 2 – sustains, 3 – saves. So: PRAY. 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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First Baptist Church
Preaching cohort part 2 on 7 sayings from the Cross
September 6, 2026
In today’s sermon, we hear from 3 different men on The Seven Sayings of Jesus from the Cross. Dan Schneider spoke on the feeling of abandonment from Matthew 27:63. Craig Chopp talked about thirst and physical exhaustion based on John 19:28. Travis Latchaw referenced John 19:30 and discussed how “it is finished” is a statement of victory. So: Follow Jesus. Listen in to these messages relating to the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 5:7-12
August 23, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches part 2 about the mission of FBC and asks why? He reads the Scripture passage and preaches: Jesus is for your wellbeing and happiness. So: 1 – help them, 2 – seek purity, 3 – make peace, 4 – do right. Jesus is for our wellbeing now and forever. Repent and follow Him. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on mission part 2 as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 5:1-6
August 16, 2026
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the mission of FBC and asks why? He reads the Scripture passage and preaches: Jesus is for your wellbeing and happiness. So: 1 – face your spiritual emptiness, 2 – mourn your sin, 3 – submit your strength to Him, 4 – seek right-with-God-ness. The Mission Statement of FBC is: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in to this week’s sermon on mission part 1 as a part of our Mission and Core Values sermon series.
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Nathan Smith
Summary of Abraham
August 2, 2026
In this final sermon in this series, Pastor Nathan asks: “What will you take with you from this series?” Pastor preaches 3 truths about God from this sermon series. God chose Abraham despite his short comings, just as God calls us. Pastor reminds us that the Lord: 1 – calls flawed people, 2 – cares (He sees, hears and cares), 3 – provides. SO: Believe God and act on what He says or wait for Him. Listen in to the summary of Abraham in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
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