Sermon Archives
Nathan Smith
Matthew 10:16-33
January 12, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Who does the Lord want you to talk to?” Pastor read the Scripture passage and reminds us how Jesus called Matthew, trained Matthew and sent Matthew out on mission. Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus: 1 – went first, 2 – will help us, 3 – will reward us. So: tell them anyway. Listen in this week to the second sermon in the series on Expectations for Living on Mission.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 9:35-10:15
January 5, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What should we expect in 2025?” How did Jesus set expectations? Pastor read the Scripture passage and taught how Jesus called Matthew, trained Matthew and sent Matthew out on mission. He reviewed the core values of our church. Pastor preaches that Jesus: 1 – will make us whole, 2 – will judge us, 3 – sends us. So: multiply followers of Jesus Christ. Listen in this week to the first sermon in the series on Expectations for Living on Mission.
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First Baptist Church
Luke 2:8-21
December 29, 2024
In this sermon, Brendon asks “When did you feel peace in 2024 and where did you feel peace in 2024?” He read this Scripture passage and taught about the angels announcement to the shepherds and how the shepherds went to see Jesus in a manger. Brendon preaches: God gives us peace: 1 – secured by His glory, 2 – that compels us to action, 3 – that transforms us. So, receive, glorify, and go. Listen in this week to the birth announcement to the shepherds.
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Nathan Smith
Luke 2:1-7
December 22, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is disrupting your life? Work? Family? Health? Other?” Pastor read this Scripture passage about Jesus’ birth and taught about how to find joy in the Lord during life disruptions. Pastor preaches God: 1 – quietly guides history, 2 – humbled Himself, 3 – is already there. So, take joy. Listen in this week to the birth announcement of Jesus’ birth.
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Nathan Smith
Luke 1:26-38
December 15, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “How surrendered to Jesus are you?” Pastor read this Scripture passage and taught about Mary surrendering to God’s will following the visit from angel Gabriel with her birth announcement. Pastor preaches: Three reasons to surrender. Jesus: 1 – is King, 2 – took our place, 3 – establish a kingdom. So, surrender to Jesus. Listen in this week to the birth announcement to Mary.
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Nathan Smith
Gabriel tells Zech – Luke 1:5-24
December 8, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What do you think about God while you wait?” What are you waiting for? Who? Why? Pastor read this Scripture passage and taught about Zechariah’s visit from an angel with a birth announcement. Pastor preaches: What can you remember about God while waiting? The Lord: 1 – hears, 2 – sees, 3 – gives joy. Will you: believe or doubt? Praise God or luck? Take joy or stay safely skeptical? While we wait, we can believe and not doubt. Listen in this week to the birth announcement to Zech.
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Nathan Smith
Thanksgiving Sunday Mark 15:16-39
December 1, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads the passion narrative from the book of Mark. Pastor preaches on giving thanks for Jesus’ saving work. We are thankful that Jesus: 1- is the Son of God, 2 – did not save himself, 3 – opened the way to God for everyone. So: Bow to Jesus as Lord and receive Him as Savior. Gratefully receive communion. Listen in this week to the Thanksgiving Sunday service.
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Nathan Smith
Luke 5:27-32
November 24, 2024
This sermon covers the core value of evangelism. Jesus came to call sinners to repent. So: 1 – leave what controls you, 2 – follow Jesus, 3 – share a meal in Jesus’ name. Listen in to this sermon on evangelism in the core values series.
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Nathan Smith
John 17:20-26
November 17, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value of community. Pastor defines community as share life in the body of Christ. He preaches that Jesus prayed for our unity: 1- because it is His believability, 2 – because it helps us know God’s love, 3 – because He is in us. So: pray for unity. Unite around Jesus. Share life. Listen in this week to the core value of community as part of the mission statement to multiply followers of Jesus Christ.
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Nathan Smith
Mark 10:35-45
November 10, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value to serve. Pastor defines SERVE as equipped to impact like Jesus. He preaches that we are to love like Christ and put that love into action. Jesus served: 1- sacrificially, 2 – patiently, 3 – gloriously. So: follow Jesus toward them. Serving is acting out Jesus’ love. Listen in this week to the core value to serve as part of the mission statement to multiply followers of Jesus Christ.
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