Sermon Archives

Nathan Smith
Matthew 9:27-34
January 14, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches: Jesus is the answer to sin for everyone. He asks, “do I act like Jesus is the answer?” Our actions align with our beliefs. If Jesus is the answer… 1 – Am I making an effort to follow Him? 2 – Who am I bringing to Him? 3 – When to do I cry for mercy? Listen in this week, as we look at how Jesus is the answer in the Renew series.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 9:18-26
January 7, 2024
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is your next step of faith?” We should ask God for courage to take a step of faith. In the Scripture passage, we will read about 2 examples of steps of faith. Pastor preaches that Jesus overpowers uncleanness, so: 1 – go to Jesus (how? His Word, His Church, and His Supper) 2 – bring Jesus to them 3 – stop doubting (feed faith rather than doubt) Listen in this week to Renew – following Jesus into the New Year.
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First Baptist Church
Matthew 9:9-17
December 31, 2023
In this new series, we are encouraged to head into the new year refreshed and renewed in our faith.
In this sermon, Brendon teaches that Jesus calls us to a new life:
-With others, so: abandon isolation
-Clothed in Him, so: don’t reduce Him to a patch
-Filled with His Spirit, so: be the single purpose vessel He made
Listen in this week to Renew – following Jesus into the New Year.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 1:18-25
December 24, 2023
In this series, we will “open” four Christmas gifts: the first gift is “Jesus taking”, the second gift is His authority, the third gift is forgiveness and the fourth gift is that He came to be with us. He came to save us from our sin. Pastor preaches that we should choose faith over fear and looked at Joseph as a case study. Jesus is God with us. Listen in this week, as we look at the fourth gift in the sermon series: Christmas Gifts.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 9:1-8
December 17, 2023
In this sermon series, Pastor Nathan asks: “What are you thankful for this Christmas?” In this series, we will “open” four Christmas gifts: the first gift is Jesus taking, the second gift is His reign, and the third gift is forgiveness. Pastor preaches that sin is our biggest problem and forgiveness is the best gift. Jesus has authority to forgive sins. So: 1- Believe He can forgive your sins, 2 – Confess your sins to Him, and 3 – Bring others to Him. Listen in this week, as we look at the third gift of forgiveness in Christmas Gifts.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 8:18-34
December 10, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “What are you thankful for this Christmas?” In this series, we will “open” four Christmas gifts: the first gift is “taking” and the second gift is “reign” – Jesus authority over everything. In the passage, we are reminded that Jesus is Lord so we should follow Him: 1- on mission, 2 – now, 3 – in faith over fear and 4 – in spite of questions. Listen in this week, as we look at the second gift of Jesus’ Reign in the sermon series: Christmas Gifts.
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Nathan Smith
Matthew 8:1-17
December 3, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “What are you thankful for this Christmas?” In this series, we will “open” four Christmas gifts and the first gift is “taking”. In the passage, we read about 4 stories of healing. Pastor teaches that Jesus heals by taking. So we need to: 1- Go to Jesus, 2 – Bring them to Jesus, and 3 – Rejoice and give thanks. We are living between the Garden of Eden and heaven. God is waiting and we are waiting for Christ to return. He is giving us time to repent and witness to others. Listen in this week, as we look at the first gift of taking in the sermon series: Christmas Gifts.
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Nathan Smith
Summary of Ecclesiastes
November 26, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “What did you learn from Ecclesiastes?” How have you lived in the past 106 days during this series? Ecclesiastes raises questions about what matters most in life. Pastor preaches that God will judge us, so: 1- Surrender (God is in control) 2 – Stop chasing the wind (don’t compare your life to others) and 3 – Enjoy the grind by giving thanks. God will judge us and give us the victory. Nothing you do for the Lord is in vain. Listen in this week, as we review the book of Ecclesiastes in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
November 19, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Are you ready?” There are 8 days to go in this sermon series on Ecclesiastes. He preaches that God woos us and pokes us to prepare us for final judgement. So surrender to Jesus. We are instructed to fear God because He gives joy, He is beyond us and He is in charge. Listen in this week, as we consider our readiness in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 11:7 – 12:8
November 12, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Are you a happy person?” The book of Ecclesiastes tells us that life is too short for fake joy and that real joy comes through gratitude. Pastor preaches that God created everything for our joy and our enjoyment of His gifts glorifies God. So, take joy: 1- before decline 2 – before death and 3 – because life goes quick. We should take joy in salvation and give thanks for God’s work. Listen in this week, as we look at grateful joy in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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