Sermon Archives
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
November 5, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 23 days to live, what is God telling you to do? Are you stuck? Waiting on unknowns?” He preaches that God returns what we sow. So risk: 1- the unknowns, 2 – generosity and 3 – doing good. So risk surrender. Life is too short to stay stuck. If you are stuck, overcome your fear and do what God is telling you. The answer to being stuck is surrender. Listen in this week, as we look at how to live well now in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 10:1-20
October 29, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan makes the statement: “Life is too short to be wasted on folly.” This section of Ecclesiastes is a collection of proverbs about folly. We are taught 5 characteristics of folly: 1 – it stinks, 2 – it is everywhere, 3 – it hurries, 4 – it speaks now and pays later and 5 – it disregards consequences. Pastor preaches that we were fools, (all of us at least at one time) but God saved us by His grace. So, we need to learn to hate folly and love wisdom. Listen in this week, as we look at how God saves us in our foolishness to become wise in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 9:1-18
October 22, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 36 days to live, what would you make time for?” He teaches that God offers: 1- forgiveness of sin 2 – resurrection hope and 3 – joy now. So we are to thankfully enjoy all God’s gifts. The homework is to enjoy a meal with loved ones that reminds you of your heavenly home. Listen in this week, as we look at making time to enjoy God’s gifts in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
October 15, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “What is frustrating in life that keeps us from joy?” We must anchor our soul to the fact that God will make it right in the end. He teaches that God: 1- gave moral order 2 – will punish and reward and 3 – is beyond us. So: Enjoy God’s gifts. For homework, by Nov. 15, we are to enjoy God’s gift of a shared meal that is unhurried and “unphoned” where we can give thanks to God for His gifts. Listen in this week, as we look at three big movements in Ecclesiastes: Fear the Lord – Turn to Him – Enjoy His gifts in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 7
October 8, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about three essentials for the good life. He teaches that for the good life : 1- We learn depth from death – don’t hide from pain and tears, 2 – Rest in His rule – its not for us to know why, what happened or the future, and 3 – Fear the Lord – Christ died for us so we don’t need to fear death. Listen in this week, as we learn about three essentials for the good life in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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First Baptist Church
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12
October 1, 2023
In this sermon, Kent Wallace teaches on being present for all the days you have left. He teaches that Solomon warns against: 1- being frustrated with leaders, 2-wealth without life, 3-family without relationship, 4-questioning God’s plan. Listen in this week, as we look at how to be present in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Acts 17 Marriage
September 24, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches on marriage. He reminds us that marriage is hard and requires work. He teaches for Christian marriages: 1- Expect to work 2 – Worship God and 3 – Love like Jesus. Marriage is both good and frustrating. We must lean in, worship God and remind ourselves to love your spouse because God loves you. Listen in this week, as we look at marriage.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
September 17, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 72 days to live, would you talk more or less?” We are challenged to slow down and just listen to people. He teaches on three respect questions: 1- Do you listen well? 2 – Do you talk too soon? and 3 – Will you follow through? Our speech reveals our level of respect for God. When we pray, God listens to our heart. Jesus is God following through on His promise. Listen in this week, as we look at listening first, talking less and following through in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 4:1-16
September 10, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 79 days to live, what would keep you from joy?” He reminds us that joy comes from the Lord. Take joy: 1- In God’s comfort, 2 – In the handful God gives and 3 – In godly friendship. So we should find joy in life, even though life is short. Take joy in Jesus! Listen in this week, as we look at joy in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Nathan Smith
Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
September 3, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 86 days to live, would knowing that God is King be a source of joy?” The Scripture reminds us to live joyfully now, knowing that life is temporary. Pastor preaches that God is King: 1- Surrender to Him, 2 – Enjoy this season and 3 – Enjoy the grind. God offers joy, but not control. The path to joy is through surrender because we cannot control God or life. Listen in this week, as we look at finding joy because God is King in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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