Sermon Archives
Nathan Smith
Luke 19:47-20:8
December 29, 2019
Do you take issue with authority? The chief priest sure did. They asked Jesus a question and he answered them, “I also will ask you a question. Now tell me…” They had to ponder their answer, they knew they could not out wit Jesus. Listen and learn about Jesus, the Beloved Son is uncompromising.
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Nathan Smith
Christmas Hope for Life’s Chaos – Week 3
December 22, 2019
Our Hope is in what Jesus will do one day: He will judge justly, make peace on Earth and bring us all home!
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Nathan Smith
Christmas Hope for Life’s Chaos – Week 2
December 15, 2019
Is this a gloomy time of year for you or someone you know. This would be a great opportunity to listen to Pastor Nate as he teaches through Isaiah chapter 9. Yes, there is darkness in this world, maybe even in our hearts and minds. Yet, the HOPE is realized in verses 6 & 7: a Child is born and His name will be Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God.
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Nathan Smith
Christmas Hope for Life’s Chaos – Week 1
December 8, 2019
Do you believe God is your King? That he came to save us all from our sins? That we do not have to live in fear? We are free to ask God, speak to Him, be in relationship with Him. We choose to obey because of our love for Him. Why have fear when we can choose to trust. Listen as Pastor Nathan works through Isaiah 7:1-18.
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First Baptist Church
Thankfullness
December 1, 2019
It was a privelidge to have Pastor Michael Brown from the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission here to preach on Thankfulness. His time was fun witted, challenging and thoughtful. Listen to the end and hear Pastor Brown sing to our congregation and give an invitiation to join him up front.
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Nathan Smith
The Sluggard
November 24, 2019
A sluggard is someone who is habitually lazy or inactive and does not take personal responsibility for his own life. The Bible condemns laziness and warns of the consequences of being a sluggard. This week Pastor Nathan reminks us that Sluggards are called to action, to work hard to honor God with their lives. “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
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Nathan Smith
“The Friend” from Proverbs
November 17, 2019
Starting in Proverbs 17:17 Pastor Nathan looks at Friendship. What are the characteristics of Friendship? Are you a good friend? How is your friendship with God?
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Nathan Smith
II Timothy 3:10 – 4:8
November 10, 2019
This was a celebration Sunday in many ways. We celebrated the ministry that Pastor Scott and Angie Parmenter had here at FBC. Pastor Scott gave the church family and many friends a charge of Friendship. Friendship with God that last forever and through that friendship we learn how to be a friend to others. Pastor Nathan taught from II Timothy that we are all called to tell our friends, family and others about the Love of Jesus Christ.
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Nathan Smith
Proverbs 9
November 3, 2019
Wisdom or Folly? This week we look at the Simple man who so easily will follow Folly’s ways. Simple man rarely questions or looks beyond Folly. If they did they would see the death Folly brings. Vs. 9 “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser” esv
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Nathan Smith
Proverbs 8
October 27, 2019
For two weeks we have been hearing how to steer clear of Lady Folly. This week, we see how Lady Wisdom is crying out in the streets for us to listen and follow.
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