With a new year upon us, this is an opportune time for First Baptist to reflect on the past year. The most common method of examination for churches is to count “nickels and noses”. How many nickels were collected and how many noses appeared this week? While we thank God for every “nickel and nose”,ContinueContinue reading “An Effective Instrument in Christ’s Hands”
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The Virgin Birth (Matt 1:18-25 & Luke 1:26-38)
(Audio not available) 700 years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah wrote: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel” (Is. 7:14). This prophesy was fulfilled when Jesus was born to a virgin named Mary. The angel Gabriel was sent by God to tell her: “youContinueContinue reading “The Virgin Birth (Matt 1:18-25 & Luke 1:26-38)”
Noah’s Altar (Genesis 8:20-22)
Over the past few weeks we have learned about Noah and the flood. In Genesis 6, God saw that the world was corrupt because of the wickedness of man. God decided to destroy the earth with a flood. Before the flood came, however, Noah found favor with God because he was a righteous man. GodContinueContinue reading “Noah’s Altar (Genesis 8:20-22)”
Our Faithful God Remembers (Genesis 8:1-19)
Have you ever wondered if God has forgotten about you? Do you sometimes wonder if God is really there? Do you wonder if He is aware of your trials? Do you sometimes wonder if He cares? If so, Genesis 8 is a good reminder that God is there, He is aware, and He cares.ContinueContinue reading “Our Faithful God Remembers (Genesis 8:1-19)”
The Ark of Salvation (Genesis 7)
In Genesis 6 we learned that humans had corrupted the earth so much that God determined to destroy everyone by a flood of waters. We also learned that God planned to graciously save one man named Noah because he was righteous and blameless. In Genesis 7, we find out more about Noah and the floodContinueContinue reading “The Ark of Salvation (Genesis 7)”
Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6)
Thus far in our study of Genesis we have learned that God created everything “and saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good” (1:31). A key part of God’s creation is humans uniquely created in His image (1:27). Tragically, the first humans rebelled against God resulting in a broken world filledContinueContinue reading “Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6)”
Waiting for Redemption (Genesis 5)
(Audio not available) When my wife and I lived in Louisville, KY our microwave one day stopped working. Money was tight so we decided not to buy another one. I am happy to announce that we survived our temporary microwave-less life and learned how much we took for granted with a microwave. For example, insteadContinueContinue reading “Waiting for Redemption (Genesis 5)”
The Way of Cain (Genesis 4)
Adam was created and blessed by God but sinned against God by choosing His blessings more than His presence. Last week we learned that God graciously forgave his and Eve’s sin, but sin has consequences. In Genesis 4, we learn about a man named Cain and are commanded not to follow in his steps. Cain’sContinueContinue reading “The Way of Cain (Genesis 4)”
The Fall of Man (Genesis 3)
In Genesis 1 and 2, God made man and gave him a beautiful home, job, and wife. Everything seemed so perfect, what could possibly go wrong? In this Sunday’s sermon we shall study Genesis 3 and learn how sinful it is to desire God’s blessings more than God’s presence. The Con (3:1-6). In this sectionContinueContinue reading “The Fall of Man (Genesis 3)”
The Creation of Man (Genesis 2:4-25)
Who are we and why are we here? Are we just highly intelligent mammals of no more importance than a whale or a chimpanzee? Are we just “lucky accidents” of the evolutionary game of chance? Or are we highly valued beings created and designed by a loving God? In our sermon today we shall learnContinueContinue reading “The Creation of Man (Genesis 2:4-25)”
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