Magnolia's First Baptist Church

In this powerful message preached by guest speaker Pastor Steve, we see the striking contrast between a broken, sinful woman and a self-righteous religious leader, revealing that true intimacy with God is not found in outward religion or status, but in humility, repentance, and genuine worship. Through the woman’s act of pouring out her tears, her pride, and her most valuable possession at the fee...

What if the Jesus we follow has been shaped more by culture than by Scripture? In this powerful message, “National Jesus" from Matthew 28, we confront the subtle but dangerous idea that Jesus exists to serve a nation rather than reign over all nations, reminding us that the real Jesus didn’t come to advance a nation but to redeem people from every nation. Through Scripture, this sermon calls us to...

In this sermon on Mark 8:31–38, Pastor Adam Brock confronts the common idea that following Jesus is boring. He explains that the real issue is not Jesus but the false versions of Him people create to fit their comfort and routines. Jesus clearly revealed God’s plan through His suffering, death, and resurrection, and He calls His followers to the same pattern of discipleship: deny yourself, take up...

Pastor Adam continues the Not My Jesus series by challenging the cultural belief that Jesus exists to keep us comfortable. Teaching from John 3:22–36, he explains that following Christ was never meant to be convenient but requires humility, obedience, and a willingness to put mission over personal comfort. Looking at John the Baptist’s response as attention shifted to Jesus, Pastor Adam highlights...

Pastor Adam continues the Not My Jesus series in John 11:1–45 by challenging the belief that Jesus is distant, showing through the raising of Lazarus that what feels like delay is not absence and what looks like defeat is not the end. He teaches that Jesus is not indifferent to our pain, not confused by death, not offering empty promises, and not powerless over the grave. From “Jesus wept” to “I a...

In this message, Pastor Adam challenges the idea of a “Participation Trophy Jesus” and points listeners back to the real Jesus revealed in Scripture. Teaching from John 10:1–10, he explains that Jesus is the only way to salvation while still inviting anyone to come to Him. The sermon confronts the cultural tendency to treat faith casually or assume everyone automatically wins, emphasizing instead...

In this message from Luke 6:43–49, we look at the difference between the “non-judgmental” version of Jesus many people imagine and the real Jesus revealed in Scripture. Jesus doesn’t ignore truth or lower standards to keep us comfortable. He loves us enough to confront sin, call us to obedience, and transform our hearts. True faith shows itself through changed lives, not just words or labels. When...

This message from John 6:22–36 confronts the idea of a “Personal Genie Jesus,” a version of Jesus we follow for what He can give rather than who He is. After feeding the five thousand, the crowd searches for Jesus again, not because they believe, but because they want more bread. Jesus exposes their motives and invites them to stop chasing what perishes and believe in Him as the true Bread of Life...

In the opening message of the Not My Jesus series, we confront the idea of a “moldable Jesus” shaped by culture, opinion, and personal preference. From Matthew 16:13–16, Jesus asks the most important question anyone will ever face: “Who do you say that I am?” As public opinion offers many respectful but insufficient answers, Peter boldly confesses the truth that changes everything. Jesus is the Me...

In this message from 1 Peter 4:7–11, we are reminded that ministry is not a role we step into but a lifestyle we live. God’s grace was never meant to stop with us but to flow through us as we serve others for His glory. Scripture calls every believer to steward what God has entrusted to them through prayer practiced with clarity, love practiced with endurance, hospitality practiced with joy, and g...

This message from 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 calls believers to see money through the lens of stewardship, not ownership. Paul reminds us that we are managers of what God has entrusted to us, and that generous, cheerful giving flows from a heart shaped by grace. We learn that sowing generously reflects trust in God’s provision, that true giving is joyful and voluntary, and that God supplies all we need...

In this message, we begin a short series on stewardship by focusing on the Stewardship of Mission. Jesus models what faithful mission looks like through His work of teaching, preaching the gospel, and bringing healing. Moved by deep compassion for people who were distressed and without direction, Jesus calls His followers to see the harvest clearly and respond with urgency. The mission is clear. P...

In this message from Matthew 26:26–28, What’s With the Blood?, we’re reminded why the blood of Jesus stands at the center of our faith. From the Passover in Exodus to the Lord’s Supper, Scripture shows that forgiveness, access to God, and freedom from sin all come through shed blood. This sermon walks through how the blood of Christ makes us holy (Hebrews 13:12), gives us confidence to draw near t...

Christmas isn’t a nice story and it was never meant to be. In this message from Matthew 1:22–23, we’re reminded that Christmas is monumental, costly, and full of hope because it reveals Immanuel, God with us. From Mary and Joseph’s hardship to the silence before Christ’s birth, this sermon shows how Christmas is part of God’s rescue plan that leads directly to the cross and the empty tomb. When li...

In Acts 26:1–32, Paul stands before King Agrippa and shares his testimony, giving a clear model for how believers can share their faith by telling their story in three parts: who they were before Christ, how they came to Christ, and the difference Christ has made. Instead of defending himself, Paul points to Jesus and shows that the gospel does not just inform us but transforms us, turning a perse...

In Acts 20:17–38, Paul shares an emotional farewell with the elders of Ephesus that reveals what faithful service to Jesus truly looks like. This message challenges believers to kill pride, endure hardship, live with bold faith, stay anchored in purpose, submit fully to God’s truth, remain vigilant against deception, cling to grace, live with integrity and compassion, and stay rooted in spiritual...

Paul walks into Athens and sees a city full of idols and a people searching for meaning in all the wrong places. In Acts 17:16–34, we see how Paul’s burden for the lost shapes his message and mission. From the synagogue to the marketplace to the Areopagus, Paul points people to the one true God as Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, Father, and Judge. This message challenges us to recognize modern idols, l...

In Acts 16:12–36, we see how the gospel transforms three very different lives. Lydia, a successful businesswoman, the enslaved girl trapped in spiritual and physical bondage, and the Roman jailer hardened by duty all encounter the same saving power of Jesus. Through open hearts, dramatic deliverance, and faithful worship in suffering, God shows that the gospel is for all people and truly changes l...

In Acts 15:1-29, we walk through the Jerusalem Council and see the early church defend the true gospel when false teaching threatened to add requirements to salvation. Peter, Paul, Barnabas, and James all point back to the same truth: God saves by grace through faith, not by works or rituals, and the church should never place barriers in front of people who are turning to Christ. This passage remi...

In Acts 13:16–41, Paul delivers his first recorded sermon, proclaiming the Kerygma—the essential message of the gospel. This sermon traces God’s sovereign plan through Israel’s history, the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus, His resurrection, and the invitation for all to receive forgiveness through faith. Paul shows that salvation doesn’t come through the law but through Christ alone. The passag...

In Acts 12:1–24, Pastor Jeff unpacks how the Gospel continues to advance even when everything seems to be falling apart. Through the persecution under Herod, James’s death, Peter’s imprisonment and miraculous rescue, and Herod’s downfall, we see that nothing can stop God’s plan or silence His Word. This message reminds us that prayer is powerful, God’s sovereignty is unshakable, and the Gospel mov...

In Acts 11:19–26, we see why a great church needs both evangelism and discipleship. As the gospel advances in Antioch, Barnabas arrives, recognizes God’s grace, rejoices, and urges believers to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts. That “remaining” looks like accountability, steady encouragement, real community, and clear instruction in God’s Word. Barnabas then brings Saul, and for a full...

In Acts 11:19–26, we see how the church at Antioch became a model for what a great church looks like, one rooted in effective evangelism and everyday faithfulness. Though born out of persecution, the believers leveraged their circumstances for God’s mission, spreading the gospel to Jews and Greeks alike. God used ordinary, unnamed men and women to begin a movement that would reach the world, remin...

In Acts 10:9–48, Peter experiences a vision that reshapes his understanding of God’s plan for salvation. What began as a lesson about food becomes a revelation about people, showing that the Gospel is for everyone, not just the Jews. God prepares Peter through a vision, connects him with Cornelius, and confirms that the Holy Spirit is poured out on all who believe. Through this moment, the walls o...

Have you ever had to change your mind about something? In Acts 9:1–19 we meet Saul, a man convinced he was serving God by persecuting the church until he was confronted by Jesus on the road to Damascus. In that moment Saul’s life, beliefs, and purpose were completely transformed. Pastor Adam shares how God can confront, change, and commission us no matter our past. If God could transform Saul, the...