First Importance

In this brief Wednesday evening study, Pastor Josh Hall talks about the importance of Believers being Salt and Light!

Resuming his CHOOSE JOY series, Pastor Josh Hall picks back up in Philippians 3 and presents "Jesus Is Greater." By way of introduction, he points out 2 commands found in this passage: Rejoice (v. 1) - a call to joy Look Out (v. 2) - a call to discernment He then goes on to discuss 5 reasons that "Jesus Is Greater." 1. Worth Rejoicing In - v. 1 2. Worth Reminding - v. 1 3. Wort...

Pastor Josh Hall Shares how the Lord's Supper is an exquisite picture of the truth of the Gospel.

Continuing our celebration of Christmas in July , Pastor Josh Hall shares the second in his 2-part series, "An Unexpected Gift." Today's message deals with the coming King. 1. The King HAS Come 2. The King IS Coming Again

FBC celebrates Christmas in July as Pastor Josh Hall shares the first in a 2-part series, "An Unexpected Gift." Today's message highlights the fact that Jesus' birth was not really all that unexpected. He points out that the gift of Jesus... 1. Was Very Much Expected - vv. 1 - 7 2. Is to Be Enjoyed - vv. 8 - 20

On the 6th anniversary of preaching in view of a call as pastor of First Baptist, Pastor Josh Hall shares the sermon he shared on that day in 2017. Here he shares observations from Paul's ministry that he hopes will be characteristic of our church, as well. 1. Ministry In The Momen t - v. 18 2. Service With A Purpose - v. 19 3. Standing On The Scripture - vv. 20 & 26 4. An Obligation To Te...

Pastor Josh Hall examines this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, noting: 1. The Context 2. The Character 3. What IS NOT Being Said 4. What the Passage Teaches

Pastor Josh Hall takes this Sunday before Independence Day to share a message entitled, "The Believer's Responsibility to the Government." Here he shares 4 important things that Christians can do as citizens: 1. PRAY - 1 Timothy 2:1-4 It is our responsibility to pray for our leaders. Words paul uses in this passage: 1) Supplication - pray personally, with urgency 2) Prayer - the Gree...

Pastor Josh Hall continues looking at the importance of soul-winning. In this study, he shares two possible methods to use. 1. The Doctor's Method 2. The Three Circles

Continuing to explore the importance of "Gazing on Jesus," Pastor Josh hall shares this message, "Our Big Brother." 1. We Have the Same Family 2. We Have the Same Genes 3. We Have the Same Raisin' 4. We Have the Same Inheritance

Pastor Josh Hall continues his Wednesday evening study on PERSONAL EVANGELISM based on Dr. B. Gray Allison's book by the same title. Tonight's message is a continuation of "The Soul-Winners Method." MAKING THE APPROACH 1. Casual Conversation 2. Direct Conversation ESSENTIALS FOR AN EVANGELISTIC PRESENTATION 1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Gospel Essentials 1) Salvation needed 2)...

Pastor Josh Hall uses "The Parable of the Faithful Father" (aka, The Prodigal Son ) to identify the characteristics of our Heavenly Father. 1. Wise - vv. 11 - 12 2. Patient - v. 14 3. Merciful - vv. 14 - 19 4. Compassionate - v. 20 5. Forgiving - vv. 21 - 24 6. Waiting - vv. 25 - 28

Pastor Josh Hall continues his Wednesday evening study on PERSONAL EVANGELISM based on Dr. B. Gray Allison's book by the same title. Tonight, he discusses "The Soul-Winners Method." He lists 9 DOs for the effective soul-winner. Do: 1. Claim God's Promise for Wisdom (Daniel 12:3; James 1:5) 2. Claim God's Promise of Deliverance from Fear (2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 34:4) 3. Watch fo...

As an introduction to the observance of The Lord's Supper (Communion), Pastor Josh Hall shares instructions from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians. As we observe this ordinance of the church, we... 1. REMEMBER - vv. 23 - 26 "Do this in remembrance of me." (24, 26) 2. REFLECT - vv. 27 - 30 1. On One's Self (2 Corinthians 13:5; Philippians 2:12) 2. On the Church (29)...

Three times Jesus is in the Revelation Jesus is refereed to as "The Aloha and the Omega." Pastor Josh Hall discusses this topic with Revelation 1:7-8 as his focal scripture. 1. HE IS THE BEGINNING: THE ALPHA 1) First in position 2) First in Power 3) First in Prominence 2. HE IS THE END: THE OMEGA 1) Possessing all power 2) Sovereign 3. HE IS EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Continuing his CHOOSE JOY series, Pastor Josh Hall looks at "Qualities That Are Worthy of Honor" from Philippians 2:19-30. From this passage, he discusses 5 qualities that we need to: Look for in our friends Highlight and honor Emulate (cultivate) We see in young Timothy the qualities of... 1. Reliability - vv. 19 -20 2. Sincerity - vv. 20 -21 3. Character - vv. 22 - 24 In Paul's fel...

Pastor Josh Hall diverts from His CHOOSE JOY series to share this message from Romans 11:36 entitled "All is Christ's." From this passage, we see that Christ alone is worthy of ALL glory! 1. CHRIST ALONE IS WORTHY OF ALL GLORY BECAUSE HE IS THE SOURCE OF ALL THINGS 1) In Creation 2) In the New Creation 3) Illustration: Looking at the Stars 2. CHRIST ALONE IS WORTHY OF ALL GLORY BECAU...

Pastor Josh Hall continues his CHOOSE JOY series from the book of Philippians. From this passage, he points out the 2 words Paul uses in hte ommand in v. 14: Grumbling - a low rumble of dissatisfaction Disputing - prideful debating He notes that there are "no exemptions!" The motivation to obey this command is three-fold: 1. For the Sake of Your Own Holiness God has called us to be: 1) B...

Pastor Josh Hall shares this message on soul-winning, drawing heavily from Dr. B. Gray Allison's book, PERSONAL EVANGELISM. 1. A Call From Above 2. A Call From Beneath 3. A Call From Without 4. A Call From Within

Pastor Josh Hall continues his CHOOSE JOY Series with this message from Philippians 2:12-13. In this passage, he examines the command from the Apostle Paul and points out: 1. The Who 2. The What 3. The How 4. The Why

Pastor Josh Hall continues his CHOOSE JOY series in Philippians with this message from Philippians 2:5-11. This is a continuation of last week's message where he shared 1) The Motivation, 2) The Mandate, and 3) The Method. Today, he continues with... THE MODEL 1. What Jesus Did Not Do - vv. 5 - 6 2. What Jesus Did Do - v. 7 - 8 1) Emptied Himself 2) Humbled Himself 3. The Exaltation - vv. 9 -...

Pastor Josh Hall resumes his CHOOSE JOY sermon series from Philippians. As we move into chapter 2, he discusses "Unity, Humility, and the One Who is Worth It All." 1. The Motivation - v. 1 1) Encouragement in Christ 2) Comfort from Love 3) Participation (Fellowship) in the Spirit 4) Affection and Sympathy 2. The Mandate - v. 2 "Complete my joy" - be unified! 1) Same Mind 2) Sam...

Pastor Josh Hall discusses the TACTICS OF THE ENEMY (Satan) from this passage in Genesis. Satan aims his tactics: 1. Godward 1) Questions the authenticity of God's Word 2) Warps God's Word 3) Questions the authority of God's Word 4) Casts aspersions on the intentions and integrity of God 2. Manward In tempting Eve, we see... 1) He made what's wrong look right 2) Her proximity 3) De...

Dr. Jimmy Millikin, our guest speaker for Senior Adult Recognition Day, presents this message for both young and old from Paul's second epistle to Timothy. Citing "Paul's Epitaph," Dr. Millikin shares: 1. A Charge to the Younger Folks 1) The Charge - Be faithful in: a) What you believe b) How you live c) In your calling/service 2) Our motivation a) Because of the forsaking of tru...

Pastor Josh Hall walks through this passage, Romans 12:9-21, identifying the "Marks of a True Christian" as listed here by the Apostle Paul.