First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio

Andres Lavanderos is a good friend to FBCOP. He served as our campus pastor at both our Oak Harbor Church and Creek Church campuses. He is our staff evangelist and continues to help us stay connected and on mission in Latin America through partnerships and support.

Ben Braly is the Director of Baptist Collegiate Ministries here in Jacksonville. We were honored to have Ben preach on the prodigal son here at FBCOP.

When Jesus walked on the water toward the boat full of disciples in Matthew's gospel, Peter asked for him to prove himself by having Peter step out as well. Jesus told Peter to step out of the boat and he did. It seems that God is asking all believers to "step out of the boat" in faith to follow him fully. Are we willing?

Mike Reed, Missional Strategist from First Coast Churches preaches at First Baptist Church of Orange Park from Psalm 23 - "The Lord Is My Shepherd...The Shepherd Is My Lord."

Brian Borden, Single & Unmarried Adult Minister at First Baptist Church of Orange Park preaches from 2 Kings 13.

John Mayer has many good songs, but there’s one that came to mind as I read this psalm. It’s titled “Stop This Train” and the lyrics speak of challenge of … well … living. Life goes on. Seemingly out of control. Decisions are made by other people that impact many. Good is nice, but bad seems to be bigger. And memories of days gone by become treasures, but seemingly treasures that can get lost in t...

Jude finishes his letter to the church with instructions regarding mercy, kindness, and love. We should take this to heart.

John Green, our Student Minister, preaches from Jude on what it means to contend for the faith. At this point, believers must be on the offensive regarding the enemy's attacks.

Jude spares no words for his readers as he hits them with a flurry of truth punches. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Jude 5-16, explaining how the truths the church once held true have conveniently been forgotten. This is a call back to truth and to remember that which is essential.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is often so challenging we find ourselves wondering if God cares, if he knows how we feel, and how we are to find healing. Recently, one of our recently retired associate pastors died when his motorcycle was struck by a truck. The shock has impacted us all and our need now is to grieve together, but not as those without hope. But...what does that mean? Pastor...

The short letter almost to the end of the New Testament is power-packed. Written by Jude, the half-brother of Jesus to the Christians in the first century, this timeless, Holy Spirit-inspired, inerrant, and immutable word is God's message for his church today. Contend for the faith, once for all given to the saints!

Who are deacons and what should they be doing in the church?

Spoiler Alert: Jesus is Risen It's been the plan since before the beginning.

Seven pastors preaching seven-minutes each on the seven steps to the cross. Curtis Haynes - TLIMS Church Michael Godfrey - Redeemer Baptist Church (Virginia) Joel Stuckey - City.church at Riverside Ryan Jorgenson - Salvation Church Bob Bumgarner - First Coast Churches Donald Lewis - Love Gave Church David Tarkington - First Baptist Church of Orange Park

So...who goes to heaven? Good people? The sacrifice of Christ is prophesied in Isaiah 52 and it is the culmination of the plan for redemption. Good people do not go to heaven, but the justified ungodly people (and all people are ungodly apart from Christ) are the redeemed ones. Pastor David Tarkington speaks on this reality and why it is so difficult to love people as Christ does.

You cannot move forward if you only stare in your rearview mirror. Behold, God is doing a new thing...do you not see it?

With all the uncertainty that defines our world, the meaning of truth is vital. Isaiah gives God's words to the people of God who are living in dire circumstances...due to their own sin. Yet, he reminds them of God's goodness and his plans for his children to never leave, abandon, nor forsake them. Fear not.

God gives Isaiah words of woe to his children in the northern kingdom. It is a terrible and terrific prophetic word and one that could be said to the church today. Those with ears to hear...be sure to listen.

In Isaiah 12 God reminds us that his grace is so good, so overwhelming, so right. It truly is amazing grace.

When Jonathan Edwards preached "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" it shocked many. Yet, it spurred the Great Awakening of the day and God used his message to bring many to repentance. Isaiah was God's mouthpiece, his prophet to his people who were living in sin and rebellion to him. The God of love is also a God of judgment. Thankfully, he provides a Way and that Way is Christ.

Isaiah presents King Ahaz of Judah an incredible opportunity by God. Yet, the king refuses. Thus, comes the prophecy of the virgin giving birth to a son who would be called "God with us." Both Isaiah's son and the eventual birth of Jesus Christ are foretold here, for God's glory and our good...if we would just not respond like Ahaz.

Isaiah enters into the temple and is shown a vision of God that would frighten and overwhelm anyone. The entire episode reveals God's call upon the prophet's life and shows how his call upon our lives brings him glory.

God gives Isaiah a word for the people illustrated by a vineyard that produces wild, bad grapes. The question is "Who is to blame?" Since we are blamers by nature, many would say God (the vinedresser) but God makes no mistakes. This chapter looks at the deep grace of God that offers life, love, and hope to all the undeserving people (which is all people.)

How does one see a voice? God spoke to the prophet Isaiah and the Scripture reveals that he saw the word of the Lord. The message given to the prophet was now received well by Isaiah's people, but it was needed, just as it is today. God still speaks, but do we hear him? Are we listening? Before we go and tell, we must stop and listen.

The Acts of the Apostles comes to an end in chapter 28, but the mandate for the church continues. The question is "Will we be faithful even if the harvest is not immediate? Even if it is not in our generation?"