First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio

When Paul and Silas are called the "ones who turned the world upside down" it was clear to all that God was revealing that the status quo had to go. May we be known as those who turned the world upside down as well.

When Lydia, the demon-possessed girl, and the Philippian jailer became Christians their names were entered on a long ledger title "Unlikely Christians" along with Paul, Silas, Mary Magdalene, and every other believer to have ever lived. The gospel of Jesus Christ takes the undeserved and gives life and hope. That message remains true.

Dr. JimBo Stewart serves as the Church Replanting/Revitalization Specialist from the North American Mission Board and the Jacksonville Baptist Association preached on the biblical reasons for partnering with declining and dying church.

The second person to hear the gospel in Philippi from Paul and his missionary team was a demon-possessed girl. She was being spiritually pimped out by heinous slave-owners and was called "Python." This young girl's salvation was miraculous (as all salvation experiences are) and yet shows how the gospel is good news for everyone.

When Paul and his missionary team obeyed God's command to go to Macedonia, they met a woman named Lydia. This woman was wealthy and influential and a God-fearer, but she did not know Christ. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington looks to this passage for the timeless principle that can change our lives for the good and God's glory.

"When God closes a door...he opens a window" may look good on a t-shirt or mug, but it is not in the Bible. This descriptive passage of Paul's second missionary journey shows what God expects his followers to do when he closes a door. The actual response may surprise many.

Paul and Silas begin their missionary journey and add a young disciple named Timothy to their team. Timothy's addition shows that God intends for ministry to be intergenerational as each person brings their unique giftedness to the mission. The mission and the message remain the same today as it did for this first century missionary team. *We apologize for the glitches in the audio and video. We h...

Associate Pastor Dave Paxton preaches on the role of the father in the family and the equipping of families for discipling their children well.

Associate Pastor Brian Hoffman preaches from Matthew 25 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

Paul and Barnabas begin planning for their second missionary journey, but this time there is a disagreement that threatens to end the trip before it even begins. What about the mission makes it so vital that even with challenges, frustrations, and disagreements, it must go on? What is it about the mission today that requires the same devotion? This sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Orange...

The Church in Jerusalem sends Barsabbas and Silas with Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch. The "Jesus plus..." heresy is growing there and these church leaders must address it. The point for today (and every era of church) is that doctrine matters. The gospel matters. The truth matters. And it must be preached and taught clearly.

Whenever you add anything to Christ for salvation, you actually remove Christ and eliminate the power of the gospel. This has been a problem since the first century and remains an issue in the church world today. Paul and Barnabas addressed this in Antioch and their response is ours.

When the warriors return from battle, the home nation and family members rejoice. While Paul and Barnabas may not have considered themselves warriors, their return to Antioch was welcomed with great praise of God and excitement. The mission, the message, and the spreading of the gospel were essential then, and now. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Par...

The call to go, even after being rejected, beaten up, crushed, etc. as Paul was is so powerful. Often we quit with the gospel far too soon rather than trusting God in the journey. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 in this sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14. This is an encouraging message that reminds us that God calls and then goes before us in our journey.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14:1-7. This portion of scripture focuses upon a portion of Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey. Why would these men dare enter into cities that did not desire their presence? Preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, Florida.

For the Christians listening, aren't you glad someone shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with you? This should encourage us to share with others. Paul and Barnabas did and the results were...normal. Some respond wanting to hear more. Others do not want to hear anything about Christ. Our calling is to be faithful and leave the results to God.

Paul and Barnabas are asked when at the synagogue in Antioch Pisidia - "“Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” Encouragement is not something Christians should miss. Biblical encouragement is needed. This was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on April 11, 2021.

The darkest day in history may very well be the day after Christ's crucifixion. During this day, the disciples and followers of Christ were despondent. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from John 11 and Mark 16 with encouragement not to fall into despair, but to believe.

The Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey is an amazing story that begins Holy Week. The account shared today is from Matthew 21. Pastor David Tarkington reminds us that this is not the first triumphal entry in such a fashion described in Scripture and not the final one needed. This was preached on March 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 13:13-14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on March 21, 2021.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 13:6-12 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Recorded on March 14, 2021.

Pastor Tarkington leads us through the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey as described in Acts 13:4-7. The calling and sending of Saul (Paul) and Barnabas by the Holy Spirit through his church in Antioch is more than just a nice historical account. This story reveals great truths regarding our own calling and sending. This sermon recorded at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on March 7...

Our special guest, Jared C. Wilson, professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, author, speaker, and podcaster preached from 1 John 1 today on the call to live transparently with one another as the redeemed. For more on Jared, go to jaredcwilson.com.

The leaders in the local church are called by God to glorify him and serve the believers who are part of the family by equipping them to serve the Lord well. Why then are so many Christians seemingly satisfied by counting "church membership" as the sign of maturity when God has a bigger story for each of his children. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ephesians 4 at First Baptist Church of Ora...