First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio

Leviticus 10:1-3; Hebrews 5:11-14 || David Tarkington (June 11, 2023) by David Tarkington, Pastor

Hebrews 5:1-10 || David Tarkington (June 4, 2023) by David Tarkington, Pastor

Looking to Leviticus 8 as the connection between this New Testament passage and the Old, we see the beginning of the priestly office and how Christ is the ultimate High Priest.

To the high school graduates - don't follow your heart! To the church - read Psalm 78 and embrace the responsibility of teaching the next generation and the next, and the next, and the next.

The passage regarding the Word of God being sharper than a two-edged sword is a powerful one, but often the full meaning is lost when it is read out of context. Pastor David looks to this passage today and reminds us how through God's Word, God continues to speak.

Pastor David preaches on the meaning of the Sabbath to believers from Leviticus 23 and Hebrews 4.

It appears we had an electrical surge in our building when this sermon was recorded. Thus, the end of the sermon has been cut off. We encourage you to go to firstfam.org and download the transcript of this sermon for the closing words. Pastor Mike Godfrey preaches from Hebrews 3:7-19

To the first-century Jew, Moses was at the top of the list of faithful Hebrews, but as the author of the book to the Hebrew believers stated, even he pales in comparison to Christ. This was earth-shattering and vital for knowing Christ as the Son of God, God the Son, and the Son of man.

To study Hebrews, you need to look to Leviticus. In this sermon Pastor David goes to the first chapter in the Old Testament book that gives detailed and graphic instruction regarding the sacrificial system set up by God. This is essential in understanding the sacrifice of Christ expressed in Hebrews.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 on the validity of the resurrection.

Pastor Mike Godfrey preached from Psalm 22 at our Good Friday service.

It is by and through Christ all things exist. The natural man seeks to put himself/herself at the center of the story, but the truth is all that we live in a theocentric reality - a God-centered story. This is a good reminder and a healing factor for each of us.

The writer of Hebrews focuses on the position of Christ as Son of God and Son of man. Pastor David takes us through this passage and through Psalm 8 as we focus on the wonder and grace of Christ as our Lord.

Listen more closely to what you have heard, to what you know, lest you drift. What an incredible and needed warning for the follower of Christ! Now more than ever. Listen closely to the Father who loved you dearly. Listen and hear.

Though the world finds offense in Christ and the cross, there has been a long-standing infatuation with angels. The supernatural always intrigues. The writer of Hebrews addresses the position of Christ over the angels, as the second person of the Trinity and fully God. Christ's superiority is declared throughout Scripture.

We begin our series in the book of Hebrews today. We will also be looking at the book of Leviticus throughout this series as these two books are greatly connected. Today...the supremacy of Christ is clearly declared in the passage.

What does the Bible say about church membership? Pastor David and Pastor Mike share the pulpit on this Sunday addressing the concept of local church membership from a biblical perspective.

In what seems like a postscript to Paul's first letter to Timothy, God gives a great warning and reminder to his church. The temptations of idolatry abound, and earthly wealth remains at the front of the list. This warning is needed and loving. Grace to you.

"But as for you..." is how Paul begins this section of his letter to Timothy. The Holy Spirit's guidance in this is clear and the personal heart-check is needed. So goes the shepherd...so go the sheep. Yet, this is for every Christian. So...how are you?

The warnings about seeking money as a satisfier of life are rampant in scripture. Paul addresses this and reminds Timothy and the church that the desire for more always leaves us lacking. Godliness does lead to gain, but not in a prosperity gospel manner.

What exactly does the Bible say about slavery? Paul's two verses in chapter six of his letter to Timothy must be read in a larger narrative of scripture to fully understand.

The office of pastor should be one of integrity and respect. Yet, today it is considered one of the least respected by many. This is due to wolves who have used the church for their own gain and have disqualified themselves. Sadly, many have been harmed by pastors who should not pastor. Yet, there are some who should. What must the church do regarding them? How should these men of God be treated?...

How should the church treat widows and what does Paul mean when he says "widows who are truly widows?"

How are older men and women to be treated in the church family? What about younger men and women? Paul's instructions to Timothy are clear and timeless.

Perhaps the most popular verse for youth ministries in past decades is in this section of scripture. However, Paul was not writing about a youth group, though the application is good. This message is clearly for the young pastor and for the congregation regarding continued qualified service within the church.