Elevating Gospel Hope • Weekly Sermons from First Baptist New Orleans

Explore how Jesus transforms division into unity and creates a new humanity in Himself. Learn about overcoming racial, ethnic, and cultural barriers through the power of the Gospel. This powerful message explores how believers from all backgrounds become fellow citizens in God's kingdom, members of His household, and living stones in His temple.

Living out the Gospel in our neighborhoods involves a three-fold approach of praying intentionally, serving others with genuine love, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Based on 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, effective community transformation requires prayer for increased faith that produces meaningful work and opposes injustice, love that motivates sacrificial service and builds unity, and hope...

Discover the biblical foundations of servant leadership and its vital role in church ministry. Learn about the essential qualities of effective church leaders, including consistency, compassion, and courage. Understand how meeting physical and spiritual needs contributes to church growth and community impact. This message explores key passages from 1 Timothy, Acts, and Romans, revealing practical...

Paul shares three transformative metaphors that serve as life goals for believers: fight the good fight by opposing sin, finish the race with endurance, and keep the faith by staying rooted in Scripture. These principles provide clarity on what truly matters in our spiritual walk.

Understanding salvation as a free gift from God can revolutionize your spiritual journey and transform your relationship with Him. Learn how grace operates in your life, why faith is essential, and the central role of Jesus in God's plan of salvation.

In this exploration of Titus 2:11-14, discover the profound hope Christians hold in the appearing of Jesus Christ. This message calls for active, accordant, and assured waiting, urging believers to deny godlessness and worldly desires, live sensibly and righteously, and hold onto the hope of resurrection. Reflecting on the historical context of those who anticipated Jesus' first coming, like the w...

Discover the life-changing power of the Gospel as we explore Romans 1:1-6. This message reveals how the Gospel transforms lives, illustrated by the story of the apostle Paul's dramatic conversion. Central to this good news is Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfill ancient prophecies and affirm His divine nature through the Holy Spirit. The Gospel's universal reach calls us to sh...

In this Advent season, we delve into the profound meaning of John 1:14, 'The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.' This verse highlights the essence of Advent, reflecting on Jesus Christ's first coming and preparing for His second. His incarnation reveals God's willingness to dwell among us. As we reflect on this, we are reminded to live in anticipation of His return, embodying His grace and trut...

Explore a prophecy from Isaiah as we delve into the significance of Advent and the profound promise it holds. Advent, meaning 'coming,' is a season of anticipation for the birth and return of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 7:14 promises a virgin will conceive and bear a son named Immanuel. This prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus, whose birth signifies 'God with us.' This sermon examines the broader context of I...

Discover how embracing gospel living can transform your neighborhood. Inspired by the Apostle Paul, our church is committed to deepening our community engagement through prayer, service, and sharing the Gospel. Learn how praying for your neighborhood can open doors to spiritual conversations and deeper relationships. Explore how building meaningful relationships and sharing the love of Christ can...

In Luke 7, the story of a Roman centurion offers powerful insights into faith and authority. Despite his high status, the centurion humbly acknowledges his unworthiness and demonstrates specific faith by asking Jesus to heal his servant with just a word. Jesus commends his faith, highlighting the importance of recognizing and submitting to Jesus' authority. This narrative challenges us to embrace...

Discover the profound teachings of Jesus in Matthew 7, where He challenges us to choose between the broad and narrow paths. The narrow path, though difficult and less traveled, leads to life, while the broad way, easy and popular, leads to destruction. Jesus emphasizes the importance of building our lives on the solid rock of His teachings and warns against false prophets who can lead us astray.

Examine the transformative teachings of Jesus in Luke 6:27-38, where we are called to love our enemies, show mercy, and practice forgiveness. This passage, part of the Sermon on the Mount, challenges us to reflect God's character in our daily lives. Learn how to love those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. Discover the power of unconditional mercy and th...

Explore the profound authority of Jesus in Luke 6, where His prayerful decision-making in selecting the twelve apostles and his healing of physical and spiritual ailments are highlighted. The Beatitudes challenge our value systems, urging us to trust in God's future promises rather than present comforts.

Explore the profound significance of Jesus' authority over the Sabbath from Luke 6:1-11, which highlights Jesus' compassion and challenges the Pharisees' legalistic approach to Sabbath observance. Discover how Jesus' declaration as 'Lord of the Sabbath' extends His authority to all aspects of our lives, urging us to prioritize compassion, mercy, and service every day.

In this powerful message from Luke 5, we explore the transformative encounter between Jesus and Levi, the tax collector. Levi's story is a testament to the boundless reach of Jesus' love and grace, revealing that Jesus' call to 'Follow Me' is a universal invitation to everyone, regardless of their past or occupation.

Discover the importance of humility in the life of a flourishing disciple through 1 Peter 5. In a culture that promotes self-promotion, true humility requires resisting these pressures and focusing on serving others without seeking recognition. Embracing humility fosters spiritual growth and strengthens relationships, making it a vital characteristic of a flourishing disciple.

In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, we learn that true discipleship means loving to share the Gospel. Paul’s care for the Thessalonians shows that sharing the Gospel involves sharing our lives. We are called to be bold witnesses, empowered by the Holy Spirit. This act of love is pleasing to God and opens doors to meaningful relationships.

Explore the true meaning of generosity through the lens of the Gospel. This message emphasizes that true giving extends beyond financial contributions to include our time, talents, and entire lives. True generosity is a heart-driven act, free from compulsion, and fuels worship by leading others to praise God.

Pastor Chad Gilbert calls the church to pray for, serve, and share the Gospel with our neighborhoods to elevate Gospel hope, which will lead to their flourishing.

Pastor Noah Greene stresses the importance of loving the Church for a flourishing disciple and challenges us to align our love for the Church with Christ's mission in our daily lives.

Pastor Chad Gilbert teaches that flourishing disciples love God by embracing His authority over all creation while living a life fully surrendered to Him in anticipation of His return.

Pastor Chad Gilbert emphasizes that one key characteristic of flourishing disciples is a love of God's Word, highlighting that Scripture is essential for spiritual growth in every aspect and season of life and remains crucial even when truth is often rejected.

Pastor Chad Gilbert begins our series on the characteristics of a flourishing disciple with an examination of the greatest commandment.

Pastor Chad Gilbert concludes our study of Ezekiel with a look at a vision of worship.