Faith Baptist Church Sermons

Revelation - The last book of the Bible is not meant to confuse God's people - it is meant to encourage them. Jesus wins - and His people win with Him.  1. Jesus stands with His church (Rev. 1-3; 1:12-13). 2. God is on the throne (Rev. 4-5; 4:2). 3. God will judge evil (Rev 6-18; 16:7).  4. Jesus will return in power (Rev. 19; 19:6) 5. Satan will be defeated forever (Rev. 20; 20:10) 6. God will ma...

Route 66: 1,2,3 John & Jude - The Balance of Grace and Truth Truth can be buried, but it never stays buried. The truth of Jesus stands and it's always wrapped in love. At Christmas we celebrate truth and grace. John & Jude both tell us we are called to hold both grace and truth - never one without the other. 1. Truth keeps us grounded (2 John 1:7-9; Jude 1:3). 2. Grace keeps us gentle (1 John 4:7-...

Route 66: 1 & 2 Peter - Standing Strong in a Shaky World Christmas can bring trouble and anxiety. Peter's letters are about holding on to the peace, hope, and holiness of Christ in a world of stress. Christmas reminds us that light has entered the darkness - and Peter reminds us how to live in that light every day. 1. Hope that stands firm (1 Peter 1:3-9). 2. Holiness that shines bright (1 Peter 1...

Route 66: Hebrews, James, Philemon - Faith That Moves. Faith doesn't just watch, faith moves. Many believe, but few act. Three epistles remind us that faith believes, acts, and restores. 1. Faith holds on to Jesus (Hebrews 10:23). 2. Faith shows up in works (James 2:17). 3. Faith repairs relationships (Philemon 17-19). Real faith doesn't run from brokenness - it runs toward it. A faith that is rea...

Paul's letters to the Thessalonians are written to believers who were tired, persecuted and tempted to quit. Yet Paul says, 'Keep going. Keep believing. Keep serving. Jesus is coming again - so don't stop now.' He announces it in 1 Thessalonians 1:3. 1. Keep working by faith. 2. Keep loving with labor. 3. Keep hoping with endurance. Let's run with endurance until the finish line - knowing that the...

We live in a world where people carry around so much - stress, ambition, regret, the pursuit of success, even religion. It's like dragging an overloaded suitcase through life. But Jesus is life - everything else is just excess baggage. 1. Christ is our joy (Philippians 4:4). 2. Christ is our life (Colossians 3:4) 3. Christ is our message (Philippians 1:21; Colossians 1:28). Paul could rejoice in p...

Route 66: Galatians & Ephesians - From Slavery to Family Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom to all slaves, even in Confederate States. That's what Galatians and Ephesians proclaims. Jesus declares freedom to all humanity, if it is accepted.  1. From slaves to children (Galatians 4:4-7). 2. From strangers to family (Ephesians 2:19-20). 3. From weakness to strength (Galatia...

Route 66: 1 & 2 Corinthians - Strong When We're Weak The church in Corinth was gifted, successful, and full of potential. But underneath the surface were serious cracks: division, pride, immorality, and confusion. These letters from Paul are God's reminder that strength and unity aren't found in us - they are found in Christ alone. 1. Unity over Division (1 Cor. 1:10; 3:11). 2. Holiness over World...

The book of Romans gives us a road - a clear path that leads us from sin and death to salvation and life. Christians call it the Romans Road. Let's walk through it step by step. 1. Our problem: sin (3:23). 2. The penalty: death (6:23). 3. God's provision: Christ (5:8). 4. Our response: faith (10:9-10). 5. The promise: salvation (10:13). Will you take the road? Will you call on the name of the Lord...

The Gospel of Jesus is the greatest change agent the world has ever seen. It started from the beginning - the book of Acts. Ordinary men and women, filled with the Spirit of God, were used to "turn the world upside down" (Acts 17:6). 1. The power of the Spirit (Acts 1-7; 1:8). 2. The expansion of the Gospel (Acts 8-12; 8:4; 10:34-35). 3. The mission to the nations (Acts 13-28; 13:47; 28:30-31). Wi...

In the Christian life, sometimes we need to return to the basics - Who is Jesus? Why did He come? How do we respond? That's exactly what the Gospel of John does. "These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." (John 20:31) 1. Jesus is the Son of God (1:1,14). 2. Jesus is the Savior of the World (3:16-17). 3. J...

The Gospel of Mark invites us to see Jesus in motion - not just as a teacher, but as a Servant Savior, full of authority, compassion and power. The ultimate question is: What will you do with Jesus? 1. Jesus has authority like no one else (1:27). 2. Jesus shows compassion to the broken (1:41). 3. Jesus came to give His life for you (10:45). Will you follow Him? "Whoever wants to be my disciple mus...

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Where do I really belong?" We all want to be part of something meaningful - something bigger than just work, routines, and responsibilities. The Gospel of Matthew reveals that Jesus isn't just a good teacher - He is the true King and invites us into His Kingdom. If you've wrestled with your place in this world - this message is for you. Jesus is calling you...

A love letter reminds the recipient that even when time and distance separates, love is still active. That's God's heart in Zecharaiah and Malachi - despite His people's neglect, God keeps saying, "Return to me." Not in anger, but in love. These books are God's letters to His people - and to us. 1. God's call to return is always a call to hope (Zech. 1:3). 2. God's refining fire is for our good (M...

When Christians ignore God's call to move forward, we get spiritually frozen. We become stuck in our comfort, distracted by life, or too tired to rebuild what's broken. God sent two prophets, Zephaniah (before the Fall of Jerusalem) and Haggai (after the return to Jerusalem), to wake up His people. Their message is still for us today if we find ourselves. 1. Zephaniah: Wake up from complacency (1:...

"There is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still" - Corrie ten Boom (Nazi concentration camp survivor). There are moments when we need to trust in a silent God. Nahum reveals God's certain judgment. Habakkuk wrestles while waiting for it. Together, they show trust in God during dark days. 1. Nahum: God will not let evil win (1:2-3. 7-8). 2. Habakkuk: When justice feels delayed (1:2-4;...

Mercy always stuns the world - especially when it's undeserved. Jonah couldn't stand it. Micah called us to it. Today, we're going to see what God's mercy and mission look like - and what He really requires of us.  1. God's mercy is greater than our comfort (Jonah 4:1-2) 2. God's justice is not just punishment (Micah 6:6-7) 3. What God requires: Justice, Mercy, and Humility (Micah 6:8)

The prophecy of Amos begins with a warning: "The Lord roars from Zion!" God wasn't whispering. He was roaring. Amos, a shepherd and fig farmer, became God's unexpected messenger to shake His people awake.  1. God's judgment is real (2:6-7) 2. Ritual without righteousness is rejected (5:21-24) 3. God's plumb line: Are we upright? (7:7-8) 4. Hope is not lost (9:11-15) God was roaring, not to scare H...

Have you ever found something valuable that you had lost? Hosea and Joel are like that. God's people had gone far from God, but He still wanted them back. These prophets reminded them to return to the Lord. 1. God's love is relentless (Hosea 3:1) 2. Sin has consequences, but God calls us back (Joel 2:13) 3. God promises restoration and renewal (Joel 2:25) God's love (Hosea) and God's mercy (Joel)...

Godly courage refuses to bow, bend or break. Four men in Babylon had it against a king. Daniel and his three friends are a story of unshakable faith in a shifting world. They stood firm because God stood with them. 1. Conviction over compromise (1:8, 17, 20) 2. Courage in the fire (3:16-18, 25) 3. Prayer that prevails (6:10, 22) The book of Daniel is not just about surviving in Babylon - it's abou...

Some people need a wake-up call! Ezekiel was living in exile - disoriented, discouraged, and far from home. But God woke him up with a vision and a mission: speak truth to a spiritually broken people. His response changed others. 1. God calls you where you are (2:1-5). 2. God's message is often hard - but always needed (2:6-7) 3. God can bring life where there's death (37:1-14) What will you do wi...

We've all had moments where life hasn't gone according to plan. Jeremiah witnessed the fall of Jeruksalem, saw the people exiled, and cried out to God with questions, doubts, and heartbreak. In the middle of the pain, God sends a word of hope. God wants us to know we have hope too. 1. God sees the bigger picture (29:10). 2. God's plans are good - even in hard places (29:11). 3. God responds to a s...

The book of Isaiah is one of the most powerful prophetic books in the Bible, filled with messages of judgment, hope and redemption. Isaiah lived during a time of moral and spiritual decline, yet he boldly proclaimed God's truth. 1. The call to repentance - a nation gone astray (1:18). 2. The vision of God's holiness - Isaiah's calling (6:3). 3. The promise of the Messiah - the hope of redemption (...

We live in a world where love is often defined by emotion, passion, or attraction. But God's Word gives us a deeper, richer, more beautiful vision - especially in the Song of Solomon. It's not just about desire - it's about devotion. Not just about feelings - but about faithfulness. 1. Love pursues with delight (1:2) 2. Love commits with faithfulness (2:16; 8:7) 3. Love reflects Christ's heart (8:...

People throughout history have asked, "What is the purpose of life?" King Solomon, the wisest and richest man of his time, explored this question in Ecclesiastes. He discovered where true purpose is found and so can we. 1. Meaning is not found in wisdom or knowledge (1:18). 2. Meaning is not found in pleasure or wealth (2:10). 3. Meaning is not found in work or achievements (3:9). 4. Where true me...