FBC Nokomis Sermons

In this special Fourth of July weekend message on the 250th anniversary of the United States, Pastor Ryan weaves together the prophecy of Micah, the story of Jesus’ lineage, and the American experiment of “we the people.” He contrasts “we the people” with “the us in power,” reflecting on how God consistently works through ordinary, often flawed people—founders, reformers, soldiers, parents, and ev...

Family feuds can last for generations—but God has something better in mind. In this message on Obadiah—the shortest book in the Old Testament—we trace the rivalry of Jacob and Esau all the way to Judah and Edom, and discover how God confronts betrayal, bitterness, and transactional love. Learn why God overturns social pecking orders, why compassion must start at home, and how the church is called...

In this week's sermon of our Minor Prophets series, we walk with Amos—the farmer-turned-prophet who steps out of the echo chamber to deliver a hard truth to God’s people. Using Amos’ image of the plumb line, we explore what it means to measure our lives against God’s standard rather than the people around us. From “ivory houses” and injustice toward the poor, to modern comfort, comparison, an...

In this episode, we walk through the book of Joel and its vivid image of a devastating locust plague to explore how God uses discipline not to crush us, but to call us back to Himself. You’ll be challenged that if all the extras were stripped away—comfort, tech, even your religious routines—what would your worship look like? And how might God want to use your story of struggle and restoration as a...

Pastor Ryan kicked off his Summer sermon series, Back to the Minor: A Summer in the Minor Prophets , and this week we are learning from the Book of Hosea!  Support the show We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online! FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurch...

This week Pastor Ryan wraps up his sermon series,  Holy Spirit Led.   Much like Jesus in Matthew 4, there will be seasons that the Holy Spirit leads you into the wilderness. Challenges will come, but PR reminds us that the wilderness is not a punishment but, rather, preparation. With the Holy Spirit we can face today's challenges with confidence! -------------- We are growing the Kingdom of G...

We are celebrating Pentecost Sunday and the coming of the Holy Spirit! In this week's sermon, Pastor Ryan helps us discover how God’s preferred address is your heart, how the Holy Spirit refines and transforms you, and how the church becomes God’s active presence in the world—through practical, biblical, and down-to-earth teaching. --------------- We are growing the Kingdom of God through the...

Learn how to move from “safe in the boat” Christianity to Holy Spirit–led obedience. This sermon explores Peter walking on water, biblical “yes” moments, and how God often calls us into the storm—not out of it—so our faith can grow beyond comfort and routine. ---------- We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us...

Learn to recognize the competing voices of flesh, fear, and faith—and train your heart to hear the gentle, guiding whisper of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Pastor Ryan unpacks practical ways to slow down, listen, test what you’re hearing, and walk in everyday obedience that builds real peace, courage, and character. ------------ We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday pe...

Discover how to recognize the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit in a noisy world. In this sermon on John 10 and Pentecost, Pastor Ryan challenges us to stop shouting “God, fix this!” and start following the Good Shepherd’s voice through Scripture, stillness, and daily obedience. ------------- We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow,...

In this message wrapping up the “From Tent to Tomb” series, Pastor Ryan explores how the power of the empty tomb moves into everyday life. He challenges listeners to turn down artificial light and distractions, turn up devotion to Jesus, and step confidently into a culture full of competing “truths.” Using Paul in Athens, starfish regeneration, and campfire community as illustrations, he calls bel...

Explore how the empty tomb becomes your everyday testimony in a dark world. In this week's sermon, Pastor Ryan traces the journey from Lent to Easter, from temple to church, and from artificial light to the true Light of the World. Learn why grace comes before work, why knowing God’s Word isn’t enough without living it, and how to “turn down” the glow of screens and outrage so you can “turn u...

Guest speaker, Dylan Goldsmith, continues our temple series by asking a crucial post-Easter question: now that the curtain is torn and God no longer dwells in a physical temple, where does He live—and what does that mean for our everyday lives? Walking through five practical steps of Christian living—abiding with God, taking personal responsibility, moving toward people, walking in the Spirit, and...

Explore how the story of the temple, the torn curtain, and the empty tomb reveals a God who isn’t confined to holy places—but is on the move, inviting us to empty our hearts so He can fill our lives. This Easter message traces the journey from Eden to the Holy of Holies to the resurrection, showing why an empty tomb is the most powerful evidence of a living Christ at work in everyday people. -----...

In this Palm Sunday devotional we explore Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as “home that’s not home,” the true meaning of the palm branches, and how the day of selecting the Passover lamb points to Christ as our perfect sacrifice. Walk through the temple imagery, Holy Week rhythms, and an invitation to prepare your heart—and your family—for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the joy of Easter. ---------...

As Pastor Ryan continues his series “From Tent to Tomb,” we explore the meaning of the altar as the place where our confession meets God’s mercy. Tracing the story from Eden to the temple, from Old Testament sacrifices to Jesus’ death on the cross, we look at how judgment, offering, and grace all intersect in this “divine transaction.” As you consider your own walk with Christ, you’ll be invited t...

In this powerful message Pastor Ryan explores how the Old Testament temple points to Jesus, and how coming to God is like stepping into a courtroom—not to be crushed by judgment, but to be set free by grace. Moving from the “outer courts” of casual religion into the holy presence of Christ, this sermon invites listeners to drop their walls, confess honestly, and discover the surprising freedom tha...

Pastor Ryan explores the powerful temple imagery of the mikvah —the ancient Jewish purification bath—and connects it to Christian baptism and ongoing spiritual renewal. The message challenges listeners to move beyond a private, passive faith into a rhythm of honest confession, prayer, and spiritual “washing,” so that we don’t just go through church routines, but truly prepare our hearts to encount...

In this message from the series “From Tent to Tomb,” we trace how God’s presence moved from Eden’s mountaintop to the tabernacle, to the temple in Jerusalem, and ultimately to Jesus himself. Using the imagery of city walls, temple courts, and the narrow gate, we explore why access to God isn’t blocked by his barriers, but by the walls we build in our own hearts. This sermon calls us to honest conf...

We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 8:30 in person and 10:30 in person and online! **Our live stream on Sunday mornings includes worship and announcements. All replays will include the sermon ONLY.** FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis FBC Nokomis Facebook: www....

We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30am in person and online! **Our live stream on Sunday mornings includes worship and announcements. All replays will include the sermon ONLY.** FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis FBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/first...

In this introduction to his sermon series From Tent to Tomb,  Pastor Ryan Follis sets up the scene of the Tabernacle as we look forward to understanding how the whole bible, from Moses to Jesus and everything in between, is intertwined to tell the greatest story in history -------------- We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and O...

In Pastor Ryan's sermon series, Get Out of Your Own Head , we are looking at our emotions through the biblical lens. This week we are talking about ANGER and how to channel it into something useful, rather than sin.  Come back next week as we dive into a new emotion! ------------- We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT...

In Pastor Ryan's new sermon series, based out of the book of Philippians, we are learning how to Get Out of Your Own Head and understand our emotions.  --------------- We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 8:30 in person and 10:30 in person and online! **Our live stream on Sunday mornings...

We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 8:30 in person and 10:30 in person and online! **Our live stream on Sunday mornings includes worship and announcements. All replays will include the sermon ONLY.** FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis FBC Nokomis Facebook: www....