First Baptist Charlotte

Pastor Jon Akin takes a pause on our series through Exodus as we celebrate our country’s Independence Day. He teaches us through Jeremiah 29:1-14 that God’s plan for our lives should be a light for the Kingdom of Heaven. What a relief it is to know that God’s fulfilled promise to bring his people out of the Babylonian Exile leaves us assured that He will fulfill his promise to bring us to our heav...

Do you live as if God merely tolerates you, or do you live knowing that you have peace with him and are welcomed to his table? This Sunday, we celebrated all that God is doing through FBC with a special combined service with Alpha & Omega. As Pastor Jon continues to lead us through the book of Exodus, we are acutely reminded of how God pursues a relationship with His people!

This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin shares insights on justice from Exodus, highlighting God's love for the poor, orphans, widows, and strangers. We see His heart for the vulnerable through Jesus' sacrifice, reminding us that we were once separated from God, but Christ died for us to be adopted into His family. Biblical justice starts with remembering the grace we've received and extending God’s love and...

 Guest Speaker Dr. Kevin King shared a powerful message from Philippians 1. Dr. King warns of us dangerous distractions that keep us from being disciple-makers. As Christians, we are constantly growing in fixing our eyes on Jesus, with the proper perspective we can climb any mountain and rejoice in every valley because our purpose never waivers! Watch and leave rejoicing our savior who helps us in...

Continuing our series through Exodus, today Pastor Jon Akin gleans Biblical truths about the value of human life, God’s heart behind justice, and loving our neighbor.

This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin unpacks the horizontal commandments and explains how, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the heart posture behind each one. Ultimately, Jesus shows us how deeply we need Him for salvation, knowing we can never measure up on our own. Let’s celebrate the truth and power of the gospel as we reflect on the commandments today!

This week in our Exodus series, Pastor Jon guides us through the first four "vertical" commandments, which serve as guidelines for loving God. These commandments help us check in on our hearts and see if we're truly keeping God at the center of our lives. Watch and be encouraged with practical wisdom on how to incorporate these commandments into our daily habits!

Pastor Jon Akin continues our series on Exodus, highlighting the significance of relationships. Throughout the Bible, we see numerous examples of God's desire for a deep connection with His people, rooted in His abundant love for them. It’s crucial not only to invest in our relationship with God but also to strengthen our relationships with others and become a positive influence for the gospel. Pa...

Pastor Jon Akin encourages us to remain faithful in our walks with Christ as we navigate the wilderness and the in-between moments of life. Like the Israelites, when we face hardships, we may question what God is doing and whether He is truly with us. However, by continuing to trust God, relying on His Word, and reminding ourselves of the gospel, we are transformed into people who can praise God b...

Sometimes we forget that worship isn’t about style or preference, but about remembering who God is and what He has done. This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin implores us to return our hearts to Biblical worship. In Exodus 15, we’re reminded that biblical worship helps us remember, celebrates God’s victories, and declares that there is no one like Him. More than just music, worship is a weapon for spiritua...

In this message, Pastor Jon takes an honest look at the difference between regret and repentance. Regret keeps us focused on what we wish we could change. Repentance invites us to actually turn and move in a new direction. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns, weighed down by past decisions, or unsure how to move forward, this message speaks directly to that tension. Through Scripture an...

Pastor Jon Akin continued our series through Exodus with an empowering message of how God can use our lives to impact others. Despite Moses' insecurity and sense of unqualification, God still raised him up as a leader and led him every step of the way. Digging deeper into Exodus 3 and 4, Pastor Akin shares eight reasons why God can use broken people to make an eternal impact.

Pastor Jon Akin continues our series in Exodus. The story resumes with Pharaoh’s decree to kill the sons of Israel, but throughout Moses' story, we see how God protects and prepares him to become the leader who would ultimately save Israel from their oppressor. Moses' incredible life reminds us that God promises to save and redeem His people, offering us comfort in the knowledge that He is at work...

We kicked off our new series through Exodus, looking at Israel’s oppression in Egypt and the enemy’s strategy to wage war on multiplication, human dignity, manhood, womanhood, God’s authority, and even children. As we walked through the first chapter of Exodus, we saw how those same battles are still being fought in our world today. But from the promise first given in Genesis 3, we’re reminded tha...

This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin taught from Mark 10:45, reminding us that Jesus came not to be served, but to serve. If we want our lives to look more like His, we’ll reflect that same heart by using our gifts to serve others with joy and humility. When we truly grasp what Jesus has done for us as our savior, the idea of serving can become less of an obligation and more of a joy!

When faced with major life decisions, sometimes we freeze up because we treat God’s will more like a bullseye than a football field. This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin shares with us 5 tips that he uses when trying to seek after God’s will in important life decisions. Use these tips to walk in confidence with any crossroads you find yourself in as you "delight yourself in the Lord” (Psalm 37:4).

In Mark 2, four friends do whatever it takes to bring their friend to Jesus, lowering him through the roof in bold, faith-filled love. This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin reminds us that Jesus is actually the true hero of this story and that our passion to live on mission flows from first falling in love with Him and knowing that only He can heal us. Be challenged to live with faith, urgency, and a joyfu...

This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin shares common reasons why people don't attend church regularly and compares them with what Scripture says about the importance of gathering with other believers. Using Hebrews 10 and other passages, he demonstrates how the church offers encouragement, Biblical teaching, spiritual growth, and blessings from God. Check it out.