First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO

Christmas Thieves: Busyness — Partying Without Celebration 09.12.2018 16:32 ↓

Overstuffed holiday schedules rob us of joy, peace and time for reflection. Scripture: Luke 21:34-38

Prophet, Priest and King 25.11.2018 23:29 ↓

The church is always nourished by Jesus Christ, who fulfills his divine roles. Scripture:  Revelation 1:1-8

Loving God Through Faithful Giving: Loving God’s Mission 18.11.2018 22:52 ↓

Coming into a relationship with Christ means we take on his passion through sacrificially giving. Scripture: Romans 15:20-29

Loving God Through Faithful Giving: Loving God and Neighbor 11.11.2018 19:44 ↓

Loving God and neighbor require concrete actions. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Loving God Through Faithful Giving: Loving God’s Creation 04.11.2018 24:24 ↓

God holds us accountable for the stewardship of all creation. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26; 2:15; Jeremiah 2:7 See additional scripture passages about caring for God’s creation.

Love's Call to See 28.10.2018 19:43 ↓

God’s love requires that we let go of our way of seeing and ask for Jesus’ eyes. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Love’s Call to Serve 21.10.2018 19:41 ↓

God’s love requires that we let go of our egos and put others’ needs first. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

The God of Also 14.10.2018 21:43 ↓

A Conversation on Race. Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Jesus, the Imprint of God's Being 07.10.2018 15:55 ↓

Jesus is everything God has to say to us. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Love Is Not a Plaque on the Wall 30.09.2018 22:21 ↓

Christ is calling us to become a laboratory of love. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Love Is the End Game 23.09.2018 15:45 ↓

Love will still be present when history ends and all else disappears. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8b-13

Love Has a Secret Energy Source 16.09.2018 19:38 ↓

With Christ’s power, love nouns become love verbs. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Without Love, It’s All Just Hot Air 09.09.2018 23:43 ↓

Without love, our very best efforts evaporate. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Freedom from Judging Others and Being Judged 02.09.2018 23:34 ↓

Grace for our struggles with self-worth, boundaries and hyper-critical spirits. Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20; 6:11-15

In Christ—Leaving Behind Our Us-Them Ways 26.08.2018 21:08 ↓

Belonging to Christ is our highest, noblest identity. Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Overcoming Our Perfection Addiction 19.08.2018 22:18 ↓

How foolish, to try to score points and earn God’s love. Scripture: Galatians 2:19-3:6

Why Stuck-Up Religious People Need Grace 12.08.2018 25:39 ↓

Spiritual pride may be the deadliest of all sins. Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24

Whoever Comes Will Never Hunger 05.08.2018 11:59 ↓

The world offers empty spiritual calories; Jesus offers nourishment. Scripture: John 6:24-35

Our Prayers Are Too Small 29.07.2018 23:07 ↓

Paul models for us a deeper and more powerful way to pray for people we love. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

No Longer Strangers and Aliens 22.07.2018 21:03 ↓

In the Cross of Christ, God fashions a family stronger than human divisions. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

When Kingdoms Clash 15.07.2018 22:03 ↓

Obedience to God inevitably leads to a struggle for allegiance and a clash of values. Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

The Frightening Power of “No” 08.07.2018 21:56 ↓

God has endowed us with a terrifying freedom of choice, to reject Jesus’ presence and work if we so choose.

Joy Comes in the Morning 01.07.2018 19:18 ↓

After a night of fear and terror, morning brings a sweetness and joy. Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished 24.06.2018 19:04 ↓

Doing Christ’s work is not easy, and serving brings suffering. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Living for the Right Stuff 17.06.2018 23:17 ↓

Eternity provides a helpful perspective for weighing priorities. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10