First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO

We Like Christmas: The Hope of Christmas 30.11.2014 21:33 ↓

Sometimes we must wait a long time, against impossible odds, to receive God’s promise. Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Choosing Generosity: Enough, Plenty and More 23.11.2014 20:21 ↓

How do we get to contentment and gratitude? Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Choosing Generosity: What God Can Do With Open Hearts And Open Hands 16.11.2014 25:09 ↓

We’re mere conduits; we were created to share just as lavishly as we receive. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Deacon Ordination Sermon 16.11.2014 13:48 ↓

Message at our recent ordination service of five new deacons.

Choosing Generosity: Flexing Our Generosity Muscles 09.11.2014 28:00 ↓

Generosity is habit-forming and contagious. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Did Jesus Really Say That?: Violence and Revenge are Not Options 02.11.2014 22:18 ↓

Someone has to break the retaliation cycle. Scripture:: Matthew 5:38-48

Did God Really Say That?: The R-Rated Gospel: Sex, Lust, Divorce and Marriage 26.10.2014 24:53 ↓

Who says the Gospel isn’t about real life? Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Did Jesus Really Say That?: Right Relationships Trump Ritual 19.10.2014 23:10 ↓

Church is a great place to hide from authentic relationships. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Did Jesus Really Say That?: Power Comes From Yielding 12.10.2014 22:11 ↓

Why being in control is overrated. Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Where Am I in God’s Big Story?: Bitter Exile, Joyous Return 28.09.2014 29:59 ↓

Could a new day of grace be on the other side of sin’s bitter consequences? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-23

Where Am I in God’s Big Story?: National Hopes and Dreams 21.09.2014 28:02 ↓

Israel’s history was one of continuous cycles of repentance and rebellion, much like ours. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:28-42

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: Wandering 07.09.2014 26:02 ↓

When we fail to trust God, our life goes in circles and we forfeit many stored up blessings. Scripture: Numbers 13:25-31; 14:26-30

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: Let My People Go! 31.08.2014 23:33 ↓

God calls us to do more than sing about human dignity and freedom. Scripture: Exodus 2:23–3:12

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: God Works Through Families 24.08.2014 28:00 ↓

Is your family and personal life a mess? Meet the biblical Patriarchs, and join the club! Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Where Am I in God's Big Story?: Beginnings 17.08.2014 27:04 ↓

The first 11 chapters of the Bible establish our human dignity and failure. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15, 26-31

The Good News Is the Best News 10.08.2014 22:58 ↓

There is great power in hearing and telling the Jesus-message. Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Broken But Better 03.08.2014 19:39 ↓

Blessed are those who are on the losing end of a wrestling match with God. Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Seek the Lord and His Strength 27.07.2014 20:13 ↓

Others can teach us how to be hungry for God. Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

Visions & Promises 20.07.2014 24:45 ↓

When Jacob was at his lowest point, God gives a promise ("I am with you. I will not leave you.") that he gives to us today. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19.

Faith Trek 13.07.2014 24:18 ↓

We are called to be disciples of Christ who choose to take a journey with Jesus and be “love in action.” Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Freedom That Takes Guts 06.07.2014 25:58 ↓

Sin's desire is to bury the truth that keeps us from experiencing freedom. Scripture: John 8:31-36

Getting Your Story Together 29.06.2014 29:10 ↓

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9a

HELP WANTED: Inquire Inside 22.06.2014 26:19 ↓

A few superstars burning out was never God’s plan…every Christian has a calling and a task. Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Relationships 101: Boundaries, Trust and Intimacy 15.06.2014 26:27 ↓

Letting others control us is not healthy loving. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21