First Baptist Church, Milton, LA

Greg Thomas, one of our elders, preaches "Patterns of Faithfulness" from 2 Kings 18:1-8. Sermon preached on January 4, 2026

Aaron Stamp preaches a sermon from Hebrews 4:14-16 titled, "Hold Fast." Original sermon date: 12/28/25

Pastor Matt preaches from John 12:12-19, "The Coming of the King." As we celebrate the coming of King Jesus into the world, our normal next text in John is the coming of Christ into Jerusalem and, by his actions, accepting the title of King. Not only that, but it is full of Christmas themes. That should not surprise us, as Jesus himself tells Pilate that it was for this purpose that He c...

Pastor Matt preaches from John 12:1-10 on the famous story of Mary anointing Jesus's feet with pure and expensive oil. We look at how this is an unintentionally prophetic act of devotion, faith, and worship. At the same time, we also Martha and Lazarus serving Christ in their own ways. Finally, we see in the example of Judas that what keeps us this kind of service and worship to Christ is the...

Pastor Matt preaches from John 11:45-57. We look at how the raising of Lazarus seals belief in Jesus for some, but opposition to Jesus for others. We also see how Caiaphas becomes an unintentional proclaimer of the Gospel, and close by seeing how we can trust that Jesus will show up for us.

Matt Doucet, one of our elders, preaches from John 11:45-57, which covers the response of those who witnessed Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Some believe that He is the Christ, while others oppose Him to the point of violence. Such will be the case for all who bear witness to Jesus.

Pastor Matt preaches from John 11:36-44. This text covers 7th and final sign in Jesus's public ministry - the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We hope you'll listen and come to a greater faith in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Matt preaches from John 11:17-37. In this sermon,  our focus is on how Jesus’s love for Martha and Mary affects how He cares for each of them in their grief. Part of this is Jesus's fifth "I am" statement in the Gospel of John, "I am the resurrection and the life." We hope you'll listen in and see a picture of how Christ loves us as His sheep and how He made a way for us to live, even thoug...

*Due to technical difficulties, the sermon recording picks up right after the introductory remarks and the Scripture reading.* Pastor Matt preaches from John 11:1-16. In this sermon, we are introduced to Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, a family that Jesus loves dearly. Lazarus is sick and eventually dies. And in these opening verses, we learn a lot about prayer, God's sovereign love for His people,...

Pastor Matt preaches from John 10:30-42. In this sermon, Pastor Matt focuses on the "basic belief" of the Christian faith. There are several foundational, non-negotiable beliefs that Christians have about the work of Christ and the salvation He offers, but there is a belief UNDER them, a belief without which they cannot be true. And that’s the truth that the man Jesus Christ is God. We h...

Pastor Matt preaches a message from John 10:22-31. In this sermon, we look at the origins of the Feast of Dedication and how this informs the Jews' question to Jesus about whether or not He really is the Christ. In His answer, Jesus gives us what may the deepest answer to the problem of unbelief in the Bible. We hope you'll listen in and see and be humbled by the sovereign work of God in y...

Pastor Matt preaches from John 10:7-21. In this text, Jesus makes two of the seven "I Am" statements John's Gospel - "I am the door of the sheep" and "I am the good shepherd." This is an incredible passage showing the exclusivity of Christ as the only way of salvation and what we does in order to secure that salvation for us.

Pastor Matt preaches from John 10:1-6. In this first sermon back in our series through the Gospel of John, Pastor Matt shows how John 10 fits in to the context of John 9-10, helps us understand the sheepfold illustration Jesus makes in verses 1-5, shows why - beyond just cultural context - Jesus introduces this shepherd concept, and then show four truths we learn from these verses about a shepherd...

In this final sermon from our series through the Ten Commandments - Summer at Sinai - Pastor Matt preaches on the aftermath of Sinai. We look at Israel's response to the Ten Commandments in Exodus 22:18-23, Exodus 24, and Exodus 32. In this we see our own inability to keep God's commandments, we see our need for Christ and His Gospel, and we see how, having been saved, the Ten Commandments...

Luke Arsement, our (at this time) elder-in-training, preaches on the Tenth Commandment from Exodus 20:17. Luke shows us how covetousness is rooted in discontentment and points us towards Christ and our salvation as the ultimate source of contentment for the Christian.

Greg Thomas, one of our elders, preaches on the 9th Commandment in Exodus 20:16, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."  In this sermon, Greg looks at 3 ways we bear false witness and 4 ways we bear true witness. We see how truth is a matter of life and death and how we can only look to Christ as a perfect law keeper and the ultimate source of truth and mercy. 

**Recording begins a minute or so into the sermon**  Pastor Matt preaches on the 8th Commandment, "You shall not steal." After detailing his early career as a thief, he walks us through what theft reveals about our hearts, the many different types of theft in the Scriptures, and how to walk in faithfulness to the positive duties of this command. 

*Audio gets better at 3:01* Pastor Matt preaches on the 7th Commandment in Exodus 20:14, "You shall not commit adultery." In this sermon, we look at the commandment itself, the seriousness of adultery, the breadth of what is forbidden by adultery, and then practical tips for individuals and married couples to avoid temptation and sin in this area.   

Pastor Matt preaches from Exodus 20:13 on the Sixth Commandment, "You shall not murder." In this sermon, we look at the command itself - why we need it, why we have it, and what doesn’t qualify as murder. Then we see three ways we can love our neighbors well in light of this commandment and the rest of the Scriptures.

Pastor Matt preaches from Exodus 20:12 on The Fifth Commandment. In this sermon, we consider what it means to honor our fathers and mothers, how that changes from one stage of life to another, and how those who struggle with this command might find healing and hope through Christ's Gospel and His church. 

Pastor Matt preaches on the Fourth Commandment from Exodus 20:8-11. Of all the Ten Commandments, the command to keep the Sabbath is the one most likely to be seen as no longer applying to Christians under the New Covenant. Pastor Matt shows that while there are varying degrees of observance, the Sabbath - now the Lord's Day - is still a day to be kept holy to the Lord. 

Pastor Matt preaches on the Third Commandment from Exodus 20:7. In this sermon, Pastor Matt walks us through the importance of God's name, why God takes His name so seriously, and ways we are guilty of taking God's name in vain. It's a lot more than saying bad words with the word "God" attached to it. 

Pastor Matt preaches on the 2nd Commandment from Exodus 20:4-6.  He shows how people have always desired to worship God through images and through their own ways, but that God has revealed Himself to us as a God who is heard, but not seen, and has commanded us to worship Him in specific ways in the Scriptures. 

Pastor Matt preaches from Exodus 20:3, the first of God's Ten Commandments. In this sermon, we begin by looking again at the Christian's relationship to these Old Testament commandments. We then look at both what is forbidden and what is required by the first commandment. 

Pastor Matt preaches from Exodus 20:1-2. In this sermon, we look at the Preamble to the Ten Commandments, the Commandments themselves, and other Scriptures, to see that they are God's gracious, revelatory, and enduring commands to His People.