First Baptist Church of Brooklyn

In this special Independence Day service, Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to God's Word to answer the question, "What does the Bible say about Freedom?" We are thankful for the freedom we have in the United States; but ultimately, Scripture points to true freedom which is found in Christ alone. 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit our website or Facebook page, or come join us in pe...

As we reflect upon the final verses of Psalm 23, Pastor Jeff Sheeks finishes our month-long series on the Good Shepherd. In this message, we see a greater glimpse into how the Lord protects and provides for his sheep. He prepares a table for us, anoints our heads with oil, and promises that goodness and mercy will follow us every step of the way. Most importantly, as his sheep, we will dwell in th...

As we continue to walk through Psalm 23, we learn how God is our Shepherd who leads us through paths of righteousness and times of uncertainty in the dark valleys of life. Every believer encounters both valleys and meadows, and the Good Shepherd protects and guides believers through every part.🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit our website or Facebook page, or come join us in person—we’...

In this message, we begin a new series diving deep into Psalm 23. This passage is one of the most recognizable and beloved in all of Scripture, and it gives an important picture of how God provides for us. Pastor Jeff Sheeks begins this new series by looking to Scripture to show us how God is the great Shepherd we need. 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit our website or Facebook page, or...

In the final message in our series, "He Gave Gifts", Pastor Jeff Sheeks brings us to the end of our section in Romans 5 to show us what Scripture teaches about the assurance we have in Christ. He uses three key words to describe this gift: assurance, certainty, and enjoyment. These words describe the basis of our salvation as believers in Christ. We have been saved from somewhere. We hav...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks continues our "He Gave Gifts" series, looking at the love of God. The love of God is one of the greatest gifts we receive as followers of Christ. We didn't earn it or deserve it, but God has shown his love to us in various ways. In receiving this incredible love, we respond with joy and thankfulness. 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit ou...

This weekend, we welcomed one of our missionaries, Jonathan Allinson, to give an update on his ministry and to share with us from God's Word. As he directed us to Luke 1, Jonathan shows us how God works in marvelous ways and how he blesses those through whom he works. 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit our website or Facebook page, or come join us in person—we’d love to meet you! We...

Have you ever wondered about the gift of the Holy Spirit? As believers, we receive this gift at the moment of salvation. But what does the Holy Spirit do? Why is this important? In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to an array of biblical passages to explain who the Holy Spirit is and how we interact with him. 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit our website or Facebook page, or come...

Do you see the trials and pressures you experience as a gift from God? Do you think of them as teaching moments where he builds you up for his glory? In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to Romans 5:3-5 to show how suffering and tribulations in this life build our character, teach us to trust in God, and strengthen our confidence in Him. 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Visit our websi...

As we continue our series "He Gave Gifts," Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to the next gift: grace. The grace of God is an incredibly important reality in the life of a Christian. God has shown us grace in making the way for our salvation, and he calls us to show grace in our daily lives. To dive deeper into the grace of God, check out our sermon series devoted to grace. 🔗 Want to learn more o...

In this message, we begin a new series titled, "He Gave Gifts." In this new series, Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to Romans 5 to show us six precious gifts we receive as Christians. As we look to Romans 5:1, the first gift we reflect upon is peace with God. In receiving salvation, we have been justified by faith, and we now have peace with God. The barrier that has separated God from man has...

On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sheeks walks through the resurrection story to show that Jesus is alive and he has given us access to God. The veil has been torn, death has been defeated, and we have the promise of eternal life. With this promise, we also have the warning of eternal judgement to this who don't believe, so we must be faithful to share the gospel with those around us. 🔗 Want...

On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sheeks prepares us for Easter by looking to multiple stories in the Gospel of Luke to show how Jesus demonstrates his power over death. Before Jesus is crucified and rises three days later, he shows that he already had the power to bring life. In these two stories from Luke, Jesus raises from the dead and shows that he is the one who not only brings physical resurr...

In this final message in our series, "On This Rock", Pastor Jeff Sheeks reminds us of one final commitment we make as Christians. Through this series, we have been reminded of the importance of committing to a local church, participating in the body, and looking to God's Word as the ultimate authority. Finally, we commit ourselves to both giving faithfully and cheerfully and to servi...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to multiple passages of Scripture to answer the question, "How should we discipline?" Church discipline is an important biblical concept, yet it is often avoided when needed. This sermon seeks to answer the questions of when it is necessary, how it fits into the regular gatherings of the church, and how its intention is for the health and purity...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks continues our Series, "On This Rock", discussing the importance of unity in the life of the church. Looking to Ephesians 4, Scripture shows us that unity is vital if we are to live in the gospel together. Here, we learn that disunity and uniformity should not mark the church but genuine unity. If you'd like to listen to this message on Spotify, fol...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to Hebrews 10 to answer the question, "Why do we matter to each other?" As we continue to reflect upon what it means to be the Church, Hebrews 10 challenges us to regularly gather together, care, pray for, and serve each other. If you'd like to listen to this message on Spotify, follow the link here: 🔗 Want to learn more or get connected? Vi...

As we continue our series, "On this Rock", Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to an array of biblical passages to explain how Christians ought to be different from the world around them. This sermon works as part two of the previous message titled, "Who Has the Final Word?", and gives us six promises we make as believers. As Christians, we submit to the authority of Scripture, pursue hol...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks continues our series "On This Rock", looking at multiple passages of Scripture to answer the question, "Who has the final word?" As Christians, we submit to the authority of God and trust his Word to teach, correct, and train us. In all things, God has the final word in our lives and we follow his Word, live a life of worship that pursues hol...

As we continue our series "On This Rock", Pastor Jeff Sheeks looks to 1 Thessalonians to demonstrate how the church ought to behave. From the text, we see three marks for how the Church and its people ought to behave. We should mimic faithful role models who have demonstrated what it means to follow Christ. We should model joyful responses to the gospel in our own lives as a witness to t...

In this message, our Youth Pastor, Josh Peoples, looks to Ephesians 6 to show the importance of bearing the armor of God in our daily lives. Every day, there is a spiritual battle we face, and must find our strength in God and equip ourselves with the things God has given us. He has provided what we need to stand firm in our faith and to attack the spiritual darkness in the world around. 🔗 Want t...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks continues our series "On This Rock", looking to important New Testament passages that explain our purpose as Christians. As we live in this world, we are called to live on mission, proclaiming the message of the gospel to everyone we encounter and in every circumstance. As Christians, we are called to represent Christ to the world around us, exposing s...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Sheeks continues our "On This Rock" series, looking at 1 Corinthians 12 to show the importance of being an active part of the church body. Every believer has a role to play in the church, and everyone must do their part to build up the body of Christ. We are not called to be spectators in God's family and his Church but to be active participants. 🔗 Want...

In this message, we begin a new series titled "On This Rock" where we look to what God's Word on how we as a church should build our foundation. As Pastor Jeff leads us through Matthew 16:13-18, he explains to us that our foundation is built upon Jesus Christ - nothing more, nothing less. As we begin a new year, we are challenged to examine our own lives to understand where we need t...