First Baptist Church of El Dorado - Sermons

Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in a rut, or feeling your life is without purpose? We've all been there and it's a tough place to be. Today, we're tackling these feelings head-on, reminding ourselves that in Christ we find our true identities and purpose. We're all incredibly valuable in the eyes of our Creator, and this episode serves as an uplifting reminder. With the...

Have you ever felt like your life is one long, grueling race? Like the Iditarod Trail, life's marathon is filled with ups, downs, and treacherous terrains that test our endurance daily. We're all racers, whether you're a single mom juggling work and family, a married couple navigating the complexities of long-term relationships, or you're in the education sector as a student or...

What would you say if we told you complacency is the silent killer of faith? In our latest episode, we journey into the heart of this insidious enemy. We will unravel how complacency, with its sneaky satisfaction with past achievements and blindness to reality, threatens to halt our spiritual progress and steer us away from the glorious future God has planned for us. Ever wondered how the standard...

Can you recognize an idol when you see one? American idols, not the kind that grace your television screens, but the ones that subtly nestle into our lives, often unnoticed. This episode unearths these hidden idols and helps us confront the idolatry in our hearts, much like the age-old challenge faced by the early church and addressed by Jesus in his letters. Tune in as we use the compelling narra...

What do teen idols, sports teams, and ancient gods have in common? They're all potential American Idols, according to Tim Keller's thought-provoking book Counterfeit Gods. This episode explores the slippery slope of when good things become ultimate things, leading us to unwittingly cast our votes for our very own American Idols. Journey with us as we trek through stories from the book of...

Ever wondered how deeply intertwined the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus were, even before their births? Brace yourself for an enlightening expedition with Dr. Rex Horne as he narrates the riveting biblical tales of John the Baptist and his relationship with Jesus. Be part of the insightful discourse on how John's doubts about Jesus' identity were met with thought-provoking responses...

Ever wondered how your life's pain and gain connect to your faith? Picture this: A Filipino fisherman's encounter with a giant pearl, a symbol of both trial and triumph. On our latest episode of the FBC El Dorado Sermon Podcast, we take you on a  journey to make sense of it all. Imagine you're back in the prosperous city of Smyrna, where the church, surrounded by affluence, endured...

Is your spiritual inbox filled with junk mail? Could it be time to declutter and focus your attention on the messages that truly matter? We've got quite a journey for you, exploring the profound power of letters, echoing from an eleven-year-old girl named Grace who influenced Abraham Lincoln's election campaign, right through to the life-changing words of Jesus' letters to us. We&ap...

Last week we began a 4-week series called The Jesus Church. In each week of this series we are examining one of the defining characteristics of the early church that is listed in Acts 2:42.  All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Together these characteristics show us how we as FBC El...

Much like this country, and other countries, have established embassies to promote their interests and missions, around the world, God’s Kingdom has established its own set of embassies to promote His interests and His mission. GOD’S EMBASSY IS THE LOCAL CHURCH. Each week in this series we will examine defining characteristics of The Jesus Church. Together these characteristics show us what it mea...

In Week 4 of the sermon series called Life Hacks, we will search the ancient wisdom of God’s Word in order to uncover CHRIST-CENTERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PROBLEMS .  Give your worries to the Lord in daily prayer.

In Week 5 of the sermon series called Life Hacks, we will search the ancient wisdom of God’s Word in order to uncover CHRIST-CENTERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PROBLEMS .  Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

In Week 3 of the sermon series called Life Hacks, we will search the ancient wisdom of God’s Word in order to uncover CHRIST-CENTERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PROBLEMS .  The diligent find freedom in their work.

In Week 2 of the sermon series called Life Hacks, we will search the ancient wisdom of God’s Word in order to uncover CHRIST-CENTERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PROBLEMS . Only God can rightly order our priorities and our time.

Today we are beginning a new sermon series called Life Hacks. In this series, we will search the ancient wisdom of God’s Word to uncover CHRIST-CENTERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PROBLEMS . These Christ-Centered Solutions for Everyday Problems will address some of the core problems each of us faces. And these Christ-Centered Solutions will invite us to travel the journey of sanctification. We become...

Today we are putting a bow on our current series that’s called Following Jesus. In this series , as we get up close and personal with Jesus we are understanding who he is in light of the three anointed offices of the Old Testament—prophet, king , and priest.  As our prophet , JESUS SPEAKS TRUTH . A truth that is both hard and hope-filled.  As our king,  JESUS LEADS US TO TRUE GREATNESS. This is a...

A life and world that is empty finds itself caught in this nonstop cycle frustration, anxiety, disappointment and even despair. When it comes to the human condition, here’s the fact of the matter, We’re Empty and We Need an Answer. And, there is only one answer for a soul and a world wracked with frustration, anxiety, disappointment and even despair. His name is Jesus Christ . All because An Empty...

In this message we are continuing our current series. It’s called Following Jesus. In this series we are getting up close and personal with Jesus (shape your opinions, transform your behavior, give you new attitude, and give you a full biblical worldview). In week one God’s Word reminded us that Following Jesus isn’t a game. When comes it Following Jesus: Your Life Depends on Him. Then in week two...

Today we are starting a new series called Following Jesus. This is a series for folks who’ve made a decision for Jesus at some point in the past or maybe you’ve never made a decision and said “yes” to Jesus. This is a series for each of these groups, because this is a decision that is calling you to become a disciple. It’s a series that calling you to start following Jesus. To let Jesus shape your...

In this sermon we are continuing our current series. It’s called Following Jesus. This series which will take us to Easter Sunday is inviting each of us to get up and to follow Jesus. The main reason you and I don’t answer this call is because too often in life we’ve forgotten that lesson from childhood, Be Careful Who You Follow. For far too long we have allowed ourselves to believe the lie that...

A couple weeks back as a companion to our season of 21 Days of Prayer we began a four-week series called One Word Prayers . It’s my belief that simple, one-word prayers allow us to draw closer to God, because they strip away all those meaningless words. These one-word prayers allow us to focus on the most basic and fundamental aspects of our relationship with God, which in turn allow us to draw cl...

Today we are concluding our current series. It’s called One Word Prayers. As the series title suggests, each week we have focused on a one word prayer. These one word prayers create foundation on which all other prayers stand. These are accessible to the person who just began to follow Jesus and they provide depth for the person who has followed Jesus for decades. So far we have learned to pray “F...