First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

In the book of Acts, Luke describes what it looks like for the church to be united. What does it look like for the church to be united in a divided world? Pastor Dallas preached from Acts 4:32-35. The sermon is a part of our series, The Kin-dom of God. No, it’s not a typo. The Gospels frequently have to explain that the kingdom of God is like because we can’t see past our own political expectation...

Jesus invites us into the radical way of love that creates peace among enemies. In a season of divisiveness, choose love. The scripture text comes from Luke 6:27-35. This week we continue our series, The Kin-dom of God. No, it’s not a typo. The Gospels frequently have to explain that the kingdom of God is like because we can’t see past our own political expectations. In this series, we are going t...

God’s kingdom is founded on truth. If we believe that our faith is true, then we should be committed to speaking truth to one another. How can we commit to truth today? The sermon text comes from Ephesians 4:14-25. This is the second sermon in our series, The Kin-dom of God. No, it’s not a typo. The Gospels frequently have to explain that the kingdom of God is like because we can’t see past our ow...

Every week, we pray as Jesus taught us by inviting God’s kingdom to rule in our lives. We often fall short of living this out though. This week, Pastor Dallas preaches on putting your full allegiance and trust in God. The sermon text comes from Matthew 6:9-10. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Learn more about FBCJXN at...

Today we start a new series, the Kin-dom of God.  No, it’s not a typo. The Gospels frequently have to explain that the kingdom of God is like because we can’t see past our own political expectations. In this series, we are going to hear how God creates a diverse, new kin in Christ that breaks down the dividing walls between different tribes and parties. In a season of political divisions, cho...

It’s easy to criticize and deconstruct. Creating is harder. What are you called to create with your life? This week Pastor Dallas concludes the series Exploring Faith and Science by Exploring Creativity and Exodus 31:1-11. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI for Sunday, October 4, 2020. Learn more about FBC JXN at https://fbcjxn.org .

The universe is almost entirely uninhabitable, at least to life as we know it. Even on our habitable earth, death is all around us. What does it mean to speak of life and healing when talking about the Creator of the universe? This week Pastor Dallas continues the series Exploring Faith and Science by Exploring Healing and Matthew 4:23-25. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Bapt...

Awe is a critical part of our experience and response to God. When was the last time you experienced awe? Worship with us as we continue our series Exploring Faith and Science. This week, Pastor Dallas preaches from Genesis 28:10-17. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI for Sunday, September 20, 2020. Learn more about FBC JXN at https://fbcjxn.org .

Science is fueled by doubting assumptions and running tests, but should faith have doubts? Join us as we continue our series Exploring Faith and Science as Pastor Dallas preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI for Sunday, September 13, 2020.  Learn more about FBC JXN at https://fbcjxn.org.

What does curiosity have to do with faith? Join us as we continue our series Exploring Faith and Science as Pastor Dallas preaches from Exodus 3:1-5, and the story of the burning bush. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI for Sunday, September 6, 2020.  Learn more about FBC JXN at https://fbcjxn.org.

Last week Pastor Dallas mentioned that science often gets treated like a dirty word in some faith communities. That’s true of “bias” too. But let’s talk about bias. Watch as we continue our series Exploring Faith and Science as Pastor Dallas preaches from Genesis 11:1-9, and the story of the Tower of Babel.  Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI f...

This year has reminded many of us about the importance of science. Church communities, however, have not always been welcoming to science. But this need not be, and should not be. Join us as we explore faith and science together. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI for Sunday, August 23, 2020. The scripture reading for today's service was Genesis 3:8...

Our guest preacher, Rev. Therese Jobe-Kerwin, preaches from 1 Kings 17:9-16. The sermon was preached at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI on August 16, 2020. Learn more about FBC JXN at https://fbcjxn.org .

Are you having trouble focusing? In a world of distractions, ask Jesus to focus your life. Join us as we read from the story of Jesus walking on the sea, and Peter’s desire to join him. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI for Sunday, August 9, 2020. The scripture reading for today's service was Matthew 14:22-33.  Learn more about FBC JXN at http...

This week, we look to Jesus’ spirit of multiplication. Reading from Mark 6, we’ll examine the significance of Jesus’ multiplication of the fish and loaves. In a world afraid of scarcity, find generosity in God. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI on Sunday, August 2, 2020. FBC JXN has been serving downtown Jackson, Michigan since 1839. Learn more abo...

This is our final week of our series, Monumental. This week, we look at how Jesus draws our eyes to God. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI on Sunday, July 26, 2020. FBC JXN has been serving downtown Jackson, Michigan since 1839. Learn more about us at https://fbcjxn.org . To support FBC JXN and it's mission, donate at https://fbcofjackson.churchcen...

This week, you’re invited to see God at work in the lives of those around you. There are monuments to God all around us, our neighbors, our family, our friends. Reading Genesis 1, we’ll examine the significance of seeing God in those around us when faced with times of exile. This is our fourth week of our series, Monumental. This week, we look at how sometimes the monuments designed to point our e...

We believe that God calls us to have a monumental impact on the world. To do so, we have to have our eyes set towards God. This is our third week of our series, Monumental. This week, we look at how sometimes the monuments designed to point our eyes to God eventually draw our eyes to them instead. In this sermon we look at keeping our eyes on God instead of the things that point to God. Sermon pre...

We believe that God calls us to have a monumental impact on the world. To do so, we have to have our eyes set towards God. This is our second week of our series, Monumental. This week, we look to the story of the crossing of the Jordan River, looking for insights about how to remember God's faithfulness. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin on Sunday, July 5, 2020. FBC JXN has been serving dow...

We are starting our new series, Monumental. We will look for the monuments in our lives that lead us towards God, and towards a monumental life that transforms the world for the better. This week, we are examining the monuments that we look to that turn us away from God and God's love. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin on Sunday, June 28, 2020. FBC JXN has been serving downtown Jackson, Mic...

This Father's Day, listen to a message about living according to God's greater vision for your life. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin on Sunday, June 21, 2020. FBC JXN has been serving downtown Jackson, Michigan since 1839. Learn more about us at https://fbcjxn.org . To support FBCJXN and it's mission, donate at https://fbcofjackson.churchcenter.com .

What should we do with our lives? In the midst of countless options, it can be paralyzing. But God has an invitation for you. Our sermon series, No Longer, examines visions of deliverance from the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah is writing as Israel returns home from exile, hoping for renewal and a better tomorrow. In the series, we'll connect Zechariah's hope with the hope of Jesus. Join us this wee...

Social distancing has many of us feeling lonely. But how do we actually connect instead of feeling alone, even once social distancing is over? Our sermon series, No Longer, examines visions of deliverance from the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah is writing as Israel returns home from exile, hoping for renewal and a better tomorrow. In the series, we'll connect Zechariah's hope with the hope of Jesus....

The Gospel is good news for the poor and oppressed. Are you willing to embrace the fiery spirit of God who calls you out to proclaim release to the captives?  Our sermon series, No Longer, examines visions of deliverance from the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah is writing as Israel returns home from exile, hoping for renewal and a better tomorrow. In the series, we'll connect Zechariah's hope wi...

Our sermon series, No Longer, examines visions of deliverance from the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah is writing as Israel returns home from exile, hoping for renewal and a better tomorrow. In the series, we’ll connect Zechariah’s hope with the hope of Jesus.  Today's message is about God’s transforming our suffering into something newly refined. Sermon is preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin for...