First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

This first week of Advent we are "Still Hoping to Learn," from Isaiah 2:1-5.  While we sing songs about peace on Earth and good will to men, how do we make those visions reality?  

On this week of Thanksgiving, we consider if we are truly thankful for all we have, or do we take some things for granted? Listen again to Sunday's message... 

Pastor Dallas Flippin concludes the Braving the Shadows series with a discussion of our fear of failure. What will we do with the valuable good news that is given to us?

Pastor Dallas Flippin continues the Braving the Shadows series with a discussion of significance. Does our significance come from what the world admires, or do we pick up our cross and follow Christ? 

Pastor Dallas Flippin continues the series "Braving the Shadows" with thoughts about isolation.  

How well do we handle being out of control in a situation, not knowing the possible outcomes? Listen to "Braving the Shadows of Losing Control" from Genesis 12:1-9.

This week's message explores Braving the Shadows of Pain, how do we behavior when we hurt and when we've been hurt, and are we reflecting the character of Christ?  Scripture from Acts 9:11-19. 

We start a new series, Braving the Shadows, with a message on "Braving the Shadows of Fear." Scripture reference from Judges 6:11-17, 22-24, which tells of God's call to Gideon. 

As First Baptist wraps up the series "Being the Church in the 21st Century," Pastor Dallas explores the question, what are you building? What are we, as believers and as the church, trying to do? Scripture reference from 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 26. 

How do Christians communicate with those outside the walls of our churches?  Listen again to Sunday's message, "What Did You Say," with Scripture from 1 Corinthians 14:13-17, 23-25.  

Every person is unique, and each one brings gifts and talents. Learn more about how all can work together to be the church. Scripture from 1 Corinthians 12:4, 7-11. 

In a world where so many struggle to fit in, what does it mean to belong?  Listen to Pastor Dallas Flippin's message "Who Belongs?" from 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. This is the second in the series "Being the Church in the 21st Century."

In a world that seems more divided than ever, who can say who is really in charge?  Listen to the Rally Day message.  

Pastor Dallas Flippin finishes the "Growing Up" series with "In Gentleness and Self-Control."  How do we interact with one another as Christians?  

Faithfulness if one of the fruits of the spirit discussed by Paul in Galatians 3. How can we stay stay faithful when life's challenges close in?  

Pastor Dallas Flippin continues his series with Growing Up in Goodness and Kindness, with scripture references from Psalm 23 and Ephesians 4:29, 31-32.

We continue the series Growing Up in the fruits of the spirit with "In Patience." How can we be patient in today's fast-paced world? What does the apostle Paul, writer of Galatians, mean when he talks about patience? Listen to this message with Scripture reference from Galatians 1:13-24. 

Pastor Dallas Flippin continues his series on the Fruits of the Spirit, with this week's Scripture from Galatians 2:11-14, "Growing Up in Peace." 

Joy is a blessing; are we sharing that joy with other's in our daily lives?  Listen again to Sunday's message from the Growing Up series, "In Joy." 

In Galatians, Paul reinforces what is most important to a believer's daily walk. Listen again to this week's message, "Growing Up in Love." 

What does it mean to "mature" or "grow up" in one's faith?  Do we ever "arrive?"  Pastor Dallas Flippin shares the first message in a new series, "Growing Up," with scripture references from Galatians 5:16-26. 

As followers of Christ, believers have an important job to do. How can we reach people with the Good News of Christ today? Scripture reference from Luke 10. 

"Called to be a Radical," from Luke 19 by Rev. Dr. Ross Lucas, guest pastor, First Baptist Church on June 30, 2019. 

How important is it to share our story? Listen again to Sunday's message, with scripture reference from Luke 8:35-39. 

What does the path to peace really look like for believers? Listen again to Sunday's message from Romans 5:1-5.