First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

This Week: Does God Want to Heal Me? If you’ve ever wondered why healing feels so far away, you’re not alone. This Sunday, we’re asking a raw and honest question: Does God want to heal me? Come hear how Christ’s healing love meets us right where we’re hurting most. Sermon Series: Multitasking Grace Salvation isn’t one-size-fits-all. So how does Jesus meet us in our real lives? Each week we’ll expl...

This Week: Is It Too Late for Peace? In a world addicted to payback, Jesus breaks the cycle. This Easter, find peace that doesn’t play by the old rules. Sermon Series: Multitasking Grace Salvation isn’t one-size-fits-all. So how does Jesus meet us in our real lives? Each week we’ll explore a different metaphor or model of how Jesus saves us—rooted in Scripture and focused on post-resurrection appe...

This Week: Disruptor Jesus flipped more than tables—he flipped expectations. What if your faith isn’t stuck because it’s broken, but because it’s too predictable? Sermon Series: On Trial What if the accusations against Jesus were true—but not in the way his accusers thought? This Lent, On Trial invites you to step into the courtroom of history, where claims of madness, rebellion, and sacrilege wer...

This Week: Rebel Rome didn’t crucify spiritual gurus; they crucified rebels. What made Jesus so dangerous? And What does that mean for those who follow him today? Come hear what it means to follow Jesus the Messiah. Sermon Series: On Trial What if the accusations against Jesus were true—but not in the way his accusers thought? This Lent, On Trial invites you to step into the courtroom of history,...

This Week: Wasteful What looks wasteful to one person might be sacred to another. Jesus and his disciples didn’t always agree about that—and the same tension lives in us today. This week, we’ll explore what happens when generosity, judgment, and devotion collide. Sermon Series: On Trial What if the accusations against Jesus were true—but not in the way his accusers thought? This Lent, On Trial inv...

This Week: Blasphemer Some people want a world full of guilty, manageable people—ashamed, silent, and dependent. Jesus wanted people to get up and live. This Sunday, we’re exploring the moment Jesus was accused of blasphemy… just for forgiving someone. Sermon Series: On Trial What if the accusations against Jesus were true—but not in the way his accusers thought? This Lent, On Trial invites you to...

This Week: Accomplice Would you be comfortable hanging out with the people Jesus surrounded himself with? The Pharisees weren’t. This Sunday, we’re stepping into the controversy of Jesus’ ‘wrong crowd’—and what it means for us today. This Sunday, we’re digging into the two times Jesus “broke” the Sabbath—and what it means when following God means breaking expectations. Let’s talk about what happen...

This Week: Rule Breaker Ever been criticized for not following the rules—even when you knew you were doing the right thing? Ever felt people watching, just waiting for you to mess up? Ever wondered if Jesus gets what that’s like? This Sunday, we’re digging into the two times Jesus “broke” the Sabbath—and what it means when following God means breaking expectations. Let’s talk about what happens wh...

This Week: Lifetime Achievement Is life about outrunning pain, chasing the next thrill, or winning at all costs? Or is there a deeper purpose—a race with an eternal finish line that matters far more? Join us as we unpack Paul’s words in 2 Timothy and discover the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ we’re truly meant to pursue. Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating?...

This Week: Best Picture Ever feel like you’re chasing quick fixes that never fill the void? This Sunday, join us as we unpack the prodigal son’s journey and discover how God’s ever-expanding love transforms our failures into shared, lasting abundance. Don’t miss this invitation to truly live today. Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winnin...

This Week: Best Adapted Screenplay Hollywood loves a good remake—but not all reboots are created equal. Some just rehash the same old story, while others transform it into something powerful and new. This Sunday, we’re looking at how Genesis 1-11 might be the greatest ‘adaptation’ of all time—reframing ancient stories to reveal a God who isn’t distant, but walking with us, calling us to a better w...

This Week: Best Costume Design What if the biggest fight of your faith isn’t against people—but against fear, falsehood, and division? Paul’s words about the armor of God have been misunderstood for too long. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to clothe ourselves in something far better than conflict. Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award...

This Week: Best Special Effects What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about learning to embrace mystery? This Sunday, we’ll explore Moses’ encounter with the burning bush—a moment of divine wonder that calls us to curiosity rather than certainty. Join us as we rediscover the awe and adventure of following a God who is always more than we can comprehend! Sermon Series: Award Winnin...

This Week: Best Editing What story are you telling with your life? This Sunday, we’ll explore how Peter’s denial of Jesus reminds us of the moments we hide our faith—and how God invites us to edit our stories into testimonies of hope and purpose. Join us as we discover how to craft and share the good news of Jesus in a way that can change lives! Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith Ever wonder what...

This Week: Best Original Score: No One Mourns the Wicked What kind of song does your life leave behind? Revelation 18 invites us to compose a melody of hope, compassion, and justice—even in the face of Babylon’s fall. Come and be inspired to sing the kind of good news our world desperately needs. Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning...

This Week: Best Supporting Actor What if the most meaningful role in your life isn’t in the spotlight but as someone else’s greatest support? Jonathan, heir to Saul’s throne, gave up his crown to build a relationship rooted in loyalty, trust, and faithfulness to God’s plan. Join us this Sunday to discover how Jonathan’s story can inspire us to prioritize right relationships over power and find ble...

This Week: Richer by Far is the Heart’s Adoration Ever wonder if the gifts you give truly capture the love in your heart—or just meet a checklist? In this message, we’ll uncover how the Magi’s visit to the newborn King can reframe our giving, moving it from obligation to heartfelt worship. Join us to discover a deeper kind of generosity—one that just might change the way you love God and the peopl...

This Week: If Only in My Dreams Ever feel like your home life isn’t turning out the way you hoped? Come explore Joseph’s story in Matthew 1:18–25 and discover how God can transform even our most unexpected, messy circumstances into a place of surprising hope. Join us this Sunday for a message that might just change how you see “home” this holiday season! Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas Chr...

This Week: I Wonder as I Wander What kind of story are we living in, and where is God at work within it? Mary’s Magnificat shows us a God who overturns expectations, lifting the lowly and scattering the proud, while inviting us to magnify His story above our own uncertainties. Join us this Sunday as we explore how wonder, trust, and God’s reversals can transform even the most challenging moments o...

This Week: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Are you feeling the weight of the season instead of the joy? This Sunday, we’ll explore how to prepare Him room—not just in your schedule but in your heart. Discover how God meets us in unexpected places and how you can make space for joy this Christmas, even in the midst of life’s challenges. Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas Christmas music stirs...

This Week: We Need a Little Christmas Feeling the weight of the season? This Sunday, we’ll explore how hope shines brightest in the darkest moments—through the words of Lamentations 3 and the melodies of Christmas. Join us as we discover how God’s faithfulness renews us every morning and carries us through, one note and one promise at a time. Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas Christmas music...

This Week: The Prophetic Song of Hope Have you ever felt trapped by life’s struggles, wondering if hope is even possible? This Sunday, discover how Jeremiah’s prophetic song invites us to sing louder than despair, embrace God’s unfailing love, and walk the guideposts of hope—even in life’s darkest moments. Join us as we explore the story of a God who turns mourning into joy and shows us how to liv...

This Week: Prophetic Acts What would you do if the world around you was crumbling? Jeremiah bought land—yes, land—right before his nation’s collapse. This Sunday, we’ll unpack this wild act of faith and what it means to trust God’s promises when everything feels hopeless. Don’t miss this powerful message of bold hope and prophetic action! Series: Prophets in the Public Square How should people of...

This Week: The Prophetic Life After a long election season, you might be asking, ‘Now what?’ Micah’s answer is both timeless and challenging: God doesn’t need our rituals or grand gestures—He wants justice, kindness, and humility. This Sunday, discover how these ancient words speak powerfully into our lives today. Sermon Series: Prophets in the Public Square How should people of faith navigate tod...

This Week: Prophetic Imagination How often do we look to the past to predict what God will do next? This Sunday, we’re diving into Isaiah 43, where God calls us to remember His power—and then challenges us to forget it, because He’s doing something new! Join us as we explore how faith invites us to break out of predictable patterns and embrace a future filled with God’s limitless possibilities. Se...