First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Jerome on Fire This week we hear the story of Jerome - who passionately invited others to bring God's words into the common language of the people. Join us as we explore a joyous life by living with the wisdom of God. Sermon Series: Saints on Fire Step into the trailblazing journey of the sain...

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. St. Augustine on Fire This week we explore if it's possible to have a healthy form of confession without the guilt and shaming baggage that so often travels with confession. Sermon Series: Saints on Fire Step into the trailblazing journey of the saints, where courage meets conviction and fa...

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Athanasius on Fire This week we explore God's lifegiving promises for a threatening world. Join us as we hear the story of a bishop life in and out of exile - and of the God who didn't let him down. Sermon Series: Saints on Fire Step into the trailblazing journey of the saints, where cour...

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Ambrose on Fire This week we explore the call to good work. Join us as we hear the story of an unexpected bishop and his drive to live up to his calling. Sermon Series: Saints on Fire Step into the trailblazing journey of the saints, where courage meets conviction and faith ignites the soul. Join...

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Polycarp on Fire Step into the trailblazing journey of the saints, where courage meets conviction and faith ignites the soul. Join us as we explore the lives of those who dared to live passionately for their beliefs. Sermon Series: Saints on Fire Step into the trailblazing journey of the saints,...

Sermon Series: Rock the Boat Jesus transformed the world through radical love, hospitality and grace. But what does it look like to live like Jesus? Join us as we explore the story of one of Jesus’ most vocal disciples, Peter, and learn that the path of living like Jesus isn’t linear – it meanders, and it isn’t comfortable – it takes us to unexpected places. You’re invited to shake up your life an...

This Week: Reviving Your Soul In a world that glorifies non-stop hustle, it’s easy to forget the importance of rest. But here’s the deal: rest isn’t just idle; it’s the key to lifegiving growth. Join us as we explore the story of a prophet who was ready to give up – and what advice God gave him for the journey ahead. Sermon Series: It Crossed My Mind What does faith have to do with my mental healt...

This Week: Emotional Agility Are you having a hard time getting out of a funk? You’re not alone. We all experience a range of emotions and challenges, but sometimes the greatest challenge is to get off the path we’re on. This week we’re exploring the story of Nicodemus who decided to make a life change despite what it would cost him. Sermon Series: It Crossed My Mind What does faith have to do wit...

This Week: Practicing Resilience Mental health is hard enough in good times, but what can help you through life’s valleys. Joins us as guest preacher Steven Owsley shares with us on the power of gratitude and resilience. Sermon Series: It Crossed My Mind What does faith have to do with my mental health? In our series, It Crossed My Mind, we will explore how to mentally flourish in a troubling worl...

This Week: Name the Monster What are you scared of? That simple question is something we usually want to avoid thinking about. This week, we’re going to explore the power of naming your fears to diminish their power over us. We’re going to hear about someone who ghosted their father-in-law only to have to later come face-to-face with his actions and his motivations. Join us for an empowering messa...

This Week: The Courage to Live In a dangerous world, it’s easy to put on armor to protect yourself. The armor of cynicism, of indifference, of distance. But our armor that we use to protect us also cuts us off from the things we most desire. Luke tells a powerful story about a woman who courageously sought healing from Jesus despite what others might think about her. Join us as we imagine the cour...

This Week: “What Does it Mean to Be Perfect as God is Perfect?” Feeling exhausted by the relentless pursuit of perfection? Struggling with low self-esteem because you never feel “good enough”? Find liberation and hope this week as we ask “What Does it Mean to Be Perfect as God is Perfect?” Sermon Series: Real Questions People have plenty of questions, but the church doesn’t always feel like a safe...

This Week: Why did God allow the killing of innocent children in the Old Testament? This week we’re talking about another difficult real question. What do we do with the stories of God allowing or commanding the deaths of children of enemy nations in the Old Testament? In the face of this difficult question, we’ll hear about a surprising principle – the virtue of disobedience. Join us as we read t...

This Week : Why Has the Area Around Jerusalem Been So Violent Since Biblical Times? Is the area around Jerusalem violent? If so, why? And what does that have to do with me on the other side of the world? This week we’re talking about violence and our imaginations for a better world. Sermon Series: Real Questions People have plenty of questions, but the church doesn’t always feel like a safe place...

This Week: Where'd the Sermon Go? Jesus was the bringer of good news, but not everyone wants good news. This week we examine our role in justice and how we often settle for less. Sermon Series: Real Questions People have plenty of questions, but the church doesn’t always feel like a safe place to ask them. In Real Questions, we will engage with real faith questions submitted from our community...

This Week: What does God’s goodness look like for me? Are you tired of chasing after an elusive good life? Join us this week as we dive into the real questions that weigh on our hearts. Discover the misconceptions we hold and the pitfalls we must avoid on our journey. Let’s explore Psalm 73 and uncover the transformative power of pursuing God as the main quest. Get ready to embrace a grander story...

This Week: Is God a Good Neighbor? What made the Good Samaritan Good? He saw the need of his neighbor and acted on their behalf. But what about God? This week’s question asks whether God has asked us to care for our neighbors in distress while potentially not doing so Himself. This week we’re discussing when God doesn’t seem to act for those in distress. Sermon Series: Real Questions People have p...

This Week: Rapid vs. Gradual Conversion Today’s question: Paul’s conversion was physically and spiritually dramatic, why was his conversion so different than mine? Have you ever felt jealous of someone else’s spiritual story? This week we’re discussing conversion and the different stories we have with God. Join us as we feel God’s call to transformation and learn to embrace our story. Sermon Serie...

This Week: Victory in Jesus Join us this Sunday as we conclude our sermon series on The Aftermath of Easter with a dive into 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 and discover the transforming victory of Jesus that can all share in. Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter The Easter story isn’t just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s a living reality that continues to shape our lives today. Over six we...

Are you longing for a future where your body is infused with divine transformation? Listen as we dive into 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 and discover the breathtaking hope that lies within the seeds of our existence. Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter The Easter story isn’t just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s a living reality that continues to shape our lives today. Over six weeks, we’...

This Week: A New Adam Join us for an inspiring message about the surprising scope of Jesus' victory over death. This week we'll read from 1 Corinthians 15 and talk about Adam, Jesus, and the future of all. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter The Easter story isn’t just something t...

Today's sermon was by James Haldane, Executive Pastor of JaxNaz Church. The sermon was preached on April 30, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan. If you'd like to connect better with FBC JXN, fill out our virtual connect card at https://fbcjxn.org/connect . Follow FBC JXN on Instagram at https://instagram.com/fbcjxn . Like FBC JXN on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/f...

Today's Message: Easter Isn't Just about Jesus You're not the first person to wonder if resurrection is real. Join us this Sunday as we delve into 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 with Paul's message on why the resurrection is not just a matter of belief about what happened in the past, but also something we participate in today. Discover Easter's relevance in our lives today. Sermon pre...

Today’s Message: The Path of Grace Join us this Sunday as we delve into the grace of God and how it can transform our lives. Through Paul’s retelling of Jesus’ resurrection appearances in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, we’ll see how Jesus’ forgiveness of Paul allowed him to be transformed and take a new path. We’ll explore how this same grace is available to each of us, freeing us from shame and guilt and...

Today’s Message: Radical Forgiveness Are you weighed down by guilt and shame? God doesn’t want that for you. Join us this Easter to hear about Jesus’ radical forgiveness and what it can mean for your life and for our world. Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Connect with FBC JXN Learn more about FBCJXN at https://fbcjxn.org . Fol...