First Baptist Church of Jacksonville

What happens when God's people mess up? In this message from Genesis 20, Pastor Heath Lambert tackles the uncomfortable truth that even Abraham and Sarah—God's chosen people—struggled with repeated sin and deception. Discover three powerful lessons about how our failures hurt others, damage ourselves, and yet cannot overcome God's unchanging grace. From a neglected pastor's son who became Charles...

How can a story of shocking sin become a platform for praising God's mercy? In this message from Genesis 19:30-38, Pastor Heath Lambert tackles one of Scripture's most difficult passages and reveals three stunning truths about divine mercy that will change how you view God's grace. Discover how God's mercy exceeds our imagination, surpasses our sight, and transcends what we deserve—even in the dar...

Have you ever been falsely accused of something you didn't do? In this message from Daniel 6, discover how Daniel's story in the lion's den isn't just about miraculous deliverance—it's about vindication from false accusations. Pastor Richard Lucas reveals how Daniel's experience points to an even greater story of deliverance and vindication through Jesus Christ. Learn why we all need both rescue f...

From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, some disasters become synonymous with catastrophe—but none more infamous than Sodom and Gomorrah. In this sobering message from Genesis 19:1-29, Pastor Heath Lambert reveals three crucial lessons from history's most legendary judgment that directly apply to our lives today. Discover why people ignore coming judgment, how we're more like these ancient cities than we'd l...

When the music plays, will you bow down or stand up? In this message from Daniel 3, discover how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose to face a fiery furnace rather than compromise their faith. Pastor Ryan Trzeciak reveals three compelling characters in this ancient story—idol worshippers, God-fearers, and the delivering God—and shows how their example speaks directly to our battles with worship...

What if you knew judgment was coming tomorrow? Pastor Heath Lambert explores the sobering reality that deep down, we all sense divine judgment approaching. Through the gripping story of Abraham's intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah, discover how God's heart of mercy triumphs over justice when we turn to Him in faith. Don't miss this urgent call to flee from coming judgment and run to Jesus for sal...

Pastor Austin Collins preaches through the whole book of Job, showing the sovereignty of God in Job's life and how it impacts our lives today.

Your savior was a suffering sacrificial servant - and so must you be if you are truly his disciple. This powerful message from Pastor Austin Collins on Mark 10:35-45 challenges everything the world teaches about greatness and reveals Jesus's radical path to true significance through sacrificial service. True greatness isn't found in power, position, or prestige - it's discovered when we follow Jes...

Do you believe in luck, coincidences, or accidents? Or is there something deeper at work in both the big moments and boring details of your life? In this message on the book of Esther, Pastor Spencer Harmon reveals how God works powerfully even when He seems completely invisible. Through Esther's messy past, risky faith, and stunning reversals, discover why there's no such thing as coincidence—onl...

Pastor Trevor Komatsu and students from First Baptist share encouragement and testimonies from the 2025 Student Camp.

Preaching from Psalm 34, Pastor Sean shares how the Lord met him in the valley of suffering—through cancer, hospital beds, and the long road of recovery. He preaches a simple and profound truth for facing distress: turn to the Lord, talk to the Lord, and trust the Lord. Pastor Sean reminds us that even when we are at our weakest, God's strength holds us fast. This sermon is an invitation to seek r...

In this sermon from the "Just One Thing" series with Pastor Coty Hoskins, discover how spiritual growth happens when we turn away from loving the world and turn toward loving God. Learn to identify the subtle and obvious ways worldly love can creep into your heart and how true love is found only in Christ

Pastor Andrew Morrell teaches on 1 Kings 18.

Pastor Scott Connell explores the profound truth that true worship extends far beyond Sunday morning, encompassing our entire lives as "living sacrifices." Through Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, he reveals that God seeks true worshippers who understand their need, worship in spirit and truth, and allow the gospel to transform them into the image of Christ. Discove...

Pastor Logan Brown teaches on 2 Chronicles 1.

Waiting is hard, especially when you're waiting for something wonderful that God has promised. For years, Pastor Heath has been waiting for Jesus to return, but Abraham and Sarah waited decades for their promised son. In this encouraging message from Genesis 17-18, discover why God seems to be "never in a hurry" and what his delays are really about. Through Abraham and Sarah's story of laughter, d...

Pastor Spencer Harmon explores the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel 11-12.

After thirteen years of family chaos and conflict, God appears to 99-year-old Abram with shocking demands—a new name and a covenant sign that would define His people for centuries. In this message from Genesis 17, Pastor Heath Lambert tackles one of the Bible's most important yet rarely discussed topics: circumcision and what it really means. Discover why this ancient practice was crucial for God'...

When relationships hit their breaking point, most people walk away—the average marriage lasts eight years, friendships seven years, and jobs just over four years. But what happens when God enters a relationship with sinful people who frustrate Him, betray Him, and create endless conflict? In this Father's Day message from Genesis 16, Pastor Heath Lambert reveals how God's relational limitations ar...

Life has a way of making us doubt that "everything is gonna be alright"—but what if there's a deeper assurance we can count on? In this message from Genesis 15, Pastor Heath Lambert explores how God responds to our real troubles and fears with genuine promises of blessing. Through Abram's story of doubt, divine covenant, and faith, discover why Christians are the only ones who can truly sing "don'...

What makes a true hero? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Trevor Komatsu explores the famous story of David and Goliath, revealing how God demonstrates His overwhelming power through seemingly weak people. Discover how Jesus is the ultimate giant slayer and what this means for facing your own giants today. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and opening prayer 03:30 "Holding Out for a Hero" - human expec...

Meeting someone new can change everything—and that's exactly what happens in this surprising encounter from Genesis 14. When Abram meets the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek, it seems like just another brief introduction, but this strange figure who appears and vanishes from Scripture actually points us to the most important meeting of all. In this powerful message, Pastor Heath Lambert reveals...

Pastor Tim Arndt takes us through one of the Bible's most beloved stories in this powerful sermon on the book of Ruth. Discover how this ancient tale of loyalty, love, and redemption connects to God's grand plan of salvation and how your own story fits into His eternal purposes. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction: Ruth's Timeless Appeal 2:30 - Scene 1: Tragedy in Moab - Ruth's Surprising Commitment 8:...

Pastor Heath Lambert explores how God's promises provide unwavering stability in life's most turbulent moments through the story of Abraham in Genesis 13. God's promises remained unbroken despite Abraham's failures and sins, offering him comfort after moral failure, confidence during conflict with his nephew Lot, and courage for an uncertain future. This powerful message demonstrates that when we...