First Baptist Church of Ocala: Sermons

Join us for a mini two-week series starting in 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, where Pastor Darren urges us to give generously, enthusiastically, devotedly, and abundantly.

Happy New Year! Our Kids Director, Travis, rings in the new year by taking us through 2 Corinthians 1:15-22, teaching that when we face disappointment, we find hope by trusting in God's faithfulness.

Merry Christmas! In the final sermon of our Advent 2022 series, Pastor Darren takes us through Matthew 2:1-12 and Micah 5:1-6. Jesus came the first time and He is coming again!

In the fourth of our 2022 Advent series, Pastor Darren takes us through Revelation 20:1-15, teaching us that the deceiver is bound, the saints are vindicated, and the enemy is defeated!

In the third message of our 2022 Advent series, Pastor Darren takes us through Revelation 12:1-6. He reminds us that the birth of Christ gives us hope, reminds us we are at war, and gave us a Champion.

In today's sermon, Pastor Hunter takes us through Genesis 3:14-15, as we learn about a promise of hostility and a promise of victory.

Dr. Darren starts off this year's Advent series, A Declaration of War , in Genesis 1:26-3:24. The Lord created us with purpose and Satan opposes God and His purpose for us.

In the finale of our Thanksgiving series, Pastor Darren takes us through Psalm 138, teaching us that He hears us and answers us, He reveals His glory to us, He gives us hope when we need it, and He will complete His purpose for us.

This week, Pastor Darren focuses on another psalm of thanksgiving: Psalm 136.

This week, Pastor Darren continues on the psalms of thanksgiving, focusing on Psalm 118.

In a new series, Pastor Darren spends four weeks on psalms of thanksgiving, starting off with Psalm 100.

Pastor Darren bookends our The Greatest Commandment series by jumping into Mark 12:28-34, teaching us to love God with our all and to pass God's love on to others. "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."

In the final sermon of our Greatest Commandment series, Pastor Darren walks us through Deuteronomy 6:20-25 teaching us to live an evident faith, to testify of God's plan for our good, and to call the next generation to righteous living. "And it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to do all this commandment before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us."

Continuing our series, The Greatest Commandment, Pastor BJ continues in Deuteronomy 6:6-9: "And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart."

This week, we dive into Deuteronomy 6:10-19 with Pastor Darren. He encourages us to remain vigilant when being tested.

In our new series, The Greatest Commandment, we'll be journeying through The Shema in Deuteronomy 6 for the next 4 weeks. Pastor BJ starts us off in verses 1-5: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord with all your soul and with all your might."

In the final message of our Philippians study, we’ll focus on finding contentment in the Lord’s provision.

Pastor Darren continues our journey in Philippians urging us to pursue unity, trust the Lord, and focus on the good... no matter what.

The theme of this week’s message—based on Philippians 3:12—is a call to keep on with the pursuit of knowing Christ...no matter what.

Christ’s righteousness, rather than our own self-righteousness, is necessary to experience joy in Christ...no matter what.

Pastor Darren continues our sermon series in Philippians and teaches us about the selfless J.O.Y. in the lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus.

Pastor Darren continues in Philippians 2:1-11. We must be attuned to Jesus, be humble like Jesus, and have the mind of Jesus... no matter what.

Pastor Darren continues in Philippians 2:12-18.

Pastor Darren continues our journey in Philippians 1:27-30. We must live a Gospel-worthy life, bear witness to Christ, and stand firm in the faith... no matter what.

Pastor Darren continues in the book of Philippians (Philippians 1:18b-26) and encourages us to have courage in proclaiming Christ... no matter what.