First Baptist Church of Ocala: Sermons

Pastor Darren continues in the Book of Philippians urging us to continue to walk with Christ and trust Him...even when circumstances aren't ideal and people aren't kind.

Pastor Darren starts a new series in the Book of Philippians. Starting with Philippians 1:1-11, Pastor Darren tells us to cherish and desire Christian relationships in order to pursue Christ together.

Pastor BJ continues off of Pastor Darren's message and continues the sentiment, Why Worry? , while taking us through Philippians 4:5b-13.

Pastor Darren walks us through 3 ways to combat worry from Luke 12:22-31.

This Father's Day, Rev. Gary Townsend talks through Malachi 4:5-6 and having a home that works.

As believers, we are on the same team, united by a common identity and common salvation. This Sunday, we're diving into 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 with Pastor Darren. 

Join Pastor Darren in Hebrews 10:19-25 and learn how we as Christians must draw near to God in faith, hold fast to the faith, and stir up the faithful.

Join Pastor Darren in Genesis 22:1-18. The penalty of sin is great, but the provision of God in Jesus Christ is GREATER.

Congrats, Class of 2022! Pastor Hunter issues a challenge to our graduates from Titus 2:11-14.

It's Mother's Day! Join Pastor Darren in Genesis 21:14-21 and learn about the power of persistence, influence, and expectation in parenting.

Join Pastor BJ in Ephesians 4:17-24. Christ has called you to a new life - a new way of thinking, and a new way of living. 

Join Pastor Darren in John 11:1-44 and learn how the Resurrection exalts God, attests to Jesus, and emboldens the believer.

The Resurrection is both a celebration and an invitation. On this Resurrection Sunday, join us as Pastor Darren preaches from John 20:1-18.

To kick off our first day of Holy Week, Pastor Darren recaps John 12:12-18, the famous passage telling the story of Jesus' triumphal entry.

In the fifth of our Unordinary series, Pastor Darren expounds on Matthew 10:32-42 and the risks and rewards of following Jesus. 

In the fourth of our Unordinary series, Pastor Darren talks Matthew 10:24-31 and what truly matters.

In the third of our Unordinary series, Pastor Darren talks Matthew 10:16-23, and the extraordinary challenge God has given to us ordinary people.

How do we reach people in an understanding way? And what should we expect when we share the gospel? In the second of our Unordinary series, Pastor Darren talks Matthew 10:5-15.

In the first of our Unordinary series, Pastor Darren talks Matthew 9:35-10:5, and seeing and seizing the opportunity.

In the final week of our Jonah series, Pastor Darren talks Jonah 4:1-11 and the call to extend the grace we have been given.

In the sixth week of our Jonah series, Pastor Darren talks Jonah 3:3-10, investing, and inviting.

In the fifth of our Jonah series, Pastor Darren talks Jonah 2:10-3:3, and how God is the God of second chances.

In the fourth of our Jonah series, Pastor Darren talks Jonah 1:17-2:9, recognizing and repenting of sin, and returning to God.

In the third of our Jonah series, Pastor Darren talks Jonah 1:10-17 and God's pursuit of those He loves and those we might not.

In the second of our Jonah series, Pastor Darren talks Jonah 1:4-9, Jonah's slumber, and how we must not sleep on the mission.