First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio

When the warriors return from battle, the home nation and family members rejoice. While Paul and Barnabas may not have considered themselves warriors, their return to Antioch was welcomed with great praise of God and excitement. The mission, the message, and the spreading of the gospel were essential then, and now. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Par...

The call to go, even after being rejected, beaten up, crushed, etc. as Paul was is so powerful. Often we quit with the gospel far too soon rather than trusting God in the journey. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 in this sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14. This is an encouraging message that reminds us that God calls and then goes before us in our journey.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14:1-7. This portion of scripture focuses upon a portion of Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey. Why would these men dare enter into cities that did not desire their presence? Preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, Florida.

For the Christians listening, aren't you glad someone shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with you? This should encourage us to share with others. Paul and Barnabas did and the results were...normal. Some respond wanting to hear more. Others do not want to hear anything about Christ. Our calling is to be faithful and leave the results to God.

Paul and Barnabas are asked when at the synagogue in Antioch Pisidia - "“Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” Encouragement is not something Christians should miss. Biblical encouragement is needed. This was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on April 11, 2021.

The darkest day in history may very well be the day after Christ's crucifixion. During this day, the disciples and followers of Christ were despondent. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from John 11 and Mark 16 with encouragement not to fall into despair, but to believe.

The Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey is an amazing story that begins Holy Week. The account shared today is from Matthew 21. Pastor David Tarkington reminds us that this is not the first triumphal entry in such a fashion described in Scripture and not the final one needed. This was preached on March 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 13:13-14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on March 21, 2021.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 13:6-12 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Recorded on March 14, 2021.

Pastor Tarkington leads us through the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey as described in Acts 13:4-7. The calling and sending of Saul (Paul) and Barnabas by the Holy Spirit through his church in Antioch is more than just a nice historical account. This story reveals great truths regarding our own calling and sending. This sermon recorded at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on March 7...

Our special guest, Jared C. Wilson, professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, author, speaker, and podcaster preached from 1 John 1 today on the call to live transparently with one another as the redeemed. For more on Jared, go to jaredcwilson.com.

The leaders in the local church are called by God to glorify him and serve the believers who are part of the family by equipping them to serve the Lord well. Why then are so many Christians seemingly satisfied by counting "church membership" as the sign of maturity when God has a bigger story for each of his children. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ephesians 4 at First Baptist Church of Ora...

As Christians, we know we are to love one another. Yet, the problem most often is that even if we do, we love with the wrong type of love. Loving one another with a love reserved for an item means that unconditional, permanent, selfless love is not offered. Pastor David Tarkington preaches on February 14, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on this agape love God gives us and expects us to...

Sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Pastor David Tarkington looks to John 4 regarding Christ's revelation true worship being in spirit and truth. In our culture, worship is often considered a synonym to music or singing, but it is much more than that. Pastor David answers the question "What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth?"

The healthy church is comprised of healthy Christians. This series on health covers areas that we, as believers, must address. We do not cover all areas, but some vital ones. Our service to to God is expected and yet, it is not simply a duty, but an act of worship. Pastor David Tarkington looks to Psalm 100 for today's check up.

It's clear that God expects his children to be generous in their lifestyles and in their giving. This is not a "you need to tithe" sermon, but a focus on the grace of God shown upon us as his children and how this motivates us to live generously.

The proclamation of the Word of God is a non-negotiable for being an obedient, healthy, church. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Romans 10 and 2 Timothy 4.

Staff Evangelist Andres Lavanderos looks to Psalm 92 as he reminds us why the church gathers on the Lord's Day weekly for worship and for rest in Christ.

There are many designations of local church that people use - friendly, good, welcoming, large, etc. All are good designators, but there is a descriptor that we must seek to maintain at all times - the healthy church. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington begins the new year by reminding us how Scripture reveals that the local body must be one that prays continually and expectantly. Prayer is not...

The wise men who brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Christ, after following a star, have much tradition surrounding them. Yet, there is very little about them in Scripture. Who are these men? Who are the Magi? What is known about them and better yet...why should we care?

This Christmas Eve we look at the long family trees of Joseph and Mary and how God redeemed them "in the fullness of time." Also, and to our great good, God invites us into his family tree. You do not have to remain simply a creation of God, you can become a child of his.

We have seen the Nativity scenes and know the characters who are supposed to be represented. What about the dragon? Yes, there is a dragon at the Nativity. Today, we see the birth of Christ from heaven's perspective with the reminder that God has shown us how his grand story ends. Spoiler Alert: God wins, so fear not!

You do not get the full story of Christmas if you only focus on the story of the birth of Christ. In this message Pastor David Tarkington begins with the story of the cross where fear seemed to be reigning in the lives of the disciples and others following Jesus. Some today are facing the same type of fear and yet, they may say "I'm not afraid, just frustrated." The truth is fear and frustration a...

Fear has been and continues to be one of the greatest weapons in the arsenal our enemy. In this age of pandemic many, even Christians are feeling overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. God, however is not afraid and his sovereignty remains, as always, intact. Faith overcomes fear.