First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio

Pastor Mike Godfrey leads us through this section of Ecclesiastes. The value of knowing oneself and knowing God truly is evident in this passage that refers to "eternity being written on our hearts."

This passage is most notable today as being the majority of the lyrics to the Pete Seeger song "Turn, Turn, Turn." Yet, this is not simply a Woodstock-era pop song. Pastor David looks at what is revealed in this passage and how it leads to hope in Christ.

How does God take someone who hates his life, hates his job, has moved from disgust to despair and lead them to life? Pastor David looks at Solomon's moment here in Ecclesiastes 2. It is hard. It is honest. And...it sounds like it was written in the 21st century rather than hundreds of years before Christ's birth.

Even with Solomon, the presumed author of this book, declaring that wisdom is better than folly, he continues to struggle with seeing life as having value. If anyone has ever thought "I hate my life" this sermon is for you. There is good news under the Son. Take heart.

Solomon, the Preacher, admits that he tried everything he could in life to find meaning, but it all fell short. This is not unlike the strategy of many today. In this sermon Pastor David shares how there is hope in "holy hedonism" that finds pleasure and joy in Christ. This is the answer to "striving after the wind."

What if you lived your entire life seeking the answer to the questions of life? What if you discover all the answers, but then find out you were asking the wrong questions? Life is not futile. It is not vanity. Yet, at times it seems so. That's what the Preacher says in Ecclesiastes. In this sermon Pastor Tarkington looks at how the gospel of Jesus Christ answers the right questions and resonates...

Pastor David Tarkington joined the First Baptist Church of Orange Park family when he was called to serve as the Student Pastor beginning January 1, 1994. Since that time, he has served as Student Pastor, Single Adult Pastor, Young Adult Pastor, and in 2005 as Senior Pastor. David has been the longest tenured pastor in the 100+ years history of First Baptist Church. Associate Pastor Mike Godfrey p...

If the writer of Ecclesiastes had a go-to playlist, it would be full of songs of despair. Many would be Top-10 hits. Why? Because the nature of humanity, in our depravity, leads to despair. The writer asks hard questions and wrestles with the challenges of what seems to be a life of vanity. Pastor David Tarkington preaches this message in our series on Ecclesiastes, revealing how the gospel shines...

We begin our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes as Pastor David Tarkington preaches this sermon titled "Quest for Meaning."

The final message in our series through the book of Hebrews and the final message of 2023. Pastor David preaches from Hebrews 13 on worshiping well, following well, and living well.

Christmas Eve Lord's Day service at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

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The epilogue of the book of Hebrews begins with a simple command - let brotherly love continue. This speaks to the often ignored depth of love for God's church.

There are two choices we each can make. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 12 on the choice that leads to salvation and escape.

A tale of two mountains - Sinai & Zion. One is the starting line. The other is the finish. A needed message for the church today from Pastor David Tarkington.

Avoiding a heart of bitterness. Pastor David also goes back to Leviticus 19:1-2 in this message about living holy and honestly.

Hebrews 12:3-11 || Mike Godfrey (November 12, 2023) by David Tarkington, Pastor

Associate Pastor Shelvin Lamb preaches from Hebrews 12 in our continuing series through the New Testament book

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 11:32-40 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park as we continue our series through Hebrews & Leviticus.

Pastor David Tarkington preaches through Hebrews 11:20-31 as we continue in our series through Hebrews and Leviticus.

Our Minister to Young Adults preaches through Part 4 of the "Hall of Faith" from Hebrews 11.

Faith gives power, perspective, and patience. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 11:11-13 on the faith of Sarah, Abraham, and Isaac.

Hall of Faith - Part 2. Recorded at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on October 1, 2023.

Chapter 11 is likely the most popular and most preached chapter in the book of Hebrews. This "Hall of Faith" lists many Old Testament followers of God with insight into how their faith was sustained throughout. Pastor David preaches at First Baptist Church of Orange Park in this sermon that opens this chapter, but with less emphasis on the faithfulness of God's people and more on the faithfulness...

Pastor David preaches from the Old Testament book of Leviticus and then from Hebrews 10 as we look to the details of the place, person, and promise of worship.