First Baptist Church of Salem, MA

What are the things that make you want to dance? This may be an uncomfortable question for some of us. But when we think of it as a heart reality, does that make a difference? Listen in today as we learn about what made David dance, and how it's even better for us today.

Lament is one of the most used types of prayer in the Psalms. But it seems to be one of the least understood or practiced by modern people. Why is that the case? Listen in today as we learn more about the power of lament prayer and how it can help you through the hardest of times.

Why do we sometimes ask for things and other times choose not to ask? Listen in today as we learn about how prayer and specific asking can transform not just our prayers, but even our life itself.

How are we to understand the reality of depression in our personal lives, and in our world today? Listen in today as we walk with David through Psalm 143, where he wrestles with the reality of spiritual darkness, and how to be put back together again.

If you have been, currently are, or may be depressed in the future, this sermon is for you. Listen in today as Pastor Steven shares about his personal journey of depression and how the sorrows of life are not hindrances to a life of faithfulness to Jesus.

If you had to boil life down to one thing, what would it be? There's so many options - good & bad - but only one great option. Listen in today to David's (probably surprising) answer... beauty.

Are you a "fretter"? Someone who worries about many things? If so, you're not alone. Many of us walk through life worrying and fretting. Listen in today for a special sermon on why, through faith in Jesus Christ, we can leave our frets with the One who can give us peace.

Are you lonely? Do you wish you had close friendships? Do you struggle to know what to do to develop those close friendships? David in Psalm 25 expresses similar thoughts. Listen in today and learn with us how God draws near to the lonely and invites us into a model of friendship that can change our life.

If you think about your father, you know how special and valuable that relationship is. And if you are a father yourself, you know how imperfect of a father you are. So as we come to Psalm 68, it is so reassuring and comforting to read about the Father who never fails. Listen in today to hear about how God protects, comforts, and guides us like no other.

Life can be like a bog - a slimy, difficult pit that we fall into by accident. What happens when you find yourself in these circumstances? How do you escape? Listen in today as we learn about things like patience, prayer, mercy, and so much more.

What is the power of gratitude in your life? Who does God look upon, the high or the low? Listen in today and find God’s word for you today.

The summer is a time for the Psalms. 150 of the most beautiful poems, journal entries, reflections, songs, & prayers are found here. Today, we begin our journey with Psalm 19, which points us not just to beautiful things but the Beautiful One.

We all have to drink, both in order to stay alive and to live merrily. The only question is what we choose to drink. As we conclude this 6-week series "At the Table With Jesus", we find ourselves in a story without a physical Jesus and without a literal table. Yet, we discover something powerful being poured out and something deeply meaningful occurring in the lives of those drinking. For the onlo...

All of us walk the road of suffering at times in our life. What do we need most in those times? A listening ear, an encouraging word, a table of food and drink. Listen in today as Mike Lilley teaches us about an amazing story of the resurrected Jesus appearing to two weary walkers, and how he brings the Story of all stories to life to them.

In this passage, Jesus has particular and pointed things to say to people who are suspicious of him, people who are in places of privilege, and to hosts of fancy parties. What is he speaking to you through these challenging words? Listen in today and see how Jesus's upside-down, inside-out comments resonate with your heart.

In this famous passage, the story shifts slightly from Jesus around a table to now Jesus out in a field with thousands of people. After a long day of teaching and learning, how will the day end? Jesus provides an amazing meal for every person. But what does this teach us for today? Listen in today to discover what Jesus is inviting us into and where true satisfaction is found.

In this story today we are introduced to two characters - a religious elite named Simon and an unnamed "sinful" woman. Who is welcome at Jesus's table? Who is the real host of this meal and who is received by the guest of honor? Listen in today as we have our assumptions challenged and as we learn how this applies to God's global heart.

There's no greater theme in the gospel of Luke than Jesus sitting around a table with other people. Listen in today to the first of 6 stories we'll walk through that detail how Jesus interacts with people over a shared meal. How does Jesus get to your table? Who would be at that table with you? What is Jesus's heart towards you and your friends?

Is there anything lasting in this world? And if there is a God, what is his real motivation? Listen in today to this Easter Sunday sermon, as we conclude our journey through the book of Ephesians.

What should we think about the unseen spiritual world? How should we properly consider the reality of spiritual warfare? For many of us, the mere idea of a spiritual battle brings fear. So listen in today as we consider how this text helps us to live fearlessly for the cause of Jesus in our city of Salem. Artwork mentioned - "The Release from Deception" (by Italian sculptor Francesco Queirolo in 1...

Where do you spend the vast majority of your non-sleeping time? Like most people, I imagine it's at home with your family and at your place of work. So how can we be used by God as lights in those places? Listen in today as we learn some about what the Scriptures tell us about marriage, parenting, and the workplace.

How are followers of Jesus to live in the modern world? When we come to faith in Jesus, some big decisions are put before us. Who are we to spend time with? What things are we to do? Not do? It can get overwhelming! Listen in today as we learn from Paul in Ephesians what it looks like to live wisely. He puts three beautiful images before us to help us - imitation, shining, singing.

To make exclusive truth claims is one of the more dangerous or scandalous things to do in the modern world. So how can Christians understand the role of truth in loving our neighbors? To acknowledge truth is really to begin a journey of being a life-long learner. But why are we then to share the truth and how are we to share the truth? Listen in today as we learn a bit about our world and discover...

The unity of the church is perhaps the biggest theme of the book of Ephesians. But how it comes about is a bit surprising. Listen in today as we learn about how to grow into maturity as believers, and how genuine unity in the gospel with others is actually how true spiritual maturity comes about.

The love of God expressed in Ephesians 3:14-21 is BIG. In this extravagant prayer by Paul, we see that there is a measurelessness to God's love for us, and that not only makes us feel known and loved, but it should also spur us to pray similarly BIG prayers to God for others. Listen in today as we learn a few BIG prayers to pray for the city of Salem.