First Baptist Church Thomson, GA

G.K. Chesterton wrote, “It is only the fool who tries to get the heavens inside his head, and not unnaturally his head bursts. The wise man is content to get his head inside the heavens.” In this sermon from Jesus' Olivet Discourse in Mark 13, as we think about God’s future plans for us and the world, let’s just try to get our heads inside the heavens for some insight, perspective, and gratitude.

Last week we looked at the blessings of God’s faithfulness, His mercies that are new every morning, His fatherly love and care and even discipline on us, because God is our good, good Father, and we are His children. So another blessing we often take for granted is that we are part of God’s family—the Church! While we would say that we love, appreciate, and care for our families, what about our Sp...

Last week we looked at the blessings of God’s faithfulness, His mercies that are new every morning, His fatherly love and care and even discipline on us, because God is our good, good Father, and we are His children. So another blessing we often take for granted is that we are part of God’s family—the Church! While we would say that we love, appreciate, and care for our families, what about our Sp...

We so easily take for granted the daily blessings that are ours in Christ Jesus. Through this short series of messages, I hope to call us to remember and give thanks for some of God's greatest gifts to us. There is no greater blessing—and none we deserve less—than the blessings of God’s faithfulness to us. He is a God who is trustworthy and true, and full of grace and mercy.

We so easily take for granted the daily blessings that are ours in Christ Jesus. Through this short series of messages, I hope to call us to remember and give thanks for some of God's greatest gifts to us. There is no greater blessing—and none we deserve less—than the blessings of God’s faithfulness to us. He is a God who is trustworthy and true, and full of grace and mercy.

Jesus empowers us to overcome our fears and He strengthens our faith when we choose to follow Him, stepping out of the boat of our comfort zones and safety nets, and dare to trust Him to help us through the storms we face. If we just focus on our circumstances, it’s always going to lead to fear and frustration, worry and anxiety. But if we focus on Jesus, He will empower our faith with confidence...

Jesus empowers us to overcome our fears and He strengthens our faith when we choose to follow Him, stepping out of the boat of our comfort zones and safety nets, and dare to trust Him to help us through the storms we face. If we just focus on our circumstances, it’s always going to lead to fear and frustration, worry and anxiety. But if we focus on Jesus, He will empower our faith with confidence...

In Matthew 8, we find the story of a leper who approached Jesus for healing. It shows us Christ’s compassion and His desire to heal the afflicted, to transform our lives by His power through our faith. As we think about this story, I want to point out some aspects that can help each of us move from our place of hurt toward healing, wholeness, and holiness in Jesus.

In Matthew 8, we find the story of a leper who approached Jesus for healing. It shows us Christ’s compassion and His desire to heal the afflicted, to transform our lives by His power through our faith. As we think about this story, I want to point out some aspects that can help each of us move from our place of hurt toward healing, wholeness, and holiness in Jesus.

We all start out life as sinners, spiritually broke, struggling with a sinful nature in a fallen world. But where we start out doesn’t have to be where we end up! God offers us the free gift of salvation, made possible by His grace. In this sermon, we’ll discover that no matter how lost you are, how far away from God you feel, God wants to move you from lost to living!

We all start out life as sinners, spiritually broke, struggling with a sinful nature in a fallen world. But where we start out doesn’t have to be where we end up! God offers us the free gift of salvation, made possible by His grace. In this sermon, we’ll discover that no matter how lost you are, how far away from God you feel, God wants to move you from lost to living!

In this final message in this series, we look at a true story of an amazing financial miracle, from 2 Kings 4. I believe this passage teaches us that no matter our problems, God has a plan. Just as God took care of this widowed mother of two, He will take care of you, even when you are in a desperate situation. If we will seek after God, trust and obey Him, we will see God provide beyond what we c...

In this final message in this series, we look at a true story of an amazing financial miracle, from 2 Kings 4. I believe this passage teaches us that no matter our problems, God has a plan. Just as God took care of this widowed mother of two, He will take care of you, even when you are in a desperate situation. If we will seek after God, trust and obey Him, we will see God provide beyond what we c...

Why is it such a blessing to help others? Because when we do that, we are becoming a part of God’s Story! He is a God who gives! He is a God who invests. He is a God who rewards our hard work and sacrifice. In this message, we look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to see what it can teach us about how to be better stewards of what God has given us.

Why is it such a blessing to help others? Because when we do that, we are becoming a part of God’s Story! He is a God who gives! He is a God who invests. He is a God who rewards our hard work and sacrifice. In this message, we look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to see what it can teach us about how to be better stewards of what God has given us.

Continuing the "I Was Broke. Now I’m Not." sermon series that began last week, we are focusing on what God’s Word teaches us about money and stewardship. Last week Chad Aukland from Injoy Stewardship Solutions talked about the foundational truth to our understanding about finances and stewardship is that God owns it all! In this sermon, we answer the question, “What happens when we give?” And we l...

Continuing the "I Was Broke. Now I’m Not." sermon series that began last week, we are focusing on what God’s Word teaches us about money and stewardship. Last week Chad Aukland from Injoy Stewardship Solutions talked about the foundational truth to our understanding about finances and stewardship is that God owns it all! In this sermon, we answer the question, “What happens when we give?” And we l...

In this last message of this series, I want us to go a little deeper, especially in how to dig in and study God’s Word to discover what God is saying to us, so that it can transform us from the inside out. We'll look at key principles to keep in mind when reading and studying Scripture, equip you with two methods of Bible study, and talk about how to take God's Word from our heads, to our hearts,...

In this last message of this series, I want us to go a little deeper, especially in how to dig in and study God’s Word to discover what God is saying to us, so that it can transform us from the inside out. We'll look at key principles to keep in mind when reading and studying Scripture, equip you with two methods of Bible study, and talk about how to take God's Word from our heads, to our hearts,...

Brother Jeff Harris brings a comforting and encouraging message from Isaiah 6 about what it means to trust in our Holy God when times in life are challenging and difficult.

When you approach the Bible, remember it’s more than a textbook to learn or a rulebook to follow…it is God’s Word to you, revealing His Mind and Heart. In this message, I'll share with you some ways we can get a good grip on God’s Word so we can handle it correctly. The more you use the Bible, the better a grasp you will have of Scripture and the better equipped you will be for life!

When you approach the Bible, remember it’s more than a textbook to learn or a rulebook to follow…it is God’s Word to you, revealing His Mind and Heart. In this message, I'll share with you some ways we can get a good grip on God’s Word so we can handle it correctly. The more you use the Bible, the better a grasp you will have of Scripture and the better equipped you will be for life!

Ultimately, the doctrine of the Bible boils down to the question of its reliability and authority. As I said last week, if we can’t trust ALL of Scripture, how can we trust any of it? That’s why it is vital to be clear on what it means for God to inspire the biblical writers so that what they wrote are in fact the words of God Himself. That is our basis for the truthfulness, trustworthiness, and a...

Ultimately, the doctrine of the Bible boils down to the question of its reliability and authority. As I said last week, if we can’t trust ALL of Scripture, how can we trust any of it? That’s why it is vital to be clear on what it means for God to inspire the biblical writers so that what they wrote are in fact the words of God Himself. That is our basis for the truthfulness, trustworthiness, and a...

The biggest question about the origins of the Bible are this: How much of it was inspiration, and how much of it was perspiration? How much of this is the work of God and how much is the work of men? We'll explore these questions in this sermon and discover how words written thousands of years ago, in ancient languages, on the other side of the planet became the Bible you hold in your hand today.