First Baptist Church, Zeeland

What does it mean to love God the way He wants to be loved? In this message, we explore Psalm 95's invitation to worship, not merely as songs we sing, but as a whole-life response to God's greatness and glory. This message traces four dimensions of biblical worship: confessing who God is and what He has done, standing in awe of His majesty, celebrating our relationship with Him, and responding to...

Have you ever experienced something so incredible that it left you in awe? A sky full of stars can remind us how small we are—but the greatness of God calls us to more than amazement. It calls us to worship. In this message, we explore how Paul concludes his discussion of Israel, salvation, and God’s sovereign purposes: with a hymn of praise. Romans 11:33–36 lifts our eyes to God’s inexhaustible r...

A stumble doesn't mean the race is over. In this message, we explore Paul's assurence in Romans 11 that while Israel has stumbled over Messiah, God has not abandoned His people. God's covenant promises remain and His gifts and calling are irrevocable. As we trace Paul's illustration of the olive tree, we discover how Gentile believers have been grafted into the blessings of Abraham through faith i...

Has God rejected His people Israel? Paul's answer is emphatic: "Absolutely not!" In this teaching, we explore God's continuing faithfulness to Israel and the responsibility every believer has to share the good news of Jesus.

Are you trying to earn your way to God or trusting the One who made a way? In this message from Romans 9 and 10, we confront the futility of law-based righteousness and discover the freedom of faith in Jesus. Religious effort, moral performace, and even sincere zeal cannot save us. Only the Messiah Jesus can. Paul shows that Jesus is the goal and fulfillment of the law--the substitionary sacrifice...

In Romans 9.1-29, Paul wrestles with a deeply personal question: If so many Jewish people have not recognized Jesus as Messiah, has God's Word failed? With genuine sorrow for his people, Paul points to the unchanging faithfulness of God. This message explores salvation by grace through faith, Israe's unique blessings and ongoing place in God's purposes, the distinction between spiritual heritage a...

How should followers of Jesus understand God's heart and purposes for the Jewish people and why does it matter today? This opening episode launches a new series exploring Israel's place in the biblical story: past, present, and future. While sincere Christians hold differing views on these these questions, our aim is to listen carefully to the whole counsel of God's Word. Together, we will study t...

In this message from Exodus 20.17, we confront the final commandment: "Do not covet." Coveting is more than wanting something. It is a misplaced desire that looks to possessions, relationships, status, and circustances to provide security, fullfillment, significance, and contentment that God alone can give.

In this message from Exodus 20.16, we study the 9th word: "Do not give false testimony against your neighbor." In a world dominated by rumors, online outrage, half-truths, gossip, and public accusations, God call His people to be true witnesses. This command reaches beyond obvious lies and includes deception, exaggeration, malicious reports, unverified claims, and actions that wrongly damage one's...

"Do Not Steal" may sound simple, but the 8th Word reaches far beyond shoplifting, robbery, or the theft of a soda from a vending machine. In this message, we explore how theft begins in the heart before it ever become an outward action. We will learn how God instituted boundaries for Israel that respected justice, restitution, personal responsibility, and the dignity of our neighbors. Theft is nev...

What does it mean to truly long for god? In this message from Psalm 84, we explore the deep blessing found not in perfect circumstances, but in dwelling with God, drawing strength from Him through seasons of weeping, and trusting His goodness above every distraction. As we set the "highways" of our hearts twoard Him, God meets us with His presence and turns dry valleys into places of renewed stren...

In todays teaching, guest speaker Devon Scott, studies Word 7: Do Not Commit Adultery. We study God's purposes behind fidelity in marriage and how we can cultivate marriages and relationships with healthy boundaries that flourish to the glory of God.

Do not murder. From Exodus 20.13 to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5, this teaching explores how this 6th Word guards the image of God in every person and calls us to proactively protect life. We'll unpack how anger can become murder in the heart and how grace empowers us to forgive, pursue justice with mercy, and protect the vulnerable.

What does it mean to honor your father and mother in every season of life? In this message from Exodus 20:12, we explore the fifth commandment as a bridge between loving God and loving others—beginning at home. Honor is more than obedience; it is an attitude shaped by God’s grace, marked by respect, care, listening, responsibility, and humility. From childhood to adulthood and the care of aging pa...

This teaching explores Exodus 20.8-11 and the gift of Shabbat as more than a rule to follow--it is an invitation to rest, trust, and remember God's faithfulness. In a world ruled by urgency, hustle, and self-provision, Shabbat interrupts our striving and points us back to the sufficiency of Messiah, the goodness of God, an the identity we have in Him. Together we examine the meaning of Shabbat, it...

In this message on Exodus 20.7, we explore what it means to bear God's name in the world. Taking God's name is more than avoiding a curse word--it's about representing His character, reputation, and holiness in everything we say and do. From our words and promises to our motives, worship, and daily conduct, this sermon calls us to live with integrity so that our lives reflect the God we claim to k...

In this second sermon in our Ten Words series, Pastor Jay looks at how we are prone to idolatry which replaces God in our lives with something lesser. Using the story of the golden calf, we explore how to place God first in our lives.

This sermon opens a new series called, "The Ten Words," focusing on Exodus 20. Today we set the historical and covenantal context that happens when God gathers Israel at Mount Sinai. We also look at the "gods" whom we might be serving today and to faithful walk in relationship with the One True God.

Egypt was a scary place for Joseph's family. Yet, God led Jacob and sons there in order to preserve them and help them flourish. This teaching reminds us again that God's plan can be trusted for our lives.

Jacob's life is coming to a close, yet the words of faith he shares with his family are powerful. He learned by living that God was his Shepherd. God was in control even when life felt out of control. He can be trusted to keep His promise of blessing and therefore, we can trust Him too.

We are nearing the end of Joseph's story. Tension is building. Will Joseph and his family reunite? Will there be forgiveness? Will they reconcile? Join us as we learn about reconciliation and how God calls and equips us to be reconcilers in our lives today.

Guilt. It is a powerful emotion that can be used to help us deal with sin biblically OR keep us from living the new life that Jesus offers to us. Join us as we study this from the story of Joseph. For more information about our church and getting connected, visit www.fbczeeland.org.

Trusting that God is working is hard, especially when the days turn into weeks, months, and years. But God's timing is designed to build trust and faithfulness in His people. Today we learn this lesson from the life of Joseph.

Where is God in our moments of greatest temptation? He is with us. Today we learn from the life of Joseph how God walks with and empowers His people for service. We also learn what it means to walk with God as we face trials and temptations.

Sin rarely stems from one decision but from multiple choices made over the course of time. Together, we look at how Joseph goes from being the favored son to a slave and this affects each part of his family.