First Family Church Sermons

In this straightforward message about the ordinance of baptism—one of the Great Commission commands of Jesus—Todd lays out the biblical case for baptism by immersion after conversion.

As difficult as it is, our lives should never be about our successes or even our failures, but about the mercy and grace of God. Listen as Pastor Travis takes us through the final two chapters of 2 Samuel.

The song of praise that concludes this book is a worshipful tribute to the God of deliverance, the One who acts on behalf of his people according to his character and covenant.

Though David is still King, he is broken and the nation divided. What now? Is there hope for restoration? Discover what paves the way on the long road towards restoration in this message from 2 Samuel 19-21.

The sins of David begin to sprout, and the consequences of his wicked actions start taking their toll on others and himself. But God is not cornered by consequences, and he will always accomplish his will.

The sins of David begin to sprout, and the consequences of his wicked actions start taking their toll on others and himself. Join Todd as he explains more about consequences from 2 Samuel 13-15 and how God uses them to turn us towards trusting him.

Special speaker Dr. Ray Chang shares with us about missions, church planting, and the kingdom of God. Be challenged and encouraged in this special GO Week sermon.

In what may be two of the darkest chapters in 2 Samuel, the secret sins of King David are exposed for all to see. Yet, even in the middle of painful and long-term consequences, he finds the grace if God to be sufficient for forgiveness and restoration.

Between two war stories is a beautiful snapshot of the grace of King David towards Mephibosheth. Listen as Pastor Todd parallels the historical flow of 2 Samuel 8–10 to the spiritually stunning work of the grace of God in our lives.

Join Pastor Todd in seeing the many splendid ramifications of the Davidic Covenant to both Jew and Gentile in this message from 2 Samuel 7.

David is enjoying a time of great victory over his enemies, and in 2 Samuel 6, is seeking to make Jerusalem the Spiritual capitol of Israel, just as He has already declared it the political capital of Israel.

The life and reign of David provide poignant moments to see clearly their ultimate Shepherd and King. Such is the case in 2 Samuel 5. Listen in as Todd directs our attention to the real hero of this passage, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Three chapters of rivalry and revenge can make one easily wonder, what good can come from all this? But God uses both good and bad to accomplish his purposes, and his sovereignty, while subtle, is still supreme.

In what many consider to be one of the greatest laments in Scripture, David remembers Saul in a way that is both honest and honorable. Feel the raw emotion in his soul in this opening message from 2 Samuel by Pastor Todd.

What is the Kingdom of God? Simply put, it is the people of God in the place of God under the rule of God. How does the Kingdom relate to and affect _____________? Listen as Pastor Todd Stiles speaks about the priority and place of the Kingdom.

What does Scripture tell us the church is, and why do we desperately need it? What does the church do and why it is worth devoting our lives to? Ultimately, we see that the Church is the plan of God to get the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the world.

The Holy Spirit is not an add-on or an afterthought. He is not a bonus. He is not a luxury, he is a necessity. Listen as Pastor Todd speaks about the centrality of the Holy Spirit to the Christian life.

If Christ never rose from the dead, then our faith, and even this message, is in vain. But thanks be to God, Christ did rise from the dead! Listen as Pastor Todd speaks on the proof, the promise, and the power of the resurrection of Jesus.

The cross is at the very heart of Christianity. Listen as Pastor Steve Christiansen expounds on the doctrine of soteriology, and the ramifications of the death of Christ on the cross for us.

Christians have long held to the foundational belief that Jesus “remained what he was while becoming what he was not.” This is the doctrine of the incarnation, the belief that the second person of the Trinity was both fully God and fully human in one...

Every single person knows something isn’t right. We look around and can tell instinctively something somewhere has gone awry. Regardless of how well our life is going—how satisfying our job, how fulfilling our hobbies, our stable our relationships—or...

What are doctrinal non-negotiables for all of humanity? And what are the implications, if any, of these? Find out this and more in this biblical message from Pastor Todd on the doctrine of man.

What does the Bible say about angels? Are they our loved ones who have died? Are they our personal guardians watching over us? Listen as Pastor Travis Walker delves into who angels are, what they do, and why God made them.

What happened between Genesis 1:31 and 3:1? And what are the effects of it today? Dive into the too-often-dismissed doctrine of demonology with Todd in this message that ultimately calls us to stand because Christ has already won.

When we discuss the origin of the earth and life sometimes strong emotions and opinions come out. But, where as Christians do we land? Is there a place we all must land? What do we know for certain and what hills are we willing to die on? In this...