First Importance

We welcome Dr. Jimmy Millikin as he preaches the concluding message in our BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John. Today's message from John 21:15-24 examines what it means to Love and Follow Jesus. Forsaking Fulfilling a Ministry Faithful Unto Death Personal Accountability

Pastor Josh Hall shares this Wednesday night study from Psalm 37:1-9. Do Not Fret - vv. 1 - 2 Trust in the Lord - v. 3 Delight Yourself in the Lord - v. 4 Commit Your Way to Him - vv. 5 - 6 Be Still and Wait - v. 7 Abandon Anger - vv. 8 - 9

Pastor Josh Hall concludes this 2-part series on "ThanksGiving - A Biblical Perspective on Gratitude." He begins with this premise: "Gratitude always expresses itself in giving." Pastor Josh then goes on to discuss three ways we can express our gratitude: 1.   By Our Speech      Expressed through our:      1) Praise (Ps. 33:2-3)  &nb...

Pastor Josh Hall takes a break from our Believe & Live series to look at Biblical gratitude through 2 points: Biblical Gratitude Recognizes the PRESENCE of Blessings Biblical Gratitude Recognizes the SOURCE of Blessings

Pastor Josh Hall discusses reasons to be thankful as he examines Psalm 136. By way of introduction (vv. 1-3), he points out 3 important facts about God: 1) He is good, 2) He is God, and 3) He is Lord. And then there's the repeated refrain: "For His steadfast love endures forever." His Steadfast Love Displayed in Creation - vv. 4 - 9 His Steadfast Love Displayed Towards His People - vv. 10 - 16 His...

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John. Today's sermon, "The Fall Back Plan," examines the "Epilogue," the final chapter of John, as Jesus appears to His Disciples at the Sea of Galilee after His Resurrection. The Fall Back - vv. 1 - 3 The Call Back - vv. 4 - 6 The Come Back - vv. 7 - 12 The No Turning Back

Retired Missions Pastor Steve Smith shares this study of God as reveled in Isaiah 43.

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel  of John with this message from John 20:11-31. In this passage, he looks at how encountering the Risen Savior changes everything. Sorrow to Joy - vv. 11 - 18 Fear to Peace - vv. 19 - 23 Doubt to Belief - vv. 24 - 31

We are joined today by our Spanish speaking brothers and sisters from Primera Iglesia for this 5th Sunday PRAISE DAY! Pastor Josh Hall is joined by Pastor Hector Flores, who translates for his congregation. SIN HAS STOLEN OUR STANDING - v. 9 - 10 SIN HAS CONFUSED OUR UNDERSTANDING - v. 11 SIN HAS STOLEN OUR SIGHT - v. 11b SIN HAS MARRED OUR WORTH - v. 12 SIN HAS IRREPARABLY CONTAMINATED OUR MORALI...

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John with this message on the resurrection from John 20:1-10. He looks at the resurrection in light of the three main characters in this passage: Mary Magdalene - v. 1 Simon Peter - vv. 2 -3, 6 - 7, 9 - 10 John - vv. 3 - 5, 8

Pastor Josh Hall examines the Parable of the Unjust Judge and the importance for believers to: Always Pray Don't Lose Heart

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John as he looks "The Darkest Hour - Part 2" from John 19:31-42. The Death of Jesus - vv. 31 - 37 The Funeral of Jesus - vv. 38 - 42

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John as he discusses the Crucifixion of Jesus in "The Darkest Hour." The Willingness of Jesus - vv. 17 - 18 The Proclamation of Jesus - vv. 19 - 22 The Continued Humiliation of Jesus - vv. 23 - 24 The Selflessness of Jesus - vv. 25 - 27 The Completed Work of Jesus - v. 28

Pastor Josh Hall begins an 8 week study of THE NEW TESTAMENT CANON by Michael J. Kruger. Tonight's session introduces the subject and examines "The Problem of Canon." Three issues related to the NT Canon are introduced: Doubts About Authorship New Discoveries Bauer's Thesis

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John with this message from John 19:1-16 entitled "Behold Your King." He begins with the assertion that, in this passage, we see "Jesus' glory on full display!" The King Reviled - vv. 1 - 3 The King Despised - vv. 4 - 7 The King Determined -  vv. 8-11 The King Rejected - vv. 12 - 16

Dr. Jimmy Millikin steps in for our vacationing pastor to share this Wednesday evening "devotion" from Psalm 19. From this passage, he identifies and explains two kinds of revelation: 1.  General - vv. 1 - 6 2. Special - vv. 7 - 14

Associate Pastor for Children, Billy Beech, examines Christ's prayer found in this passage: "Father, glorify Your name." In this prayer, we see: 1.   Security 2.  Submission 3.  Significance

Pastor Josh Hall leads this Wednesday evening study from Luke 5:1-11. 1.  The Power of God on Display - vv. 1 - 7 2.  The Submission of the Servant -  vv. 8 - 11

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John, examining John 18:12-27 from the High Priest's perspective. The Bible teaches us that the High Priest's purpose is twofold: To represent God to the people. To mediate for the people before God. In this passage, we see the High Priest: 1.   Arrested 2.  Questioned 3.  Denied  

The name Ezekiel means "May God strengthen." In this passage, Ezekiel records God's call to him (and by extension, to all believers) to be a Watchman, warning the people of coming judgment. Pastor Josh Hall identifies 3 principles to "Be a Faithful Watchman:" 1.  Be Diligently Attentive - v. 17      1) Be Aware      2) Be Awake   &nb...

Pastor Charles McKendree (Macedonia Baptist Church, Ripley, TN) is our guest speaker for our ONE DAY revival service. From his text in 1 Samuel, he shares "Recognizing the Situation." 1.  The Stage Was Set But No Activity Was Had - vv. 1 - 2      1) All that was needed for revival was there      2) Despite all that was needed being there, revi...

As Jesus and His disciples travel through Galilee, the Lord takes an opportunity to teach His followers. In this message from parallel passages in Mark and Matthew, pastor Josh Hall shares Jesus' teaching on being "The Greatest." 1.  Jesus Sets the Example - The Humility of Jesus 2.  Pride Will Get in the Way - vv. 33 - 34 3.  Humility Will Pave the Way - vv. 35 - 37 To be first, be...

Pastor Josh Hall shares a verse by verse study of Psalm 121.

Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the  Gospel of John. In this passage, John 18:1-11, we find Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane as He is betrayed by Judas Iscariot. The Setting - v. 1 The Sovereignty - vv. 2 - 6 The Security - vv. 7 - 11

Bro. Steve Smith (Retired Missions Pastor) shares this message from 1 Peter 1:1-12 entitled, "The Riches of God's Glory."