Stand Forever

Sometimes, the people of God need an encouragement and an affirmation about what we collectively believe. There are things about our faith which are no longer culturally acceptable, but the truth is the truth. Join Pastor Ken as he preaches a sermon entitled "This Is Us."

Sometimes, life gets us down. We go through day after day wondering if our efforts are making any impact. We wonder if our lives have any meaning. The book of Ecclesiastes has a lot to say about how to handle the mundanity of life. Join our Associate Pastor, Travis Black, in Ecclesiastes as he preaches a sermon entitled "The Bigger Picture."

Part of the common vernacular among Christians is that we are "born again." But what does it mean to be born of God? Join Pastor Ken in 1 John 5 as he explores the apostle John's answer to that question in his sermon entitled "Born Of God."

One of the most challenging parts of living in a broken world is dealing with loss. We've all lost loved ones. And sometimes, Christians need a reminder of the hope we have in a future with no more loss. Join Pastor Ken in Revelation 21 as he preaches a sermon entitled "Seeing What John Saw."

Sometimes, waiting on the Lord is the most difficult thing for a Christian to do. Join Associate Pastor Jon Oettel in Psalm 27 as he guides us through the times of waiting in our lives.

Most of us wish we had more control over our lives but the fact of the matter is we have little control over our circumstances. The only thing we can truly control is our response to our circumstances. Join Pastor Ken as he looks at an episode in the life of Joseph in his sermon entitled "The Illusion Of Control."

Last week and today, we are looking at the two ordinances of the church. The Lord's Supper is an act of remembrance of all that Christ has done and all that He has promised. Join Pastor Ken as he explores the biblical basis for this ordinance in his sermon entitled "In Remembrance."

For the next two weeks, we'll be exploring the two ordinances of the church. Believer's Baptism is the public sign of a Christian's obedience to Christ. The act of Believer's Baptist identifies one with his/her Savior. Join Pastor Ken as he explores the biblical basis for this ordinance in his sermon entitled "Buried With Him."

We welcome Pastor Steve Dighton to deliver today's message. Pastor Steve has been a faithful preacher of the gospel for decades, and he and Pastor Ken have been good friends for nearly 20 years. Join Pastor Ken as he welcomes his friend, Steve Dighton, to deliver a sermon from 1 Corinthians entitled "Three Critical Questions Of Life."

Every Christian is called to live out our faith. Some Christians are even called to serve the Lord as their vocation. From Paul's second letter to Timothy, Pastor Ken examines the notion calling in a Christian's life. Join Pastor Ken as he preaches a sermon entitled "Don't Miss Your Calling."

When humanity invited sin into the world, we invited a struggle into the hearts and minds of every person until Jesus returns. Believers are called to struggle against sin for our entire lives. The Apostle Paul offers a lot of help in our struggle against sin. Colossians 3 is one of his more famous passages regarding sin. Join Associate Pastor Travis Black today as he preaches a sermon entitled &q...

Today's marks the end of our journey through the book of Ruth. Throughout this book, we recognize God's sovereign hand working in the lives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. And ultimately, God brings salvation in Jesus to us through the descendants of these people. Join Pastor Ken as he delivers a final message from the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Re...

In today's sermon, preached on Mother's Day, we'll dive into some of the deeper meanings behind the action of the people in the book of Ruth. Join Pastor Ken in Ruth 4 as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

Honesty and forthrightness are valuable traits for anyone to possess. But for the Christian, they are essential to maintain a quality witness. In today's passage, Boaz shows proof that he possess these traits and it turns out for the good of everyone involved. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesu...

We've each been entrusted with the responsibility to care for people and our relationships. But when things take the place of people, people often suffer. Like Ruth, we can choose to put our trust in God, care for people first, and allow the world's definition of success to roll off our shoulders. Join Pastor Ken again as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From...

Sometimes, Christians need to simply act. We should certainly call out to God and seek His will in our situation, but we can't be paralyzed with indecision when we aren't given the full picture. It might have been easier for Ruth to be timid in her decisions, but she chose to act. Sometimes, we need to pray then do. We rarely have all the information we think we need. Often, the Lord req...

As we continue through the book of Ruth, we'll encounter some instances when the sovereignty of the Lord must be trusted beyond human understanding. Just like Ruth, we sometimes find ourselves needing to trust in God's plan even when we don't have the full picture laid out before us. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus.&...

The resurrection gives us purpose, courage, and hope. These are the three main points from Pastor Ken's Easter Sunday sermon just a few weeks ago. Without Christ's resurrection, our faith crumbles. The miracle of Christ's rising again is crucial to the Christian faith. Join Pastor Ken in John 20 as he unpacks the resurrection of Jesus in his sermon entitled "The Resurrection Gi...

In this message from Palm Sunday, we take a look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This event marks the beginning of what we no refer to as Holy Week. Join Pastor Ken in Luke 19 as he preaches a sermon entitled "The Way To The Cross."

Today, we continue the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. Again we recognize that God directs the steps of the story. God puts His kindness on full display through the actions of Boaz toward Ruth. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians, he stressed the importance of humble unity within the church. In the second chapter, Paul points to Jesus as our example of perfect humility. Today, we'll hear from First Baptist Church's Associate Pastor, Jon Oettel, as he preaches a message from Philippians 2  entitled "A Unified Mind In Christ The Humble."

Today, we pick up the story with Ruth entering the field of Boaz to gather sheaves behind the harvesters. We recognize God's providence in directing the steps of His people. We also see an example of God's people working diligently toward their God-given purposes. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relative...

In today's passage, we find Ruth and Naomi making the decision to return to Israel. It can be difficult to return home after being away, but the Lord paved the way for Ruth and Naomi's return. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth.

Returning home after leaving can be difficult. In today's passage, we find Naomi and Ruth struggling with the reality of a shameful return to Israel. Yet, even in the midst of challenges, it is a blessing to experience kindness and loyalty. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth.

Today we begin a new series in the book of Ruth. Ruth is an ancestor to King David. And we know that Jesus is of the line of David. As we learn from the book of Ruth then, we are learning from the relatives of Jesus. Join Pastor Ken as he begins this new series!