First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO

When Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?", the story he shared was not to define neighbor, but to define love. Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Sermon transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc7-13s Worship program: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc7-13p

Jesus equips us and gives instructions of how we should plant seeds of faith as we represent him. Scripture: Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Sermon transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc7-6s  Worship program: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc7-6p

God offers us a vision -- not of where we've been, but on a new thing God is doing. Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Elijah discovers as do we, that God offers hope and more to anyone that has had enough. Scripture 1 Kings 19:1-15 Sermon transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-22s Worship guide: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-22p

We do not have to travel life's journey alone. Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24 Worship program: www.tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-15p Sermon transcript: www.tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-15s

Jesus promises us power for our faith journey through the Holy Spirit, who was received by believers on the first Pentecost. Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Worship program: tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-8p Sermon transcript: tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-8s

We need to be open to the dark times in our lives, for God may be moving through divine detours and holy disruptions. Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Worship program: tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-1p Sermon transcript: tinyurl.com/fbcjc6-1s

Jesus did not promise a stress and worry-free life; instead, he leaves his follwers peace. Scripture: John 14:23-29 Worship guide: www.tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-25p Sermon transcript: www.tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-25s

Peter's vision is a reminder that God prefers bridges to walls, and relationships over being right. Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Worship program: tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-18p Sermon transcript: tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-18s

The story of Tabitha in the book of Acts reminds us that healing is often experienced in the details and small acts of kindness in life. Scripture: Acts 9:36-43 Sermon transcript: tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-11s Worship program: tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-11  

Healthy relationships don't require perfection; they require us to keep showing up. Scripture: John 21:1-19 Transcript: www.tinyurl.com/fbcjc5-4sermon 

When we share our faith, even in little ways, we let the light of God's love shine out into the world. Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 

The truth of the resurrection begins in the very places we think hope has died. Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Sermon transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc-420

The infinite love of God can transform us through the power of Jesus Christ. Scripture: John 13:1-17, 31-35

Palm Sunday remembers a day when two different parades marched into Jerusalem; which are we a part of? Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 Sermon transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc4-13s Worship guide: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc4-13p

Love does not wait, acting even in times of grief. Scripture: John 12:1-8 Sermon transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbcjc4-6s

God is looking for us, is longing for us and is waiting for us. Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Sermon transcript: tinyurl.com/fbcjc3-30-25 

When you know you are fully loved by God, you stop pursuing love in all the wrong places. Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Sermon transcript: tinyurl.com/fbcjc3-23-25

God's love is able to sustain us when life is unsteady. Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

In those times when it seems we are alone and tempted - we aren't. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

We are but ashes, but we are loved. Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

God allows us to be blessed and bless others, even in our weakness and failings. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Forgiveness isn't earned; it's given.  Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

We flourish when we are rooted in love and God's truth. Scripture: Psalm 1

When there is exhaustion, failure, and uncertainty, God's love still surrounds us. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11