Kamloops First Baptist Church sermons
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In Romans 12:2 Paul calls upon Christians to practice discernment in order to do the will of God. While the Bible provides a framework for the method of discernment, we will not find a verse or passage that explicitly instructs us point-by-point...By Joshua Claycamp
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How can Christians be discerning and avoid evil when Jesus explicitly taught us not to judge others? In part 3 of our series on Discernment, we need to consider this question. In Matthew 7 Jesus taught that we are, "...not to judge others, lest...By Joshua Claycamp
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The essence of an excellent fraud is to make people believe in something that doesn't exist. The letter from Jude is a warning about the false teachers that peddle, to this day, a false gospel. Follow along as Dustin Patterson unpacks the book of...By Dustin Patterson
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By James Casson
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Upon what should we build our lives? What is the foundation that will stand through every crucible and every crises? What is the bedrock that can never be moved even when everything else gives way? Paul tells us that the bedrock that should both...By Joshua Claycamp
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A common question that Christians sometimes ask themselves is this, "Am I genuinely saved?" Even the most faithful and most disciplined follower of Christ may find themselves doubting their salvation at certain points in their walk. What...By Barton Priebe
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The Apostle Paul cries out in Romans 9 that he wishes he were cursed and cut off from God if it means the salvation of his fellow Jews. He repeats this same soul-aching cry again in Romans 10, saying that his prayer is that somehow the Jews may be...By Joshua Claycamp
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Promises are the true God's unique way of shaping and molding the church's expectation of the future. This gives God's people stability and certainty even as many things are left unsure and uncertain. In Romans 11, one of the promises...By Joshua Claycamp
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The whole world longs for eternity. Though there are many who deny it or refuse it, the whole world longs for life beyond the grave. This yearning for eternal life is what is written all over the ancient Egyptian Pyramids. It is recorded in the...By Joshua Claycamp
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The day of the crucifixion closes with a sad question: where were they? Where did the disciples of Jesus go? Where were His mother and brothers and sisters? Where were they? When Jesus died, his body was claimed by two remote acquaintances, Joseph of...By Joshua Claycamp
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On this day, we sing Hosanna! Salvation in the highest! This is the day that we remember that Christ visited His city and received the praise that was His due. But not all were welcoming of the King. Follow along as James Casson unpacks Luke 19:28-44.By James Casson
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Many prefer the happy Immanuel of Christmas. Others are willing to put up with the suffering Lamb of Easter, even though it starts to hit closer to their own personal sinfulness. But one thing no one really wants to think about is the...By Joshua Claycamp
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At the end of it all, there is no satisfaction, no lasting happiness except in the knowledge of God. The world runs after many other passions and promises, but they all prove to be empty. The only One who can bring true, lasting joy is the God of...By Ryan Bleyenberg
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Gen Z is becoming famous for #deconstructing, a term that refers to taking apart their faith in Christianity. Many have abandoned the beliefs of their childhood altogether. The problem comes for those who endure and look back at this lost generation...By Joshua Claycamp
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Gen Z is becoming famous for deconstructing, a term that refers to taking apart their faith in Christianity. Many have abandoned the beliefs of their childhood altogether. The problem comes for those who endure and look back at this lost generation...By Joshua Claycamp
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One of the great mysteries of history is that God is going to provoke the Jews to jealousy over the relationship that He enjoys with the Gentiles. This is a part of His plan of salvation, and it is one of the final events of history before we attain...By Joshua Claycamp
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A heart can grow hard and calloused where it no longer feels what it ought to feel. Worst of all, it can become insensitive to God, and when this happens it is always dreadful. But did you know that a hardened heart isn't limited to...By Joshua Claycamp
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No matter how dark, no matter how dangerous, and no matter how sinister the spread of evil has become, there are always a few believing men left in the world. God's Word promises that the church will endure no matter what. She may be few in...By Joshua Claycamp
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Two years ago the Government of Canada passed Bill C4 which amended the Criminal Code of Canada to prohibit reparative therapy or conversion therapy, which is broadly defined as any attempt to persuade an individual that their sex and gender at birth...By Joshua Claycamp
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The Apostle Paul has been clear that not all Israel will be saved. Romans 9 and 10 are his elaborate explanation of the inevitable truth that only the elect will be saved. However, we cannot conclude that God is finished with the Jews. If Romans 9 and...By Joshua Claycamp
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It is a time of great geopolitical struggle. Russia has invaded Ukraine, China has its eyes on Taiwan, and Iran-backed proxies are terrorizing Israel. How does this all end? What will become of our generation? The Scriptures do not give us specific...By Joshua Claycamp
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Jesus is the ultimate symbol and seal of God's power, love, and authority.By Ryan Bleyenberg
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When we are living in such troubled times, how can we celebrate Christmas? This is a question that many are asking. Is right to rejoice, celebrate and make merry when we are surrounded by so much conflict, so much tension, and so much trouble? The...By Joshua Claycamp
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When presenting Jesus in the temple shortly after His birth, Mary is told that this baby boy will be a sign that will be opposed, and she is told that a "sword will pierce" her soul also. Follow along as Pastor Paul Dirks from New West...By Paul Dirks
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When Gabriel announces to Mary her coming pregnancy and how God is able to make the impossible possible. Follow along as Pastor Tyler as he unpacks Luke 1:26-38.By Tyler Walkden
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How do we see ourselves? And when we do take the time to look at ourselves, how do we understand what makes us look beautiful? For most of us, we try to see ourselves the world sees us, but this can be incredibly destructive. Nowhere is this more...By Joshua Claycamp
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By Tyler Walkden
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Is there such a thing as a secret Christian? Occasionally, there are those who acknowledge their brokenness and who desire the salvation that Jesus offers, but they will not make their faith in Jesus public. The Apostle Paul makes clear that such a...By Joshua Claycamp
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The meaning of "saved" or "salvation" from the Word of God is abundantly and explicitly clear. Yet there still seems to be a great deal of confusion that follows hard after the Lord's people, and leaves many asking the...By Joshua Claycamp
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What is salvation? How do we obtain it? How do we get to it? Do we cross oceans? Do we climb Mountains? Do we dive down to the depths? In one sense, yes, this type of strenuous effort is necessary, but in another sense, no, you do not need to become...By Joshua Claycamp
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Follow along as Pastor Ryan unpacks Haggai 2:10-19.By Ryan Bleyenberg
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God's glory is man's greatest need and comfort. In Haggai 2:9, God promises that man's worship and humble efforts/ means to serve God are not in vain because the work that He is doing will culminate in glory that surpasses what has been...By Ryan Bleyenberg
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Paul prays for the salvation of Jews on the basis of their great zeal for God. But he laments that the reason they are not saved is because they have a zeal for God, but it is a zeal that is without knowledge. What kind of knowledge is Paul talking...By Joshua Claycamp
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To what end is providence leading us? God is directing history to reach its conclusion in the worship of God with people joining together from every tribe, every tongue, every people and every nation. God calls us to join Him in pursuing this reality.By Joshua Claycamp
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In the midst of all this talk of election, of choosing some from before they were born, of the hardening of hearts, and of the sovereign directing of all human history... there must surely be a lingering question in your mind. If God is in control of...By Joshua Claycamp
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Why does God harden hearts? Is it only to ensure that evil men are punished or is there something more? These questions, which were raised in Romans 9:14-18, find their fullest answer in Romans 9:19-23. The aim of God's action in history is make...By Joshua Claycamp
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Why does God harden hearts? Is it only to ensure that evil men are punished or is there something more? When we consider the hardening of Pharaoh's heart in Romans 9:14-18, we are tempted to think that there is something unfair or unjust about...By Joshua Claycamp
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What's worse than getting lost somewhere? It's not a trick question... What is worse than getting lost? What's worse is being lost and also knowing that no one is looking for you. You are totally lost with none to come and rescue you...By Joshua Claycamp
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So many reassure themselves that they are in a right relationship with God based on their proximity to the church. Attending church a few times a year is thought to be, "good enough." Yet a mere awareness of the work of Jesus and a...By Joshua Claycamp
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Our world dismisses psychological pain as unnecessary, as something that can and ought to be medicated away. Yet, we discover something extraordinary in the book of Romans- the Apostle Paul not only holds onto a certain kind anguish, he even nurses...By Joshua Claycamp
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Does the Bible have anything to say about psychological pain? What does "mental health" mean when it is considered from a Biblical perspective? The Apostle Paul gives us an incredible look into his own emotional life in Romans 9:1-5. Follow...By Joshua Claycamp
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Is God playing mean tricks with us? When considering the inscrutable and mysterious ways of God, we often stumble in understanding how He is working in our lives. The Apostle Paul tells us that when we can't understand how his hand is at work...By Joshua Claycamp
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"We can tell from being called according to His purpose that God is indeed with us. So if God is with us, who can be against us?" Follow along as Pastor Tyler walks us through Romans 8:28-33By Tyler Walkden
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Follow along as Pastor Tyler walks us through Romans 8:28-30By Tyler Walkden
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Follow along as Pastor Ryan walks us through Haggai 2:1-9By Ryan Bleyenberg
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Pastor Ryan preaching from Haggai 1:1-11By Ryan Bleyenberg
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The most amazing assurance given in Scripture is that God will bring good from everything, even the evil and heartache of this world. But this promise is not given to everyone. It only belongs to those who love God. Therefore, it behooves us to ask...By Joshua Claycamp
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Christ has appointed His church to be filled! What does this mean? Follow along as Pastor Ryan explains.By Ryan Bleyenberg
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All creation groans for the redemption of the sons of God, and ourselves groan as well. Follow along as Pastor Tyler Walkden unpacks Romans 8:18-25.By Tyler Walkden
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms! As we reflect on the investment that you have made into our lives, we are forever grateful. Your love for us is a mirror into understanding the love that God has for us. Just as you have nurtured us, pushed us...By Joshua Claycamp
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