A podcast of sermons from First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri. See what LOVE can do!
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Christ-followers need to turn our weapons into plowshares, and rely on one another to do so. Scripture: Acts 9:1-22By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We know from baseball that three strikes and you're out. But Simon Peter found that Jesus can redeem our failures. Scripture: John 21:15-17By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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The early Christians were saved, not by seeing, but by believing. Today, we can be, too. Scripture: John 20:19-31By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Using the example of Jesus. let us serve others in ways that are neither required or expected of us. Scripture: John 13:1-17; 31b-35By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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ALTARED LIFE: Crying Rocks and Packed Tambourines
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Whether it is a time or triumph, sorrow or fear, scripture shows us that we can worship our Savior! Scripture: Luke 19:28-40By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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When we follow Jesus, we are freed from serving ourselves and free to serve God and others instead. Scripture: John 12-20-33By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We are called to turn away from disobedience into the light to be saved and healed. Scripture: John 3:14-21By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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ALTARED LIFE: The Destruction That Brings Life
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Jesus helps us see the differences between traditions and practices that add meaning versus ones that serve as barriers. Scripture: John 2:13-22By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When our expectations go up in flames, Jesus offers us a new and improved perspective. Scripture: Mark 8:31-38By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus is the inconceivable Savior we need, not the Savior we expected. Scripture: Mark 1:9-15By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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The season of Lent is an opportunity to enter into an "Altared Life" as we observe Ash Wednesday. Scripture: Psalm 51By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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CREATED ANEW: Descending to Share the Story
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After we have experience mountaintop experiences, we need to listen to Jesus. Scripture: Mark 9:2-9By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When we feel like we have gone as far as possible, God can provide the strength we need. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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The story of Jonah reminds us that God refuses to be owned by any group, or our own good behavior. Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5,10By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Looking beyond our prejudices allows us to see more of what God offers us. Scripture: John 1:43-51By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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The fish symbol is a reminder that Jesus is the source of abundance in our lives. Scripture: John 21:1-14By James Preston
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To be human is to be what God calls very good. God allows us to create as well. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When a baby is born there is a time that is "now." For our world that time was over 2,000 years ago - and again today.. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God acts in ways we don't expect, whether it is a house for God or a baby born in Bethlehem. Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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WHERE WE BELONG: Where the Wild Things Are
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When we come to times in our life when it feels like a wilderness, Christ offers comfort. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Experiencing Christmas through music.By FBCJC Choir, Orchestra and Praise Team
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WHERE WE BELONG: The End of the World as We Know It
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We begin Advent doing two things at once: Ending and beginning, Scripture: Mark 13:24-37By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Earthly powers, nations and leaders come and go, but Christ has the last word and deserves out complete allegiance. Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We don't know how much longer each of us have to live. But we can bring heaven to earth with whatever we have left. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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In the face of death, our hope is rooted in the resurrection of Christ and his promises. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Knowing the ending can sometimes makes the "not yet" times more bearable. Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Messages by Xander Schmid, Andrew Pridemore (4:20) and Doug Blaha (8:00). (Scriptures: Isaiah 40:30-31; 2 Timothy 4:17; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12)By Xander Schmid, Andrew Pridemore and Doug Blaha
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A parable of Jesus instructs us that God invites us and Christians are to share that invitation. Scripture: Luke 14:1-24By Interim Weekday Children’s Coordinator Cara Harrington
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We can have passion in our faith, but Jesus says that our love is required as well. Scripture: Luke 11:37-52By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Got nothing? Jesus can show you what he can do with that! Scripture: Luke 9:10-17By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Meals are more than food; they can be times of memories and meaning. Scripture: Luke 22:7-20By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus leads us to see people through the example of a woman who says nothing. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus shows grace in who he chose to eat with, giving us an example to follow. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Message from A Service of Installation for Melissa Hatfield as Lead Pastor, challenging the congregation as we begin a new chapter together. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33By Dr. Bill Wilson
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To transform the world it takes a community. Scripture: Romans 12:9-21By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God's grace is sufficient for us; it really is! Scripture: Romans 10:5-15By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God's grace is greater than our boundaries and labels. Scripture: Romans 9:1-5By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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In the brokenness of our lives, we can always be sure that nothing can separate us from God's love. Scripture: Romans 8:26-39By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Even in a broken world, we can know that our faith is not in vain. Scripture: Romans 8:12-25By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus pursues us and invites us to a personal, loving relationship with him. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10By Interim Weekday Children’s Coordinator Cara Harrington
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When the world seems mad, Christians have a responsibility to be the voice of reason and peace. Scripture: Micah 4:3-5By Brian Kaylor
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Honesty about our brokenness is where the beginning of the joy offered by Christ Jesus. Scripture: Romans 8:1-11By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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The book of Job is not an explanation for suffering. But it does offer the promise of revelation. Scripture: Job 1:13-22By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Does the way you live influences why God loves you or how much you are blessed? Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10By Todd Pridemore
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Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
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In the midst of setbacks and disappointments, we wonder if there is a purpose for them. Scripture: John 9:1-11By Todd Pridemore
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Are there any requirements for me to receive God's love? Spoiler alert: No! Scripture: Luke 23:32-43By Todd Pridemore
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Summer Music Celebration: What a Wonderful World
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The Bible tells us "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the LORD with the harp..." (Psalm 98:4-5a). Our service today worships God through music old and new, led by our choir, orchestra and praise team. Scripture: Psalm 104:24By FBCJC Musicians
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What Is the Trinity and Why Does It Matter?
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The fullness of God - the love of God, the grace of Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit - is there for us. Scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God's Spirit has come to all, and Pentecost marks the beginning of a new world. Scripture: Acts 20:1-21By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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While we seek certainty in life God provides what we need even more: clarity. Scripture: Acts 1:6-14By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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