In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. The passage this week is about how relationships reflect our maturity in Christ. Pastor preaches that Jesus saved us into His growing body. Jesus saved us into relationships. So: 1 – mature people are trustwo…

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week’s question is: “what do you believe in so much that you would wear chains or go to prison for it?” Pastor teaches that Paul was in chains for 4 years and in prison for his beliefs. God uses…

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. He defines maturity as becoming more like Jesus and this is measured most accurately at home. This week’s theme is “We serve the Lord at home and at work”. Pastor preaches that Jesus is our Savior and Lord. So: 1 – serve Jesus, 2 – …

In this sermon, Brendon teaches on the core truth from this Scripture passage: I am His chosen love. So I will: choose to love; be ruled by the peace of Christ; and give thanks. Listen in this week, as we look at holy living in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.By First Baptist Church of Allegan

In this sermon series, Pastor Nathan challenges us focus on the Gospel to change our thinking and our behavior. Pastor teaches that Christianity is not meant to be a solo effort. We are to live a Christian life together, to help us get unstuck in bad habits. We are reminded that Jesus took us with Him. So: 1 – focus on your future, 2 – put your old…

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ in both thought and action. The question he asks this week is what do you need? People’s approval? Acceptance? Change? He teaches that Jesus + nothing = everything. So: 1- hold fast to Jesus, 2 – there is no value in doing more or trying harder or berating yourself, and 3 – de…

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week’s challenge is what to tell the voices in your head – the domain of darkness is real. Pastor preaches that Jesus conquered ALL of it on the cross. So: 1 – receive Christ Jesus the Lord, 2 –…

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week to gain better understanding. The question he asks this week is: What do you joyfully give your life to? TV? Gamming? Social media? He preaches that as Christians, we are to give our lives to Jesus by doing Jesus’ work throug…

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week. In this Scripture passage, Paul writes to help people hold onto their faith. We are reminded that Jesus is God, seeable; Jesus is the Creator; and Jesus is the Reconciler. So we need to continue in the faith. Listen in this …

One of our missionaries, Bill Jenkin III, is the guest speaker today. He introduces us to the apostle Paul from Acts 9. He teaches about Saul’s transformation to Paul and how the Lord used him in mighty ways. Bill gave 4 tips for reading scripture: 1- Read it like you’ve never read it before, 2 – Ask God to help you visualize, 3 – Ask God to help y…