A podcast of sermons from First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri. See what LOVE can do!
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A podcast autopsy of media: how we consume it and how it informs our everyday culture.
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Looking at life through a bookish lens, internet-turned-IRL friends, Katie and Mollie, swap stories about the books they're currently loving and the life they're currently living. Grab a cup of tea (or a Moscow Mule) as we chat about the intersection of books, faith, family, friendship, personality, and culture.
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When Jesus tells the rich young ruler to sell everything in Mark 10:17-31, was he serious? Scripture: Mark 10:17-31由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus calls us to be like children, and to welcome the children around us. Scripture: Mark 10:13-16由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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In the uncertainties of life, how can we know that God hears us? Scripture: James 5:13-20由Rev. Jeanie McGowan
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For God, what's on the inside matters more than what's on the outside. Scripture: James 3: 13-4:3, 7-8由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God invites us to be involved in the world and in the lives of those we encounter. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20由Jeff Langford, CBF Heartland Coordinator
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The New Testament book of James warns us not to proclaim faith with our mouths while pronouncing favoritism with our actions. Scripture: James 2:1-10, 14-17由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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The book of James calls us to live out our faith in sincerity, rather than for effect. Scripture: James 1:17-27由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When we face the evils of the world, God has already provided the tools we need for protection. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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How do we spend our days? We should make the most of our time. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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For believers, working for peace is not optional. Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Believers strengthen the body of Christ when our lives reflect our calling. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16由Interim Weekday Children’s Coordinator Cara Harrington
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We marvel at our God who can do more than we can ever hope or imagine. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus calls us to tear down walls as we reach out to others in love. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God has chosen each of us and we in turn can invite others to the family. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14由Todd Pridemore
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The unity of God's people for God's purpose is a beautiful and powerful thing. Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10由Rev. Noah Angel
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Relationships are complicated. The story of Saul and David illustrates how we can honor those with whom we have mixed legacies. Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We face Goliaths of all kinds in our lives. God provide the resources for us to face them. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 40-49由Todd Pridemore
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God can see our potential more than we can for one another. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13由Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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God hears and responds to our desires, even when they are not in out best interest. Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We sometimes expect God to reach out in miraculous ways, when it may actually be a quiet voice in the night. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Nicodemus, like us, may came to Jesus looking for the way, not expecting him to be the way. Scripture: John 3:1-17由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Our faith means we can live with hope that the problems of life are already solved. Scripture: Romans 8:22-27由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When we are able to embrace one another's humanity, we can find common ground and develop meaningful relationships. Scripture: Acts 10:44-48由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God moves us beyond what we think is possible. Scripture: Acts: 8:26-40由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We are not only to have dominion over God's creation, we are also to till and care for it. Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10; Matthew 21:33-41由Cllff Cain
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Christ-followers need to turn our weapons into plowshares, and rely on one another to do so. Scripture: Acts 9:1-22由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 21:15-17由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 20:19-31由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-35由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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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 19:28-40由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 12-20-33由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 3:14-21由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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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 2:13-22由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 8:31-38由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus is the inconceivable Savior we need, not the Savior we expected. Scripture: Mark 1:9-15由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 51由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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After we have experience mountaintop experiences, we need to listen to Jesus. Scripture: Mark 9:2-9由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 40:28-31由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 3:1-5,10由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Looking beyond our prejudices allows us to see more of what God offers us. Scripture: John 1:43-51由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 21:1-14由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 1:1-5由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 2:1-20由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, 16由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When we come to times in our life when it feels like a wilderness, Christ offers comfort. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Experiencing Christmas through music.由FBCJC Choir, Orchestra and Praise Team
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We begin Advent doing two things at once: Ending and beginning, Scripture: Mark 13:24-37由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 1:15-23由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 5:1-11由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 4:13-18由Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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