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Unbounded

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About this Sermon | Luke 3:1-22 As we enter into chapter 3 of the Gospel of Luke, we find the unexpected story of two men who are unbounded by the power of the Holy Spirit: John the Baptist and Jesus. The power of the Holy Spirit enabled them to not only do great things, but to always know their true…

03 Jan 0Comments 1Like

Those Who Dream…persevere

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About this Sermon | Matthew 2:1-12 As we meet the Magi in this morning's text from Matthew chapter 2, we consider the idea that they showed us what it looks like to persevere. What if perseverance is a gift to us in this particular year, in this particular place? Order of Worship | Sunday, January 3, 2021 Click here to…

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Those Who Dream…will not keep silent

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About this Sermon | Luke 2:22-40 On this First Sunday of Christmas, we consider how the dreamers Anna and Simeon responded to finally meeting the long-awaited Messiah: they couldn't keep quiet!! What can you not keep quiet about? How might we become those who can't keep quiet about the "good news of great joy, for all the people?" Order of…

24 Dec 0Comments 1Like

Christmas Eve 2020 Worship Service

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About this Service | Join the congregation of First Baptist Church for our annual Christmas Eve worship service. This year's virtual service features members of our congregation from across the country and around the globe as we adapt our traditions to ensure everyone's safety during the global pandemic. We wish everyone a safe and very merry Christmas! Order of…

20 Dec 0Comments 0Likes

Those Who Dream…are not alone

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About this Sermon | Luke 1: 26-38, 46b-55 On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we consider again the question of what it looks like to be those who dream God's dreams, and add to our understanding that dreamers are never alone. This morning, we consider the message communicated through two unexpected prophets in Luke 1, Mary and Elizabeth. By reading…

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Those Who Dream…sow joy

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About this Sermon | Psalm 126 On this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to the idea of joy and the challenge that becoming people who dream God's dreams "sow joy." What does Scripture have to offer to our understanding of what it looks like to scatter joy whenever we aren't feeling particularly joyful? Join us in learning…

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Help Needed for Virtual Christmas Eve Service

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Those Who Dream…prepare the way

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About this Sermon | Isaiah 40:1-11 On this second Sunday of Advent, we consider again the question of what it looks like to be those who dream God's dreams, and add to our understanding that dreamers always prepare the way. This morning, we consider the message from two prophets: John the Baptist (Mark 1: 1-8) and Second Isaiah (Isaiah 40:…

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Those Who Dream…keep awake

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About this Sermon | Mark 13:24-37 On this first Sunday of Advent, we consider what kind of dreamers we are, and what it means to dream God-sized dreams. How do we go about becoming dreamers anyway? Mark 13 gives us a conclusive answer: we keep awake. What does it mean to keep awake? Why are we asked by Jesus to…

27 Nov 0Comments 0Likes