By Greg Sykes
To Know Jesus and Make Him Known
In this message, we conclude our series on "The Call for a King,” and we read Samuel’s faithful, final warning to the nation about the dangers of their monarchy, a warning which falls on deaf ears.
In this message, we study what we’re calling the farewell address of Samuel. His ministry is fading in light of Saul’s ascension to the kingship – but the nation still needs to heed the wisdom of his words.
In this message, we come to the first crisis of the new king’s reign – and we see him lead as man directed by the Spirit of the Lord. And, of course, success follows.
In this message, we continue to see the steps God takes to position Saul for success – this time, publicly proclaiming him king before the people.
In this message, we continue to see the personal attention God gives to Israel’s new king – a man who is given every opportunity for a close relationship with Jehovah God.
In this message we see how God blessed Saul with the special treatment typically reserved for priests and prophets as they were called into God’s service. The new king is being given every opportunity to succeed.
In this message, we are finally introduced to the man God will use to fulfill the nation’s selfish request for a king, a man who, from a worldly perspective, certainly looks the part of a king.
Today, we have the privilege of hearing a message from God’s Word from Mike Cloud.
In this message, we listen as Samuel fulfills the role of a prophet and a judge for the nation of Israel – he solemnly tells them the consequences of decisions made independent of God’s leadership.
In today's message, we have the opportunity to hear God’s Word preached by our Pastor of Missions, Outreach and Recreation, Bread Hatfield. He and his wife, Keely, have been on our staff since 2016.
In this message, we launch a new series in our study of the book of I Samuel, entitled, “The Call for a King.” Israel begins to turn from the leadership of the Judges and prophets to the monarchy –...
In this message, as we conclude our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we see one final completion of the cycle repeated throughout the time period of the Judges in Israel, rebellion,...
In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we are given a vivid reminder that God’s children are held to a much higher standard than are those...
In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we see the foolishness of the worship of any god or anything other than the one true God. ...
In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we are reminded of a truth that those who reject God will learn, sooner or later – God is...
In this message, as we continue our six-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “The Ark of the Covenant,” we finally see God’s judgment fall on the high priest, Eli, and his family. But we also are...
In this message, we launch a new series in our study of the book of I Samuel, entitled, “The Ark of the Covenant.” As a nation, Israel has taken God for granted – and now He begins to move...
In this message, we conclude our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call.” Samuel models a truism about God’s Word that still resonates today – God only gives a message in order for it to...
In this message, as we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we finally come to a familiar text – Samuel’s childhood summons to ministry by God. But his call is best understood...
In this message, as we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we encounter the first prophet in several generations in Israel – and he arrives to issue God’s message of judgment on Israel’s...
In this message, as we continue our sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” we get a lesson in parenting as we consider the wickedness of Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phineas, and the servanthood of little Samuel....
In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we study what is often called, “Hannah’s Song.” It’s incredibly personal and rich theologically, of course, but it is also pivotal...
In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we move into the birth narrative of Samuel. Throughout Scripture, the birth of a child often marks a pivotal point in...
In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we study the first prayer from a woman quoted in God’s Word. We vividly see her heartbreak, her desire, and her...
In this message, we continue our nine-week sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call,” and we draw closer to the suffering and heartache of Hannah. Her life shows us a vivid picture that God is alive...
In this message, we begin a new sermon series in the book of I Samuel, “Samuel’s Call.” But, before we meet the prophet Samuel, we are presented with a sobering portrait of the broken culture of Israel at the...
In this message, as we conclude our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” we’re reminded again of the human agents God used to deliver His Word – we eavesdrop on some parting...
In this message, we continue our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” and we come to the summary command of the book: another call to the pursuit of good works in service...
In this message, we resume our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture.” God’s Word reminds us again of the transformative power of the Gospel, contrasting Christian behavior with worldly behavior in...
The Lord is My Salvation - Mike Cloud
Bread Hatfield - The Lord is Gracious
The Lord is My Judge - Wes Akers
The Lord is My Hope - Justin Myrick
The Lord is My King - Larry Walker
In this message, we continue our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture." We study Paul’s list of necessary character traits and qualities of those entrusted with leadership within the church.
In this message, we continue our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” and we get the theological basis for the Christian lifestyles God’s Word has been emphasizing in the first four weeks...
In this message, we continue our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” and God’s Word gets personal – it breaks down what healthy households should look like in terms of various stages,...
In this message, we continue our sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture,” and we encounter the opposite of the previous week’s text: rather than a list of leadership qualities, we get a...
In this message, we begin a new sermon series in the book of Titus, “Being Christ’s Church in a Broken Culture.” As we start with the introductory verses of this letter from Paul to the church at Crete, we...
In this message, we conclude our journey through the Gospel of Luke. We see how the events we’ve studied – Christ’s ministry, death and resurrection – connect to the ongoing mission of the early church, as well as the...
In this message, as a part of our Graduate Recognition, we have the privilege of hearing from our Pastor to College and International Students, Justin Myrick. He has served on our FBC staff for the last thirteen years.
In this message, we get one of the greatest lessons in the supremacy of Scripture, anchored by the backdrop of the crucifixion, the disciples’ temporary heartbreak, and the good news of the resurrection.
In this message, we begin our final sermon series in Luke, “Eucatastrophe: The Triumph.” And we start with the key event of the third day: Christ’s resurrection. Our study of Christ would be relatively meaningless had the tomb...
In this message, we take a brief, one-week look at, “Eucatastrophe: The Tomb.” The tomb has its place in the plan of God – however fleeting it was. Too often, we race from the Cross to the resurrection...
In this message, we conclude our sermon series, “Eucatastrophe: The Tree,” and we consider the incredible final moments of Christ’s life, as well as the significant events that occur as He passes from life into death. Thankfully, Easter reminds...
In this message, we have the great privilege to hear from our partners in ministry, Gideons International, and our guest speaker, Neal Martin. He is from Conway, Arkansas, and first became involved in the Gideon ministry back in...
In this message, we begin a new sermon series, “Eucatastrophe: The Tree.” We begin with a clear look at the Cross of Christ and the way the Word of God emphasizes the reasons for Christ’s suffering over the details...
Mike Cloud - Associate Pastor
In this message, we conclude our sermon series, “Eucatastrophe: The Trials.” Events move to their inevitable conclusion: Pilate turns Christ over to his soldier for execution, and even in that verdict Christ takes the place of a man who...
In this message, we continue our sermon series, “Eucatastrophe: The Trials,” and we study events of Christ’s appearance before Pilate and Herod – again seeing evidence regarding His true identity dismissed that we would be wise to consider ourselves.
