The message emphasizes the significance of Advent as a season of preparation and hope, focusing on two key dimensions: celebrating the birth of Christ at Christmas and anticipating His return in glory. ​ Using the story of the wise men from Matthew 2, Will Dyer highlights their unwavering faith, willingness to step out of their comfort zones, and sacrificial giving as examples for how Christians should live with hope, trust, and devotion. Advent is a time to reflect on God's faithfulness, prepare our hearts, and give our greatest gifts—our lives—to Jesus, trusting in His promise to lead us to a future filled with peace, joy, and love. ​ The message calls for living with a deep, enduring hope in Christ and embodying His virtues in the present moment. ​

The message is on Psalm 62, emphasizing the importance of living with a posture of gratitude and finding rest in God. Will Dyer highlights that true thanksgiving is not about being grateful for material possessions or perfect circumstances but about recognizing and being thankful for God's presence, power, and loving kindness (hesed). ​ Drawing on historical context, such as Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation during the Civil War, the sermon underscores that gratitude begins in the soul and is rooted in the understanding that everything we have is a gift from God. ​ Will Dyer encourages the congregation to reflect on Psalm 62 daily, finding peace and rest in God, who is described as a rock, salvation, and refuge. The message concludes with a prayer, asking for God's guidance to live with grace and gratitude, anchored in His love and mercy. ​

The message focuses on Psalm 30, emphasizing how God transforms mourning into joy and grief into dancing. ​ It highlights the importance of living with gratitude and recognizing that every blessing is an unmerited gift from God. ​ Will Dyer reflects on the honesty of the Psalms, which acknowledge both joy and pain, and reminds listeners that God hears their cries, rescues them from suffering, and renews their lives, bringing beauty from brokenness. ​ Through personal anecdotes and biblical examples, the message underscores that even in moments of despair, God is present, working for good, and leading believers into a future filled with hope and joy. ​ The ultimate act of joy and renewal is found in the resurrection of Jesus, which assures that sorrow and loss do not have the final word. ​ Will Dyer encourages listeners to reflect on how God has turned their sorrow into joy and to live with grateful hearts, trusting in His enduring love and goodness. ​

11-9-2025

The message emphasizes gratitude and the call for followers of Jesus to share God's love and faithfulness with others, especially during the season of Thanksgiving. ​ Drawing from Psalm 105 and 1 John 4:19-20, Will Dyer highlights the importance of remembering God's blessings and faithfulness throughout history and in personal lives. ​ This gratitude should inspire Christians to give, serve, and pray for their community and missional partners, demonstrating God's love to the world. ​ The church is committed to supporting various local and international initiatives, such as providing food, medical care, education, and shelter to vulnerable populations. ​ The congregation is encouraged to respond by committing to these efforts through financial contributions, volunteering, and prayer, as a tangible expression of their faith and gratitude for God's love. ​

11-2-2025

Will Dyer reflects on the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30, emphasizing its relevance to the present rather than the afterlife. ​ They highlight the generosity of God and the responsibility of individuals and the church to use their gifts to serve others and further God's kingdom. ​Will Dyer critiques the tendency to hoard blessings and calls for a shift from scarcity to generosity, urging the congregation to actively share their resources, talents, and love to address spiritual and physical needs in the community. ​ They celebrate the church's recent achievements, including becoming debt-free and allocating funds for missions, while encouraging personal reflection on how each individual can contribute to multiplying God's blessings. The message concludes with a prayer for boldness, gratitude, and a commitment to living with a heart of thanksgiving and service.

In this sermon, Mark, a young adult leader at First Baptist Church of Augusta, concludes the eight-week series "Practicing the Way," which focuses on being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did. ​ He emphasizes the importance of living out these principles within a church community, drawing inspiration from the early church as described in Acts 2:42-47. ​ Mark highlights the church as a people united by Christ's resurrection, devoted to learning, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer, and serving others. ​ He acknowledges the challenges and messiness of community but underscores its transformative power in fostering spiritual growth, mutual care, and outreach to the broader world. ​ Mark encourages the congregation to embrace intentional relationships, live sacrificially, and be a visible representation of Christ's kingdom, creating a community that inspires awe and brings others to know Jesus. ​

10-19-2025The message emphasizes the importance of living an intentional Christian life by adopting a "rule of life," which is a structured set of daily, weekly, and monthly practices that help individuals stay connected to Jesus, the "vine," and bear spiritual fruit as His "branches." ​ It highlights the Christian life as a journey of being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did, rather than merely seeking salvation after death. ​ Will Dyer encourages gratitude for life as a gift from God and challenges listeners to reflect on how they spend their time, urging them to cultivate habits such as prayer, scripture reading, Sabbath, fasting, community, and witness. ​ By building a "trellis" of spiritual practices, believers can remain rooted in Christ, experience joy, and live lives that glorify God. ​

Romans 8:35-39

The message emphasizes the theme of being spiritually lost and the assurance of God's unwavering love and presence. ​ Using personal anecdotes, scripture from Romans 8:35-39, and the poem "He Loves Me," the Rodger Murchison highlights that nothing can separate us from God's love, though we may sometimes feel distant due to sin or life's challenges. ​ The sermon encourages self-reflection on one's spiritual direction, the importance of confession, and the need to follow Jesus' teachings as a way to heal from sin and live a better life. ​ It concludes with the comforting reminder that, like a loving parent, God is always seeking us, ready to guide us home if we allow Him. ​ The call to action is to embrace Jesus as the way, truth, and life, and to practice living in alignment with His example. ​

10-5-2025

The message emphasizes the inevitability of pain and suffering in life and the importance of confronting it with faith rather than avoiding it through denial, detachment, or numbing distractions. ​ Using Psalm 23 as a guide, Will Dyer highlights how King David, despite his profound grief and failures, remained faithful to God and found comfort in His presence during dark times. ​ The message encourages individuals to name their pain and grief, trust God to work through it, and allow it to transform them into fuller, more compassionate people. ​ It underscores that suffering, when entrusted to God, can lead to spiritual growth and deeper connection with Him. ​ The act of communion serves as a reminder of Christ's suffering and victory over death, offering hope that pain does not have the final word. ​

9-28-2025

The message emphasizes that the ultimate goal of following Jesus is to become a person of love, reflecting His character through compassion, generosity, forgiveness, and grace. ​ Spiritual practices like prayer, reading Scripture, practicing Sabbath, and solitude are not ends in themselves but tools to shape believers into people who embody Christ's love. ​ Will Dyer challenges listeners to evaluate whether their daily rhythms and faith practices are making them more loving, urging repentance and a renewed commitment to love if they fall short. ​ The example of George Mueller, who transformed lives through his love-driven actions, illustrates how practicing the way of Jesus can lead to profound impact. ​ Ultimately, the call is to align one's life with the greatest commandments: loving God and loving others. ​