First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

Jesus was extravagant with his love, his welcome, and his blessings. As Christians try to model the generosity of God, it’s easy to wonder about the price tag. This week we’re looking at generosity and blessing, and whether what we have to offer is enough.

Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Putting a meal on can be a lot of work. Who’s doing the dishes? Who’s cooking? Would you rather just sit at the table together? This week we’ll look at the (more complicated than you’d expect) issue of the importance of serving others. We’ll walk through stories with Jesus, the disciples, Mary and Martha, and Stephen along the way. We hope to see you there.

Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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You know those foods that aren’t filling, that you could just eat endlessly before you realize just how much you’ve ate. This week we’re talking about the choice we make to either feast on things that satisfy or settle for something less. We’re walking with Luke and Jesus’ parable of a Father with two sons, one a prodigal and the other a pouter. Don’t miss it!

Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Guest speaker Jamin Bradley joins us to share about the importance of food and the gospel.  Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.  Sermon preached by Guest Pastor Jamin Bradley, on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.  

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Have you ever struggled trying to plan for a get together? There’s always problems with syncing schedules and interests. Jesus actually has some advice for your next invitations. Join us as we continue to explore how to make everyday meals into sacred moments.

Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Have you ever felt uncomfortable in a group setting? Maybe you weren’t sure who to talk to. Maybe you didn’t know where to sit. In Luke 14, Jesus celebrates an unexpected dinner guest before explaining his advice on seating arrangements. In a world of competitive social ladder climbing, listen to Jesus’ community changing advice.

Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Want to connect more with us, fill out our virtual connect card at https://www.fbcofjackson.org/connect/

How can we pray for you? Let us know at https://www.fbcofjackson.org/prayer/

Meals are opportunities for sacred moments. In Luke 22, Jesus gives the disciples some very strange instructions to prepare for a meal. In the midst of reading Jesus’ extravagant request, we’re talking about how transforming a space into a room for a meal can be a sacred task.

Our current sermon series is titled “The Table: Turning Ordinary Meals into Sacred Moments.” In this series, we’ll walk through different moments of a meal, how it relates to the gospel, and how it invites us into everyday spiritual moments. We hope you’ll join us for the series, but also that you might be intentional about your meals beyond our service time.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This week, a community member asks: If God is so holy-making, why do I still struggle with the same things 20 years later?

We invite people to encounter God claiming that God will change them for the better. But why does that change seem to move so slowly, or at times feel like it’s not moving at all? This week we explore praying for transformation and feeling like nothing ever changes.

Responding to real questions, Pastor Dallas’s sermon series, "Real Questions," engages with real faith questions. Some of the questions might seem irreverent and you might wonder if it’s okay to talk about. If we only answer safe questions, we aren’t actually safe for questions. There aren’t always easy answers, but there is always an opportunity to grow and find God in the midst of life’s questions.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This week, a community member asks: Why is religion so often used for violence?

From Crusades to Cold Wars, religion has been invoked to inspire violence. For Christians, there are plenty of biblical stories with violence. There are stories of conquests, of plagues, of apocalyptic battles, of crucifixion. How should we read and interpret stories of violence in the Bible? What is God’s relationship to violence? Our answers make a difference in the pursuit of peace in the world.

Responding to real questions, Pastor Dallas’s sermon series, "Real Questions," engages with real faith questions. Some of the questions might seem irreverent and you might wonder if it’s okay to talk about. If we only answer safe questions, we aren’t actually safe for questions. There aren’t always easy answers, but there is always an opportunity to grow and find God in the midst of life’s questions.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Christians often look and sound a certain way. You know it when you see it. Sometimes they carry around big study Bibles filled with scribbles and highlighting, wear shiny cross jewelry, or eat at a Friday night fish fry. But what does it look like to follow Christ? This week, our sermon series responding to real faith questions by responding to a community member who asks: “What are the differences between ‘Christian culture’ and following Christ?”

Responding to real questions, Pastor Dallas’s sermon series, "Real Questions," engages with real faith questions. Some of the questions might seem irreverent and you might wonder if it’s okay to talk about. If we only answer safe questions, we aren’t actually safe for questions. There aren’t always easy answers, but there is always an opportunity to grow and find God in the midst of life’s questions.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Learn more about FBCJXN at https://fbcjxn.org.

Want to connect more with us, fill out our virtual connect card at https://www.fbcofjackson.org/connect/

How can we pray for you? Let us know at https://www.fbcofjackson.org/prayer/