First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

As we continue the "Love Every Body" series, Pastor Dallas shares about the importance of the simple act of eating together or sharing a meal with someone. 

In biblical days as today, people who are in some way different may have been treated differently. Christ's salvation and love is available to all. Listen again to Sunday's message, "Baptizing Eunuchs," from Acts 8:26-31.

In today's scripture, John 11:32-44, we read of Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead. Have we thought about why? Listen again to this week's message, "Healing Terminal Bodies." 

Sermon preached at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan on Sunday, January 12, 2020. It is the first sermon of the Sermon Series, Love Every Body. The sermon scripture is 1 John 4:1-3.

At this time when many are making resolutions for the New Year, what are things Christians should keep in mind all year? Listen again to Sunday's message, with scripture from Philippians 3:1-20.  

While we celebrate the coming of the Christ child at Christmas, the Gospel of Matthew reminds us that in Jesus' day as in ours, life is seldom perfect like we see in a greeting card. Explore the journey of Mary, Joseph and Jesus to Egypt and know that in all, we have Emmanuel, God with us.  Guest pastor, the Rev. Paul Prochazka, shares a message from Matthew 2:13-23.

We celebrate Christmas Eve and the arrival of the Christ Child with "Still Hoping to Share the Big News," from Isaiah 52:7-10.

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we eagerly await the promise of Love with the message, "Still Hoping for a Sign," from Isaiah 7:10-16. 

This third Sunday of Advent we celebrate with Joy. The message tells of our awaiting for our own homecoming parade and the special King who will restore Joy to the world.  Scripture from Isaiah 35:1-10.

The prophet Isaiah uses vivid imagery to describe God's kingdom, in ways that may not be what we expect. What lessons does he hold for us today? Listen again to as this second Sunday of Advent focuses on peace with  "Still Hoping for Harmony," from Isaiah 11:1-10.