First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan - Sermons

This Week: Best Adapted Screenplay

Hollywood loves a good remake—but not all reboots are created equal. Some just rehash the same old story, while others transform it into something powerful and new. This Sunday, we’re looking at how Genesis 1-11 might be the greatest ‘adaptation’ of all time—reframing ancient stories to reveal a God who isn’t distant, but walking with us, calling us to a better way of living. Don’t miss this fresh look at the Tower of Babel and the bold message it still speaks today!

Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith

Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning Faith,’ we’re uncovering Scripture’s greatest stories. From ‘Best Supporting Actor’ to ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ each week reveals how God’s story inspires, transforms, and calls us to live award-worthy lives of faith. Discover how your faith can find its role in God’s greatest production.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 16, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Best Costume Design

What if the biggest fight of your faith isn’t against people—but against fear, falsehood, and division? Paul’s words about the armor of God have been misunderstood for too long. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to clothe ourselves in something far better than conflict.

Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith

Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning Faith,’ we’re uncovering Scripture’s greatest stories. From ‘Best Supporting Actor’ to ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ each week reveals how God’s story inspires, transforms, and calls us to live award-worthy lives of faith. Discover how your faith can find its role in God’s greatest production.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 9, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Best Special Effects

What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about learning to embrace mystery? This Sunday, we’ll explore Moses’ encounter with the burning bush—a moment of divine wonder that calls us to curiosity rather than certainty. Join us as we rediscover the awe and adventure of following a God who is always more than we can comprehend!

Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith

Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning Faith,’ we’re uncovering Scripture’s greatest stories. From ‘Best Supporting Actor’ to ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ each week reveals how God’s story inspires, transforms, and calls us to live award-worthy lives of faith. Discover how your faith can find its role in God’s greatest production.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 2, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Best Editing

What story are you telling with your life? This Sunday, we’ll explore how Peter’s denial of Jesus reminds us of the moments we hide our faith—and how God invites us to edit our stories into testimonies of hope and purpose. Join us as we discover how to craft and share the good news of Jesus in a way that can change lives!

Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith

Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning Faith,’ we’re uncovering Scripture’s greatest stories. From ‘Best Supporting Actor’ to ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ each week reveals how God’s story inspires, transforms, and calls us to live award-worthy lives of faith. Discover how your faith can find its role in God’s greatest production.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 26, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Best Original Score: No One Mourns the Wicked

What kind of song does your life leave behind? Revelation 18 invites us to compose a melody of hope, compassion, and justice—even in the face of Babylon’s fall. Come and be inspired to sing the kind of good news our world desperately needs.

Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith

Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning Faith,’ we’re uncovering Scripture’s greatest stories. From ‘Best Supporting Actor’ to ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ each week reveals how God’s story inspires, transforms, and calls us to live award-worthy lives of faith. Discover how your faith can find its role in God’s greatest production.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 19, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Best Supporting Actor

What if the most meaningful role in your life isn’t in the spotlight but as someone else’s greatest support? Jonathan, heir to Saul’s throne, gave up his crown to build a relationship rooted in loyalty, trust, and faithfulness to God’s plan. Join us this Sunday to discover how Jonathan’s story can inspire us to prioritize right relationships over power and find blessings we never expected!

Sermon Series: Award Winning Faith

Ever wonder what makes a life worth celebrating? In ‘Award-Winning Faith,’ we’re uncovering Scripture’s greatest stories. From ‘Best Supporting Actor’ to ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ each week reveals how God’s story inspires, transforms, and calls us to live award-worthy lives of faith. Discover how your faith can find its role in God’s greatest production.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 12, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Richer by Far is the Heart’s Adoration

Ever wonder if the gifts you give truly capture the love in your heart—or just meet a checklist? In this message, we’ll uncover how the Magi’s visit to the newborn King can reframe our giving, moving it from obligation to heartfelt worship. Join us to discover a deeper kind of generosity—one that just might change the way you love God and the people around you.

Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas

Christmas music stirs our hearts like no other. From familiar carols to nostalgic favorites, these songs carry the stories and truths of the season in ways that resonate deeply. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we journey through the lyrics of beloved Christmas songs, exploring how their themes connect to Scripture and our faith. Together, we’ll rediscover the hope, joy, and life of Christmas morning—notes of grace and love that continue to reverberate through our lives and our world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: If Only in My Dreams

Ever feel like your home life isn’t turning out the way you hoped? Come explore Joseph’s story in Matthew 1:18–25 and discover how God can transform even our most unexpected, messy circumstances into a place of surprising hope. Join us this Sunday for a message that might just change how you see “home” this holiday season!

Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas

Christmas music stirs our hearts like no other. From familiar carols to nostalgic favorites, these songs carry the stories and truths of the season in ways that resonate deeply. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we journey through the lyrics of beloved Christmas songs, exploring how their themes connect to Scripture and our faith. Together, we’ll rediscover the hope, joy, and life of Christmas morning—notes of grace and love that continue to reverberate through our lives and our world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: I Wonder as I Wander

What kind of story are we living in, and where is God at work within it? Mary’s Magnificat shows us a God who overturns expectations, lifting the lowly and scattering the proud, while inviting us to magnify His story above our own uncertainties. Join us this Sunday as we explore how wonder, trust, and God’s reversals can transform even the most challenging moments of our lives.

Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas

Christmas music stirs our hearts like no other. From familiar carols to nostalgic favorites, these songs carry the stories and truths of the season in ways that resonate deeply. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we journey through the lyrics of beloved Christmas songs, exploring how their themes connect to Scripture and our faith. Together, we’ll rediscover the hope, joy, and life of Christmas morning—notes of grace and love that continue to reverberate through our lives and our world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Are you feeling the weight of the season instead of the joy? This Sunday, we’ll explore how to prepare Him room—not just in your schedule but in your heart. Discover how God meets us in unexpected places and how you can make space for joy this Christmas, even in the midst of life’s challenges.

Sermon Series: Sing We Now of Christmas

Christmas music stirs our hearts like no other. From familiar carols to nostalgic favorites, these songs carry the stories and truths of the season in ways that resonate deeply. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we journey through the lyrics of beloved Christmas songs, exploring how their themes connect to Scripture and our faith. Together, we’ll rediscover the hope, joy, and life of Christmas morning—notes of grace and love that continue to reverberate through our lives and our world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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