First Baptist Church of Jacksonville

Palm Sunday is about kingship—and so is Psalm 2. In this message, Pastor Heath Lambert reveals how this ancient psalm explains the chaos and confusion of 2026, from global politics to cultural wars. Discover three key words that unlock our world: Raging, where nations from Iran to America openly or subtly defy God's kingship over marriage, gender, and life; Laughing, where God in heaven scorns the plotting of earthly rulers because he sees how things really are; and Kissing, the call to pledge loyalty to Jesus, David's great-great-great grandson who will judge all opposition. From Palm Sunday's humble donkey ride to the coming judgment on the nations, learn why understanding Psalm 2 fills you with both seriousness about our world and hope about what's coming.

Missions exist because worship doesn't. In this testimony from Psalm 67, Grady Walker shares how First Baptist Church sent 56 students and leaders to Panama City during spring break to spread the Gospel among unreached people groups. From running backyard Bible clubs with joyful Panamanian kids who lived in poverty but gave everything away, to meeting the chief of a tribe on a remote island and gifting him a Bible in his native tongue, discover what happened when 947 people heard the gospel, and 14 decided to follow Jesus. Hear firsthand testimonies from students about the transformative power of global missions, the faithfulness of IMB missionaries, and why understanding missions changes how you live at home. Don't miss this urgent call to pray, send, go, and share the gospel with the 5.6 billion people who are without Christ.

You know the Great Commission—but are you reading it wrong? In this message on Matthew 28:18-20, Pastor Coty Hoskins reveals three ways we misread this famous passage: we misunderstand the command, we minimize the commitment, and we misplace our confidence. From parents reading Scripture with kids to Sunday school teachers knowing their students' hearts, discover how every believer is called to fulfill the Great Commission. Don't miss this call to stop sitting on the sidelines and get all-in on making disciples.

The Lord is my shepherd—but do you really know what that means? In this rich exploration of the Bible's most famous chapter, Pastor Seth Singleton unpacks the stunning imagery of Psalm 23:1, revealing four profound truths: the Lord is a good shepherd who knows every sheep intimately and defends them mightily, the Lord owns his sheep purchased through Christ's death, the Lord's sheep follow him in every season, and the Lord's sheep shall not want because he leads them to eternal springs of living water. From practical calls to husbands, wives, parents, and singles to the breathtaking vision of Revelation 7 where the Lamb becomes our Shepherd, discover why this ancient pastoral imagery speaks powerfully today.

This is a sad sermon with no happy ending. In this message from Genesis 31, Pastor Heath Lambert exposes the painful reality of relationships that sour and never recover. From Jacob's bitter departure from Laban to daughters caught in the middle, discover four toxic ingredients that poison relationships: misperception that sees no good in others, mistreatment through deception and theft, misplaced priorities that value things over people, and misguided resolutions that avoid true confession and forgiveness. Learn why even broken relationships can't separate you from the one who will never mistreat you: Jesus Christ, who offers perfect love when every other relationship goes sour.

From patriotic t-shirts to revival sermons to Bible college debates, 2 Chronicles 7:14 gets quoted everywhere—but what does it really mean? In this message, Pastor Spencer Harmon reveals three profound truths about this famous verse: it's a hope-filled testimony that God restores sinful people, a grace-filled process showing how to truly repent (humble yourself, turn to God, believe His forgiveness), and a Christ-filled promise pointing to Jesus as the better temple. Discover why we don't pray toward a building but in Jesus' name, why repentance means turning to God, not just away from sin, and how this ancient promise applies to individuals, churches, and nations today.

Is this passage really about Jacob and speckled goats? In this message from Genesis 30:25-43, Pastor Heath Lambert reveals the greatest threat you face in your life: living without God. Through Jacob's scheme with striped sticks and his superstitious plan to build wealth, discover three steps that lead to life without the Lord: seeing trouble, working hard, and forgetting God. From family conflicts and money troubles to dead-end jobs, learn why facing life's problems without relying on God's promises is the path to emptiness.

You judge books by their cover—so do 80% of people. In this message from 1 Samuel 16:7, Pastor Logan Brown exposes how God's sight differs radically from ours. From Samuel nearly anointing the wrong king to David being dismissed as "just a shepherd," discover why man looks at outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. Learn why the sin of partiality is evil, how pride blinds you to your own sin, and why you need more than new eyes—you need a new heart.

Every family has sin—but some families are worse than others. In this message from Genesis 29-30, Pastor Heath Lambert exposes the shocking dysfunction in Jacob's household: sexual sin, poisonous conflict, manipulation, and envy that nearly destroyed everything. Discover three powerful lessons about family sin: it's repulsive, revelatory, and remarkably redeemable. From tracing sinful behavior back to the heart's desires to Martin Luther's story of overcoming crushing abuse, learn why God specializes in bringing blessing out of brokenness.

What do you do when fear threatens to paralyze you? In this message from Joshua 1:9, Pastor Ryan Trzeciak unpacks one of the most beloved verses in all of Scripture — "Be strong and courageous" — and reveals why this ancient command is just as urgent for believers today. From international conflict to financial pressure to personal struggles, discover why God doesn't just tell us to be brave, but gives us everything we need to actually obey. Through the promises of God, the power of his Word, and the reality of his presence, learn how Joshua's story points directly to Jesus — the greater deliverer who prepares a place for you and promises never to leave you.