First Baptist Joplin

"The Mud And The Blood: Going Down To Egypt" 

Genesis 15:13-16, Genesis 46:1-4, Exodus 1:1-14

1. Things don’t stay the same

2. Our situations don’t separate us from God. 

A. Positionally

-Romans 8:35-39

-Ephesians 2:4-6

B. Relationally 

-James 1:2,3

3. Bad outcomes aren’t always the result of sin (Genesis 46:1-4)

4. There is more to the plan than we can see (Genesis 15:13-16)

“Living The Life”

Psalm 27

I.  Courage. V. 1-3

II.  Relationship. V. 4

III. Security. V. 5-6

IV. Dependance. V. 7-10

V.  Victory. V. 11-13

VI. Anticipation. V. 14

“Psummer In The Psalms: God Alone”

Psalm 62:1-12

1. I rest in God alone (1-4)

A. His trust

B. His enemies 

C. His rest

2. I trust in God alone (5-8)

A. The source of trust (7)

B. The practice of trust (8)

C. The evidence of trust (8)

3. I seek God alone (9-12)

James 4:13-17

Luke 12:13-21

“Psummer In The Psalms: The Greatness And Goodness Of God”

Psalm 34

1. A proclamation (1,2)

2. A solution (4-7)

3. Invitations (3,8-9)

A. invitation to corporate praise (3)

B. Invitation to personal experience (8)

C. Invitation to righteous living (9,11)

Matthew 11:28-30

In this episode Greg Morrell and Pastor Jamie discuss the addiction epidemic gripping many communities and how the church is uniquely equipped to help. This podcast sheds light on the perceptions of the addict and the church and provides some simple and impactful actions a church can take right now to become a recovery-ready church without costing one penny.

“Psummer In The Psalms: A Psalm Of Protection”

Psalm 91

1. The protector (1-2)

2. The pictures (2-4)

3. The promise (5-16)

4. The protected (1,9,14,15)

Roman’s 8:35-39

“Psummer In The Psalms: The Lord Is My Shepherd”

Psalm 23

1. The Lord Is Our Shepherd (v.1-3)

Psalm 23:1-3

Exodus 3:14-15

Isaiah 40:10-11

Psalm 23:2-3a

Ephesians 1:3

2. The Lord Is Our Companion (v.4)

Psalm 23:4

Genesis 3:8-9

3. The Lord Is Our Host (v.5-6)

Psalm 23:5

Psalm 23:6

Revelation 7:15-17

Josh and Megan have been called to be long-term missionaries in Guatemala, using Josh’s surgical training as a vehicle for making disciples of Christ in a cross-cultural context. Together they have three children (Joy, Eliana and James) and are hoping to be able to leave for Guatemala by the end of 2024. Hear their story here.

“Psummer In The Psalms: The Greatness Of God”

Psalm 8

1. God is greater than all things (1,9)

2. God’s ways are different (2-8)

A. Unlikely worshippers (2)

B. Unwarranted favor (3-8)

“Psummer In The Psalms: Walking In The Word”

Psalm 119:105-112

1. An illuminated path (v. 105)

2. A worthy path (v. 106)

3. A secure path (v. 107-111)

A. Strength in my weakness (107)

B. Sincerity in my worship (108)

C. Stability in my worries (109)

D. Security in my walk (110)

4. A satisfying path (111)

5. A single-minded commitment (112)