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First Importance episodes
- "Persistent in Prayer" - Luke 18:1-8 (October 19, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall examines the Parable of the Unjust Judge and the importance for believers to:
- Always Pray
- Don't Lose Heart
31 min - "The Darkest Hour - Part 2" - John 19:31-42 (October 16, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John as he looks "The Darkest Hour - Part 2" from John 19:31-42.
- The Death of Jesus - vv. 31 - 37
- The Funeral of Jesus - vv. 38 - 42
33 min - "The Darkest Hour" - John 19:17-30 (October 9, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John as he discusses the Crucifixion of Jesus in "The Darkest Hour."
- The Willingness of Jesus - vv. 17 - 18
- The Proclamation of Jesus - vv. 19 - 22
- The Continued Humiliation of Jesus - vv. 23 - 24
- The Selflessness of Jesus - vv. 25 - 27
- The Completed Work of Jesus - v. 28
37 min - "The Problem of Canon" (October 5, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall begins an 8 week study of THE NEW TESTAMENT CANON by Michael J. Kruger. Tonight's session introduces the subject and examines "The Problem of Canon." Three issues related to the NT Canon are introduced:
- Doubts About Authorship
- New Discoveries
- Bauer's Thesis
28 min - "Behold Your King" - John 19:1-16 (October 2, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John with this message from John 19:1-16 entitled "Behold Your King." He begins with the assertion that, in this passage, we see "Jesus' glory on full display!"
- The King Reviled - vv. 1 - 3
- The King Despised - vv. 4 - 7
- The King Determined - vv. 8-11
- The King Rejected - vv. 12 - 16
38 min - "Revelation and Inspiration" - Psalm 19 (September 28, 2022)
Dr. Jimmy Millikin steps in for our vacationing pastor to share this Wednesday evening "devotion" from Psalm 19. From this passage, he identifies and explains two kinds of revelation:
1. General - vv. 1 - 6
2. Special - vv. 7 - 14
37 min - "What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say" - John 12:20-27 (September 25, 2022)
Associate Pastor for Children, Billy Beech, examines Christ's prayer found in this passage: "Father, glorify Your name." In this prayer, we see:
1. Security
2. Submission
3. Significance
31 min - Luke 5:1-11 (September 21, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall leads this Wednesday evening study from Luke 5:1-11.
1. The Power of God on Display - vv. 1 - 7
2. The Submission of the Servant - vv. 8 - 11
31 min - 'The High Priest Denied" - John 18:12-27 (September 18, 2022)
Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John, examining John 18:12-27 from the High Priest's perspective. The Bible teaches us that the High Priest's purpose is twofold:
- To represent God to the people.
- To mediate for the people before God.
In this passage, we see the High Priest:
1. Arrested
2. Questioned
3. Denied
40 min - "Be a Faithful Watchman" - Ezekiel 3:17-21 (September 14, 2022)
The name Ezekiel means "May God strengthen." In this passage, Ezekiel records God's call to him (and by extension, to all believers) to be a Watchman, warning the people of coming judgment. Pastor Josh Hall identifies 3 principles to "Be a Faithful Watchman:"
1. Be Diligently Attentive - v. 17
1) Be Aware
2) Be Awake
3) Be Alert
2. Faithfully Announce - vv. 17 & 19
1) Warn Accurately
2) Warn All
3. Will Be Held Accountable - v. 18
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About First Importance
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The preaching and teaching ministry from the pastors at First Baptist Church of West Memphis, AR.
"For I delivered to you as of FIRST IMPORTANCE what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures..." 1 Corinthians 15:3-4