First Importance

Today's guest preacher is Jeff Ginn. Dr. Ginn grew up at First Baptist and now serves with the IMB as Affinity Group Leader for the American Peoples. in today's message, Jeff introduces us to "History's Greatest Construction Project" from Matthew 16:13-18. He focuses on 5 significant words: I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH.

1.  The Person Behind It - I

2.  The Promise Beneath It - WILL

3.  The Process for It - BUILD

4.  The Possession of It - MY

5.  The Product of It - CHURCH

Pastor Josh Hall and Dr. Jimmy Millikin share teaching responsibilities in this series on Eschatology: The Study of End Times. In this session, Dr. Millikin looks at aspects of "The Great Tribulation."

1.  The Rise of the Antichrist

     1)  His Person

     2) His Power

     3) His Program

2.  God's Dealing with the Jews Redemptively

     1) The Covenants

     2) The Restoration

Pastor Josh Hall continues his sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this week's message, "The Temple," he examines Christ's cleansing of the Temple in John 2:1-12. In this passage, Pastor Josh points out:

1.  The Passion for Purity - v. 13-17

2.  The Power of God's Presence - v. 18-22

Pastor Josh Hall and Dr. Jimmy Millikin share teaching responsibilities in this series on Eschatology: The Study of End Times. In this session, Dr. Millikin looks at an "Introduction to the Tribulation"

Pastor Josh Hall continues his sermon series from the Gospel of John. This week's message, "The Wedding," examines the first of Christ's "sign" miracles in John 2:1-12. In this passage we will see:

1.  The Scene - v. 1

2.  The Situation - v. 3-4

3.  The Solution - v. 5-10

4.  The Savior - v. 11

Takeaways from this passage include:

     1)  Jesus is the Joy Restorer

     2)  Jesus is the Peace Procurer

     3)  Jesus is the Life Provider

Pastor Josh Hall and Dr. Jimmy Millikin share teaching responsibilities in this series on Eschatology: The Study of End Times. In this session, Pastor Josh looks at "The Judgment Seat of Christ."

Pastor Josh Hall continues our sermon series from the Gospel of John. This week's message, "The Call," explores the question: "What does it mean to follow Jesus?"

1.  A Call to Behold - v. 35

2.  A Call to Submit - v. 38

3.  A Call to Bring - v. 40-42

4.  A Call to Abandon - v. 42

5.  A Call to Follow - v. 43

6.  A Call to Be in Awe - v. 50-51

John Blackford, Associate Pastor for Students, continues our BELIEVE series from the Gospel of John with this message, "Behold the Lamb of God." Pastor John springboards from the words of 18th-19th century poet William Blake who wrote, “We become what we behold.” He identifies 2 implications from John the Baptist's statement:

1.  The Lamb Provides the Sacrifice

2.  The Lamb Provides Satisfaction

Pastor Josh Hall and Dr. Jimmy Millikin share teaching responsibilities in this series on Eschatology: The Study of End Times. In this session, Pastor Josh looks at "The Rapture."

Pastor Josh Hall continues his sermon series in the Gospel of John. Today, he examines John the Baptist and 2 statements that sum up his ministry.

1.  Take Your Eyes Off of Me - v. 19-23

     5 questions asked by the Pharisees:

     1) Who are you?

     2) Are you Elijah?

     3) Are you THE prophet?

     4) Who are you that we may tell those who sent us?

     5) What do you say about yourself?

2.  Set Your Eyes on Him - v. 23-28

     2 key statements:

     1) Get ready for Him

     2) I'm not worthy