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First Importance episodes
- “A Tested and Genuine Faith” (1 Peter 1:6-7)There is nothing more important than ensuring that our faith is authentic. In God’s sovereign plan He allows trials and suffering to test, purify, and ensure our faith. This message was preached on February 11, 2024.37 min
- “Our Living Hope” (1 Peter 1:3-5)Join us in studying the book of 1 Peter. This message was delivered on February 4, 2024.37 min
- Purpose in SufferingOur second sermon in our series “Exiles,” a study through the book of First Peter. Delivered on January 28, 2024.38 min
- “This World is Not Our Home”Join us in our first message in our series “Exiles,” a study of the Epistle of I Peter.45 min
- "Humility" - Philippians 2:1-11 (January 3, 2024)
Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he looks at the discipline of "Humility."
1. The Motivation - vv. 1 - 2
2. The Method - vv. 3 -4
3. The Model - vv. 5 - 11
40 min - "Finishing Well" - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (December 31, 2023)
Pastor Josh Hall wraps up 2023 with this challenge for us to "Finish Well." From this passage in 1 Corinthians, he shares 8 habits for finishing well:
1. Seek
2. Study
3. Meditate
4. Pray
5. Praise
6. Practice What You Preach/Believe
7. Show Up
8. Share the Gospel
40 min - "The 'Why' of the Gospel" - John 3:16 (December 24, 2023)
Pastor Josh Hall shares this Christmas Eve message from John 3:16 entitled, "The 'Why' of the Gospel."
1. The Initiator - "For God..."
2. The Motivator - "...so loved..."
3. The Gift - "...His only Son..."
4. The Recipients - "...whoever believes in Him..."
32 min - "Marvel at the Manger" - Luke 2:6-20 (December 17, 2023)
Pastor Josh Hall shares this message from Luke 2:6-20, “Marvel at the Manger.”
1. A FIlthy Manger
2. A Lowly Manger
3. A Tiny Manger
4. A Glorious Manger
30 min - "The Theological Significance of the Birth of Christ" - John 1:14-19 (December 6, 2023)
Dr. Jimmy Millikin leads this Wednesday evening study on "The Theological Significance of the Birth of Christ" from the first chapter of the Gospel of John.
34 min - "The Saints" - Philippians 4:20-23 (December 3, 2023)
Pastor Josh Hall wraps up his CHOOSE JOY series from the epistle of Paul to the Philippians with this message, "The Saints." He begins by reminding us that saints are not super-spiritual or extremely good people, but that ALL born-again believers are SAINTS! From this passage, Philippians 4:20-23, he makes the following 3 points:
1. The Worship of the Saints - v. 20
2. The Welcome of the Saints - vv. 21 - 22
3. The Wealth of the Saints - v. 23
36 min
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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