First Importance

Pastor Josh Hall continues his CHOOSE JOY series in Philippians with this message from Philippians 2:5-11. This is a continuation of last week's message where he shared 1) The Motivation, 2) The Mandate, and 3) The Method. Today, he continues with...

THE MODEL

1. What Jesus Did Not Do - vv. 5 - 6

2. What Jesus Did Do - v. 7 - 8

1) Emptied Himself

2) Humbled Himself

3. The Exaltation - vv. 9 - 11

Pastor Josh Hall resumes his CHOOSE JOY sermon series from Philippians. As we move into chapter 2, he discusses "Unity, Humility, and the One Who is Worth It All."

1. The Motivation - v. 1

1) Encouragement in Christ

2) Comfort from Love

3) Participation (Fellowship) in the Spirit

4) Affection and Sympathy

2. The Mandate - v. 2

"Complete my joy" - be unified!

1) Same Mind

2) Same Love

3) Full Accord

3. The Method - vv. 3 - 4

The key to unity is humility.

1) Eliminates Selfish Ambition

2) No Conceit (Pride)

3) Counts Others ad More Significant than Self

4) Provides a Correct View of Life

Pastor Josh Hall discusses the TACTICS OF THE ENEMY (Satan) from this passage in Genesis. Satan aims his tactics:

1. Godward

1) Questions the authenticity of God's Word

2) Warps God's Word

3) Questions the authority of God's Word

4) Casts aspersions on the intentions and integrity of God

2. Manward

In tempting Eve, we see...

1) He made what's wrong look right

2) Her proximity

3) Desirable for wisdom

Dr. Jimmy Millikin, our guest speaker for Senior Adult Recognition Day, presents this message for both young and old from Paul's second epistle to Timothy. Citing "Paul's Epitaph," Dr. Millikin shares:

1. A Charge to the Younger Folks

1) The Charge - Be faithful in:

a) What you believe

b) How you live

c) In your calling/service

2) Our motivation

a) Because of the forsaking of truth (in our culture)

b) Because of the passing of older teachers

2. A Challenge to the Aged

1) We have a battle to fight

2) We have a race to finish

3) We have a charge to protect (guard) the truth

3. A Crown to Be Received

1) "Not to me only"

2) "To all who love His appearing"

Pastor Josh Hall walks through this passage, Romans 12:9-21, identifying the "Marks of a True Christian" as listed here by the Apostle Paul.

Pastor Josh Hall delivers this special Resurrection Sunday message from Matthew 27-28. Looking at "The Grave From God's Perspective," he shares 3 main points:

1. The Grave Prepared - 2:57-61

2. The Grave Policed - 27:62-66

3. The Grave Powerless - 28:1-7

Pastor Josh Hall begins with the premise in verse 1, "If then you have been raised with Christ..." leading to the encouragement to "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." In the rest of the passage (vv. 3-17), he discusses:

1. THINGS TO PUT TO DEATH - v. 5

1) Sexual Immorality

2) Impurity

3) Passion

4) Evil Desire

5) Covetousness (Idolatry)

2. THINGS TO PUT AWAY - vv. 8 - 9

1) Anger

2) Wrath

3) Malice

3) Slander

4) Obscene Talk

5) Lying

3. THINGS TO PUT ON - vv. 12 - 14

1) Compassionate Hearts

2) Kindness

3) Humility

4) Meekness

5) Patience

6) Bearing with One Another

7) Forgiveness

8) Love

Pastor Josh Hall takes a break from his CHOOSE JOY series in Philippians to present this Palm Sunday message from Psalm 24 and John 12:12-19, "Who Is This King of Glory?"

On the 3rd Sunday in March, 2020, churches all over the country were closed due to COVID restrictions. But FBCWM never missed a beat, beginning instead a parking lot service called FBC DRIVES IN. Each year at this time, we remember how God blessed us during those days and celebrate His faithfulness through it all. Pastor Josh Hall shares this message in the parking lot, "Rejoice in Suffering," and discusses 3 reason that we can rejoice in suffering:

1. What God Has Done For Us - vv. 1 - 2

2. What God Is Doing In Us - vv. 3 - 4

3. What God Has In Store For Us - v. 5

Dr. Jimmy Millikin, retired Professor of Theology at Mid-America Baptist Seminary, steps in for our ailing pastor to share this message on "Revival."