Stand Forever

Today's marks the end of our journey through the book of Ruth. Throughout this book, we recognize God's sovereign hand working in the lives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. And ultimately, God brings salvation in Jesus to us through the descendants of these people. Join Pastor Ken as he delivers a final message from the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus." 

In today's sermon, preached on Mother's Day, we'll dive into some of the deeper meanings behind the action of the people in the book of Ruth. Join Pastor Ken in Ruth 4 as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

Honesty and forthrightness are valuable traits for anyone to possess. But for the Christian, they are essential to maintain a quality witness. In today's passage, Boaz shows proof that he possess these traits and it turns out for the good of everyone involved. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

We've each been entrusted with the responsibility to care for people and our relationships. But when things take the place of people, people often suffer. Like Ruth, we can choose to put our trust in God, care for people first, and allow the world's definition of success to roll off our shoulders. Join Pastor Ken again as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

Sometimes, Christians need to simply act. We should certainly call out to God and seek His will in our situation, but we can't be paralyzed with indecision when we aren't given the full picture. It might have been easier for Ruth to be timid in her decisions, but she chose to act. Sometimes, we need to pray then do. We rarely have all the information we think we need. Often, the Lord requires of us a step of faith. Join Pastor Ken as he unpacks these truths in his series "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

As we continue through the book of Ruth, we'll encounter some instances when the sovereignty of the Lord must be trusted beyond human understanding. Just like Ruth, we sometimes find ourselves needing to trust in God's plan even when we don't have the full picture laid out before us. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

The resurrection gives us purpose, courage, and hope. These are the three main points from Pastor Ken's Easter Sunday sermon just a few weeks ago. Without Christ's resurrection, our faith crumbles. The miracle of Christ's rising again is crucial to the Christian faith. Join Pastor Ken in John 20 as he unpacks the resurrection of Jesus in his sermon entitled "The Resurrection Gives."

In this message from Palm Sunday, we take a look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This event marks the beginning of what we no refer to as Holy Week. Join Pastor Ken in Luke 19 as he preaches a sermon entitled "The Way To The Cross."

Today, we continue the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. Again we recognize that God directs the steps of the story. God puts His kindness on full display through the actions of Boaz toward Ruth. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians, he stressed the importance of humble unity within the church. In the second chapter, Paul points to Jesus as our example of perfect humility. Today, we'll hear from First Baptist Church's Associate Pastor, Jon Oettel, as he preaches a message from Philippians 2  entitled "A Unified Mind In Christ The Humble."