Worship Services of First Baptist Church of Lawrence, KS

The 6/10/2018 sermon, “Sunrise of Grace,” by Pastor Matt Sturtevant. Scripture reference: Psalm 130.

“From Fear to Power,” Pastor Matt Sturtevant’s 5/27/2018 sermon. Begins with reading of Romans 8:12-17; sermon begins at 1:10.

On 5/20/2018, Pentecost Sunday, we had a “pastor swap” with Peace Mennonite Church. Pastor Matt Sturtevant preached in the Peace Mennonite pulpit (conveniently located in the FBC gym for the time being while PMC’s building is being renovated), and Pastor Joanna Harader of PMC preached for FBC’s service. Here’s Pastor Joanna’s sermon, “Speaking in Tongues.” Begins with the introduction of Pastor Joanna by Pastor Cheryl Harader (who also happens to be Joanna’s mom), followed by the reading of Acts 2:5-8; sermon begins at 2:17 in video.

Pastor Matt Sturtevant’s 5/13/2018 sermon, “Let’s Pray for the Boys.” Begins with reading of John 17:6-19; sermon begins at 2:16.

May 6, 2018 was Youth Sunday, when the youth in our church lead every aspect of our worship service. Here’s the sermon given by Reed Schenkel and Isaiah Hite. It’s introduced by the reading of John 15:9-17 by Ella Schenkel, and followed by Pastor Matt’s communion preparation.

Pastor Cheryl Harader’s 4/29/2018 sermon, “Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: Soul Freedom…Abiding Astonishment,” the fourth in a four-sermon series, _Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: A New Look at the Four Fragile Freedoms_. Scripture reference: Act 8:26-40.

Pastor Matt Sturtevant’s 4/22/2018 sermon, “Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: Religious Freedom,” the third in a four-sermon series, _Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: A New Look at the Four Fragile Freedoms_. Begins with reading of Matthew 7:12; sermon begins at 0:27.

Pastor Matt Sturtevant’s 4/15/2018 sermon, “Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: Bible Freedom,” the second in a four-sermon series, Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: A New Look at the Four Fragile Freedoms. (In the coming 2 weeks, the other series sermons will cover Religious Freedom and Baptism Freedom.) Begins with reading of 2 Timothy 3:10-17; sermon begins at 1:20.

Pastor Matt Sturtevant’s 4/08/2018 sermon, “Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: Church Freedom,” the first in a four-sermon series, _Not Your Mother’s Baptist Church: A New Look at the Four Fragile Freedoms_. (In the coming 3 weeks, the other series sermons will cover Bible Freedom, Religious Freedom, and Baptism Freedom.) Begins with reading of Romans 12:1-8; sermon begins at 1:15.

Here’s the Easter Sunday (4/1/18) sermon by Pastor Matt Sturtevant, “Alone to Known.” Begins with reading of the Easter story in John 20:1-18; sermon begins at 2:24.