Sermons 10 | First Baptist Church

October 15, 2023

Glimpse Past the Grave – Luke 16:19-31

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Think back about what you believed about Heaven as a child? Perhaps those memories were influenced by conversations with your family or Sunday school teachers as you looked in the Bible together. Other influences probably included cartoons, TV shows, movies, …

Matt McCraw

October 8, 2023

“Pierced to the Heart” (Acts 2:14-21)

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Last week we learned about the miracle of the coming of the Holy Spirit. You may remember how the passage ended. It ended with some thinking that what was happening was so wild, that those who were filled with the …

Matt McCraw

October 1, 2023

“The Pouring Out of the Promise” (Acts 2:1-13)

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Think for a moment about something that you anticipated greatly. Perhaps it was the birth of a new baby. Perhaps it was when you received your driver’s license. Perhaps it was when you started a new job, made a new …

Matt McCraw

September 24, 2023

“The Preparation for What Was to Come” (Acts 1:12-26)

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Last week we saw the Book of Acts start off with a bang. Jesus ascended into Heaven to be with God the Father, and the disciples were able to witness this amazing event. ‌ ‌ Next week, we’ll get into …

Matt McCraw

September 17, 2023

“What happens now?” (Acts 1:1-11)

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There are three words that have been uttered many times throughout human history, perhaps in your own life. ‌ ‌ Perhaps after a pivotal leader leaves an organization. Perhaps after a baby is born. Perhaps after a tragedy happens in …

Matt McCraw

September 10, 2023

“Women of the Bible: Phoebe”

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What comes to your mind when I say the word servant? ‌ ‌ Some think of the word slave. Some may think, “I never want to be someone’s slave! That’s terrible!” ‌ ‌ Some may think that they would rather …

Matt McCraw

September 3, 2023

“Women of the Bible: Mary Magdalene”

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Can you think of someone who was very devoted to someone else? ‌ ‌ I think of Forrest Gump and his devotion to Bubba. ‌ ‌ I think of Samwise Gamgee and his devotion to Frodo Baggins. ‌ ‌ I …

Matt McCraw

August 27, 2023

“Women of the Bible: Mary”

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The first week we started this series, I mentioned some famous women in the world. Well, there may be no woman in the world (past or present) as famous as Mary the mother of Jesus. ‌ ‌ Mary is the …

Matt McCraw

August 20, 2023

“Women of the Bible: Esther”

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Some of my favorite movies have to do with courage. I love watching Braveheart and The Patriot, both starring Mel Gibson. My favorite Disney movie is Moana because we see tremendous courage by the young character. ‌ ‌ I love …

Matt McCraw

August 13, 2023

“Women of the Bible: Deborah”

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If you like a story about a strong leader; if you like a story about the good guys defeating the bad guys; if you like a story about someone driving a peg through someone’s head; then, you will like the …

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