First Baptist Amarillo

Jonah 1:1-3: Join us as Jim Shellbourne begins his series in the book of Jonah.

February 22, 2026., the Panhandle Singing Men of Texas are in concert at First Baptist Amarillo.

Mark 4:35-41: Jesus calms the storm as He announces that God reigns.  In this passage, Jesus restores God's dominion over the chaotic world invaded by the forces that wreak havoc: death, sin, sickness, sorrow, divorce, and devastation. We, too, feel like sometimes Jesus is asleep while we face the storms of life.

Psalm 126:3 declares that "we are filled with joy,” showing us how remembering God's past faithfulness becomes a foundation for joy that can carry us even in times of sorrow.

February 15, 2026 // Fighting the Fanatics by First Baptist Amarillo

Mark 3:20-35: Who is Jesus? Even His own family thinks He's gone mad. Mark is leading his reader along to discover that Jesus is, in fact, the Messiah.

Mark 2:1-13: The most powerful words ever heard, “Your sins are forgiven.”  The forgiveness of sins emerges in a story of the healing of the paralytic.  Four friends carry a friend to Jesus, literally unroofing the roof.  Jesus declares, “Your sins are forgiven you.”

2 Samuel 6: David's pursuit of the presence of God teaches us how joy appears when God draws near.

Tonight we partake of the Lord's Supper. All of us must drink from a cup. Which cup will you choose?

Mark 1:9-13: // The sermon explores various wilderness journeys of scripture, beginning with the temptation of Jesus. A some point, God leads us all on a wilderness journey.

Isaiah 35: Continuing our search for joy in the Old Testament, we learn from Isaiah's prophecy of blooms in the desert, strength for the weak, and a highway of holiness.

Mark 5:11-20 // The story culminates not with escape, but with commission, as Jesus sends the healed man back as a living witness. A terrified town sends Jesus away, but a man once bound goes home to tell a new story.

Esther 7:1-10:3: The book of Esther teaches us how the unseen hand of God can carry us in to joy.

Galatians 2:20: In response to his disagreement with Peter, Paul implores the people of Galatia to find their lives in Christ. To understand that if they are crucified with Christ, they will rise with Christ to a new life in Him.

Mark 5:1-10: This two-week series in Mark 5 traces Jesus' journey into the most broken and avoided places of human life, where isolation and despair seem to have the final word. Jesus steps into the brokenness that others avoid and exposes our need for His restoring authority.

Philippians 2:5-11 : To faithfully perform the gospel in our own lives, we need to study the script. Discover who this Jesus is, and you'll discover who our God is.

Habbakuk 3:16-19: The prophet's poem invites us to a joy that is rooted in God's faithfulness in the midst of all the life brings.

1 Samuel 30: God does not give based on our merit; God gives based on His grace. We are to follow His generosity with our own.

Philippians 2:1-4: We've been cast in the drama of the gospel. So, think like a cast-member, and let all your living be Jesus-shaped.

1 Samuel 28: God refused to speak to Saul, yet He is still ready to speak to you. Do you have ears to hear?

1 Samuel 25; Psalm 14: Abigail saves David from himself, from his rage, and directs him back to follow the Lord who has called and anointed him. We all need someone to save us from ourselves.

A special evening of music for the Christmas season. Tonight's service features our Handbell Choir, Bronze Praise Handbell Quartet, piano, and organ. Guest artists include Jodi Baker on piano and David Lowe on organ.

Luke 2

First Family Christmas features our preschool, children, and youth choirs as they lead us in worship.

1 Samuel 24: Love your enemies. David forgave Saul, who sought to kill him. Jesus forgave the very ones who crucified Him. And you, whom have you forgiven?

Malachi 4:2-3; Luke 1:67-79: We conclude our Advent series by learning how Jesus fulfills Malachi's promise that a new day will dawn with the coming of the sun of righteousness.

1 Samuel 21-22 (also Psalm 52): We come to sanctuary out of desperation (David) or we come to sanctuary for manipulation (Doeg)

Matthew 9:27-31; 2 Samuel 7; Matthew 21:1-11: Our advent series brings us to meet Jesus as the “Son of David” alongside the blind beggars in Matthew's gospel, discovering the true King whose mercy brings healing.

1 Samuel 18:6-30; 19:1-24: Envy and jealousy are poison to our souls. Saul was possessed by the poison of being envious of David, his loyal servant.

Daniel 7:13-14; Mark 14:62; Mark 10:35: In week 3 of our advent series, we explore the title Jesus most frequently gave to himself, “Son of Man,” and how he redefines this ancient role for our salvation.

Proverbs 2: God longs to give wisdom to those willing to receive it. Yet ultimately, the real treasure is God Himself.

Matthew 22:15-22

Luke 1:35; Matthew 14:33; Matthew 27:54: In Week 2, we encounter Mary, the disciples, and a soldier as they discover what it means to meet the Son of God.

Acts 12: Corky Holland brings a message about the power of earnest prayer.

Dr. Batson concludes his series on 1st Thessalonians.

Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:1: We begin our midweek Advent series, “Unto Us a Son,” by considering the gift of the Son of Abraham and what he teaches us about the promise and blessing of God.

Luke 9:12-17: Jesus calls us to join Him in His miraculous work.

1 Samuel 17: God accomplished the big using the small

Luke 15:25-32: In Part 4 of our Prodigal series, the older brother returns from the fields but runs from grace. The father comes and pleads, and the unwritten conclusion confronts us all.

October 26, 2025 // A Seat at the Table by First Baptist Amarillo

Dr. Batson continues his study of 1 Thessalonians.

1 Samuel 16: Unlike man, God judges us not on outward appearances, but by the heart.

Luke 15:20-24: In Part 3 of our Prodigal series, we find the Father running to meet us, reconciling and restoring the lost through costly love.

1 Samuel 15: Obedience is the only way to meaningful fellowship with God.

Luke 15:11-20: In Part 2 of our Prodigal series, we consider what it takes to come back home, finding that for all our striving and strategizing, it is the father's love that brings us home.

Jim Shelburne brings a message from 1 Timothy 6, discussing what it means to be content.

1 Samuel 14: God is unrestrained. He can accomplish anything, any day, with few resources.

Luke 15:11-16: In Part 1 of our series on the Parable of the Lost Sons, we follow the runaway younger brother who reminds us of all the ways we run away from the Father.

Dr Batson continues his series through 1 Thessalonians.

1 Samuel 12: Unlike ancient Israel, we must not forget all that God has done for us.

Midweek // Choosing Life by First Baptist Amarillo