First Baptist Church of Allegan

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches about grieving with hope. In this passage, Paul tells them that Jesus died, rose and will come again. So, encourage one another: 1 – death is but sleep, 2 – we will be caught up, 3 – we will always be with the Lord. […]

In this sermon, Brendon reads through the Scripture and teaches how God teaches us brotherly love through His Spirit and through His Word. So work: 1 – at resting, 2 – on yourself, 3 – as a testimony. Listen in this week to a message on brotherly love in the series: A Gospel Shaped Us.

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and teaches the Lord: 1 – avenges, 2 – calls us in holiness, 3 – is giving Himself to us. So take the next step to live out what you are. Listen in this week to the sermon on next steps to holiness in the series […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches about how God uses community to change lives. He teaches that the Lord can help us: 1 – abound in love for one another, 2 – grow in Him, 3 – bring us to glory. So: We need to help each other believe and […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches about how God works through His Word. So: 1 – surrender to it, 2 – expect opposition, 3 – believe He will work. We are people of the Word. God can overcome the hardest heart. Listen in this week to the third sermon in […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Who is God putting on your heart to share the Gospel with?” In this sermon series, Pastor talks about how we are called to multiply followers of Jesus Christ. He teaches that God entrusts the Gospel to us. The Gospel is a missionary message and the Gospel delivered us […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “How would God be calling you to change?” To start this new sermon series, Pastor talks about how Jesus delivers us from God's wrath: How? By bearing it. Sure? His resurrection assures us. To what? Eternal life. So, turn to Him from idols: 1 – serving Him, 2 – […]

In this sermon, guest speaker and missionary, Bill Jenkin gives the message on entering His rest. Bill teaches that God promises rest but fears we have not asked for it. We need to obey God's Word whether we feel like it or not. We are complete in Christ. Rest is a resource that He provides. […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What keeps you restless?” Pastor read the Scripture passage and spoke again about Sabbath. Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus: 1 – will right every wrong, 2 – in gentle, 3 – is for people like you. So: follow Him and rest in Him. Open yourself up to […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What keeps you restless?” Pastor reads the Scripture and explains about Sabbath: 1 – God rested, 2 – God commanded, 3 – God disciplined.  Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus is Lord of Rest, so: 1 – you can rest, 2 – you don't have to justify yourself, […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Is your soul ready for rest?” Everyone needs soul level rest. Pastor explains that a yoke or burden is a set of teachings. Jesus' yoke (teaching) is a way of life. Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus is: 1 – God's son, 2 – Gentle, 3 – Lowly […]

Pastor Nathan preaches on Biblical marriage to align with the marriage retreat weekend. He reads the Scripture from Genesis 2-3 and teaches that God made Adam responsible. Men: will you take responsibility? reject passivity, repent of sin and move toward intimacy with God and your wife.  God made Eve Adam's helper. Women: will you help […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What do you expect from Jesus?” Has your faith hit a wall? How do you get passed it? Pastor read the Scripture passage and teaches about John the Baptist. Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus: 1 – brought Kingdom healing, 2 – warned of Kingdom judgement, 3 – […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan begins with “All in?” Do you know what is required to follow Jesus and how did Jesus set expectations. Pastor read the Scripture passage and reminds us how Jesus called Matthew, trained Matthew and sent Matthew out on mission. Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus: 1 – divides, 2 […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Who does the Lord want you to talk to?” Pastor read the Scripture passage and reminds us how Jesus called Matthew, trained Matthew and sent Matthew out on mission. Pastor goes on to preach that Jesus: 1 – went first, 2 – will help us, 3 – will reward […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What should we expect in 2025?” How did Jesus set expectations? Pastor read the Scripture passage and taught how Jesus called Matthew, trained Matthew and sent Matthew out on mission. He reviewed the core values of our church. Pastor preaches that Jesus: 1 – will make us whole, 2 […]

In this sermon, Brendon asks “When did you feel peace in 2024 and where did you feel peace in 2024?” He read this Scripture passage and taught about the angels announcement to the shepherds and how the shepherds went to see Jesus in a manger. Brendon preaches: God gives us peace: 1 – secured by […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is disrupting your life? Work? Family? Health? Other?” Pastor read this Scripture passage about Jesus' birth and taught about how to find joy in the Lord during life disruptions. Pastor preaches God: 1 – quietly guides history, 2 – humbled Himself, 3 – is already there. So, take […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “How surrendered to Jesus are you?” Pastor read this Scripture passage and taught about Mary surrendering to God's will following the visit from angel Gabriel with her birth announcement. Pastor preaches: Three reasons to surrender. Jesus: 1 – is King, 2 – took our place, 3 – establish a […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What do you think about God while you wait?” What are you waiting for? Who? Why? Pastor read this Scripture passage and taught about Zechariah's visit from an angel with a birth announcement. Pastor preaches: What can you remember about God while waiting? The Lord: 1 – hears, 2 […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads the passion narrative from the book of Mark. Pastor preaches on giving thanks for Jesus' saving work. We are thankful that Jesus: 1- is the Son of God, 2 – did not save himself, 3 – opened the way to God for everyone. So: Bow to Jesus as Lord […]

This sermon covers the core value of evangelism. Jesus came to call sinners to repent. So: 1 – leave what controls you, 2 – follow Jesus, 3 – share a meal in Jesus' name. Listen in to this sermon on evangelism in the core values series.

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value of community. Pastor defines community as share life in the body of Christ. He preaches that Jesus prayed for our unity: 1- because it is His believability, 2 – because it helps us know God's love, 3 – because He is in us. So: pray for […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value to serve. Pastor defines SERVE as equipped to impact like Jesus. He preaches that we are to love like Christ and put that love into action. Jesus served: 1- sacrificially, 2 – patiently, 3 – gloriously. So: follow Jesus toward them. Serving is acting out Jesus' […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value of prayer. Pastor preaches that prayer is alignment with God. He teaches that Jesus: 1- understands the tension, 2 – repeatedly asked for both, and 3 – lived what He prayed. So: set the tension before God; Prayer can be training; persevere together. Listen in this […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value to learn. Pastor defines LEARN: transformed by Biblical truth. He preaches that being transformed to Christlikeness: 1- requires the mercies of God, 2 – requires lifelong repentance, 3 – requires renewal of your mind (read, memorize and meditate on Scripture) and 4 – results in Christlike […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan addresses the core value of worship. Pastor preaches that worship: 1- is voluntary, 2 – is based on the mercies of God, and 3 – with the body is spiritual. Worship is offering our lives back to God. Listen in this week to the core value of worship as part […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Where are we going? As a church? As a person?” This series is going to be on the proposed new mission statement for FBC: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor explains the reason for the statement and gives detail into the meaning and relevance. We are to follow Jesus […]

Pastor Doug Crawford from Bridge Fellowship is the guest speaker.  He talks about the grace of God from 2 Corinthians 8 & 9 where Paul encourages churches to work together.

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What will you take with you from Nehemiah?” Pastor explains how Nehemiah had old problems, big problems, complex problems, internal problems and repeating problems. The theme of this book is Nehemiah's belief in the faithfulness of God. Pastor preaches that God is faithful, so: 1- bravely face facts, 2 […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches on resilience to start again from the book of Nehemiah. Pastor teaches how Nehemiah stops to pray 3 times in this passage. Pastor goes on to say that Nehemiah believed God: 1- is no quitter, 2 – is slow to anger – but can get angry, 3 – remembers. […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is God asking you to restart?” Pastor explains how God used Nehemiah to help restart the people of Jerusalem after they fell back into old, bad habits. Pastor preaches that God restarts with us. So restart with God: 1- Directed by His Word, 2 – Habits that are […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches the main parts of this Scripture passage: Take Hope, Rejoice, and Give. God gives us hope so we should rejoice and give. Giving is an act of worship. Pastor goes on to teach that systematic giving and serving reaffirms our God centered hope. Listen in this week to the […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is God calling you to change everyday?” In the book of Nehemiah, he helped rebuild the wall and then addressed the issues on the inside. In this passage, Nehemiah enforces the Covenant to obey the Word. Pastor Nate teaches that change can be difficult and we need God […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on how to “fix the real problem with confession and recommitment.” He explains how Nehemiah helped rebuild the city wall for outside protection, but […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan talks about the problem under the problem. We need to fix the real problem by understanding Scripture and rejoicing in the Lord. We need to […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Why fear God?” He teaches how Nehemiah was called to rebuild the wall and how he handled problems during the process. Pastor preaches that […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan talks about stacking rocks, meaning daily grinding faithfulness. It is hard work being consistent on a daily basis. He teaches about how Nehemiah kept going […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks you to consider “Am I doing my part?” He preaches that God: 1- did His part, 2 – gave you a part, 3 – […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks again “What is God calling you to prayerfully face?” He preaches that God: 1- reigns, 2 – calls us to move, 3 – gives […]

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is God calling you to prayerfully face?” He goes to teach that you can't heal what your hiding; deal with it or deny […]

Brendon's question: “What are you being diligent in?” He goes on to remind us of our foundation in Christ. The Scripture reminds us again that we must keep growing in […]

Pastor Nathan's question: “How well do you do at waiting?” Pastor goes on to say that waiting is a part of life and waiting is hard. Nathan preaches that Jesus […]

Pastor Nathan's message: “Stay on the Jesus Way in spite of what others say because God will rescue and destroy.” Pastor reminds us that we need positive momentum in our […]

Pastor Nathan's message: “Keep getting to know God because Jesus will return.” Pastor goes on to state that we need positive momentum in our Christian life to stay rock solid. […]

In this sermon, Brendon asks “Is a Godly life, a full life?” Brendon teaches that God equips us for effectiveness. So: 1 – fuel your faith, 2 – confirm your […]

In this message, Brendon asks “what is your foundation made of?” He talks about foundational truths from 2 Peter in this book in the Bible. Brendon teaches about Christ's Righteousness: […]

In this sermon series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. Maturity is Christ-likeness. This week's […]

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and encourages us to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week's question is […]

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week's message is […]

In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. The passage this week is about […]