First Importance

Join us for our Summer Series “The Exiles.” This message was first preached at the First Baptist Church of West Memphis on June 2, 2024.

Join us as we continue our Summer Series “The Exiles.” This message was first preached at the First Baptist Church of West Memphis on June 16, 2024.

Join us as we continue our Summer Series “The Exiles.” This message was originally preached at the First Baptist Church of West Memphis on June 23, 2024.

Join us as we continue our Summer Series “The Exiles.” This message was first preached at the First Baptist Church of West Memphis on June 9, 2024.

Join us as we continue our study through the New Testament book of First Peter. This message was originally preached on May 19, 2024 to the First Baptist Church of West Memphis, AR.

Join us as we continue our study through the book of First Peter. This message was originally preached on May 12, 2024 to the First Baptist Church of West Memphis, AR.

We continue our study through the book of First Peter. This message was preached at the First Baptist Church of West Memphis during our Morning Worship service on April 20, 2024

Join us as we e continue our study in the New Testament book of First Peter. This message was first preached on April 7, 2024 during our Morning Worship service.

We continue our study through the New Testament book of First Peter. This message was preached on Sunday morning April 14, 2024.

Join us in our study of 1 Peter. This podcast was preached straight to podcast from the office of the pastor on April 10, 2024.

Join us for our mid week study through John MacArthur's book “Twelve Ordinary Men.”

Join us as we study John MacArthur's book “12 Ordinary Men” during our midweek prayer meeting.

Join us in our Easter celebration as we look to the cross!

Join us as we continue our study through the book of First Peter. The following message was preached on Sunday March, 24, 2024.

During our mid-week prayer meeting and Bible study we are going through John MacArthur's book “Twelve Ordinary Men.”

We continue our study through the book of First Peter.

Join our Centennial Celebration as Bryan Smith, Associate Pastor of Grace Church Memphis, preaches from Psalm 46.

Join us as we continue our study through the New Testament Epistle of First Peter.

Preached on February 25, 2024.

On our Centennial Anniversary we celebrate the faithfulness of God to His people throughout the ages. This message was preached on February 18, 2024.

There is nothing more important than ensuring that our faith is authentic. In God's sovereign plan He allows trials and suffering to test, purify, and ensure our faith. This message was preached on February 11, 2024.

Join us in studying the book of 1 Peter. This message was delivered on February 4, 2024.

Our second sermon in our series “Exiles,” a study through the book of First Peter. Delivered on January 28, 2024.

Join us in our first message in our series “Exiles,” a study of the Epistle of I Peter.

Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he looks at the discipline of "Humility." 1. The Motivation - vv. 1 - 2 2. The Method - vv. 3 -4 3. The Model - vv. 5 - 11

Pastor Josh Hall wraps up 2023 with this challenge for us to "Finish Well." From this passage in 1 Corinthians, he shares 8 habits for finishing well: 1. Seek 2. Study 3. Meditate 4. Pray 5. Praise 6. Practice What You Preach/Believe 7. Show Up 8. Share the Gospel

Pastor Josh Hall shares this Christmas Eve message from John 3:16 entitled, "The 'Why' of the Gospel." 1. The Initiator - "For God..." 2. The Motivator - "...so loved..." 3. The Gift - "...His only Son..." 4. The Recipients - "...whoever believes in Him..."

Pastor Josh Hall shares this message from Luke 2:6-20, “Marvel at the Manger.” 1. A FIlthy Manger 2. A Lowly Manger 3. A Tiny Manger 4. A Glorious Manger

Dr. Jimmy Millikin leads this Wednesday evening study on "The Theological Significance of the Birth of Christ" from the first chapter of the Gospel of John.

Pastor Josh Hall wraps up his CHOOSE JOY series from the epistle of Paul to the Philippians with this message, "The Saints." He begins by reminding us that saints are not super-spiritual or extremely good people, but that ALL born-again believers are SAINTS! From this passage, Philippians 4:20-23, he makes the following 3 points: 1. The Worship of the Saints - v. 20 2. The Welcome of the Saints - vv. 21 - 22 3. The Wealth of the Saints - v. 23

Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he looks at the discipline of "Silence and Solitude." 1. The Example Set - Mark 1:35-39; Luke 5:12 2. A Pattern to Be Followed - Psalm 46 In verse 1, the Psalmist acknowledges God as our "refuge and strength." Then each of 3 sections ends with a "Selah," perhaps indicating a pause to reflect. 1) When the world is upside down (vv. 1 - 3) 2) When the world turns against us (vv. 4 - 7) 3) "Be still and know that I am God" (vv. 8 - 11) 3. A Goal to Be Pursued - Philippians 3:10-14

NextGen Associate Pastor Lee Beaumont shares this message from Luke 22, identifying 4 Phases of Crisis: 1. Your Adversary Will Sift You - v. 31 2. Your Abilities Will Sabotage You - vv. 44 - 46 3. Your Actions Will Surprise You - vv. 54 - 62 4. Your Advocate Will Secure You - vv. 31 - 32

In this, the penultimate message in his CHOOSE JOY series, Pastor Josh Hall asks the question: "What's In Your Wallet?" From Philippians 4:14-19, he shares the things in the Philippians' wallet that every believer should have in theirs. 1. Kindness - v. 14 2. Willingness - vv. 15 - 16 3. Generosity - v. 18 4. Provision - vv. 17 - 19

Pastor Josh Hall continues his CHOOSE JOY sermon series from Philippians. This message examines the topic of "Contentment." True contentment is characterized by: 1. An Unusual Joy - v. 10 2. An Impractical Perspective - v. 11 3. An Uncoveted Lesson - vv. 11 - 12 4. In the Lord Jesus - v. 13

Pastor Josh Hall continues this Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he begins discussing the discipline required and introduces the subject of "Intimacy." From the text in Revelation, he draws out 3 actions for one who has "lost your first love" (v. 4). 1. Remember 2. Repent 3. Return

In v. 1 of chapter 4, Paul exhorts believers to "stand firm." Pastor Josh Hall points out that it takes 3 things to stand firm: Hands (vv. 2 - 3) Heart (v. 4) Head (v. 8 - 9) In this continuation of his CHOOSE JOY sermon series from Philippians, Pastor Josh describes how our heads are involved. 1. Ponder - v. 8 From this verse, we see 7 questions to ask as we "ponder," or think about the Lord: 1) Is it True? 2) Is it Honorable? 3) Is it Just? 4) Is it Pure? 5) Is it Lovely? 6) Is it Commendable? 7) Is it Excellent? 2. Practice Practicing these things in our lives requires striving and discipline.

Pastor Josh Hall continues his CHOOSE JOY sermon series from Philippians 4:5-7. With v. 5 (Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand) as the key, he goes on to share the results of recognizing the nearness of (at hand) God. Recognizing God's Nearness Will... 1. Adjust Your Attitude - v. 5 2. Alleviate Your Anxiety - v. 5 3. Avert Your Attention - v. 6 4. Affirm your Assurance - v. 7

Pastor Josh Hall begins a new Wednesday evening study, "So You Want to Be Like Christ," based on Charles Swindoll's book by the same title. In this episode, he introduces the study with the premise found in 1 Timothy 4:6-7: "Train Yourself for Godliness." 1. Training Requires Discipline 2. Training Requires Pain 3. Training Requires Perseverance and Consistency 4. Training Requires a Goal

Pastor Josh Hall resumes his CHOOSE JOY sermon series from Philippians. Stating that in this letter Paul makes mention of "joy" or "rejoice" 13 times, he goes on the share the following: 1. Benefits of Rejoicing 1) It is good for your sanctification (Gal. 5:22; Ps. 64:10) 2) It is good for your satisfaction (John 4:13-14) 3) It is good for your strength (Neh. 8:10) 2. Practical Tips for Rejoicing Citing Psalm 37:4, he states, "Rejoicing is the God-given, defiant determination to be contented, satisfied, and happy in the Lord." 1) Set some reminders: a) Time alone daily in God's Word (Ps. 63:1; 19:7-11) b) Time alone with God in prayer c) Time together with God's people 2) Rehearsals to attend a) Meditate on God's Word (Ps. 1:1-2) b) Worship the Lord in private c) Worship together in public d) Practice rejoicing in rough times (Job 1:21)

Next-Gen Associate Pastor Lee Beaumont shares this message from Psalm 119 entitled, "The Blessed Life." In this message, he discusses... 1. Blessing Described - vv. 1 - 8 The blessed life is one that is "blameless." 2. Blessing Desired - vv. 9 - 16 9 Steps to a Blameless, Blessed Life: • Guard His Word - v. 9 • Seek Him with all your heart - v. 10 • Treasure His Word - v. 11 • Let the Lord teach you - v. 12 • Proclaim the Lord's wisdom with His Word - v. 13 • Rejoice in His decrees - v. 14 • Meditate on His precepts - v. 15 • Delight in His statutes - v. 16a • Don't forget His Word - v. 16b

Dr. Jimmy Millikin Is our guest speaker for this Wednesday evening service. This study from Acts 1:9-12 examines "The Ascension of Christ." 1. The Historical Event 1) The Manner 2) The Time 3) The Place 4) The Blessing 2. The Significance of the Event 1) Christ's Earthly Ministry is Concluded 2) Christ's Heavenly Ministry has Begun - 3 Positions a. Seated b. Standing c. Walking

Dr. Jimmy Millikin, retired professor at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, is our guest preacher for this episode. He shares a message from Galatians 6:1-10 on "Living Out the Justified Life," stating that, as those who have been justified by faith in Christ, believers should: 1. Be Involved in a Ministry of Restoration - v. 1 2. Be Involved in Burden Bearing - v. 2 3. Be Fulfilling Personal Responsibility - v. 5 4. Remember and Abide by the Law of the Harvest - vv. 6 - 10