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The preaching and teaching ministry from the pastors at First Baptist Church of West Memphis, AR. "For I delivered to you as of FIRST IMPORTANCE what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordan…

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    “Exiles Seek”. (Matthew 13:44-46)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 38:41


    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.

    “The Faith of Moses” (Hebrews 11:23-29)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 38:11


    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.

    “The Unlikeliest Story”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 39:48


    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.

    “The Faith of Abraham” (Hebrews 11:13-16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 34:58


    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.

    “An Exiles Responsibility to the Government I” 1 Peter 2:13-17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 38:28


    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.

    “I Don't Belong Here!” 1 Peter 2:11-12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 26:16


    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.

    Because we Belong to Him (1 Peter 2:9-10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 42:32


    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

    “If…” (1 Peter 2:1-3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 44:37


    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.

    “The House of the Lord” (1 Peter 2:4-8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 38:35


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

    “Faith Produces Love” 1 Peter 1:18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 26:46


    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.

    “Andrew”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 35:14


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

    “Meet Pete”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 44:44


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

    “Two Thieves” Luke 23:32-43

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 31:06


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

    “A King's Ransom” 1 Peter 1:18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 33:25


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

    Twelve Ordinary Men Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 39:00


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

    Responding to the Gospel (1 Peter 1:13-17)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 42:40


    We continue our study through the book of First Peter.

    Centennial Worship Service (Bryan Smith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 53:19


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

    “Our Grand and Glorious Salvation” (1 Peter 1:10-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 38:50


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

    “Three Essentials to a Saving Faith” (1 Peter 1:8-9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 40:16


    “Look to the Hill” (Psalm 121:1-2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 31:31


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

    “A Tested and Genuine Faith” (1 Peter 1:6-7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 36:44


    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.

    “Our Living Hope” (1 Peter 1:3-5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 36:48


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

    Purpose in Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 37:12


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

    “This World is Not Our Home”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 44:34


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

    "Humility" - Philippians 2:1-11 (January 3, 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 39:32


    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

    "Finishing Well" - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (December 31, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 39:38


    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

    "The 'Why' of the Gospel" - John 3:16 (December 24, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 31:58


    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..."

    "Marvel at the Manger" - Luke 2:6-20 (December 17, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 29:11


    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

    "The Theological Significance of the Birth of Christ" - John 1:14-19 (December 6, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 33:36


    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.

    "The Saints" - Philippians 4:20-23 (December 3, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 35:44


    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

    "Silence and Solitude" - Psalm 46 (November 29, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:48


    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

    "Phases of Crisis" - Luke 22 (November 26, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 27:29


    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

    "What's In Your Wallet?" - Philippians 4:14-19 (November 19, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 32:30


    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

    "Contentment: Can I? I Can!" - Philippians 4:10-13 (November 12, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 35:50


    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

    "Intimacy" - Revelation 2:1-5 (November 8, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 29:24


    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

    "Ponder and Practice" - Philippians 4:8-9 (November 5, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 38:40


    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.

    "The Lord Is Near" - Philippians 4:5-7 (October 22, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 38:13


    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

    "Train Yourself for Godliness" - 1 Timothy 4:6-7 (October 18, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 24:09


    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

    "Rejoice in the Lord Always" - Philippians 4:4 (October 15, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 39:24


    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)

    "The Blessed Life" - Psalm 119:1-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 26:52


    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

    "The Ascension of Christ" - Acts 1:9-12 (October 4, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 24:41


    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

    "Living Out the Justified Life" - Galatians 6:1-10 (October 1, 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 33:32


    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

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