Weekly sermons from Dierks First Baptist Church.
Live Stream of the Mother's Day Sunday Service on May 9, 2021.
Live Stream of Sunday Morning Service on March 14, 2021. Special music, "Need You Now" from Kim Bennett and Cathy Gilbert.
Live stream of Sunday Morning Service on March 7, 2021.
Live stream of the Sunday morning service on February 28, 2021. Message from Bro. Robbie Sherman.
Live Stream of Sunday Morning Service on February 7, 2021. Special Music - "The Love of God" from Gary Powell and message from Bro. Don Jones.
Live Stream of Sunday Morning Service on January 31, 2021. Special music: "Because He Lives" (AMEN) with Overcome" from Terry Clemons/Norma Powell/Gary Powell "How Great Thou Art" from Terry Clemons Instrumental Meditation: "How Great Is Our God" Saxophone: Gary Powell
Live Stream of Sunday Morning Service on January 24, 2021. Special music "Faithful to the End" from Gary Powell.
Live Stream of Sunday Morning Service on January 17, 2021. Special music, "Ain't No Grave" from Julia Shankles.
Live Stream of Sunday Morning Service on January 10, 2021. Baptisms and special music "Mercy Tree" from Norma Powell. We should walk as Jesus walked: 1 Peter 2:21 1 John 2:6 I. Baptism is an Act of Obedience Matthew 28:19,20 II. Baptism is an Opportunity to Witness. It is our Profession of Faith! Acts 8:32-39. The Ethiopian Acts 9:18. Paul Acts 10: 44-48. Cornelius Acts 16: 14,15. Lyda Acts 16:30-34. Jailer in Phillipi Acts 18:8 Crispus, ruler of the synagogue How is it a witness? Romans 6:1-4 III. Baptism is the Open Door into the Local Church. Acts 2:47 Matthew. 10:32-33. Don't be Ashamed of Jesus!
1. There are some things we need to RETAIN. (Colossians 3:1a Galatians 2:20 Romans 6:1-11 We are to "Seek' or "Pursue": A deeper knowledge of Jesus (Col. 2:100 A Clean and Holy life ( Col. 3:5-9) Godly virtues (Col. 3:12-17) Holiness in our Family life. (3:18-2) Holiness in our Social life. ( 3:22-4:1) An effective Prayer life. ( 4:2) A Fruitful Witness (4:3-6) We are to walk as Jesus walked. (1 John 2:6) 2. There are some things that need to be RELEASED. (3:2b) False Doctrine. (2:8) Foolish Demands. (2:16-17; 21-23) Fleshly Deeds (3:5-10) 3. There are some things to be REMEMBERED. (3:3,4) REMEMBER: There has been Death There has been a Deposit. 2 Peter 1:4 John 10:28 There has been a Dream. (#:4)
Live stream of Sunday Morning Service on December 27, 2020.
Live Stream of Sunday morning service on December 20, 2020. Special music from Julia Shankles.
Special music from Gary Powell and message from Bro. David Blase.
Special music from Gary and Norma Powell and message from Bro. David Blase. 1. Christmas is a time of Celebration. Luke 2:10 2. Christmas is a time of Salvation. Luke 2:11 3. Christmas is a time of Reconciliation. Luke 2:14 3 kinds of Peace God wants to give us this Christmas. 1. Peace WITH God (Spiritual Peace). Romans 5:1. 2 Corinthians 5:18 2. Peace WITHIN OURSELVES (Emotional Peace). Colossians 3:15. Philippians 4:6-7 3. Peace with OTHERS. (In our relationships ). Romans 12:8 Ephesians 2:16. Ephesians 4:31, 32.
Lottie Moon Mission Offering videos courtesy of International Mission Board (https://www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering/). Videos can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/7416888
REFORMATION SUNDAY Call to Worship #4 "To God Be The Glory" Prayer Announcements Hymn # 426 "Victory In Jesus" Hymn # 485. "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus" Video Hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" (by Michael W. Smith) The Message The Invitation # 307 "Just As I Am" Scriptures for Sunday: John 17:14-18 1 Peter 1:19-21 Romans 15:4 2 Timothy 3:16 Colossians 1:15 1 Timothy 2:5 1 Corinthians 10:31 Ephesians 6:12 Colossians 2:15 Hebrews 2:14 Matthew 6:33 Daniel 4:34-35 Daniel 2:21 Daniel 4:17
4 lies that the Devil told Eve and that he is telling us today: Lie # 1: God is not good (Genesis 3:1) Genesis 2:16 Psalm 37:4 Psalm 84:11 1 Timothy 6:17 Lie # 2: God is not truthful (Genesis 3:1-4) Lie # 3: God is not righteous. (Gen. 3:4) Lie # 4: God is not gracious (Gen. 3:4,5)
Sermon Outline: I. Jesus said Forgiveness is essential. Matthew 6:7-15 Matthew 18:21, 22 Matthew 18:23-35 ll. Paul's teaching Ephesians 4:30-32 lll. What is forgiveness? 1. We do not seek revenge. Romans 12:19 2. We wish them no harm. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 3. We wish them well. Luke 6:28 4. We do not laugh at their troubles. Proverbs 24:17 5. We pray for our enemies. Matthew 5:44 6. We try to be reconciled. Romans 12:18 7. We help them out when they need help. Exodus 23:4. 8. We must have a forgiving heart. Matthew 18:35 lV. What forgiveness is not. 1. It is not the absence of anger 2. It is not the absence of serious consequences . Hebrews 8:12. Hebrews 12:6-11 3. We hope they repent Luke 17:3-4 4. But if they do not repent, we must still love our enemies. Matthew 18:17 Luke 6:27-29
Congregational singing and message from Bro. David Blase.
Pastor Appreciation Sunday 2020. Congregational singing, slideshow of previous years events, poems and special music from Julia Shankles.
Congregational singing and message from Bro. David Blase. 1. Is this a legitimate question? Yes! If it is a legitimate question on any subject, then it is on. this one! 1 Corinthians 11:1 Ephesians 5:1-17 1 Peter 2:21-25 2. Since we are to "follow in HIS steps", how did Jesus relate to the government? A. We know He paid taxes (Matthew 17:24-27) B. Jesus said, "Render unto Ceaser". Matthew 22:15-22 C. Jesus was not an Outlaw (Matthew 27:24) D. God's Word encourages Good Citizenship! Romans 13;1-17 1 Peter 2:13-17 1 Timothy 2:1-4 3. If Jesus were here today, who would He vote for? He would PRAY! He always did! Jesus in IN US as believers! We must study the issues of this election (1 Chronicles 12:32 "they were men who had an understanding of the times............to KNOW what Israel ought to do" 4. Issues of the day: Dr. Ronnie Floyd said: 1. Leadership. 2. Justice. 3.Family. 4. Morality. 5. Life Dr. Francis Shaffer said: 5 Priorties 1. Dignity of human life 2. Importance of the Family 3. Religious freedom of speech in schools 4. Human rights and need for justice 5. The compassionate use of accumulated wealth. Dr. Edwin Nutzer: 7 issues of the day; 1. Character and Integrity (Proverbs 29: 2,4, 12) 2. Sanctity of Human Life (Psalm 139:13) 3. Same sex marriage. (Leviticus 18:22) 4. Freedom for religious speech (Acts 4:18-20) 5. Racial equality (Acts 17:16; Revelation 5:9,10) 6. National security (Nehemiah 4:8,9) 7. Taxation and government spending. (Nehemiah 5:4,5)
Congregational singing and message from Bro. David Blase.God has put 4 restraints on human life; (1). Conscience Romans 2:11-15 (2). Family Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 (3). Government Romans 13:1-4 (4). Church. Matthew 5:13-16
Sunday morning service live stream. Congregational singing and Charles Blue and Jason Newton bring a message about the foster program in Howard County.
Sunday morning service on August 9, 2020. Congregational singing and message from Bro. David Blase.
A PLACE CALLED HELL Revelation 20:7-15 1. THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF 3 HELLS 1. Sheol: Habakkuk 2:5. Sheol in the Old Testament is the Hades of the New Testament. 2. Hades: Luke 16:19-31 3 Gehenna: Matthew 5:22, 29, 30. 4. Tatarus: 2 Peter 2:4 2. THIS TERRIBLE TRUTH HAS 3 IMPLICATIONS. 1. For the Unsaved: "Fall on your knees and call upon the name of the Lord (Romans 10:13) 2. For the Saved: Gratitude 3. For the Church: What we do matters........we are a Rescue Mission
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL Revelation 21:1-27 and 22:1-5 1. Heaven is a real place. (21:1-2) John 14:1,2 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 2 Peter 3::10-13 2. God will rule in absolute majesty. (21:3-8) No sin there. (21:8, 27) 3. Heaven will be a glorious place. (21:9-26) 12 Gates.......v. 12 and v. 21.....never shut v. 25 12 Foundations.....v. 14......vs. 19,20 Size of it........v. 15-17 No Temple because God and Jesus are the Temple. 4. Only saved people will be in Heaven. 21:4 5. Heaven will be a happy place. (22:1-5) River.......Satisfaction Trees of Life.......Sufficiency Servants............Service
Live Stream from Sunday morning service on July 19, 2020. Congregational singing and message from Dr. David Blase.
Live Stream from Sunday morning service. Final Virtual VBS update from Mrs. Anna Blase, congregational singing and a message from Bro. David Blase.
Live Stream from Sunday morning service. Virtual VBS update from Mrs. Anna Blase, congregational singing and a message from Bro. David Blase.
"HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD" Acts 10:1-48 I. Walk Closely With the Lord (Acts 10:1-4, 9) II. Obey the Lord (Acts 10:8, 12-25, 28, 29) III. Reach out to people OUTSIDE of your comfort zone. (Acts 10:5,6, 20, 25, 28) IV. Be on the lookout for those God is softening. (Acts 10:19, 22-23) V. Don't worry about Criticism. (Acts 10:13, 14,20,28)
Congregational singing, special music from Ray Rhodes, Mike Hill and Gary Bobo and Father's Day message from Bro. David Blase. Sermon notes: Four areas in which the husband should lead: 1. His personal relationship with God. 1 Peter 3:1-7 2. In shaping the family's moral and spiritual vision. Joshua 24:14-24 3. In gathering the family for prayer, bible study and worship. Genesis 3:9 4. In reconciliation. Ephesians 4:30-32
Sunday morning service with congregational singing and message by Bro. David Blase.
OUR AMAZING JESUS IN TURBULENT TIMES (In Times Like These, We need to think about Jesus!) 1. Amazed at His Word. (Mark 1:21-27) 2. Amazed at His Power (Mark 2:1-12) 3. Amazed at His Love (Mark 5::1-20) 4. Amazed at His Sacrifice Three Passion Predictions: a. Mark 8:31 b, Mark 9:30-32 c. Mark 10:32-34
The Blase family sings "Amazing Grace" and Bro. David Blase follows with a message for Pentecost Sunday.
Kim Bennett, Cathy Gilbert and Madonna Hill lead us in worship in song with "Jesus is Coming Soon" and Bro. David Blase follows with this week's message.
Michael & Madonna Hill, Dewitt Seale, David Blase, Ray Rhodes and Gary Bobo lead us in worship in song with "It is Well With My Soul" and Bro. David Blase follows with a Mother's Day message from the book of 2 Timothy.
Vince Strasner, Gene Strode and Steven Tollett lead us in worship in song with "What A Day That Will Be" and Steven Tollett plays "In Christ Alone" Message from the book of 2 Chronicles by Bro. David Blase.
The Mashburn Family leads us in worship in song with "Good, Good, Father". Bro. David Blase follows with a word from the book of Acts.
Jana Strode and Caleigh Manning lead us in worship in song with "Blessings". Bro. David Blase follows with a word from the book of Psalms. Download video here
Easter Sunday. Julia Shankles sings "Go Light Your World" and Zack Shankles sings "East to West". Bro. David Blase follows with a word from 1st Corinthians 15. Download video here
Palm Sunday video sermon from Dr. David Blase, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Dierks, AR. Download sermon video
Prerecorded message from Dr. David Blase after services cancellations due to COVID-19 concerns.