Listen to the most recent sermons from First Baptist Church in Rockdale, TX.
We examine the danger of bramble leadership as exemplified in Abimelech of Judges 9.
Today look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians (2-:8-15) and how keeping Christ first is best.
Today look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians (2-:6-7) and how vital it is for the believer to hold firmly to the first things of our faith.
In Colossians 1:15-23 we learn how Christ was before all things and above all things. He truly is preeminent.
Today we continue our study of the book of Colossians. We look at Colossians 1:9-14 and how to live a life pleasing to God.
Paul begins Colossians with a prayer of thanksgiving for the work that the gospel is accomplishing in the lives of believers. The gospel always goes out in power and shapes believers into the image of Christ.
Our seventh and final basic is the Certain Return of Christ. Jesus is coming soon, and the heartbeat of the church is praying and waiting for his return.
Our sixth basic in this series focuses on the structure of the church. We see that the church is made up of unique members, each vital to the overall purpose.
The fifth basic that we focus on is the purpose of the church. Why do we gather? What are we even supposed to be accomplishing?
Our fourth basic to focus on is the work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said it was for our good that he left earth because we would always have the Spirit with us. So, what does the Holy Spirit do in the world and in the life of the believer?
The third basic of our series focuses on Jesus and how he is able to save mankind from their sins.
Our second basic of this series focuses on mankind. What were we made to be? And, what happened to make such a mess of this good plan that God set in motion?
Today we start our summer series focusing on the basics of our faith. Our first and most foundational basic deals with the nature and character of God.
In Ruth 3, Naomi takes the initiative to work out Ruth’s redemption by Boaz. We see how God is working out our redemption as well.
Your life is not an accident. God sees you and he is working his plan for his glory. What a great feeling that is to know that God sees us today. We examine Ruth 2 together.
We begin our study on Ruth and examine how Ruth’s loyalty and loving kindness to Naomi reflects God’s affections toward his children.
God has many names that are used throughout Scripture. Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is There) is the name that we focus on this week. We can find comfort for today and hope for tomorrow when we know that God is indeed there.
Hebrews 7:1-28 A king-priest from the book of Genesis, Melchizedek, points us to a better king and better priest in Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 5:11-6:20 The reality of the church is that there are many who gather weekly who are share no possession of faith, but rather have merely made professions of faith. This weekly gathering of tares among the wheat, has a the ability to lead to the grave and permanent sin of apostasy. Examine yourself to […]
Hebrews 3:17-4:13 Jesus is our great High Priest and he is filling that role for our good.
Hebrews 3:7-4:13 The promise of rest is almost as old as mankind. Through Christ we can enter God’s true Sabbath rest.
Hebrews 3:1-6 Jesus is worthy of greater glory than any other. Glorify him today.
Hebrews 2 We take a look at just how unique Jesus is, and examine why he had to become man at all for our salvation.
Hebrews 1 Don’t settle for anything less than Jesus. He is indeed better than everything else out there.
Bob Wilson Sometimes we feel like we see what God wants us to do, but we decide to go our own way because we think we know better. We look at 1 Samuel 15, and see why we need to follow the direction of God over our own senses.
Philemon 1:1-25 Philemon deals with difficult issues, specifically the issue of reconciliation after offense. Paul challenges us to seek reconciliation and forgive freely.
Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 Pastor Matt looks at the joys of youth and the purposes that God intends us to use our youth for.
Pastor Matt examines one of the keys to a joyful life now. Ecclesiastes 11:1-8
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 True wealth is not derived from the amount of dollars in your accounts or possessions that you own. True wealth comes from knowing God, through Christ, and working for his kingdom purposes. Where is your treasure stored?
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Pastor Matt looks at a passage that explores how we should interact with God in prayer and in worship. We need to listen more and say less.
Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 There are many avenues that we take to pursue happiness or fulfillment, but almost all of them are a dead end. However, if we serve the Lord we can find purpose and fulfillment there. Serve him today.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 The preacher of Ecclesiastes realizes that their is nothing new under the sun, and while this is true, the Christian knows that God makes all things new. We need to change our perspective to look at things from above the sun to find hope and meaning.
3 John 1:1-15 John encourages Gaius to continue walking in the truth, by showing hospitality and being discerning of who he is influenced by.
Tom Webster from the Gideons International shares about the ministry of the Gideons.
Today we examine the surprisingly debated issue of God’s great love for the entire world. 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
John 11:1-57 Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, but he has even greater plans in mind.
John 10:22-42 Jesus is asked to tell plainly who He is. His answer is hard to hear if you aren’t ready for it. So, He encourages you to look at his works to validate His words, and He still does.
Luke 24:13-35 Easter 2021. He is risen! Jesus meets some disciples on Easter evening and reveals who he truly is. Do you truly know Jesus?
John 10:1-21 Jesus is the only true good shepherd. He cares for the sheep enough to lay his life down for them.
John 9:1-41 Jesus consistently did the works of his father. Likewise, we are called to consistently do the works of God.
John 8:12-59 Jesus is the light of the world, walk with him today.
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