First Baptist Church Sermons Online

Is There a Connection Between Our Emotions and Spiritual Vitality?

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:35:05 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, February 5, 2012 . Sermon Series: Invitation to a Spiritual Journey. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-24, Theme: Be willing to consider that being unhealthy emotionally will affect your relationship with God.

When the Church Becomes a Team

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:04:50 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, January 29, 2012--a 5th Sunday Worship . Sermon Series: The Delightful Discovery of How God has Made Us Special. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18-21, Theme: Work as a team and watch God do amazing things.

Discovering Your Sweet Spot

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:13:33 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Sermon Series: The Delightful Discovery of How God has Made Us Special. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Theme: Finding your spiritual gift is the key to purpose in ministry and personal fulfillment.

Thrive in Tough Times, Don't Just Survive

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:22:03 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Sermon Series: When WHY Just Won't Go Away--Trying to Make Sense of Tough Times. Scripture: Psalm 22:11-19, Theme: Trust that God is working on your behalf when you go through tough times.

Why Do We Suffer?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:30:04 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Sermon Series: When WHY Just Won't Go Away--Trying to Make Sense of Tough Times. Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-24, Theme: Seek to understand God's purposes for you, when you go through suffering.

A Life-Changing Walk

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:47:01 -0600

Pastor Richard Smith's sermon on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Sermon Series: Preparing the Way. Scripture: Luke 24:13-35.

Let's Keep Christmas Simple

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:44:43 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Sermon Series: Preparing the Way. Scripture: John 3:16-17. Theme: Keep the Christmas focus where it belongs: on God's gift to us in Jesus, revealing himself to us.

Finding Your Way This Christmas

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:05 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011. Sermon Series: Preparing the Way. Scripture: Luke 2:8-20,

I am John the Baptist

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:27:07 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's first-person, dramatic presentation on Sunday, December 11, 2011. Sermon Series: Preparing the Way. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Theme: Open your life to Jesus, live in hope, Jesus can bring great joy to you too.

Prepare the Way: Expect Peace

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:45:42 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Sermon Series: Preparing the Way. Scripture: Luke 1:76-79, Theme: Intentionally open yourself to the peace that only Christ can give-- expect it.

Detours That Lead Us Away from Joy

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:46:56 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Sermon Series: Preparing the Way. Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Luke 2:10, Theme: Anticipate the joy that Christ's first coming brought to us.

Thankfulness Oils the Gears of Generosity

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:39:02 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Sermon Series: Moving from Consumer to Contributor. Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Theme: Develop a thankful attitude; it will oil the gears of generosity in your life.

Our 100 Year Lease

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:49:54 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Sermon Series: Moving from Consumer to Contributor. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Theme: Move now from consumer to contributor; grow in the grace of giving.

Love God, Love People, Make Disciples

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:14:18 -0600

Guest Speaker Bill Allison of Cadre Ministries on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34

Make a Difference in Someone Else's Life

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 10:52:15 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, October 30, 2011. Fifth Sunday Worship Service. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11; Theme: Invite someone to something that may influence them toward Jesus Christ.

Resolve to Live Courageously

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:07:04 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Sermon Series: Living Courageously. Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

To Win as Many as Possible

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:36:44 -0500

Guest Speaker, Pastor Dago Zelaya from the Honduras Children's Home. His message on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

When It Comes to Your Family, is it Fight or Flight?

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 15:44:58 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Sermon Series: Living Courageously. Theme: Stand up and fight for your family; don't flee. Scripture:1 Samuel 17:8-11, 32

Are You a Warrior or a Wimp?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:28:42 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Sermon Series: Living Courageously. Theme: God is with you, mighty warrior; don't be a wimp, be a courageous leader in your home. Scripture:Judges 6:7-12

Keeping Our Vision Fresh

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:34:52 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Theme: Be faithful, be fruitful, be full of joy, make God famous--until Jesus comes. Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

When You're Tired of Your Work, Remember This

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:09:27 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Theme: When we work, we are unpacking the image of God within us. Scripture: Genesis 2:1-7

I Can Go It Alone

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:03:24 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Sermon Series: Mythbusters. Theme: We need the Holy Spirit's power and the Holy Spirit's presence in other Christ followers to grow. Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Once I Become a Christian, I'll Grow Strong Automatically

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:33:18 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Sermon Series: Mythbusters. Theme: Only by attending to our relationship with Christ and the Word of God will we grow strong. Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Being Good is Good Enough?

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 08:47:06 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Sermon Series: Mythbusters. Theme: We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ, not by being good. Scripture: Romans 3:9-22

God Will Answer Anyone's Prayer

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:13:06 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Sermon Series: Mythbusters. Theme: Effective prayer grows out of a vital relationship with God. Scripture: James 5:16-18

Honduras Youth Mission Trip Testimonies

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 16:47:22 -0500

July 31, 2011 Our youth report on their recent mission trip to the Honduras Children's Home.

God's Surge Protector

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:21:48 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Theme: God's Spirit is ready to protect us from the surges of our sinful nature; yield to Him.. Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Peter's Vision Problem

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:46:39 -0500

Kirk Hawthorne, FBC Children's Ministries Director. Listen to his message on Sunday, July 17, 2011 based on Acts 10.

Getting the Word Out

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:44:26 -0500

Guest Speaker, Norman Hubbard from Navigators at the University of Illinois. His message on Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Freedom in Christ

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:32:54 -0500

Pastor Richard Smith's message on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Scripture: John 8:31-32 & 36, Galatians 5:1

Here I Am Lord, Send Me

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:03:48 -0500

Guest Speaker, Leroy Powell's message on Sunday, June 26, 2011. Scripture: Isaiah 8:1-6

How About a Little Encouragement for Dads?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:46:04 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, 2011. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: Encourage your dad in every way you know how. Scripture: Matthew 4:21-22

When Relationships Get Stuck

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:25:27 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: Resolve that you will talk about it. Scripture: Romans 8:11-13

Look Beyond Their Faults and See Their Need (Part 2)

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:18:12 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: When you get no positive response, love any way, over and over. Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Disciple-Making Schizophrenia

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:50:09 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday May 29, 2011. Fifth Sunday Family Gathering. Theme: We will best develop disciples by helping them worship, grow, and serve. Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Look Beyond Their Fault and See Their Need (Part 1)

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 11:46:57 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's sermon on Sunday May 22, 2011. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: Put Christ at the center of your home. Treat each other how God treats us. Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Never Give Up on Each Other

Wed, 18 May 2011 17:08:57 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday May 15, 2011 sermon. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: Practice real love. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Make Your Home a Refuge

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:07:36 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Mother's Day (Sunday May 8, 2011) sermon. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: Imitate God in being a refuge to your family as God is a refuge to us. Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Hearing God's Voice

Tue, 3 May 2011 11:13:07 -0500

Pastor Chris Chambers' Sunday May 1, 2011 sermon. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Scripture: Hebrews 3:15

Dead Man Walking!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:17:24 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 sermon. Sermon Series: Rise Above. Theme: That a dead walked from His grave, gives us real hope for overcoming our greatest struggles. Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

I Am John. I Saw Jesus Alive After He Died!

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:22:00 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 sermon. A dramatic presentation done in full costume. Theme: Anchor your life on Jesus Christ; make Him your personal Lord. Scripture: John 21:1-14

Battle Equipment: Shield, Helmet, and the Sword of the Spirit

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:56:17 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday April 10, 2011 sermon. Series: Getting Ready for the Fight of Your Life. Theme: You need faith, to rest in your salvation and to know and use the Word of God. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Battle Equipment: Belt, Body Armor, and Shoes

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 08:09:08 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday April 3, 2011 sermon. Series: Getting Ready for the Fight of Your Life. Theme: You need to embrace truth, receive God's righteousness, live in the peace of the good news. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Know Your Enemy

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:55:34 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday March 27, 2011 sermon. Series: Getting Ready for the Fight of Your Life. Theme: You have to be ready to fight. Equip yourself for the battle: put on all of God's armor. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

If It Works for This Situation, It Must Be Right

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:59:11 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday March 20, 2011 sermon. Series: American Idols. Theme: We idolize relativism and pragmatism, but we have lost sight of the absolutes of God's Word. Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Making a god who likes me the way I am

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:05:47 -0500

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday March 13, 2011 sermon. Series: American Idols. Theme: The idol of self-righteousness misses the point that we are sinful people in need of a Savior. Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

I Want What I Want

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 06:47:33 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday March 6, 2011 sermon. Series: American Idols. Theme: See idols of affluence and consumerism for what they are: an inadequate alternative for God. Scripture: Luke 4:5-8

I Have to be Happy

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:36:49 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday February 27, 2011 sermon. Series: American Idols. Theme: The idol of happiness is illusive. Only God and His ways bring joy--the real deal. Scripture: Psalm 112:1-7

See Idols!

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:35:48 -0600

Pastor Chris Chamber's Sunday February 20, 2011 sermon. Series: American Idols. Theme: Recognize an idol for what it is: something taking God's place in your life. Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

People-Wrangling Junk

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:37:35 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday February 13, 2011 sermon. Series: Dealing with Junk Mail. Theme: Only radical love, growing out of relationship with Christ, can deal with people junk. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Secret Sin: Junk Only You Know About

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:09:28 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday February 6, 2011 sermon. Series: Dealing with Junk Mail. Theme: Take a step toward freedom: confess your sins, turn from them and find forgiveness. Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Eternity is Coming, Let's Get Ready

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:29:53 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday January 30, 2011 sermon. Fifth Sunday Family Gathering. Theme: Let's be an inviting people, because the real Eternity is coming. Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Overload Amnesia

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:24:53 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday January 23, 2011 sermon. Series: Dealing with Junk Mail. Theme: God calls us to live a sane, healthy life that has time for Him and others. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Anger: A Normal Emotion that can Quickly Turn to Junk

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:00:35 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday January 16, 2011 sermon. Series: Dealing with Junk Mail. Theme: Let God harness your anger before it destroys you and others. Scripture: James 1:19-21

Refusing to Forgive has a Long Shelf Life

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:44:26 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday January 9, 2011 sermon. Series: Dealing with Junk Mail. Theme: Forgive because you are forgiven and forgive to free yourself from bondage. Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Get Rid of It!

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:06:44 -0600

Pastor Randy Gauger's Sunday January 2, 2011 sermon. Series: Dealing with Junk Mail. Theme: Make a conscious choice to get rid of the junk in your life and begin to really live. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3