http://www.fbc-tempe.org Love people, Love God. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:40:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://feeds.feedburner.com/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe?format=skinFirst,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,BallReligion & Spirituality/Christianityjames@harrisd.comnoFirst,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,BallFirst Baptist Church of Tempe Sermons podcast.First Baptist Church of Tempe Sermons podcast. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/vL-mr-s6-Z8/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/pressing-on-in-a-cycical-world-january-15-2012/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:12 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6870 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/pressing-on-in-a-cycical-world-january-15-2012/feed/ 0 noMiriam Webster Dictionary defines cynical as: 1: captious, peevish 2: having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: as a: contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives b: based on or reflecting a belief that human conduct is [...]Miriam Webster Dictionary defines cynical as: 1: captious, peevish 2: having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: as a: contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives b: based on or reflecting a belief that human conduct is [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/pressing-on-in-a-cycical-world-january-15-2012/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-Pressing-on-in-a-Cynical-World-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/S-5zik0PKxA/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/the-godness-of-failure-intersect-service-loft-january-15-2012/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:40:40 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6860 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/the-godness-of-failure-intersect-service-loft-january-15-2012/feed/ 0 noSo, the harder you try the worse things get. Those you thought were your friends are out to get you. You are doing the right things, only to discover someone has been messing up your work. Listen as Pastor Matt [...]So, the harder you try the worse things get. Those you thought were your friends are out to get you. You are doing the right things, only to discover someone has been messing up your work. Listen as Pastor Matt [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/the-godness-of-failure-intersect-service-loft-january-15-2012/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-The-Goodness-of-Failure-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/XPekea9epGU/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/strength-by-sharing-the-lords-blessings-january-15-2011/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:49:50 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6847 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/strength-by-sharing-the-lords-blessings-january-15-2011/feed/ 0 noDoes the Bible say anything about the “rich and wealthy” and deliberate destruction of private property? Protesting? Sabotage? Revenge? Undermining the achievements of others? Wall Street occupiers? How to overcome adversity? The answer is of Does the Bible say anything about the “rich and wealthy” and deliberate destruction of private property? Protesting? Sabotage? Revenge? Undermining the achievements of others? Wall Street occupiers? How to overcome adversity? The answer is of course the Bible addresses these [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/09/strength-by-sharing-the-lords-blessings-january-15-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Started-with-Prophecy-A.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/0aaqOwFuDwo/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/what-are-we-doing-here-january-8-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:41:43 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6838 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/what-are-we-doing-here-january-8-2012/feed/ 0 noToday, as never before the word alien is used quite liberally with a miriad of meanings. To the alien, hope seems so distant and foriegn, impossible to reconcile with their present circumstances. In today’s study about hope from 1 Peter [...]Today, as never before the word alien is used quite liberally with a miriad of meanings. To the alien, hope seems so distant and foriegn, impossible to reconcile with their present circumstances. In today’s study about hope from 1 Peter [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/what-are-we-doing-here-january-8-2012/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-What-are-we-doing-Here-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/k21L_BYX_T4/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/the-goodness-of-failure-intersect-service-loft-january-8-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:08:30 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6828 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/the-goodness-of-failure-intersect-service-loft-january-8-2012/feed/ 0 noThere was a song that came out a few years ago that had this line, “…up from the ashes grow the roses of success.” Or do you feel that all you are doing sucessfully is making more ashes. The harder [...]There was a song that came out a few years ago that had this line, “…up from the ashes grow the roses of success.” Or do you feel that all you are doing sucessfully is making more ashes. The harder [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/the-goodness-of-failure-intersect-service-loft-january-8-2012/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-Envy-A.wma http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/TSBlUWtae1E/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/the-lord-blesses-hard-work-january-8-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:01:02 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6818 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/the-lord-blesses-hard-work-january-8-2012/feed/ 0 noOccupiers.Wall Street Occupiers. Are they right? Wrong? In-between? Does the Bible teach anything related to their actions? What should be done with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? Is economic injustice to be solved by the government,Occupiers.Wall Street Occupiers. Are they right? Wrong? In-between? Does the Bible teach anything related to their actions? What should be done with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? Is economic injustice to be solved by the government, [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/02/01/the-lord-blesses-hard-work-january-8-2012/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Started-with-Prophecy-A.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/cUmdkB0o5tc/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/27/big-blessings-and-big-lies-january-1-2012/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:14:27 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6798 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/27/big-blessings-and-big-lies-january-1-2012/feed/ 0 noWhy is it so easy to lie? What makes us think we can get away with a lie? Is anyone really hurt by a lie? After all, isn’t God a forgiving God and he’ll understand. Really? Listen as Pastor Fred [...]Why is it so easy to lie? What makes us think we can get away with a lie? Is anyone really hurt by a lie? After all, isn’t God a forgiving God and he’ll understand. Really? Listen as Pastor Fred [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/27/big-blessings-and-big-lies-january-1-2012/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Big-Blessings-and-Big-Lies-B.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/jOQp4Ngctjc/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/27/christmas-the-perfect-baby-december-25-2011/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:53:21 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6788 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/27/christmas-the-perfect-baby-december-25-2011/feed/ 0 noThank you for joining us on this Christmas Day Celebration, honoring the birth of Jesus. Enjoy the music and enjoy the stories. We trust that you will have a blessed Christmas and a blessed New Year. Download Windows Media Video [...]Thank you for joining us on this Christmas Day Celebration, honoring the birth of Jesus. Enjoy the music and enjoy the stories. We trust that you will have a blessed Christmas and a blessed New Year. Download Windows Media Video [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/27/christmas-the-perfect-baby-december-25-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-comes-to-Bethlehem-A1.ra http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/GT8zlH-0mRI/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/when-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-december-18-2011/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:47:31 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6777 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/when-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-december-18-2011/feed/ 0 noHow to know God’s will. You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’m sure God will overlook this,” or “I wonder if this is what God wants me to do?” Listen as Pastor Fred explores the Word of God about Knowing God&#How to know God’s will. You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’m sure God will overlook this,” or “I wonder if this is what God wants me to do?” Listen as Pastor Fred explores the Word of God about Knowing God’s [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/when-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-december-18-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-When-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/KA1rUumbvJU/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/love-and-truth-intersect-srevice-loft-december-18-2011/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:59:20 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6765 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/love-and-truth-intersect-srevice-loft-december-18-2011/feed/ 0 noIn today’s passage, Luke 2:21-40, Luke has recorded for us an exchange between Simeon and Mary, Joseph and the 8 day old baby Jesus. Simeon shares a blessing with this young couple. But he doesn’t stop there, he talks about [...]In today’s passage, Luke 2:21-40, Luke has recorded for us an exchange between Simeon and Mary, Joseph and the 8 day old baby Jesus. Simeon shares a blessing with this young couple. But he doesn’t stop there, he talks about [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/love-and-truth-intersect-srevice-loft-december-18-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-Fast-Food-Can-Kill-You-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/f-xvZQm68jg/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/christmas-rejoices-with-the-angels-december-18-2011/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:37:48 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6754 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/christmas-rejoices-with-the-angels-december-18-2011/feed/ 0 noHow important are angels for you this Christmas? Do you see “angels” as important or trivial to Christmas? What does the Bible teach? Do you know how many references to angels are in the Bible? Download Windows Media Video Free [...]How important are angels for you this Christmas? Do you see “angels” as important or trivial to Christmas? What does the Bible teach? Do you know how many references to angels are in the Bible? Download Windows Media Video Free [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/christmas-rejoices-with-the-angels-december-18-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Rejoices-with-the-Angels.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/8BotRctPVH0/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/experience-the-savior-intersect-service-loftdecember-11-2011/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:40:29 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6745 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/experience-the-savior-intersect-service-loftdecember-11-2011/feed/ 0 noWhat is it about Christmas that causes people to act and behave differently than at any other time? Some would say that it is the giving. Others claim it’s friends. Still other say that it is hope. Some even dare [...]What is it about Christmas that causes people to act and behave differently than at any other time? Some would say that it is the giving. Others claim it’s friends. Still other say that it is hope. Some even dare [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/experience-the-savior-intersect-service-loftdecember-11-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-Fast-Food-Can-Kill-You-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/L13i3fRYWUI/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/christmas-chose-shepherds-december-11-2011/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:05:07 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6735 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/christmas-chose-shepherds-december-11-2011/feed/ 0 noWhy go to Shepherds first? They smell. Look like loners. Not respected. Dirty. Unshaven. Usually poor. Mountain men. Often homeless. Not professionally educated. Nearly everyone said no thanks to the job of sheepherder. Why start at the bottom? Why not [.Why go to Shepherds first? They smell. Look like loners. Not respected. Dirty. Unshaven. Usually poor. Mountain men. Often homeless. Not professionally educated. Nearly everyone said no thanks to the job of sheepherder. Why start at the bottom? Why not [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/christmas-chose-shepherds-december-11-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Started-with-Prophecy-A.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/B3qQzyF12ys/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/impostion-intersect-loft-december-4-2011/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:28:32 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6721 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/impostion-intersect-loft-december-4-2011/feed/ 0 noIn Webster’s dictionary imposition is defined as ‘the laying on of something as a burden or obligation’.  Joseph and Mary from our view seemed to have several impositions in their lives.; a government that was repressive, social stigmas In Webster’s dictionary imposition is defined as ‘the laying on of something as a burden or obligation’.  Joseph and Mary from our view seemed to have several impositions in their lives.; a government that was repressive, social stigmas that had [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/21/impostion-intersect-loft-december-4-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Imposition-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/DKdUVgFidyU/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/19/christmas-began-in-bethlehem/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:05:33 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6704 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/19/christmas-began-in-bethlehem/feed/ 0 noWhy not Jerusalem? Why not Rome? Athens? Royalty … great people were born in Jerusalem or Rome. Great things happen in Rome or Jerusalem or Washington DC. But to be born in Bethlehem is like being born in Snowflake, Arizona [...]Why not Jerusalem? Why not Rome? Athens? Royalty … great people were born in Jerusalem or Rome. Great things happen in Rome or Jerusalem or Washington DC. But to be born in Bethlehem is like being born in Snowflake, Arizona [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2012/01/19/christmas-began-in-bethlehem/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Started-with-Prophecy-A.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/lfChiDVZpUU/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/30/when-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-november-27-2011/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:05:44 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6647 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/30/when-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-november-27-2011/feed/ 0 noHow to know God’s will. Free mp3 download Real Audio Windows Media Audio Just click “Real Audio” (Real Player needed) or “Windows Media Audio” to listen online. To download the mp3: Right-click “Free mp3 download”How to know God’s will. Free mp3 download Real Audio Windows Media Audio Just click “Real Audio” (Real Player needed) or “Windows Media Audio” to listen online. To download the mp3: Right-click “Free mp3 download” and then select “Save Target [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/30/when-you-need-to-know-you-will-know-november-27-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/02-When-you-need-to-know-youll-know-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/4hupcqY6g88/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/30/christmas-started-with-a-prophecy-november-27-2011/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:37:14 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6639 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/30/christmas-started-with-a-prophecy-november-27-2011/feed/ 0 noIt’s a big deal for Christmas with prophecy. Do you know why? Today you will see why. Next Sunday, “Christmas Began in Bethlehem.” Is that improtant? Yes! On December 11, “Christmas Chose Shepherds.” Why shepherds? On DecembeIt’s a big deal for Christmas with prophecy. Do you know why? Today you will see why. Next Sunday, “Christmas Began in Bethlehem.” Is that improtant? Yes! On December 11, “Christmas Chose Shepherds.” Why shepherds? On December 18, “Christmas Rejoices [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/30/christmas-started-with-a-prophecy-november-27-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Started-with-Prophecy-A.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/IL9DjgaJEJ4/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/fast-food-can-kill-you-intersect-lodt-november-20-2011/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:42:13 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6627 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/fast-food-can-kill-you-intersect-lodt-november-20-2011/feed/ 0 noFree mp3 download Real Audio Windows Media Audio Just click “Real Audio” (Real Player needed) or “Windows Media Audio” to listen online. To download the mp3: Right-click “Free mp3 download” and then select “Save TFree mp3 download Real Audio Windows Media Audio Just click “Real Audio” (Real Player needed) or “Windows Media Audio” to listen online. To download the mp3: Right-click “Free mp3 download” and then select “Save Target As”First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/fast-food-can-kill-you-intersect-lodt-november-20-2011/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/01-Fast-Food-Can-Kill-You-A.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/PmmC9JKsCkk/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/6619/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:54:05 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6619 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/6619/feed/ 0 noTo protect yourselfs and your loved ones, can you spot a con artist? Some people are long term schemers…cheaters. Today you will meet Mr. Shrewd Clebrity Chef. Some people live for the moment. Short-term thinkers. Self-centered. Hateful. Thrill seekTo protect yourselfs and your loved ones, can you spot a con artist? Some people are long term schemers…cheaters. Today you will meet Mr. Shrewd Clebrity Chef. Some people live for the moment. Short-term thinkers. Self-centered. Hateful. Thrill seekers. Can [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/6619/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Manipulation-and-Spite-A.wmv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FirstBaptistChurchOfTempe/~3/rWJJoPjMlWs/ http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/6611/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:50:22 +0000 james@harrisd.com http://www.fbc-tempe.org/?p=6611 http://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/6611/feed/ 0 noWhy me? How come? This is not fair? Why is this happening? When unwanted problems come how do you respond? Some people get mad. Others get depressed. Do you know how God wants you to respond? Today you will discover [...]Why me? How come? This is not fair? Why is this happening? When unwanted problems come how do you respond? Some people get mad. Others get depressed. Do you know how God wants you to respond? Today you will discover [...]First,Baptist,Church,of,Tempe,Pastor,Roger,Ballhttp://www.fbc-tempe.org/2011/11/29/6611/http://www.fbc-tempe.org/wp-content/uploads/Sblings-Fight-A.wma nonadult