Sherman First Baptist Church Messages

Send us a textPaul has the unique opportunity to present the Gospel and his testimony to yet another group of Roman and Jewish officials. (Text: Acts 25-26)

Send us a textJames shifts his attention to some very rich people who were using their wealth to take advantage of other people. (Text: James 5:1-3)

Send us a textPaul defends himself before Felix and his Jewish accusers. (Text: Acts 24)

Send us a textReal faith plans a future that is flexible to God’s will and finds joy in the present goodness of God. (Text: James 4:13-17)

Send us a textGod continues to use Paul and protect him but not in the way Paul might have expected. (Text: Acts 22:22-23:35)

Send us a textIn this message, we unpack James' instruction to not speak evil of or slander others. (Text: James 4:11-12)

Send us a textPaul is arrested in Jerusalem, nearly killed, and then allowed to share his testimony with the Jews. (Text: Acts 21:27-22:23)

Send us a textJames 4 reveals that the trouble among us stems from the trouble within each of us. This message takes a look at humility in the life of Christian. (Text: James 4:1-10)

Send us a textPaul meets with the elders of the church in Jerusalem to discuss a response to false rumors spreading about his teaching. (Text: Acts 21:17-26)

Send us a textNot everyone should be a teacher...yet. James explains how teachers must display both understanding and wisdom. He also shows the difference between God's wisdom and man's wisdom. (Text: James 3:13-18)

Send us a textIn chapter 3, James shifts the attention to the tongue and the powerful yet dangerous impact it can have in our lives. (Text: James 3:1-12)

Send us a textAs Paul meets with the Ephesian elders for the last time, he reminds them of some important qualities of his prior ministry and their present one. (Text: Acts 20:17-21:17)

Send us a textFaith that does no good is no good. This passage emphasizes the fact that real faith produces good works. (Text: James 1:14-26)

Send us a textAs Paul's 3rd journey comes to an end, there are several highlights worth noting. (Text: Acts 20:1-27)

Send us a textVery simply, James teaches that Christians should not show prejudice. In the second chapter, James gives an illustration of prejudice in the church along with three reasons why this should not happen. (Text: James 2:1-13)

Send us a textPaul's extended stay in Ephesus reveals the superstitious nature of the people there, which leads to a widespread protest in the great Ephesian theatre. (Text: Acts 19:11-41)

Send us a textJesus used the parable of the different types of soil to teach some important lessons about receiving the Word, growing, and bearing fruit. (Text: Matthew 13:1-9)

Send us a textBe quick to listen. Be slow to respond. Be slow to get angry. Hear the Word and obey it. These are the instructions that James gives as he explains the necessary elements of true Christian faith or religion. (Text: James 1:19-27)

Send us a textAt the beginning of Paul's 3rd mission trip, we are introduced to a man named Apollos. Through his interaction with Aquila and Pricilla, we learn several important truths about the ideal believer. (Text: Acts 18:23-19:8)

Send us a textIn this second look at James' letter, we consider the two possible responses to a test. We can endure the test and be blessed for doing so, or we can fail the test. This passage addresses the question, "Who is a fault for my failure?" (Text: James 1:12-18)