Sherman First Baptist Church Messages

Send us a textOne of Paul's final stops on his second journey is in Corinth. There he meets some believers who not only encourage him personally but also help him plant the church in Corinth. (Text: Acts 18:1-22)

Send us a textAs James begins his letter, he writes about various trials and tests that come into the life of every believer. How should a Christian respond to testing? Is there a right or wrong way? (Text: James 1:1-11)

Send us a textWhile waiting for his missionary partners in Athens, Paul took the opportunity to preach to several esteemed philosophers. In his sermon on Mars Hill, Paul introduces the "Unknown God" whom the Athenians ignorantly worshipped. (Text: Acts 17:16-34)

Send us a textGod is not finished with Abraham. There is yet one more test to pass. In a very familiar story, we learn some important truths about what worship is all about. (Text: Genesis 22:1-19)

Send us a textPaul and company continue on their journey to the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. In these two cities, two groups of people are distinguished by how they respond to Bible truth. (Text: Acts 17:1-15)

Send us a textOnce Isaac was recognized as the sole heir to Abraham, trouble began with Ishmael. As Paul explained in Galatians 4, this is a spiritual allegory of the relationship between the Law and grace. (Text: Genesis 21:8-21 & Gal 4:21-31)

Send us a textAs Paul travels under the guidance of the Spirit of God, he enters Philippi and has three notable encounters. (Text: Acts 16:11-40)

Send us a textThe miraculous birth of Isaac was a direct result of God's graciousness and faithfulness to Abraham and Sarah. It is the same for our new birth in Christ. (Text: Genesis 21:1-7)

Send us a textPaul's second journey includes new team members and locations, but they still have the same mission and message: to strengthen churches and start new ones through the teaching and preaching of God's Word. (Text: Acts 15:35-16:10)

Send us a textWhen Abraham lied to a king about Sarah being his wife, he set in motion a series of events that could prove disastrous for many innocent people. Though there are many truths in this story, the overall theme is of a God who is bigger than any mess we make. (Text: Gen 20:1-18)

Send us a textWhen men from Judea come to Antioch teaching that Gentiles must follow the Law to be saved, Paul and Barnabas meet with leaders in Jerusalem to discuss and settle the matter. (Text: Acts 15:1-33)

Send us a textTaking another look at Genesis 19, we'll see 6 ways Lot encouraged his family's spiritual failure (Text: Genesis 19)

Send us a textWhen Paul and Barnabas heal a lame man in Lystra, the people mistake them for Greek gods and try to offer sacrifices to them. Later, Paul is stoned and left for dead by the very same people. Finally, Paul and Barnabas finish up their first trip in Derbe before returning to some of the churches they started on their way home to Antioch. (Text: Acts 14:8-28)

Send us a textOur missionary, Donnie Rosie, speaks on the Marks of a Christian

Send us a textGuest Speaker Jim Spoto, missionary to Italy

Send us a textText: Matthew 11

Send us a textThe day has come when God will determine the severity of Sodom's sin. Though this story is told with Lot as the central character, it is ultimately about God and how He reveals His mercy even in judgment. (Text: Genesis 19:1-29)

Send us a textAs we continue to follow Paul and Barnabas' first missionary journey, we take a look at their visit to Iconium and Lystra. (Text: Acts 14:1-13)

Send us a textWhen Abraham realized God's intended purpose for visiting Sodom, he stood humbly yet boldly before God and pleaded for mercy for the people of Sodom. This type of prayer is called intercession. (Text: Genesis 18:22-33)

Send us a textIn the second leg of their journey, Paul and Barnabas visit Perga and Antioch. (Text: Acts 13:13-52)