First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo

In places and times we least expect it, God shows up and provides for our needs. Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

The work of Christ is our answer to every crisis. Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

The mystery of God’s all-encompassing presence fills our deepest longings. Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, 23-34

God’s Word makes better food than medicine. Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112 Additional resources: Today’s sermon deals with rediscovering the power of the Bible in our lives. Consider doing some summer reading to bolster your own experience with scripture. On the subject of Bible reading for daily growth, read Hearing God by Dallas Willard. To explore the grand sweep of biblical themes and how they fit together, try these two: How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart and Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton. The last two are in our church library. All may be ordered inexpensively from Amazon.com.

Going deeper is more freeing than doing more. Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Do we share the burden that Jesus had for broken lives? Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

The Trinity opens to us God’s mysterious call and abiding care. (Additional Trinity scriptures are found at http://www.fbcjc.org/2017/06/trinity-scriptures-for-june-11-sermon.)

God calls ordinary people to bear witness to what we have experienced. Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Healthy families require intentional spiritual effort. Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; Galatians 5:19-23

What kind of seedbed exists in your home? Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

What is the source of your family’s spiritual life and vision? Scripture: John 15:1-11; Hebrews 12:14-15

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

How dangerous it is–the Risen Savior is released into a death-dominated world! Scripture: John 11:17-44

Do my doubts keep God from loving me? Scripture: Mark 9:14-24; Matthew 27:45-46 (Palm Sunday)

Messages from 2017 Youth Sunday.

Why does God seem so far away when our bodies fail us and loved ones disappear? Scripture: Psalm 102:1-11

If God is all-powerful, why doesn’t God prevent natural disasters and accidents? Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

What about cruel systems and individuals who wrong us and others? Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-4; Matthew 27:1-26