First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo

Church is a great place to hide from authentic relationships. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Why being in control is overrated. Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Could a new day of grace be on the other side of sin’s bitter consequences? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-23

Israel’s history was one of continuous cycles of repentance and rebellion, much like ours. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:28-42

When we fail to trust God, our life goes in circles and we forfeit many stored up blessings. Scripture: Numbers 13:25-31; 14:26-30

God calls us to do more than sing about human dignity and freedom. Scripture: Exodus 2:23–3:12

Is your family and personal life a mess? Meet the biblical Patriarchs, and join the club! Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

The first 11 chapters of the Bible establish our human dignity and failure. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15, 26-31

There is great power in hearing and telling the Jesus-message. Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Blessed are those who are on the losing end of a wrestling match with God. Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Others can teach us how to be hungry for God. Scripture: Psalm 105:1-4

When Jacob was at his lowest point, God gives a promise ("I am with you. I will not leave you.") that he gives to us today. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19.

We are called to be disciples of Christ who choose to take a journey with Jesus and be “love in action.” Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Sin's desire is to bury the truth that keeps us from experiencing freedom. Scripture: John 8:31-36

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9a

A few superstars burning out was never God’s plan…every Christian has a calling and a task. Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Letting others control us is not healthy loving. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Two ears, one mouth: you do the math. Scripture: James 1:19-21