First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo

Advent assures us that, even in the face of uncertainty, God remains. Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Where your loyalty lies shapes how you live. Scripture: John 18:33-37

When the familiar crumbles around us, the persistence of hope remains real. Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Some of the most precious gifts we can offer are based on how we give rather than how much. Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Seeing is more than physical sight - it's about gaining insight into deeper truths. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Sometimes we need to remember what we hold in common. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Jesus speaks of greatness in service, not in power or prestige. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

When Jesus tells the rich young ruler to sell everything in Mark 10:17-31, was he serious? Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Jesus calls us to be like children, and to welcome the children around us. Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

In the uncertainties of life, how can we know that God hears us? Scripture: James 5:13-20

For God, what's on the inside matters more than what's on the outside. Scripture: James 3: 13-4:3, 7-8

God invites us to be involved in the world and in the lives of those we encounter. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

The New Testament book of James warns us not to proclaim faith with our mouths while pronouncing favoritism with our actions. Scripture: James 2:1-10, 14-17

The book of James calls us to live out our faith in sincerity, rather than for effect. Scripture: James 1:17-27

When we face the evils of the world, God has already provided the tools we need for protection. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

How do we spend our days? We should make the most of our time. Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

For  believers, working for peace is not optional. Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Believers strengthen the body of Christ when our lives reflect our calling. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

We marvel at our God who can do more than we can ever hope or imagine. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Jesus calls us to tear down walls as we reach out to others in love. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22