First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo

God has chosen each of us and we in turn can invite others to the family. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

The unity of God's people for God's purpose is a beautiful and powerful thing. Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Relationships are complicated. The story of Saul and David illustrates how we can honor those with whom we have mixed legacies. Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27

We face Goliaths of all kinds in our lives. God provide the resources for us to face them. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 40-49

God can see our potential more than we can for one another. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

God hears and responds to our desires, even when they are not in out best interest. Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

We sometimes expect God to reach out in miraculous ways, when it may actually be a quiet voice in the night. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Nicodemus, like us, may came to Jesus looking for the way, not expecting him to be the way.  Scripture: John 3:1-17

Our faith means we can live with hope that the problems of life are already solved. Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

When we are able to embrace one another's humanity, we can find common ground and develop meaningful relationships. Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

God moves us beyond what we think is possible. Scripture: Acts: 8:26-40

We are not only to have dominion over God's creation, we are also to till and care for it. Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10; Matthew 21:33-41

Christ-followers need to turn our weapons into plowshares, and rely on one another to do so. Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

We know from baseball that three strikes and you're out. But Simon Peter found that Jesus can redeem our failures. Scripture: John 21:15-17

The early Christians were saved, not by seeing, but by believing. Today, we can be, too. Scripture: John 20:19-31

Using the example of Jesus. let us serve others in ways that are neither required or expected of us. Scripture: John 13:1-17; 31b-35

Whether it is a time or triumph, sorrow or fear, scripture shows us that we can worship our Savior! Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

When we follow Jesus, we are freed from serving ourselves and free to serve God and others instead. Scripture: John 12-20-33

We are called to turn away from disobedience into the light to be saved and healed. Scripture: John 3:14-21

Jesus helps us see the differences between traditions and practices that add meaning versus ones that serve as barriers. Scripture: John 2:13-22