First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo

When our expectations go up in flames, Jesus offers us a new and improved perspective. Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Jesus is the inconceivable Savior we need, not the Savior we expected. Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

The season of Lent is an opportunity to enter into an "Altared Life" as we observe Ash Wednesday. Scripture: Psalm 51

After we have experience mountaintop experiences, we need to listen to Jesus. Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

When we feel like we have gone as far as possible, God can provide the strength we need. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

The story of Jonah reminds us that God refuses to be owned by any group, or our own good behavior. Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5,10

Looking beyond our prejudices allows us to see more of what God offers us. Scripture: John 1:43-51

The fish symbol is a reminder that Jesus is the source of abundance in our lives. Scripture: John 21:1-14

To be human is to be what God calls very good.  God allows us to create as well. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

When a baby is born there is a time that is "now." For our world that time was over 2,000 years ago - and again today.. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

God acts in ways we don't expect, whether it is a house for God or a baby born in Bethlehem. Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

When we come to times in our life when it feels like a wilderness, Christ offers comfort. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Experiencing Christmas through music.

We begin Advent doing two things at once: Ending and beginning, Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Earthly powers, nations and leaders come and go, but Christ has the last word and deserves out complete allegiance. Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

We don't know how much longer each of us have to live. But we can bring heaven to earth with whatever we have left. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

In the face of death, our hope is rooted in the resurrection of Christ and his promises. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Knowing the ending can sometimes makes the "not yet" times more bearable. Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Messages by  Xander Schmid, Andrew Pridemore (4:20) and Doug Blaha (8:00).  (Scriptures: Isaiah 40:30-31; 2 Timothy 4:17; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12) 

A parable of Jesus instructs us that God invites us and Christians are to share that invitation. Scripture: Luke 14:1-24