First Baptist Church Sermons
Listen to recent sermons from the pulpit of First Baptist Church in Eaton, Ohio!
Episodes
October 19, 2025
Half-hearted obedience? Israel's Judges cycle warns: settling for partial victory invites endless defeat. Luke Knaus spotlights Judges 2God's clear command to conquer Canaan fully, their cowardly compromise sparing enemies, and the fallout of idolatry and oppression. Echoing Joshua 23's charge and MacArthur's "no substitute for victory," he urges: drive out sin's strongholds, go all-in for God. You're not called to "almost"wholly f...
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October 19, 2025
Can you spot the subtle chains? Pastor Andrew warns from 2 Corinthians 11:16-20 how false leaders infiltratecontrolling with fear, devouring resources, exploiting trust, self-exalting, and even verbal abuse. Unwary believers suffer fools gladly, mistaking charisma for Christ. Paul exposes it: true ministry serves, not enslaves. Test every voice against Scripture; reject guilt over grace. You're called to discernmentguard your heart...
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October 19, 2025
Chasing shadows? James Price contrasts Old Testament "types" (the Law's rituals, endless sacrifices, flawed priests) with Christ's ultimate substance: justifier, sin-conqueror, eternal mediator (Hebrews 7:19; 10:1-12). Religious leaders missed Him, twisted shadows into chains. Today, we settle too: earning salvation, tweaking God's plan for family/business/church, unyielded sin blocking intimacy. Crave His best? Surrender fully and...
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October 19, 2025
Ditch the millions-of-years myth! Dr. Bryan Stensaas shreds the Gap Theory, proving Genesis 1's "and" chains verses 1-3 into seamless, six-day creation: no chaos from Satan's fall, no flawed restart. Evolutions assumptions flop and God's Word stands. Build your worldview here: trust the Creator's authority over man's guesses. From time's start to eternity, believe God, not flawed "experts."
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October 19, 2025
Feeling swallowed by enemiesphysical foes or spiritual demons roaring like lions? Bryan Stensaas Jr. anchors in Psalm 56: trust God amid fear; praise His Word, unshakeable shield. When attacks overwhelm or lurkers stalk, cry outHe delivers souls from death's grip, steadies faltering feet for light-filled walks. October 22, 2015, God became his refuge; make Him yours tonight. No house shelters like the Almightyrun to Him, find mercy...
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October 19, 2025
Witness God's unstoppable power: raising Lazarus after four days' decay (John 11) and conquering death through Jesus' cross (Matthew 27). Matthew Lambert spotlights the Savior who turns tombs to triumphsdefying sickness, storms, and sin. "I am the resurrection and the life," Jesus declares; believe, and death loses its sting. You're invited to trade "almost" faith for full surrendereternal home awaits those who trust Him wholly.
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October 19, 2025
Ever teeter on faith's edge, like the rich ruler begging Jesus for eternal lifeyet sorrowfully clutching riches? Levi Stensaas spotlights Matthew 19's near-miss, Agrippa's "almost" persuasion, Peter's water-walking failure, and Joshua Caleb's bold stand. Half-hearted steps sink; full surrender soars. You're invited: ditch distractions, wholly commitJesus didn't "almost" save you. Follow boldly; He'll carry you through storms to vi...
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October 15, 2025
Ever cling to past "wins" that pale next to Jesus? Pastor Andrew turns to Philippians 3:7-14, unpacking Paul's radical shift: ditching Pharisee prestige as "dung" for Christ's surpassing worth. Feel the pull to know Jesus Christ more deeply, His resurrection power, suffering, and fellowship, while forgetting yesterday's distractions. You're called to press on, not for perfection, but for the eternal prize.
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October 12, 2025
Ever spot something "spiritual" that just feels off? Pastor Andrew dives into 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, where Paul unmasks false apostles mimicking Christ for selfish gain, deceitful workers transforming into "angels of light." Satan doesn't show horns; he slips in subtly, twisting truth on gender, marriage, and leadership, eroding gospel purity. But you can spot fakes: test every message against Scripture, not charisma. Guard your h...
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October 12, 2025
Unlock the heart of worship in Psalms! 150 songs of raw emotion, from joy to despair, all pointing to Jesus. Pastor Andrew overviews this poetic powerhouse, mirroring the Torah's five books: God's counsel (chs. 1-41), Israel's redemption (42-72), sanctuary refuge (73-89), collective death to individual salvation (90-106), and Word-sustained life (107-150).
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October 12, 2025
Struggling with guilt, insecurity, or endless worry? Dr. Bryan Stensaas rewrites the story in this follow-up to "The Little Fat Man," showing how Ephesians 5:18's command to be Spirit-filled replaces carnal chaos with Christ's confidence. Swap inferiority for acceptance in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6), fear for unshakable promises (2 Peter 1:4), and bitterness for joy that strengthens (Nehemiah 8:10). It's a call to trust God's Word...
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October 5, 2025
Betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, Joseph faced pits, prisons, and false accusations. And yetGod turned it all for good. Pastor Joel explores Genesis 50 and Romans 8, showing how Joseph's journey from the pit to the palace mirrors Christ's forgiveness and Paul's promise: all things work together for good to those who love God. You'll see evil's reality in our hearts, God's redemption through Jesus, and the call to trus...
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October 5, 2025
Ever wonder why people chase distractions, battle anxiety, or lash out in anger? Dr. Bryan Stensaas breaks it down using his "little fat man" diagram from Genesis, showing how God designed you with body, soul, and spirit. Sin dethrones Christ, putting self in charge and flooding your body with stress chemicals from guilt and fear. But through the Spirit, you find true peace and assurance in Romans 8:1, acceptance in Ephesians 1:6, ...
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October 5, 2025
Ever feel lost in 1 Chronicles' list of endless names? Dr. Bryan Stensaas reveals their message: 1,200 lives tracing heritage from Adam to David, reminding post-captivity Jews, and you, of God's theocracy and covenant. Journey with the Ark's 54-year detour from Philistine capture to the temple, learning that good intentions fail when not done the way God commands them to be done. Discover mighty men of valor, Saul's suicide truth, ...
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October 1, 2025
Imagine stepping into the light after years in the shadows. That's the hope Pastor Joel unpacks in Matthew 4, where Jesus launches his preaching ministry in Galilee. As John the Baptist faces prison, Jesus steps forward, fulfilling Isaiah's promise of dawn breaking in a dark land. He calls you to repent, because the kingdom of heaven is near, and invites ordinary fishermen like Peter and Andrew to follow him and become fishers of p...
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September 28, 2025
In "Marks of True Ministry," Pastor Andrew examines 2 Corinthians 11:5-11, highlighting Pauls defense against false teachers in Corinth. True ministry prioritizes service over status, love over money, and sincerity over charisma. Despite criticism for lacking eloquence, Pauls focus was preaching the gospel freely, driven by love for Christ and others, not personal gain. He urges believers to share Christs truth humbly, reflecting H...
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September 28, 2025
Dr. Bryan Stensaas explores creation, focusing on Gods eternal nature, the creation of angels before the earths foundation (Job 38:6-7, Psalms 148:2-5), and mans design in Gods image as a body, soul, and spirit. Angels, sexless and non-procreating, serve God as messengers and worshippers. Mans body, designed to heal, is harmed by guilt and worry, secreting harmful chemicals. The soul, comprising mind, will, and emotions, can know a...
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September 28, 2025
In "2 Samuel," Pastor Andrew explores the books themes of triumph and trouble during Davids 40-year reign (1000-960 BC). Covering 2 Samuels structure, Davids victories (chapters 1-10), his sin with Bathsheba, and its consequences (chapters 11-18), the sermon highlights the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7), promising an eternal throne fulfilled in Christ. The story of Mephibosheth reflects Gods grace. Sins consequences, like Davids, re...
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September 24, 2025
In "The Temptation of Jesus," Pastor Andrew explores Matthew 4:1-11, where Jesus faces Satans temptations in the wilderness. Tested in the lust of the flesh, pride of life, and lust of the eyes, Jesus overcomes the temptations, proving His divinity. Unlike humanity, which falls to these tests, Jesus victory shows He is God, offering us a path to resist temptation through the Holy Spirit and Gods Word.
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September 21, 2025
In "Guarding The Gospel," Pastor Andrew examines 2 Corinthians 11:1-4, urging believers to protect the simplicity of the gospel. With godly jealousy, Paul warns the Corinthians against deception, as Satan subtly beguiled Eve. Pastor Andrew emphasizes the danger of false teachings (another Jesus, spirit, or Gospel) that corrupt the mind from Christs truth. He calls Christians to trust Gods Word, reject counterfeit doctrines, and sha...
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