First Baptist Church Sermons
Listen to recent sermons from the pulpit of First Baptist Church in Eaton, Ohio!
Episodes
August 3, 2025
In "Principles of Generosity," Pastor Andrew explores 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, revealing how sowing bountifully leads to abundant blessings. This sermon emphasizes giving from a heart of love, not obligation, across time, energy, and resources. It highlights Gods provision for those who trust Him and the resulting praise from generous acts. Learn how to invest in eternity with a joyful heart, trusting Gods promise to meet your needs.
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August 3, 2025
Enjoy covering Israels 40-year wilderness journey, the sermon reveals Jesus as the pillar of cloud and fire, manna, water from the rock, and the brazen serpent as we take a Snapshot look at the book of Numbers. It emphasizes trusting God over rebellion, which leads to aimless wandering. Learn how to follow Christ, our divine Joshua, to fulfill Gods purpose through faithful service.
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August 3, 2025
In "Go Forward: Trusting God's Presence and Provision," Dr. Bryan Stensaas unpacks Exodus 14:15-18 and 33:12-14, showing how Gods divine provision and presence guided Israel through impossible challenges. Emphasizing obedience and action, this sermon encourages believers to move forward in faith, trusting God to handle the impossible while bringing Him glory. Learn how to seek Gods grace and presence daily to live victoriously and ...
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July 30, 2025
In "The Birth of the King," Pastor Andrew explores Matthew 1:18-25, emphasizing Jesus as the prophesied Messiah and King. Focusing on Josephs compassion and obedience, this sermon highlights how God fulfilled Old Testament prophecies through Christs virgin birth. This message will challenge you to trust and obey God like Joseph and Mary, despite challenges. Join us to see how God keeps His word.
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July 27, 2025
In "Zeal That Inspires," Pastor Andrew explores 2 Corinthians 9:1-5, highlighting the Corinthian churchs zeal that motivated others to serve God. This sermon emphasizes a heartfelt, contagious zeal for Gods work that inspires action and requires perseverance. Learn how to cultivate a passion for Christ that encourages others to glorify Him.
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July 27, 2025
In "From Bondage to Blessing: Gods Plan Beyond Freedom," Dr. Bryan Stensaas explores Israels journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, drawing from Exodus 14 and Deuteronomy 8. Salvation is just the beginningGod uses the wilderness to disciple, humble, and prepare His people for a life of trust and obedience. Learn how to follow Gods lead through trials, avoid emotional decisions, and live for His glory.
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July 20, 2025
Join Dr. Bryan Stensaas as he explores biblical and archaeological evidence for the true location of Mount Sinai in Arabia, challenging traditional views. Through Exodus 19 and other scriptures, discover the burnt rocks, altars, petroglyphs, and Elijahs cave that align with Gods Word, revealing His presence with Israel. This sermon encourages you to trust scripture over tradition and see Gods truth in the Exodus journey.
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July 20, 2025
Pastor Andrew explores Leviticus, revealing Gods call to holiness for Israel and us today. Through sacrifices, laws, and priesthood, Leviticus shows how sinful man can approach a holy God and live in fellowship with Him. Discover how these point to Jesus Christ, our perfect sacrifice and High Priest, and learn to reflect Gods holy character in a sinful world. Join First Baptist Church of Eaton to grow in holiness.
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July 20, 2025
In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, Pastor Andrew explores Christian stewardship, emphasizing that everythingour jobs, homes, possessions, and financesbelongs to God. Learn how stewardship requires a heart for ministry, integrity, and accountability, reflecting Christs glory. Discover how to use Gods blessings to point others to Jesus, not just for personal gain. Join First Baptist Church of Eaton to grow in faithful steward...
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July 16, 2025
Pastor Andrew introduces the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing its role in proving Jesus as the Messiah. Written to the Jews, Matthew highlights Jesus as the Son of David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies (93 quotations).The genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17) underscores His royal lineage and Gods grace, including Gentile women like Rahab and Ruth. Matthew is the teaching, royal, and apocalyptic gospel, presenting Jesus teachings, kingship...
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July 13, 2025
Pastor Andrew explores Exodus, a book of deliverance and redemption. From Israels slavery in Egypt to Gods glory filling the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38), Gods power shines through Moses, the plagues, and the Passover. Each plague challenged Egypts gods, proving Gods supremacy. Types like Egypt (world system), Pharaoh (Satan), and the Passover lamb (Jesus) reveal Christ throughout. Gods seven promises in Exodus 6, fulfilled by the ...
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July 13, 2025
Pastor Andrew examines 2 Corinthians 8:8-15, highlighting three elements of giving: it proves our love, requires action, and fosters mutual care. Using Jesus sacrifice, leaving heavens riches to become poor for us, as the ultimate example, Paul urges the Corinthian church to fulfill their commitment to give, reflecting love for God and others. Giving isnt about specific amounts but a willing heart, offering what one has (like the M...
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Pastor Andrew explores the distinction between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthews Gospel.
The Kingdom of Heaven, mentioned 31 times only in Matthew, is a physical kingdom promised to Israel, tied to the Davidic covenant and Christs millennial reign.
The Kingdom of God, a spiritual kingdom within believers, requires being born again (John 3:3).
While overlapping, these kingdoms differ: one is physical, the othe...
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July 6, 2025
Pastor Andrew continues the study of 2 Corinthians, focusing on chapter 8:1-7, where Paul urges the Corinthian church to grow in the grace of giving. Using the Macedonian churches as an example, God highlights their sacrificial giving despite deep poverty and persecution. Their enthusiastic, love-motivated generosityrooted in devotion to God, love for fellow believers, and passion for the lostchallenges us to give beyond circumstan...
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July 6, 2025
Pastor Andrew begins a series on the books of the Bible with an overview of Genesis, the book of beginnings. Covering Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the patriarchsAbraham, Isaac, Jacob, and JosephGenesis lays the foundation for Gods plan. Despite mans repeated failure to trust God, His mercy shines through, pointing to Jesus Christ as the promised Deliverer. From Adam as the first man to the sacrificial lamb on Mount Moriah, Ge...
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July 2, 2025
Pastor Andrew kicks off a verse-by-verse study of Matthew with an introduction to the four Gospels. Exploring why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each present a unique perspective of Jesus Christ, he connects their portrayalsKing, Servant, Man, and Son of Godto Old Testament prophecies like Ezekiels vision of the cherubim. Like viewing a house from different angles, each Gospel reveals a distinct aspect of Jesus, offering a fuller pi...
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June 29, 2025
Pastor Andrew explores 2 Corinthians 7:2-16, urging you to respond rightly to Gods conviction. The Corinthians faced correction for sin and division but chose godly sorrow, leading to repentance and change. This sermon challenges you to embrace conviction, not push it away or blame others. Whether its sin, a weight, or salvation, Gods call is to shape you for His purpose. Learn how to respond with humility and action, trusting Gods...
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