First Baptist Church Sermons

First Baptist Church Sermons

Listen to recent sermons from the pulpit of First Baptist Church in Eaton, Ohio!

Episodes

The Beatitudes Part 6

January 21, 2026
In the final Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1012), Jesus declares: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake Blessed are ye when men shall revile you for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven. Pastor Andrew shows persecution comes not for religion, but for standing for Gods truth in a world that hates it. The world reviles when righteousness threatens its way of life; even nominal Chr...
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Reasons For Us To Worship God

January 18, 2026
Worship is a gift! It is celebrating the worth of God who adopted us into His family. Missionary Carl Gormley preaches from Hebrews 10:1925 that we draw near to God with a true heart through Christs blood, hold fast our profession of faith, and provoke one another to love and good works. As adopted children (Romans 8:15), we have every reason to rejoice in church, discuss our Savior boldly, and never forsake the assembly. Pure reli...
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The Root of Sin

January 18, 2026
In Genesis 3, after Adam and Eves disobedience, their eyes opened to nakedness and they felt shame and hid. Dr. Bryan Stensaas shows the real issue wasnt nakedness (a symptom), but a heart choosing independence from God. Adam deflected, blamed, and never confessed. He focused on the surface, not the root (disobedience). God initiated restoration, calling out Where art thou? despite the slap in His face. Gods character shines: He se...
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Living Well

January 18, 2026
In 1 Peter 1:12, Peter writes to persecuted believers scattered abroad, reminding them of their true identity: strangers in this world, sanctified by the Spirit, and called to obedience through Christs blood. Pastor Andrew launches the 2026 series on 1 Peter with the theme Called Out to Stand Out. Were not here to blend in or chase worldly success. Were strangers (Heaven is home), sanctified (set apart for Gods glory), and serving ...
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Discouragement

January 14, 2026
Discouragement is real even for giants of the faith like Elijah, Moses, David, Job, and John the Baptist. Dr. Bryan Stensaas preaches from 1 Samuel 30 and Psalm 42 that feeling down after victory, sickness, or betrayal doesnt mean youre out of Gods will; it means youre human. God never rebuked them for discouragement. He met them gently, renewed their strength, and sent them back into battle. Dont quit; talk to your soul, hope in G...
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Original Sin

January 11, 2026
Original sin (Adams first disobedience) imputed guilt and a sin nature to all humanity, separating us from God at birth. Dr. Bryan Stensaas explains imputation (Adams guilt placed on us), inheritance (sin nature passed down), and why every person is born on Satans side, lost and condemned. Using a simple diagram (Gods side vs. Satans side), he shows the cross as the only bridge back through faith in Christs blood.
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Noah, Daniel, Job

January 11, 2026
Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job lived in Jerusalem, Gods judgment would still fallEzekiel 14 makes that clear. Pastor Joel explores why these three faithful men stood out: each faced profound trials (global flood, exile, total loss), endured loneliness, and remained faithful to God despite everything. In a rebellious culture like Israels (and ours), standing out means trusting God through hardships, isolation, and uncertainty. As we ...
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Called Out Till The Shout

January 7, 2026
In a world of discouragement and distraction, Dr. Bryan Stensaas preaches from 1 Thessalonians 4:1318 that believers must stand out till the shout. Dont quit, slow down, or blend in; the Rapture ends the Church Age with victory, not defeat. Live expectantly: witness boldly, serve faithfully, and stay holy because the same Jesus who ascended is coming back soon. Powerful New Years charge to live ready and distinct until Christ calls...
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Called Out To Stand Out

January 4, 2026
In 1 Peter 2:910, God declares believers a chosen generation, royal priesthood, holy nation, and peculiar people, called out of darkness into His marvelous light to show forth His praises. Pastor Andrew launches the 2026 theme: Called Out To Stand Out. Were not saved to blend in, but to stand out as a new people with a new purpose by proclaiming Christs mercy and grace. Our identity isnt in worldly success or approval; its in Jesus...
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The Fall and the Awakened Conscience

January 4, 2026
In Genesis 3, Satans subtle lie, Yea, hath God said..., led to the most tragic sin in history: Adam and Eves disobedience. Dr. Bryan Stensaas explains how one innocent-sounding question caused doubt, guilt, shame, and separation from God. Their awakened conscience exposed nakedness as shameful yet today many have seared their conscience, feeling no guilt over sin or immodesty. Satan still disguises himself as an angel of light, twi...
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God’s Business in Great Waters

December 31, 2025
Stepping out for God often feels like sailing into deep, stormy waters. Scary, uncertain, and far from safe. Truman Sink preaches from Psalm 107:23-31 that those who do business in great waters must trust God fully, continue in faith through storms, see His power and protection firsthand, and end up praising Him with stories that glorify God before others. Playing it safe on the shore gets nothing done; going all-in for God brings ...
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Contend for the Faith

December 31, 2025
In an age of deception creeping into churches, Jude urgently calls believers to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. Bryan Knaus preaches from Jude 323 that contending isnt optional. It means remembering warnings about ungodly infiltrators, keeping ourselves in Gods love through faith-building and prayer, and moving forward with compassion to rescue the lost. Dont just defend truth; advance it by warning si...
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A Vineyard of Wild Grapes

December 31, 2025
In Isaiah 5, God describes Israel as His carefully tended vineyard (fenced, cleared, planted with choice vines, and equipped for fruitfulness) yet it yielded only wild grapes. Max Wooten applies this powerful parable to believers today: God has blessed us richly (protection, growth, ministries, His Word), expecting righteous fruit in return. When we produce only wild grapes of oppression and unrighteousness, judgment follows. Dont ...
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Woe Is Me If I Preach Not The Gospel

December 28, 2025
From 1 Corinthians 9:16, TJ Mullins challenges every believer: sharing the gospel isnt optional. Its a necessity laid upon us. Paul had nothing to boast in despite planting churches and turning the world upside down; all glory belongs to God. Our motive must be pure (not pride or fear), driven by urgent need for lost souls, and fearless of failure because woe is unto me if I preach not. Whether door-knocking, at the gas station, or...
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When I Say Quit, But God Says Continue

December 28, 2025
Elijah had just seen Gods fire fall on Mount Carmel yet one threat from Jezebel sent him running, ready to quit and even die. Matthew Planck shows from 1 Kings 19 how even great men of God hit lows where they want to give up. But God met Elijah in his exhaustion, fed him, spoke gently, reminded him he wasnt alone (7,000 faithful remained), and gave him new assignments. If youre weary, discouraged, or ready to quit tonight, hear thi...
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Finishing Well

December 28, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Andrew Stensaas closes 2 Corinthians with Pauls heartfelt prayer for the church: integrity, edification, unity, and peace. Spiritual maturity isnt about looking impressive. Its obeying truth, restoring others in love, and living for Gods glory no matter the cost. In a world that measures success by appearance, Paul reminds us to finish well by focusing on what matters: a life of honesty before God, buildin...
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The Heart of Christmas

December 21, 2025
Christmas isnt about lights, gifts, or fleeting nostalgia. Its about the eternal plan of God to rescue sinners through Jesus Christ. Jay Nickels reminds us that before creation, God knew wed fall yet chose to send His Son anyway. The manger points to the Cross: Jesus left Heavens glory, was born in humility, and died willingly because of love no nail could force. Temporary happiness fades, but the true joy of Christmas is the uncha...
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The Christmas Message

December 21, 2025
The very first Christmas message wasnt preached by a pastor or prophet. It was sung by a multitude of angels: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Pastor Andrew unpacks Luke 2:14 to reveal the true heart of Christmas: it begins with Gods glory, offers real peace through reconciliation with Him, and flows from Gods good will toward every sinner. In a season full of lights and gifts, dont miss the po...
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Separated From The Source of Life

December 21, 2025
Dr. Bryan Stensaas dives into Genesis 2, showing how God placed Adam (alone at first) in Eden with two special trees: the Tree of Life as a reminder of total dependence on God, and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil as the test of obedience. Disobedience didn't make the fruit evil; it severed man from his Source of Life, bringing spiritual death (separation from God) and eventual physical death. Like a branch cut from a tree th...
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Beatitudes Part 5

December 17, 2025
In the seventh beatitude, Jesus declares, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Pastor Andrew explains that true peacemakers are selfless, pursuing reconciliation even when it costs them. Peacemaking isnt avoiding conflict or compromising truth; its actively working for righteousness and peace together, even if it means being defrauded for the sake of unity. In a world full of strife, Christians...
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