First Baptist Church Sermons

First Baptist Church Sermons

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

Episodes

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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Is Christ In You?

December 14, 2025
The most important question youll ever ask isnt Do I go to church? or Was I baptized?. Its Is Christ in me? In 2 Corinthians 13:5, Paul urges the Corinthian church (and us) to examine ourselves: Prove your own selves. Know ye nothow that Jesus Christ is in you? Pastor Andrew explains that true faith isnt just learned religion or outward rituals. Its a living union with Christ that produces real fruit and transformation. If youve gr...
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Beatitudes Part 4

December 10, 2025
In the sixth beatitude, Jesus flips religion upside-down: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Pastor Andrew shows how the Pharisees obsessed over outward conduct while their hearts were full of hypocrisy and dead mens bones, which is exactly what God condemned in Isaiah 29:13 and Matthew 23. Purity of heart isnt perfection; its single-minded devotion to God instead of self. When the inside is clean, the outside f...
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God Never Changes His Mind

December 7, 2025
Dr. Bryan Stensaas wraps up the study on Lucifers fall and moves into Genesis 2, showing that God knew every rebellious thought in Satans heart and still cast him down. Far from changing His mind when Scripture says God repented, God simply responds to mans choices exactly as He always planned. He is unchanging, sovereign, and the absolute Authority. Discover the breathtaking moment God breathed into Adam the breath of life, making...
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Mysteries Of Christmas

December 7, 2025
Christmas is full of mysteries that leave us in awe: a virgin conceives, the eternal Creator becomes a helpless baby, and the sinless God is born to die for sinful men. Pastor Andrew walks through Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1, and 1 Timothy 3:16 to show the wonder of the Incarnation. God manifest in the flesh. Jesus didnt come for reputation or comfort; He emptied Himself, took the form of a servant, and went to the cross so we could have l...
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Christmas: A Special Time

December 7, 2025
Christmas isnt just a holiday. Its the day God kept a 700-year-old promise and sent His Son at the perfect, acceptable time. Dr. Bryan Stensaas shows from Isaiah 49 and 2 Corinthians 6 how the Father heard Jesus plea to come and redeem lost mankind, then sent Him exactly when the world needed saving most. The Redeemer became flesh, despised by men yet honored by history itself. This Christmas is special because the same Jesus who c...
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Add To Your Faith

December 3, 2025
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The Rebellion of Lucifer

November 30, 2025
Dr. Bryan Stensaas uncovers the real Lucifer: a created angel with free will, intelligence, and emotions, whose prideful heart led to rebellion against God. From Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14, learn how Satan's "I will" statements exposed his desire to rule over angels, the universe, and even spiritual worship. Angels worship, serve, and have strength, but Satan twists wisdom into deception, appearing as light while leading to darkness....
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The Greatest Type Of Love

November 30, 2025
From 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Andrew shows the heart of true, Biblical love through the Apostle Paul and ultimately through Jesus Himself. Real love is not reciprocal (Ill love you if you love me back). The greatest love gladly spends and is spent for others. Even when that love is misunderstood, criticized, or returned with coldness. Paul poured his life into the Corinthian church, yet the more he loved them, the less he was loved...
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Thriving or Surviving

November 23, 2025
Pastor Andrew challenges every believer with a simple question from Psalm 92: Are you thriving or just surviving as a Christian? In this encouraging message, discover how the righteous life, rooted deeply in God and His people, flourishes like a palm tree in the desert and grows strong like a cedar in Lebanon. Learn four practical keys from this Sabbath psalm: praise Him, trust Him, run to Him, and thrive in Him. God doesnt want yo...
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Proverbs

November 23, 2025
Pastor Andrew opens the rich book of Proverbs and shows that its far more than clever sayings. Its Gods divine wisdom for everyday life on earth. Discover why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, meet the four main characters youll find in its pages (the fool, the simple, the scorner, and the wise), and learn how Proverbs is designed to rescue you from yourself. From honoring parents to choosing friends wisely to und...
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Know Your Enemy

November 23, 2025
Dr. Bryan Stensaas exposes the Devil for who he really is: not a cartoon in a red suit, but a proud, deceptive angel of light who still works through superstition, false religion, and twisted Bibles today. From African spirit-fears to everyday American rituals like knocking on wood or reciting empty prayers, discover how Satan hides in plain sight. Learn what Scripture actually teaches about Lucifers fall, his created beauty, and w...
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Beatitudes Part 3

November 12, 2025
Continue the Beatitudes journey in Matthew 5:6-7 with Pastor Andrew, revealing a progression from self-awareness to relational grace. You will explore hungering and thirsting after righteousness as a continual, unquenchable desire for God's ways, promising true satisfaction beyond worldly pursuits, as in Psalm 42's panting soul. Then, embrace mercy toward others, mirroring God's gift to us, per Micah 6:8's call to love mercy humbly...
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Sufficient Grace

November 9, 2025
Explore the profound truth of 2 Corinthians 12 with Pastor Andrew as he unpacks Paul's heavenly visions and the thorn in the flesh that kept pride at bay. You will discover how God gave Paul this persistent trial not to hinder him, but to foster total dependence, responding to Paul's pleas with the timeless promise: "My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." This message encourages you to embrac...
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A More Sure Word: Building on an Unshakable Foundation

November 9, 2025
Discover the bedrock of Christian faith in Dr. Bryan Stensaas's teaching on God's inspired and preserved Word. You will explore how the Bible, penned by holy men under the Holy Spirit's guidance, forms an unshakable foundation for every part of life, from family to worldview. Learn why Scripture outshines personal experiences or opinions, offering timeless truths like those in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 for doctrine and righteous living. Th...
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2 Chronicles

November 9, 2025
Journey through 2 Chronicles with Dr. Bryan Stensaas, uncovering its vital repetition of truths to strengthen faith, from Solomon's wisdom and temple dedication to the kings of Judah. You will see how godly influence shapes destinies, as in Rehoboam's folly with young advisors splitting the kingdom, or Asa's bold reforms sparked by Scripture's call to remove idols. Learn to seek wise counsel, prioritize God's Word, and finish stron...
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Beatitudes Part 2

November 5, 2025
Dive deeper into Jesus' revolutionary words in Matthew 5 with Pastor Andrew's exploration of the Beatitudes' second half. You will uncover how showing mercy mirrors God's compassion, pursuing a pure heart opens your eyes to divine presence, and choosing peacemaking advances His kingdom, even amid opposition. These timeless truths challenge you to live with bold, joyful faith, offering real hope for everyday struggles. Whether you'r...
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