First Baptist Church Sermons
Listen to recent sermons from the pulpit of First Baptist Church in Eaton, Ohio!
Episodes
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.
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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).
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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, ...
Mark as Played
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, ...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
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.
Mark as Played
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...
Mark as Played
September 21, 2025
In "Firm Foundations: God's Order in Creation," Dr. Bryan Stensaas continues his series on Genesis 1, focusing on days four through six of Creation Week. He emphasizes Gods purposeful creation of the sun, moon, stars, animals, and man in His image, distinct from animals. Dr. Stensaas refutes evolution, highlighting Gods fixed boundaries and the unique eternal soul of man. He underscores that Jesus died for human sin, not animals, u...
Mark as Played
September 21, 2025
Jay Nickels overviews 1 Samuel, highlighting its theme of rejection: God rejecting the proud but exalting the humble. Focusing on Samuel, Saul, and David, Jay portrays Samuel as a priest, prophet, and judge, reflecting Christ; Saul as a failed king, contrasting Christ; and David as a shepherd-king, foreshadowing Christs humility and redemption. Despite human failures, Gods plan prevails.
Mark as Played
September 17, 2025
In "The Baptism of Jesus," Pastor Andrew explores Matthew 3:13-17, where Jesus is baptized by John. Despite Johns objection, Jesus insists on fulfilling all righteousness, approving Johns ministry, identifying with sinners, and picturing His death, burial, and resurrection. The Spirit descends like a dove, and God declares, This is my beloved Son. Pastor Andrew emphasizes Jesus obedience to the Father, urging Christians to live to ...
Mark as Played
September 14, 2025
In this Snapshot, Pastor Andrew explores the book of Ruth, set during the Judges dark days. Amid famine and disobedience, Elimelechs family faces tragedy in Moab, but Ruth, a Moabite, chooses to follow Naomi and trust God. Through Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer, God restores them, picturing Christs redemptive work. Ruth, an outsider, becomes part of Jesus lineage, showing Gods plan to redeem all nations. Pastor Andrew urges believers t...
Mark as Played
September 14, 2025
In "Building on the Firm Foundation of Genesis Part 2" Dr. Bryan emphasizes Genesis 1:1 as the bedrock of biblical truth. He explores how God, as the eternal, omniscient, and omnipotent Creator, brought time, space, and matter into existence from nothing. This foundation underpins all Scripture, revealing Gods order and purpose in creation for humanity. Dr. Stensaas urges believers to trust the truth of Genesis, as it anchors doctr...
Mark as Played
September 14, 2025
In "Hope In A Hopeless World," Pastor Andrew draws from Psalm 43 to address finding hope amid a wicked worlds tragedies. Facing distress, the psalmist cries for Gods defense, seeks His light and truth, and anchors hope in Him. Pastor Andrew urges Christians not to despair but to trust God as the ultimate judge, pursue His guidance, and live to glorify Him, sharing Christ boldly and inspired by Charlie Kirks faith, he urges believer...
Mark as Played
September 10, 2025
In "True Repentance Produces Fruit," Pastor Andrew explores Matthew 3:7-12, where John the Baptist confronts the Pharisees and Sadducees with their empty religion. True repentance (a change of mind leading to action) bears fruit like humility, obedience, and love, not mere rituals. John warns of Gods judgment, separating the fruitful from the barren. Pastor Andrew urges believers to examine their lives for genuine fruit, confessing...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.