First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, TX

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  No Favorites", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).   1.  My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.  2.  Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.  3.  If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”  4.  have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?       5.  Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  6.  But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?  7.  Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name o

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  No Favorites", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   1.  My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.  2.  Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.  3.  If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”  4.  have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?       5.  Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  6.  But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?  7.  Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  No Favorites".       1.  My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.  2.  Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.  3.  If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”  4.  have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?       5.  Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  6.  But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?  7.  Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?      8.  If you really keep the

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15Service).       17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven y

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).   17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins

Cory Morgan (Pastor of Modern Worship & Young Adults), "At All Costs".       17.  On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal.  18.  And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus,  19.  but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.  20.  And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”  21.  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”  22.  When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23.  Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?   24.  But

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God", Children's Time, Communion, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/XqHnog2G77k(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God", Children's Time, Choir, Communion, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/rqT7Nu35vsw(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  What Pleases God".       26.  Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.  27.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.       (James 1:26-27 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/9B7iMSbhkMM(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Live With Focus", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).    19.  My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  20.  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.  21.  Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.       22.  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  23.  Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror  24.  and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.   25.  But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.       (James 1:19-25 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern Worship Ser

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Live With Focus", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).     19.  My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  20.  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.  21.  Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.       22.  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  23.  Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror  24.  and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.   25.  But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.       (James 1:19-25 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Live With Focus".       19.  My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  20.  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.  21.  Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.       22.  Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  23.  Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror  24.  and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.   25.  But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.       (James 1:19-25 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link:    https://youtu.b

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor).  Pastoral staff members share special "moments" in their ministry.  Modern Worship Praise Team.To view the video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/BFFjTjFG58o(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor).  Pastoral staff members share special "moments" in their ministry.  Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).To view the video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/ouCD3KsjZa4(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor).  Pastoral staff members share special "moments" in their ministry.To view the video version of the Sermon please click on the following link:    https://youtu.be/ynigqjFByVA(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  God is Good", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).         12.  Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.       13.  When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;  14.  but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.  15.  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.       16.  Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.  17.  Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  18.  He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.       (James 1:12-18 NIV)To view the video version of the Modern

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  God is Good", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).         12.  Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.       13.  When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;  14.  but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.  15.  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.       16.  Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.  17.  Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  18.  He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.       (James 1:12-18 NIV)To view the video vers

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  God is Good".         12.  Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.       13.  When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;  14.  but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.  15.  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.       16.  Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.  17.  Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  18.  He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.       (James 1:12-18 NIV)To view the video version of the Sermon please click on the following link:    https

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Ask in Faith", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service).       5.  If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  6.  But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  7.  That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.  8.  Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.       9.  Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.  10.  But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.  11.  For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.       (James 1:5-11 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James:  Ask in Faith", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       5.  If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  6.  But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.  7.  That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.  8.  Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.       9.  Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.  10.  But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.  11.  For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.       (James 1:5-11 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please c