First Baptist Church, Key Largo, Florida

Jesus resurrection from the dead was the core message of the earliest Christians and remians the basis of our hope and faith.

Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the delight of his followers and the rebuke of his enemies. When given the chance to speak up about our faith in Christ, whose example so we most often follow?

A woman caught in adultery faced a harsh judgement, yet Jesus offered her grace and forgiveness. He also offered a reminder to the crowd, and to us, that we find it easier to judge others than ourselves.

Jesus is the "stone the builders rejected that has become the cornerstone." And his forgiveness and grace fashions us into the living stones that make us His church.

Moses broke the tablets with the commandments inscribed by the hand of God when he saw the people turn to old habits so quickly. And we, too, see our own tendency to break the commands of God. But more than broken rules, we are shown to be broken people in need of a Savior.

The activity of our lives can not only cause us to miss the voice of God, but we can thwart the activity of God in our lives and on our behalf.

Too often, we want the powerful and obvious move from God in our lives. But He most often speaks to us, as Elijah learned, in a still, small voice that we have to be still and listen for.

With so much to do, we can feel overwhelmed. But the example of Jesus shows that time alone with God in prayer remains both a priority and key to productivity.

Our world keeps us busy and distracted, almost forcing us to multitask to keep up. But God calls us to the opposite, to find a place of stillness to be reminded that we are not defined by how much we can get done. (apologies for audio issues near end)

We are looking at the things we do in church and try to answer the 'why.' This week we talk about baptism and the Lord's Supper (or communion), whcih are the two ordinances of our church.

We are looking at the things we do in church and try to answer the 'why.' This week we talk about why we collect an offering.

We are looking at the things we do in church and try to answer the 'why.' This week we talk about why we have encourage others to follow Jesus and have an invitation, or altar call, after the sermon.

We are looking at the things we do in church and try to answer the 'why.' This week we talk about the two things that take up most of the time in a church service - singing and preaching. (Apologies for poor audio)

It can feel like some of the things we do at church are more out of habit than anything. So we are going to look at the things we do in church and try to answer the 'why.' This week we talk about why we even need to go to church.

A new year brings high hopes. Paul offers a prayer for us to realize the promise of a new year based on the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

God interrupted Mary's life with the news of Jesus' birth. Her response demonstrates the attitudes necessary to be used of God, even when we feel unprepared or inadequate.

Advent reminds us that God is faithful to keep His promises, even though the brokenness of humanity and our own tendency to stray may cause us not to see it so clearly.

To follow the servant example of Jesus can be difficult. We can become discouraged, bitter and burn out at all the demands. Today we discuss five ways that can help us have many years of joyful, healthy, fulfilling service to God and His people.

Rather than seperate ourselves by thinking we are better than others like the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son, we can follow the example of Jesus who came to seek and serve those needing a Savior.

Jesus gave his followers an up close lesson in serving when He, their Messiah, took up the towel and washed their feet.