118 results for “sovereignty of god” Clear
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
A sermon on Philippians 4:10-13 exploring what Paul meant by contentment in plenty and in need, and why "I can do all things through Christ" is so often misread.
Philippians · Week 47
Whatever You Ask in My Name
Pastor Brad walks through John 14:13 to show that prayer is not a formula for getting what we want, but the means by which we draw near to God himself.
Whatever You Ask in My Name
Brad Yates walks through John 14:11-14 to show that prayer is not a formula for getting what you want, but a relationship with the God who gives himself to us.
But God: Rich in Mercy
Ephesians 2 shows every person starts dead in sin, but God's mercy brings Jews and Gentiles alike into one body through Christ's blood, not our works.
Ephesians · Week 31
Yet Even Now: Return to Me
Joel's three chapters move from locust devastation to Pentecost hope, with Pastor Joel calling his church to genuine repentance and trust in God's mercy.
Joel · Week 2
Seek the Prosperity of the City
A pastor reflects on 14 years of ministry and what Jeremiah's letter to the exiles teaches about seeking the good of the place where God has planted you.
Awkward Is Better Than Silent
Pastor Brad walks through 1 Peter 3:13-17, showing why faith is personal but never private, and how to share it with gentleness, reason, and honest hope.
From Long Ago, From the Days of Eternity
Ray McDaniel walks through the book of Micah, tracing God's judgment on corrupt leaders and the hope of a coming Messiah born in Bethlehem, on the first Sunday of Advent.
Minor Prophets · Week 7
Trust the Lord No Matter What
Habakkuk wrestled honestly with God over injustice and suffering. Pastor Jeff walks through this minor prophet's prayer to show why trusting God is the only solid ground.
Minor Prophets · Week 3
The Hope of Israel in Chains
The pastor walks through Acts 28, the final chapter of Luke's account, weaving in a motorcycle accident, a snakebite on a mission trip, and what it means that the gospel moves forward unhindered.
Acts · Week 120
The Gospel Is Not Hindered
Pastor Ray walks through Acts 28, the final chapter, showing how the gospel moved forward unhindered despite shipwrecks, snakebites, imprisonment and rejection, and still does today.
Acts · Week 119
Rid, Run, Look
Hebrews 12 calls Christians to strip off sin, run with endurance, and fix their eyes on Jesus, the champion who finished his race so we could run ours.
Hebrews · Week 68
Examining the Cast of Characters
Paul stands trial before a new Roman governor while his accusers press false charges. A study in integrity, sovereignty, and the cost of following Christ.
Acts · Week 114
Examining the Cast of Characters
Paul stands trial before Festus in Acts 25. A Wyoming pastor draws out what integrity, God's sovereignty, and willingness to pay any price look like for followers of Jesus today.
Acts · Week 113
Start Where You Are
Paul arrives in Corinth alone, finds fellow workers in Aquila and Priscilla, and stays eighteen months sharing a gospel some received, some rejected, and some wanted to hear more.
Acts · Week 92
Start Where You Are
Paul stays longest in Corinth, finds coworkers, faces opposition, and hears God say "don't be afraid." A sermon on faithful presence and bold witness.
Acts · Week 91
Don't Be Afraid, Keep on Speaking
Pastor Ray walks through Acts 18, where Paul settles in Corinth, finds community, and is told by God to speak without fear because many people in the city are ready to hear.
Acts · Week 90
His Spirit Was Provoked Within Him
Paul walks Athens streets stirred by idol worship, then reasons graciously with philosophers on Mars Hill, showing how the unknown God is the one true God.
Acts · Week 89
Continually Filled with Joy and the Holy Spirit
Pastor Mark traces Acts 13 from Paul's synagogue sermon in Pisidian Antioch to the resurrection promise, weaving in lessons from a recent mission trip to Uganda.
Acts · Week 73
The Word of the Lord Continued to Grow
Acts 12 shows God's power over kings and prison cells. A Wyoming church sends missionaries to Zambia as the word of the Lord continues to grow and multiply.
Acts · Week 67
All Things, These Things, All These Things
Romans 8:28 is on coffee mugs for a reason, but Pastor Ray walks through the full passage to show what it actually promises and why it holds.
Seek the Prosperity of the City
Jeremiah 29 calls God's people to seek the good of the city where He has planted them, even in exile. A timely word on faithfulness, prayer, and blooming where you are.
To Sigma or Not to Sigma
A Wyoming pastor traces the Greek word for "goodwill" through the Christmas angel's song to show what God's favor means and what we do with it.
Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men
Pastor Ray explores the angels' Christmas declaration in Luke 2:14, tracing God's goodwill toward humanity through Greek grammar, scripture, and the tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility.
Goodwill Toward Men
Pastor Joel explores "goodwill toward men" from Luke 2:14, tracing God's purpose and desire for all people to receive peace through faith in Jesus Christ.
Advent · Week 4
One of Heart and Soul
A sermon from Acts 4:32-5:11 on the early church's unity, generosity, and faith, with lessons from Barnabas and the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira.
Acts · Week 37
Barnabas, Ananias, and the Fear of the Lord
Acts 4-5 traces the early church's unity, generosity, and the contrasting stories of Barnabas and Ananias and Sapphira, with a call to encourage, stay alert, and fear God.
Acts · Week 36
One of Heart and Soul
Carl walks through Acts 4:32-5:11, showing what a Spirit-filled church looks like through the examples of Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira.
Acts · Week 35
There Is Salvation in No One Else
Peter and John face the Sanhedrin after healing a lame man, boldly declaring salvation through Jesus alone, then praying for courage rather than safety.
Acts · Week 32
Nov 3rd Service with Guest Speaker Brad Yates
Brad walks through James 1:19-20, showing why being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger is a command of the heart, not just good advice.
James · Week 23
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger
James 1:19 calls us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. Brad explores why this is heart change, not willpower, and why it matters.
James · Week 22
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Become Angry
Brad speaks from James 1:19-20 on being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, and why lasting change comes from the gospel, not willpower.
Sunday, August 11th, 2024 - 11am Traditional Service - Guest Speaker Brad Yates - "Suffering Part 2"
Brad Yates walks through what the Bible says to do when suffering hits, whether you're helping someone else through it or facing it yourself.
There Is Another in the Fire: Suffering, Part 2
Brad Yates walks through what the Bible says about suffering: how to help others in pain, how to prepare yourself, and where lasting joy actually comes from.
Normal But Not Natural
Brad Yates of First Baptist Jackson explores why Christians suffer, what Scripture says about it, and why God's presence makes suffering bearable.
Submit for the Lord's Sake
A sermon on 1 Peter 2 exploring why Christians submit to governing authorities, not for personal gain or national outcomes, but for the sake of Christ and His kingdom.
1 Peter · Week 25
Submit for the Lord's Sake
A sermon on Christian submission to authority, politics, and where our true hope lies, drawn from 1 Peter 2 and grounded in the gospel.
His Word Will Not Return Empty
A Wyoming pastor traces the Bible's journey from Jerome's Latin Vulgate to modern translations, showing why you can trust the version in your hands.
When the Fullness of Time Came
A Christmas sermon on the gifts God gave through Christ's birth, tracing grace, freedom, and adoption through Galatians, Ephesians, and Romans.
Relational Wisdom That Leads to Peace
Carl preaches through Philippians 4:1-9, showing how joy, prayer, gratitude, and right thinking lead to God's peace even in the middle of conflict.
God Be Merciful to Me, the Sinner
A Wyoming pastor unpacks Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and tax collector, showing why humility before God matters more than religious confidence or personal merit.
The Spreading Circle
Psalm 67 shows God blesses His people not as an end in itself, but so His grace spreads outward to every nation, people, and tongue on earth.
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men
A Christmas Day sermon from Jackson, Wyoming exploring peace on earth, the angels' announcement in Luke 2:14, and what it means to live out Christ's message of love and peace.
Set Your Sights, Put Off, Put On
Colossians 3 calls believers to set their sights on heaven, put off the old sinful nature, and put on Christ's love, mercy, and peace as their new identity.
Colossians · Week 21
Trust in the Lord No Matter What
The pastor walks through Habakkuk's raw lament, God's surprising answer, and the prophet's hard-won trust that God is sovereign and acting even when we cannot see it.
Trust in the Lord No Matter What
The preacher walks through all three chapters of Habakkuk, showing how one prophet's raw complaints to God became a model of trust in God's sovereignty amid injustice and suffering.
Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead
Easter Sunday sermon tracing Luke 24 and Acts 1: an empty tomb, a road to Emmaus, and a risen Christ who calls ordinary people to be His witnesses.
The Book of Jonah - Sunday, March 27, 2022 - 11am Service
The pastor walks through the entire book of Jonah, showing how God's mercy toward enemies challenges our own willingness to share the gospel with people we would rather see judged.
Harmony of the Gospels · Week 10
God Loves You But Refuses to Leave You That Way
James 1:13-18 reminds us that God does not tempt us, but can redeem every failure and trial, shaping us more into the image of Christ.
James · Week 9
Praising God During the Storm
Jesus responds to accusations that His miracles come from Satan, and what it means to speak against the Holy Spirit, from a harmony of Matthew 12, Mark 3, and Luke 11.
Harmony of the Gospels · Week 8
Where Else Would We Go
The pastor walks through Matthew 7, the close of the Sermon on the Mount: judging others, the narrow gate, false prophets, and building your life on solid ground.
Matthew · Week 5
Remain in Jesus
Carl walks through John 15, where Jesus calls himself the true vine, and shows why remaining connected to Him is the only way we bear lasting fruit.
John · Week 26
Good News of Great Joy for All People
Luke 2 reminds us that God sent angels to ordinary shepherds first. Hear how that good news of great joy still reaches ordinary people today.
Forgiving People Forgive People
A Wyoming pastor walks through forgiveness step by step, from taking honest account of sin to making the choice to let go, rooted in Hebrews 12:14-15.
Hebrews · Week 55
Wrestle Until You Rest
A pastor walks through Hebrews 12:3-11 on God's discipline, exploring how suffering shapes faith and why endurance leads to the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
Hebrews · Week 52
Wrestle Until You Find Your Rest in God
A pastor wrestling with Hebrews 12 on suffering and discipline, asking whether hardship has purpose and where God is when life is genuinely painful.
Hebrews · Week 51
Standing on the Promises, Heeding the Warning
A close reading of Hebrews 6 that holds the Bible's strongest warning and its deep encouragement together, calling believers to persevere in faith rather than drift away.
Hebrews · Week 19
Let Us Fear, Let Us Be Diligent
A study of Hebrews 4 on what it means to enter God's rest, why unbelief leads to disobedience, and how the Word of God searches and shapes the heart.
Hebrews · Week 12
Do Not Neglect This Great Salvation
Hebrews 2 warns against neglecting salvation through Christ. Pastor explores what that warning means for Christians today and why no other way compares.
Hebrews · Week 6
Y'all or a They
Peter warns about false teachers who promise freedom but deliver slavery, while God's patience invites everyone to repentance before judgment comes.
2 Peter · Week 13
Patient With You
Peter warns of false teachers who entice believers away from the gospel, while reminding us that God's patience is not slowness but mercy, calling everyone to repentance.
2 Peter · Week 12
Light Shining in a Dark Place
The pastor walks through 2 Peter 1-2, warning against false teaching and the popular idea that sincerity matters more than what you actually believe.
2 Peter · Week 6
Light Shining in a Dark Place
Peter warns that false teachers distort God's reliable Word for personal gain. A study of 2 Peter 2 on judgment, rescue, and staying grounded in Scripture.
2 Peter · Week 5
God Is Sovereign, Man Is Responsible
Peter opens his second letter by grounding Christians in what God has already given, then calling them to respond with lives marked by faith, goodness, and love.
2 Peter · Week 2
Grace and Peace in Abundance
Peter opens his second letter with a bold claim: God has already given believers everything they need for a godly life. Learn what that means and what it asks of us.
2 Peter · Week 1
From Glory to Glory
A sermon on how God transforms believers from one degree of glory to the next as they behold Christ, drawn from Exodus 34, 2 Corinthians 3, and Romans 8.
Power, Love, and Discipline
Paul's final letter calls believers forward with power, love, and discipline. A New Year's message on 2 Timothy 1 from First Baptist Jackson.
2 Timothy · Week 1
Bear Witness Through Suffering and Trust God
Peter's call to suffer well, speak gently, and trust God's vindication, explored through baptism, Noah's faith, and Christ's resurrection and exaltation.
1 Peter · Week 12
Bearing Witness Through Suffering
A sermon on 1 Peter 3:13-22 exploring how Christ's unjust suffering and vindication give Christians courage to stand firm, suffer well, and speak honestly about their faith.
1 Peter · Week 11
The Word of the Lord Endures Forever
A grieving Wyoming congregation turns to 1 Peter 2 for comfort after losing a beloved elder, finding hope in Christ's example of suffering, submission, and resurrection.
1 Peter · Week 9
Gotta Serve Somebody
Titus 2 sermon on what it means to willingly serve Christ, live self-controlled lives, and adorn the gospel through everyday work and conduct.
Titus · Week 8
What Are You Desiring, Craving, Fleeing, Pursuing?
A Wyoming pastor walks through 1 Timothy 6, asking what we truly desire, crave, flee, and pursue as followers of Christ in a prosperous world.
1 Timothy · Week 24
Work It Out: God Works In You to Will and to Do
Pastor Mark preaches Philippians 2:12-18 on New Year's Eve, showing how God works in us to will and do His good pleasure as we shine as lights in a crooked world.
Philippians · Week 12
Work It Out With Fear and Trembling
Philippians 2:12-18 on working out salvation, shining as lights, and pressing forward without grumbling as we close one year and begin another.
Philippians · Week 11
Good News of Great Joy
A Christmas sermon from Luke's Gospel on the shepherds, Mary, and what it means to receive God's message of good news and keep it faithfully.
Good News of Great Joy
Ray walks through the Christmas story, the shepherds' response, Mary's response, and what it means for anyone who receives the good news of a Savior born in Bethlehem.
Philippians 1.27.2.2 Contemporary Servcie (3)
Pastor Ray walks through Philippians 1:27-30, calling Christians to stand firm together in one spirit, striving fearlessly for the gospel rather than settling for an individual faith.
Philippians · Week 8
Who is your King Contemporary (3)
Nick Stern walks through 1 Samuel 8 to ask a pointed question: when we push God aside and choose our own king, what are we really trading away?
By the Will of God
The pastor walks through Ephesians 1:1-2, examining what it means that Paul was an apostle "by the will of God" and what God's will looks like in a believer's life.
Ephesians · Week 10
By the Will of God
The pastor walks through Ephesians 1:1-2 and examines what the will of God actually means for believers, from salvation and purity to suffering and submission.
Ephesians · Week 9
Stuff That Matters
Closing Colossians with Paul's final greetings, the pastor explores what steadfast prayer, wise words, and grace toward outsiders and insiders alike look like in everyday life.
Colossians · Week 18
Stuff That Matters
Paul closes Colossians with a list of real people and a clear message: prayer, open doors, wise words, and caring for both outsiders and insiders all matter to God.
Colossians · Week 17
Prayer on Fire #2 of 3
A visiting teacher leads First Baptist Jackson through the Lord's Prayer, forgiveness, and blessing, showing how prayer shapes a church from the inside out.
The Lineage of the Savior - Contemporary (3)
Pastor Ray preaches on Matthew 1, tracing Jesus's genealogy and Joseph's quiet obedience, showing how God works through flawed people to fulfill His promises.
The Lineage of the Savior - Traditional (3)
Matthew 1 traces Jesus's ancestry through flawed, unlikely people, then shows Joseph's simple obedience to God's call. What is God asking you to do?
Advent · Week 2
On Time and On Purpose - Traditional
A Christmas Advent sermon on God's timing and purpose, exploring two Greek words for time and the "so that" phrases throughout Scripture that reveal why Christ came.
Sleepers Awake
Romans 13 sermon on moral urgency, awakening from spiritual sleep, and putting on Christ as the only way to live out love for God and neighbor.
Romans · Week 71
Let Every Soul Be Subject
Romans 13 calls every person to submit to governing authorities. The pastor walks through what that means for Christians living in America during a heated election season.
Romans · Week 68
God Has Not Rejected His People
The preacher walks through Romans 11, showing how God has not rejected Israel, and calling both Jewish and Gentile believers to respond with humility and hope rather than pride.
Romans · Week 67
God Has Not Rejected His People
Romans 11 asks whether God has abandoned Israel. The pastor finds two answers woven through the chapter: enduring hope for God's people, and a call to humility for the rest of us.
Romans · Week 66
Whoever Believes Will Be Saved
Romans 9-10 shows why Israel missed salvation: they pursued it by works, not faith. Whoever believes in Jesus and calls on His name will be saved.
Romans · Week 59
The Word Is Near You
Romans 10 asks whether Israel's rejection of God is their own fault. Pastor explores works-righteousness, saving faith, and why Christ is the fulfillment of the law.
Romans · Week 58
It Is Not as Though the Word of God Has Failed
The pastor walks through Romans 9, examining God's sovereignty, mercy, and the promise that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Romans · Week 57
Not All Israel Who Are Descended from Israel
Romans 9 asks a hard question: has God failed Israel? Pastor Gary works through Paul's argument on divine sovereignty, mercy, and what it truly means to believe.
Romans · Week 56
All Good Theology Should Lead to Doxology
Paul's deep grief for those who reject Christ, the balance of God's sovereignty and human free will, and why Romans 9-11 must be read as one unit.
Romans · Week 55
I Could Wish Myself Accursed
Paul's aching burden for his people opens three chapters on God's sovereignty and salvation, where all good theology leads to praise.
Romans · Week 54
In All These Things, More Than Conquerors
Romans 8:28-39 explored: Pastor Ray walks through Paul's sweeping declaration that nothing in heaven or earth can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Romans · Week 52
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
On Memorial Day, Romans 6 connects the sacrifice of fallen soldiers to Christ's death and resurrection, and what it means to die to sin and walk in new life.
Romans · Week 40
With Whom Will You Identify
Romans 5-6 shows death as Adam's legacy and life as Christ's gift. Pastor Ted walks through what it means to identify with Jesus, including a baptism.
Romans · Week 37
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Pastor Ray walks Romans 1:16-17 through a congregation-wide exercise: summing up the gospel in ten words or less, then living it out.
Romans · Week 18
Y'all Know the Gospel
Pastor Ray crowdsourced Romans 1:16-17 from his congregation, asking them to define the gospel in 10 words or less. Their answers reveal what the good news really means.
Romans · Week 17
What Comes Into Our Minds When We Think About God
A Wyoming pastor walks through worship in Matthew's gospel, showing that true worship is more than music. It includes obedience, petition, forgiveness and how we live.
Listen to the Angels Sing
A Wyoming pastor explores the angel's song from Luke 2, wrestling honestly with what "peace on earth, goodwill to men" really means and why it still matters.
Listen to the Angels Sing
A Christmas sermon on Luke 2:14 exploring what the angels really sang, whether God's peace extends to all people, and what we do once that message is delivered.
WWW Be Right (16)
Romans 9 walks through election, mercy, and God's sovereignty over Israel and all people, showing that salvation by faith in Christ is open to everyone.
Romans · Week 7
Monday Nights @ First B (10)
Pastor Carl closes out 1 John with a look at what it means to trust God, pray for one another, obey His commands, and keep Jesus at the center of your heart.
1 John · Week 3
Thanks Be to God Who Always Leads Us in Triumphal Procession
Paul shows that carrying the gospel means being led like a prisoner in Christ's triumph, not marching as the victor. Sufficiency comes from God alone.
2 Corinthians · Week 4
When It Pleased God
Paul's autobiography in Galatians shows how God's grace transformed a zealous persecutor into an apostle, and why the gospel needs no additions or subtractions.
Galatians · Week 2
Morning Praise & Traditions (3)
A Wyoming pastor traces the Bible's journey into English, then a guest speaker opens 1 Corinthians 13 to show why love is the foundation of everything Christians do.
Prayerful, Confident, Obedient, Steadfast
Pastor Ray McDaniel walks through 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, calling believers to be prayerful, confident in God, obedient, and steadfast in faith.
2 Thessalonians · Week 2
The Interesting and the Important
A Wyoming pastor walks through 2 Thessalonians 2, separating the Bible's vague end-times passages from its clear, firm gospel: Christ died, was buried, and rose again.
2 Thessalonians · Week 1
Weep and Howl, Then Wait
James 5:1-12 calls the wealthy to account and urges suffering believers toward patience, using farmers, prophets, and Job as anchors for enduring faith.
James · Week 3
Continuing in Acts, Morning Praise (9)
Peter and John pray for boldness after facing threats, and God answers. A sermon from Acts 4:23-31 on trusting God's sovereignty and preaching with courage.
Acts · Week 4
Continuing Acts, Traditions (2)
Peter and John face arrest for preaching resurrection, yet the early church responds not with fear but with bold prayer to a sovereign God who rules over all things.
Acts · Week 3
Easter Sunday, From John 20, Morning Praise (2)
Easter sermon from John 20 on the empty tomb, Christ's resurrection, and His mandate to carry God's message of love and forgiveness to the world.
John · Week 17
From John 18-19, Morning Praise (2)
Palm Sunday sermon on God's sovereignty over suffering, tracing Job, Psalm 22, and Isaiah 53 to the cross of Christ, showing why Christians can still say "blessed be the name of the Lord."
John · Week 16
From John 18-19, Traditions (3)
Songs woven through Scripture point to the cross: Pastor Joel traces Job, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and Philippians 2 to show why Christ's suffering was necessary.
John · Week 15
John 15, Traditions (3)
Jesus traces the vine metaphor from Abraham through the prophets to John 15, showing how three relationships shape a believer's life: with Christ, with each other, and with the world.
John · Week 12
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