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Sermons and Notes

On this page, you’ll find message series from Sept 2019 to March 2020 for First Baptist Church in Bad Axe, Michigan, where I am currently the interim pastor. CLICK HERE for latest messages and series.

FINDING JOY WHEN . . . (Jan 12-March 29, 2020)

How do we find real and lasting joy when life is tough and relationships are hard? Join us in our study of Paul’s letter from prison to believers in Philippi and find out!

Finding Joy When . . . (Philippians 1:1-11) – Sun, Jan 12

  • Jan 12 video
  • Jan 12 slides
  • Jan 12 questions

Life’s on Hold (Philippians 1:12-18) – Sun, Jan 19

  • Jan 19 video
  • Jan 19 slides
  • Jan 19 questions

You’re Not Sure What’s Ahead (Philippians 1:19-30) – Sun, Jan 26

  • Jan 26 video
  • Jan 26 slides
  • Jan 26 questions

Unity Is Hard (Philippians 2:1-11) – Sun, Feb 2

  • Feb 2 video
  • Feb 2 slides
  • Feb 2 questions

It’s Easier to Complain (Philippians 2:12-18) – Sun, Feb 9

  • Feb 9 video
  • Feb 9 slides
  • Feb 9 questions

God Sends Encouragers (Philippians 2:19-30) – Sun, Feb 16

  • Feb 16 video
  • Feb 16 slides
  • Feb 16 questions

Religious People Confuse You (Philippians 3:1-11) – Sun, Feb 23  (Baldwin Family)

  • Feb 23 video
  • Feb 23 questions

You’re Really Trying (Philippians 3:12-16) – Sun, March 1

  • March 1 video
  • March 1 slides
  • March 1 questions

Christians Fall Away (Philippians 3:17-21) – Sun, March 8

  • March 8 video
  • March 8 slides
  • March 8 questions

You’re at Odds (Philippians 4:1-3) – Sun, March 15

  • March 15 video
  • March 15 slides
  • March 15 questions

You’re Worried (Philippians 4:4-9) – Sun, March 22

  • March 22 video
  • March 22 slides
  • March 22 questions

Money Is Tight (Philippians 4:10-23) – Sun, March 29

  • March 29 video
  • March 29 slides
  • March 29 questions

New Year, Renewed Soul (Psalm 23) – Sun, Jan 5

  • Jan 5 video

CALL HIS NAME JESUS (Dec 8-Dec 29, 2019)

With all the distraction and noise this time of year, it’s hard to focus on the real reason for this season. Matthew reminds us that Christmas is rooted in history, anchored in God’s plan and focused on one amazing person – Jesus Christ.

Majesty and Mercy (Matt 1:1-17) – Sun, Dec 8

  • Dec_8_Video
  • Dec_8_Slides

A Father Names His Son (Matt 1:18-25) – Sun, Dec 15

  • Dec_15_Video
  • Dec_15_Slides

Worriers, Wise and Worshippers (Matt 2:1-12) – Sun, Dec 22

  • Dec_22_Video (audio difficulties – video being remade)
  • Dec_22_Slides

From Riches to Rags (2 Corinthians 8:9) – Christmas Eve

  • Dec_24_Video

According to Plan (Matt 2:13-23) – Sun, Dec 29

  • Dec_29_Video
  • Dec_29_Slides

 

A FRESH LOOK AT JESUS’ CHURCH    (Sept 22-Dec 1, 2019)

The church belongs to Jesus Christ. What did He intend? In this series, we look together at key NT verses about the church. We also read the book What Is a Healthy Church Member? together and met weekly in Discussion Groups to talk and pray about all that God is teaching us.

A Fresh Look at Jesus’ Church – Sun, Sept 22 

  • S22_Video
  • S22_Slides
  • S22_Questions

For Us For Others – Sun, Sept 29

  • S29_Video
  • S29_Slides
  • S29_Questions

Mercy Over Methods – Sun, Oct 6

  • O6_Video
  • O6_Slides
  • O6_Questions

GO/Make/Disciples – Sun, Oct 20

  • O20_Video
  • O20_Slides
  • O20-Questions

Go/MAKE/Disciples – Sun, Oct 27

  • O27_Video
  • O27_Slides
  • O27_Questions

Go/Make/DISCIPLES – Sun, Nov 3

  • N3_Video
  • N3_Slides
  • N3_Questions

Power for Our Mission – Sun, Nov 10 (Pastor Steve Fletcher)

  • N10 Video
  • N10 Questions

Pattern of Our Mission – Sun, Nov 17

  • N17 Video
  • N17 Slides
  • N17 Questions

People for Our Mission – Leaders – Sun, Nov 24

  • N24 Video
  • N24 Slides
  • N24 Questions

People for Our Mission – You! – Sun, Dec 1

  • D1 Video
  • D1 Slides
  • D1 Questions

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