Sherman First Baptist Church Messages

Quite often an account or viewpoint of Christmas is limited to human perspective. Luke chapter 2 gives us a small but fascinating account of Christmas from the angel’s perspective, those creatures who witness the activities both in Heaven and down here on Earth. (Text: Luke 2:8-14)

Paul uses a farming illustration to explain how the resurrection will take place (Text: 1Cor 15:35-38)

In this first Christmas "song," Mary sings about God's goodness. In every circumstance of life, we have a choice to see only a problem or the goodness of God. (Text: Luke 1:46-55)

In the final message of this series, we see a summary of the main lessons of the letter as well as 7 things we know because we know who Jesus is. (Text: 1 John 5:13-21)

Paul warns us of the foolishness and dangers of denying Christ's resurrection. (Text: 1Cor 15:29-34)

As John nears the end of his letter, he places a final emphasis on the truth about Jesus. With the knowledge that Jesus is the Son of God, John lists 5 things we gain. (Text: 1John 5:1-12)

John's message to Christians is this: "Beloved, let us love." The word "beloved" means "one who is loved." Since we are loved by God, we now have the ability and responsibility to show God's love each other. (Text: 1John 4:7-21)

Paul draws a connection from Christ's resurrection to the Jewish Feast of Firstfruits in Leviticus 23. (Text: 1Cor 15:20-28)

There are a lot of messages in the world clamoring for our attention every day. Which ones should we listen to? How do we know which messages are the right ones? In today's message, John explains why it is so important to listen to the right messages. He also tells us how to determine which messages are from God. (Text: 1John 4:1-6)

People in Paul's day were denying the fact that Jesus is risen from the dead. In this lesson, we look at the consequences of denying this essential part of the Gospel. (Text: 1Cor 15:10-19)

In this passage, we take a look at someone who is truly a child of God but has doubts about it because of disobedience, namely a lack of love. (1John 3:19-24)

In this passage, we take a close look at what the Gospel is, what it does, and what it means to us. (Text: 1Corinthians 15:1-9)

In this message we see that love is revealed by our actions, and those actions reveal our relationship with God. (Text: 1John 3:10-18)

In week 17 of our study through 1Corinthians, we continue through Paul's guidelines for spiritual gifts within the church. This week, we will look at order in the church. (Text: 1Corinthians 14:26-40)

Who are the children of God? John answers this question for us by describing God's children in three ways: where they come from, who they look like, and what they do. (Text: 1John 2:29-3:10)

The writer John spoke of people who tried to turn Christians away from Jesus. He called them antichrists, and the truth is that they still exist today. Who are these antichrists and how can we guard against their false doctrine? The message today answers these questions and reminds us that all we need in life is Jesus Christ. (Text: 1John 2:18-28)

This is the 16th week of our study through 1Corinthians. Paul teaches proper guidelines concerning the use of spiritual gifts within the church. (Text: 1Corinthians 14:1-25)

In regards to spiritual gifts, Paul teaches of something more important than flashy, showy gifts. Love is what makes a gift worthwhile and useful. Love completes a spiritual gift. Paul urges these Christians to focus on having love even more than discovering the identity of a spiritual gift. (Text: 1Corinthians 13:1-13)

In this message, we see three groups of Christians whom John describes within the church. We will also see a very important warning about temptation to all of them. (Text: 1 John 2:12-17)

Guest Speaker Donnie Rosie speaks on contentment and modesty.