First Baptist Church (Jackson, MI) Sermons

This Week: Victory in Jesus

Join us this Sunday as we conclude our sermon series on The Aftermath of Easter with a dive into 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 and discover the transforming victory of Jesus that can all share in.

Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter

The Easter story isn’t just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s a living reality that continues to shape our lives today. Over six weeks, we’ll tackle tough questions like, ‘What if Jesus wasn’t really raised from the dead?’ and ‘Why does it matter if we believe in the resurrection?’ We’ll dive into 1 Corinthians 15 to hear Paul’s good news about resurrection, faith, and transformation.

But most importantly, we’ll encounter the living Christ who invites us to be a part of his ongoing resurrection story. So join us on this journey of discovery, as we explore the aftermath of Easter and experience the power of the risen Christ in our lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: A New Adam Join us for an inspiring message about the surprising scope of Jesus' victory over death. This week we'll read from 1 Corinthians 15 and talk about Adam, Jesus, and the future of all.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter The Easter story isn’t just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s a living reality that continues to shape our lives today. Over six weeks, we’ll tackle tough questions like, ‘What if Jesus wasn’t really raised from the dead?’ and ‘Why does it matter if we believe in the resurrection?’ We’ll dive into 1 Corinthians 15 to hear Paul’s good news about resurrection, faith, and transformation. But most importantly, we’ll encounter the living Christ who invites us to be a part of his ongoing resurrection story. So join us on this journey of discovery, as we explore the aftermath of Easter and experience the power of the risen Christ in our lives.

Today's sermon was by James Haldane, Executive Pastor of JaxNaz Church. The sermon was preached on April 30, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, Michigan.

Today's Message: Easter Isn't Just about Jesus You're not the first person to wonder if resurrection is real. Join us this Sunday as we delve into 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 with Paul's message on why the resurrection is not just a matter of belief about what happened in the past, but also something we participate in today. Discover Easter's relevance in our lives today. Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI. Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter The Easter story isn’t just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s a living reality that continues to shape our lives today. Over six weeks, we’ll tackle tough questions like, ‘What if Jesus wasn’t really raised from the dead?’ and ‘Why does it matter if we believe in the resurrection?’ We’ll dive into 1 Corinthians 15 to hear Paul’s good news about resurrection, faith, and transformation. But most importantly, we’ll encounter the living Christ who invites us to be a part of his ongoing resurrection story. So join us on this journey of discovery, as we explore the aftermath of Easter and experience the power of the risen Christ in our lives.

Today’s Message: The Path of Grace

Join us this Sunday as we delve into the grace of God and how it can transform our lives. Through Paul’s retelling of Jesus’ resurrection appearances in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, we’ll see how Jesus’ forgiveness of Paul allowed him to be transformed and take a new path. We’ll explore how this same grace is available to each of us, freeing us from shame and guilt and inviting us into a life of passion and effectiveness. Don’t miss out on this powerful message of hope and transformation!

Sermon Series: The Aftermath of Easter

The Easter story isn’t just something that happened 2,000 years ago. It’s a living reality that continues to shape our lives today. Over six weeks, we’ll tackle tough questions like, ‘What if Jesus wasn’t really raised from the dead?’ and ‘Why does it matter if we believe in the resurrection?’ We’ll dive into 1 Corinthians 15 to hear Paul’s good news about resurrection, faith, and transformation.

But most importantly, we’ll encounter the living Christ who invites us to be a part of his ongoing resurrection story. So join us on this journey of discovery, as we explore the aftermath of Easter and experience the power of the risen Christ in our lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Radical Forgiveness

Are you weighed down by guilt and shame? God doesn’t want that for you. Join us this Easter to hear about Jesus’ radical forgiveness and what it can mean for your life and for our world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Palm Sunday

People have a lot of names for us – some good, some bad. Navigating both criticism and mistaken praise is difficult when doing so alone. Worshiping in community enables us to rest in God’s presence – a sanctuary where we are called children of God. Join us this Palm Sunday as we reflect on the transforming power of regularly approaching God together.

Series: The Force of Habit

It’s vital in faith to break out of your routines and to follow God into something bigger. But it’s also true that God speaks to us through the rhythms of our everyday life and practice. On our way to Easter, we’re going to encounter different everyday practices that can enrich our spiritual lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Choosing Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful force that can transform our lives and relationships. Join us this Sunday to discover how being grateful for the blessings of life can lead us to respond in love.

Series: The Force of Habit

It’s vital in faith to break out of your routines and to follow God into something bigger. But it’s also true that God speaks to us through the rhythms of our everyday life and practice. On our way to Easter, we’re going to encounter different everyday practices that can enrich our spiritual lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Active Listening

Join us for a transformative message on the power of listening. In a world where noise often drowns out God’s loving voice, let’s take a moment to pause, reflect, and listen. Discover how being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger can bring us closer to God and each other.

Series: The Force of Habit

It’s vital in faith to break out of your routines and to follow God into something bigger. But it’s also true that God speaks to us through the rhythms of our everyday life and practice. On our way to Easter, we’re going to encounter different everyday practices that can enrich our spiritual lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Reading with Jesus

Are you looking to deepen your spiritual journey through reading the Bible? Join us this Sunday as we explore Jesus’ transfiguration and discover the importance of reading the Bible through the lens of Christ. Learn how to approach scripture with faith and engage with it as a daily part of your spiritual life. Don’t miss out on this transformative message!

Series: The Force of Habit

It’s vital in faith to break out of your routines and to follow God into something bigger. But it’s also true that God speaks to us through the rhythms of our everyday life and practice. On our way to Easter, we’re going to encounter different everyday practices that can enrich our spiritual lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Hold Fast to Your Dreams

Do you feel like giving up on your dreams? Jesus faced similar struggles during his 40-day fast in the wilderness. Join us for a sermon that will inspire you to hold on to your God-given aspirations and overcome temptations that come your way.

Series: The Force of Habit

It’s vital in faith to break out of your routines and to follow God into something bigger. But it’s also true that God speaks to us through the rhythms of our everyday life and practice. On our way to Easter, we’re going to encounter different everyday practices that can enrich our spiritual lives.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: The Musical Battle

Does drama exhaust you? When you’re faced with toxic environments it’s easy to become toxic too. This week, we’re reading an out of the box story about the time God told Israel’s army to not enter a battle and instead to put the musicians in the front lines of the battle. Join us as we reflect on God’s wisdom for times of conflict.

Series: Out of the Box

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe the cycle of exhaustion, or loneliness, or emptiness keeps holding you down. We imagine we know how the world works, and how our story works, but too often our lives are bogged down because we can’t imagine a better possibility for ourselves. In this sermon series, we’re examining stories of God calling people to think outside the box and live in a world bigger than they imagined was possible.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Shrinking and Growing

It’s always tough to lose your supporters, your allies, you teammates, your friends. If you combine shrinking support with feeling inadequate, it becomes really difficult to overcome the challenges in front of us. In the Book of Judges, God had some strange advice to Gideon which might just empower you to face your fears. Join us as we examine how to face the challenges ahead even when we feel inadequate.

Series: Out of the Box

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe the cycle of exhaustion, or loneliness, or emptiness keeps holding you down. We imagine we know how the world works, and how our story works, but too often our lives are bogged down because we can’t imagine a better possibility for ourselves. In this sermon series, we’re examining stories of God calling people to think outside the box and live in a world bigger than they imagined was possible.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: Seeing Beneath the Surface

Have you ever felt overlooked? People are prone to put labels on each other. Some are seen as smart, as cool, as flaky, or as loyal. The labels we use sometimes leave people overlooked. Samuel once went looking for a new king – and found some candidates who looked the part. But then something unexpected happened. Join us this week as we help people get out of the boxes that people have labeled them as.

Series: Out of the Box

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe the cycle of exhaustion, or loneliness, or emptiness keeps holding you down. We imagine we know how the world works, and how our story works, but too often our lives are bogged down because we can’t imagine a better possibility for ourselves. In this sermon series, we’re examining stories of God calling people to think outside the box and live in a world bigger than they imagined was possible.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: What Are You Saying, Jesus?

Do you ever wish it was easier to know what God wants from you? The Bible isn't simply a straightforward book of commands and theological statements. Instead, the Bible is filled with so many stories. Not only that, but Jesus also told a lot of parables. Join us as we explore what parables can tell us about faith and following God in a messy world.

Series: Out of the Box

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe the cycle of exhaustion, or loneliness, or emptiness keeps holding you down. We imagine we know how the world works, and how our story works, but too often our lives are bogged down because we can’t imagine a better possibility for ourselves. In this sermon series, we’re examining stories of God calling people to think outside the box and live in a world bigger than they imagined was possible.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today’s Message: The Power of Letting Go

How can I learn to let go of what I thought was my calling and embrace a new path? This week we’re talking about one of the more dramatic transformations in the bible – the story of Ezekiel. Ezekiel had trained his whole life to be a priest, but his temple would be destroyed. Join us as we discuss the awesome power and possibility that comes after faithfully letting go when it’s time.

Series: Out of the Box

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe the cycle of exhaustion, or loneliness, or emptiness keeps holding you down. We imagine we know how the world works, and how our story works, but too often our lives are bogged down because we can’t imagine a better possibility for ourselves. In this sermon series, we’re examining stories of God calling people to think outside the box and live in a world bigger than they imagined was possible.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Series: Out of the Box

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe the cycle of exhaustion, or loneliness, or emptiness keeps holding you down. We imagine we know how the world works, and how our story works, but too often our lives are bogged down because we can’t imagine a better possibility for ourselves. In this sermon series, we’re examining stories of God calling people to think outside the box and live in a world bigger than they imagined was possible.

Today’s Message: Blinder Than a Donkey

There once was a prophet who thought he had special insight and vision, but it turned out his sight was worse than his donkey. This week we talk about our blind spots that develop from thinking we have the world fully figured out.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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We are excited to welcome this week’s guest speaker, Dutch Dockter, who is the Senior Pastor at Mason Community Church. This week, Dutch walks us through the story of Joshua and how to live boldly trusting God.

Sermon preached by Dutch Dockter, on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This week, we're blessed to have Steven Owsley guest preach for us on Matthew 2:1-12. Like the Magi, you have an opportunity to be faithful and enter into new beginnings.

Sermon preached by Steven Owsley, on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today's Message: Grace in a Brutal World

Today's message is about what grace looks like in a universe that can appear brutal.

Series: Cosmic Christmas

In an expanding universe, what is it to proclaim God’s presence among us? In our sermon series, Cosmic Christmas, we’re taking a journey through the beginning of John’s Gospel, which begins not with a Bethlehem birth story, but with the creation of cosmos. As we journey through John’s Prologue, we’ll discuss time, space, and more as we reflect on faith in God and our place amidst our grand universe.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Today's Message: God's Christmas Presence

Space is ENORMOUS. And yet John writes that God dwelt among us. As Christmas approaches, we'll discuss how God's presence makes all the difference.

Series: Cosmic Christmas

In an expanding universe, what is it to proclaim God’s presence among us? In our sermon series, Cosmic Christmas, we’re taking a journey through the beginning of John’s Gospel, which begins not with a Bethlehem birth story, but with the creation of cosmos. As we journey through John’s Prologue, we’ll discuss time, space, and more as we reflect on faith in God and our place amidst our grand universe.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: The Cosmic Children of God

Every person is made up of over 20,000 genes stored in trillions of cells.  And yet, we’re more than our genetic code. Today, we’re talking about what it means to be children of God. As we reflect on our place in the universe, we celebrate human diversity and what it means to flourish as God created us.

Series: Cosmic Christmas

In an expanding universe, what is it to proclaim God’s presence among us? In our sermon series, Cosmic Christmas, we’re taking a journey through the beginning of John’s Gospel, which begins not with a Bethlehem birth story, but with the creation of cosmos. As we journey through John’s Prologue, we’ll discuss time, space, and more as we reflect on faith in God and our place amidst our grand universe.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Does God Need My Belief?

Sometimes churches can give off the notion that your knowledge and beliefs are the most important part of your identity. We spend a lot of time worried about whether everyone believes the same thing and whether we can tolerate others who don’t. The opening of the Gospel of John, however, portrays God as accepting and persistent despite the unbelief of God’s creation. Undeterred by unbelief, God continues to love and invite people to trust and to fully live. In light of what we know about the beauty and limitations of our brains, this week we discuss finding acceptance in God regardless of your mental capabilities.

Series: Cosmic Christmas

In an expanding universe, what is it to proclaim God’s presence among us? In our sermon series, Cosmic Christmas, we’re taking a journey through the beginning of John’s Gospel, which begins not with a Bethlehem birth story, but with the creation of cosmos. As we journey through John’s Prologue, we’ll discuss time, space, and more as we reflect on faith in God and our place amidst our grand universe.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Are We Headed for Doomsday?

Is the world about to end? That’s a question people across history have all wondered. This week we examine why people are so prone to expect the end of the world. Join us as we look to Christmas for a better way of looking at the future.

Series: Cosmic Christmas

In an expanding universe, what is it to proclaim God’s presence among us? In our sermon series, Cosmic Christmas, we’re taking a journey through the beginning of John’s Gospel, which begins not with a Bethlehem birth story, but with the creation of cosmos. As we journey through John’s Prologue, we’ll discuss time, space, and more as we reflect on faith in God and our place amidst our grand universe.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: The Time Lord

The Gospel of John begins Jesus’ story, not with his birth, but with the birth of all creation. Starting “in the beginning,” John echoes the language of Genesis and ties the story of Jesus with the cosmic story of the universe. Knowing what we do now about the variability of time, what are the implications of our new understandings of time for our faith today? Join us for worship as we discern our future with God.

Series: Cosmic Christmas

In an expanding universe, what is it to proclaim God’s presence among us? In our sermon series, Cosmic Christmas, we’re taking a journey through the beginning of John’s Gospel, which begins not with a Bethlehem birth story, but with the creation of cosmos. As we journey through John’s Prologue, we’ll discuss time, space, and more as we reflect on faith in God and our place amidst our grand universe.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Is There Enough?

What do you do when you're worried about if there will be enough? Is there enough food on my table? Is there enough money in my account? Is there enough time to get my tasks done? There's a temptation to turn inward when we're worried if there's enough. This week, we read the story of a prophet and a widow struggling through a famine. The prophet's advice runs contrary to our inclination, and yet it might be the thing that transforms our lives for the better.

Series: Satisfied

In a world always lusting for the next better thing, we’re taking time to reflect on what it means to be satisfied. There’s nothing wrong with longing for a better world – things should be better! Yet there is spiritual, physical, and mental benefits from learning how to be satisfied in the present moment as we work towards a world that looks more like God intended. Journey with us for this 3 week series on being satisfied.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: What Am I Searching For?

If we ever have a chance to be satisfied, we have to first know what we’re looking for. Today, we’re reading a story about crowds who were unhappy with the way Jesus lived his life.

Series: Satisfied

In a world always lusting for the next better thing, we’re taking time to reflect on what it means to be satisfied. There’s nothing wrong with longing for a better world – things should be better! Yet there is spiritual, physical, and mental benefits from learning how to be satisfied in the present moment as we work towards a world that looks more like God intended. Journey with us for this 3 week series on being satisfied.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: How to Season Your Life

Have you ever wondered if it was the right time to have an important talk? Maybe it can wait until later. Or maybe the moment has passed you by. This week, we’re reading Paul’s advice for how to know when to speak.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: What is Inclusive Peer Pressure

Peer pressure isn’t just a thing for kids. We’re peer pressured to wear certain clothes or buy certain phones. We’re also peer pressured to exclude certain people. This week, the apostle Paul tells us about an awkward party he had with Peter – and how Paul dealt with the peer pressure.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: How to Sleep Better at Night

Have you ever lost sleep over relationship friction? Maybe you’ve had an interaction with a coworker, friend, or family member that didn’t go like you wanted it to, and now your brain is replaying the scenario over and over. The author of Proverbs has some advice for how to sleep better at night based on how you respond to people during the day. Join us as we seek how to discern loving our neighbors in a divided world.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: What Does It Look Like to Love My Neighbor?

It’s easy to SAY you love your neighbor, but what does that look like? This week we’re looking at biblical laws that sought to legislate methods of practicing love for your neighbor. What do those methods look like in today’s world? Join us as we seek to love our neighbors better today.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Is it Safe to Love?

How can we love our neighbors if we close off our hearts? Some of us close our hearts because we’ve been hurt. Others close our hearts because we’ve run out of space. This week, we’re reading from 1 Peter, where Peter encourages you to love with a tender heart, even if it risks pain. Join us as we seek how to do that everyday.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: Who is My Neighbor?

Almost everyone who’s been around churches knows the story of the Good Samaritan. It’s the story of the despised neighbor who turns out to be the unexpected compassionate caregiver. And yet, we all struggle to recognize the potential goodness in some of our neighbors. Join us as we stretch out assumptions about who and how to love.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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This Week: When is Freedom Dangerous?

Everybody wants freedom, but sometimes that freedom causes harm. The relationship between freedoms and laws can be tricky to navigate – with everyone having their own opinion on where to draw the lines. Paul wrote to churches in Galatia who were struggling with this. His advice – and his warning – is critical to loving your neighbor in a divided world.

Series: How to Love Your Neighbor in a Divided World

Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

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Is it possible to be a loving person in our polarized cutthroat world? Every action, every word, and every social post is pulled into a brutal war of us versus them. It’s not simply politics that cause fights today; it’s our entertainment, our education, our workplaces, our churches, our family gatherings  – basically everywhere.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Jesus told his followers that it wasn’t enough to love those who are easy to love. He calls us to love our enemies – and that doesn’t come naturally. Love might seem like an ineffective pipedream that can’t survive the everyday onslaught of negativity and criticism. And yet, the bridge of true love creates new paths to a better world.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever wondered why there are 7 days in a week? It makes sense why we have 365 days in a year – that’s how long it takes the earth to orbit around the sun. We split those 365 days into 12 months which almost coincide with the moon’s 29.5 day cycle. By why is a week 7 days long? The answer might surprise you in its radical claim about work, rest, and enjoying life. Join us for Labor Day weekend as we enjoy God’s creation.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

If you’ve ever wanted to help someone but felt helpless to do so, this week is for you. As we close out our sermon series, Empowered, we focus not on the gifts we feel like we need, but the ones we have that are enough. Join us as we reflect on the miraculous power that is enough for us.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever felt like you didn’t meet the requirements to be included? You never felt like you fit in at work, or couldn’t get accepted into a friend group, or never felt like you were welcomed by your in-laws. There is always one more thing you’re asked to do to prove you fit in. If you’ve ever felt that way, this week you’ll want to join us for worship as we explore the requirements people made of Paul to be accepted. Spoiler… it doesn’t work out. Thankfully God’s way is better. Join us at 10am in person or online!

Series: Empowered
Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Our imaginations of the future can shape our behavior. Are we living out of fear or hope? In Acts 21, Luke tells the story of a prophet coming to announce some unsettling news to Paul and his companions. What will they do with that prophecy? Join us as we seek to live faithfully regardless of what our immediate future holds.

Series: Empowered
Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Are you hesitant to believe that something really good can happen in your life? For many of us, when life’s obstacles come our way we start to believe that our future is only going to get worse.  Luke tells the story of Peter sleeping in a jail cell waiting to be executed, but he woke up in the middle of the night to a prison break – by an angel. And just like you, he didn’t believe it at first. Join us as we examine our mental prisons and how we can break free.

Series: Empowered
Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Can people change? Even if we’re hopeful about our own ability to grow and change, most of us are skeptical about whether our enemies can ever change. In Acts 9, Luke tells the story of Ananias who was called to support Saul’s transformation despite the fact that Saul had intended harm to people like Ananias. Join us as we reflect on the hope that people can change for the better.

Series: Empowered
Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Are you hoping to hear from God? Aimee Coolbaugh, Journey Associate at Westwinds Community Church, invites you to reflect on the different ways God speaks to Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10, and how God speaks to us today.

Series: Empowered
Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by guest preacher Aimee Coolbaugh, on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Do you ever struggle with how to talk about your faith? This week Jamin Bradley, Pastor of 1208 Greenwood Church, guest preaches and invites us to reflect on Paul's trip to Athens in Acts 17 and learn how to better talk about Jesus today.  

Series: Empowered
Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.  Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.  

Sermon preached by guest preacher Jamin Bradley, on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.  

This week Pastor Dallas encourages you to embrace the healing power of confession – even when it isn’t easy.

Have you ever felt like there wasn’t closure after a fight? Time just moved on and things were just supposed to be okay. This week, we’re talking about the power of confession. In Acts 16, a mob in Philippi decided to beat and imprison Paul and Silas, and the next morning they wanted the problem just to go away. But Paul wouldn’t let them. Join us as we look at the power of confession for healing.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

This week Pastor Dallas encourages you to heal wounds you haven’t even noticed yet.

Sometimes we’re oblivious to the pains around us. We don’t see the pain we’ve caused. Maybe they’re hiding their pain or maybe we aren’t looking. Even more, sometimes we’re oblivious to our own pain. We think our life is great, but we haven’t noticed the darkness lurking underneath. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are bleeding and imprisoned, and yet in that dark place they are able to reveal the value of life to their prison guard. Don’t miss this powerful story of what’s possible with God!

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

This week Pastor Dallas encourages you to stop complaining about injustice and do something about it.

When Is It Okay to be Annoyed? (Acts 16:16-24)

Chances are there are some things wrong with this world that frustrate you. You see it, even without looking for it. Some people are working multiple jobs and still struggling to earn enough to survive on. Others suffer from addictions but can’t get help unless they break the law. In Acts 16, Paul becomes annoyed for an unusual reason – a slave girl who is being used as a fortune teller keeps celebrating Paul and Silas’ message of salvation. Finally Paul decides to act, and we should too. Join us as we seek to bring God’s freedom to those around us.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

This week Pastor Dallas shares about the relationship between money and God’s power.

Does God Need My Money? (Acts 8:4-25)

Most spiritual people will tell you that money can’t buy you divine favor. Yet, we are all tempted to use our money to gain power and elevate our reputation. In Acts 8, Luke writes about a man named Simon who wanted to buy the apostle’s power. Join us as we discuss this unusual request and what it reveals about our unhealthy relationship with money.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

This week Pastor Dallas shares about how faking spirituality robs you of God’s power for your life.

Robbing Power (Acts 4:32-5:16)

Have you ever wondered if something was too good to be true? That lingering question could be a realization of problems hidden under the surface. On the other hand, that lingering question could be robbing an actually good thing of its power for you. This week, we read the tragic story of Ananias and Sapphira, who tried to fake it like they were all in with the early church. Join us as we discuss the power of authenticity.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

The Gatekeepers (Acts 2:1-21)

We live in an age where a lot of the traditional gatekeepers have fallen. News channels and newspapers still exist; but news commentary also happens by influencers on Twitch and TikTok. Authors don’t have to find traditional publishers; they can publish directly to Amazon. Musicians don’t have to sign a major record deal; they can release music on Spotify or Soundcloud. Despite this new world, many of us still struggle to find our voice. This week, we celebrate Pentecost where God’s spirit powerfully moved unexpected people to speak out good news to the crowds gathered in Jerusalem. Let today be another Pentecost in Jackson.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

The Replacements (Luke 1:15-26)

Have you ever felt incapable of accomplishing the task ahead of you? What do you do when you feel that way? In Acts 1, the disciples first activities after Jesus’ ascension say a lot about how prepared they felt to face the new challenges ahead of them. This week we’ll talk about what it’s like trying to replace a powerful leader and replace a friend who let you down.

Series: Empowered

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever felt powerless? Have news stories about the problems of the world disheartened you because there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it? Powerless is not how God describes us or created us.

Jesus told his disciples that God would give us power and then the disciples lives were forever changed. Exploring stories of power in the book of Acts, we’ll describe how God wants to empower you to be a changemaker in the world today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Did you see what just happened? How does this look? You saw that too, right? Each of us have an important vantage point in the world. Our lives have different experiences, expectations, and imaginations. At the end of the Gospel of Luke, Luke finishes by turning the story over to the audience. You are called to be witnesses to what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen. In the conclusion to our “Write Your Own Headlines” sermon series, we talk through the blessing of sharing God’s story.

Sermon Series: Write Your Own Headlines

This Easter, we begin a series investigating the stories we notice and share. We're reading from Luke 24, paying attention to the news that the early church shared about Easter. The good news changed their world, and can change ours too.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever felt something was too good to be true? Luke tells us about some of the disciples’ first experience of the risen Jesus. They didn’t immediately believe. Some doubted. Others thought Jesus was a ghost. This week we talk about the the reality of our hope here and now.

Sermon Series: Write Your Own Headlines

This Easter, we begin a series investigating the stories we notice and share. We're reading from Luke 24, paying attention to the news that the early church shared about Easter. The good news changed their world, and can change ours too.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever had a friendship that you didn’t appreciate enough until it was gone? This week, we’re reading about some of Jesus’ disciples who were sad because they missed Jesus. Jesus shows up to them in the story, but they didn’t realize it was him. When they finally realized Jesus was with them –POOF!— Jesus was gone. How the disciples responded to Jesus’s presence and disappearance can change how we live.

Sermon Series: Write Your Own Headlines

This Easter, we begin a series investigating the stories we notice and share. We're reading from Luke 24, paying attention to the news that the early church shared about Easter. The good news changed their world, and can change ours too.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever been stuck telling negative stories about your life? Maybe the story doesn’t end as negatively as you’ve been telling it. Luke writes about some people traveling to Emmaus who encounter the risen Jesus. They are shocked that Jesus doesn’t already know why they’re sad. They tell Jesus all about the sad news of Jesus’ crucifixion. What they didn’t realize is that they were standing in front of good news, but they just couldn’t see it yet.

Sermon Series: Write Your Own Headlines

This Easter, we begin a series investigating the stories we notice and share. We're reading from Luke 24, paying attention to the news that the early church shared about Easter. The good news changed their world, and can change ours too.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Many people get frustrated with the negativity of our news sources, but we often do the same thing. If someone kept track of the stories you share throughout the week, would the news be filled with positivity or would it focus on the negative things happening around you? Are your personal headlines filled with health crises, with fear of violence in the community, and economic gloom? Or are your personal headlines filled with stories of bravery, hope, and love?

This Easter, we begin a series investigating the stories we notice and share. We're reading from Luke 24, paying attention to the news that the early church shared about Easter. The good news changed their world, and can change ours too.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

We all face different temptations, seductions, and traps. Temptations grow in wilderness places, where people aren’t around to see. For Maundy Thursday, we’re reading the stories of Jesus facing his own temptations. You don’t have to face your temptations alone. Join us as we seek God’s strength to be faithful as Jesus was faithful.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Sometimes in the midst of surviving we lose sight of our goals. Jesus once reminded religious leaders that their ancestors survived the wilderness because of miraculous manna. Even though they received that miracle for survival, they never accomplished their goal of reaching the Promised Land. This week, we’ll reflect on desiring for more than survival and manna from God.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Sometimes in the midst of life’s struggles we get used to life in the chaos. Have we lost sight of our hope for a better tomorrow? If you could enter into a new chapter, would you take those steps into the unknown or would you be too afraid? This week, we read from the opening chapter of Deuteronomy, where the people of Israel are invited into the Promised Land, but hesitate.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever felt like you had nowhere to turn to? The prophet Elijah once felt so alone he fled to the wilderness for escape. In the midst of Elijah's isolation, God had a message of hope for Elijah and for us.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

People make mistakes. Some mistakes are bigger than others. With mistakes seemingly inevitable, we all face the challenge of trying to figure out how to move on from mistakes in a healthy way. This week, we’re reading from Leviticus 16, with an unusual prescription to remove the sins of the community. Join us as we seek healing and freedom this Sunday.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Whether you’re a person with the power of a nation or an everyday person, feeling cornered tempts us to lash out and harm those around us. This week, we read from the book of Exodus, when the crowds and Moses feel there’s no way forward to survive the wilderness. Join us as we discern how God can open up possibilities that help us back out of the corners of life.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

In a complicated world, it’s understandable why we look for the easy route, but sometimes the best journey isn’t the easy one. Join us as we read from the book of Exodus, when God led the Hebrew people out of slavery via some unexpected directions.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

In the Book of Exodus, Moses demands that Pharaoh let the Hebrew people go worship their God in the wilderness for three days. The wilderness is a place where things struggle to survive. So why would you choose to worship in the wilderness? For Ash Wednesday, we invite you to leave normal life behind and join us for a time in worshipping the God who turns the wilderness into gardens.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Looking for some relationship advice? Paul has a lot of advice. What’s unique about his advice is he keeps reiterating that it’s his opinion, not necessarily God’s. Join us as we wrestle with 1 Corinthians 7 and understanding how relationships fit into God’s work in the world.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever felt so alone that you longed for any relationship to fill that void? This week, we’ll explore the relationship of Isaac and Rebekah, a story about the comforts and demands of relationships.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Have you ever thought your relationships suffered from from family drama? Well, we have a story for you. This week we read about the complicated love story of David and Michal, the daughter of King Saul.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

The Bible has a lot to say about relationships and relationships have changed quite a bit over the last 2,000 years. This February we are looking for lessons from the worst dating advice in the Bible. We’re reading from the lives and advice of a patriarch, king, prophet, and apostle. Join us as we look for God’s wisdom for healthy relationships amid an unhealthy world.

This week we read about the story of Hosea and the unlikely woman he says that God told him to marry.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Pastor Dallas talks about God's plans for Jeremiah and for us today.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Listen to Rev. Brian Johnson share about the importance of prayer and recognizing God's mute button.

Sermon preached by guest preacher, Rev. Brian Johnson, the Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Michigan, on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Janelle Merritt join us to share from Deuteronomy 6:4-6 about loving God with your whole heart and being all in for God.

Sermon preached by guest preacher, Janelle Merritt, on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

As we get closer to Christmas, perhaps your wish list has grown larger. This week we’ll look at the blessings we already have and some we may have forgotten. Join us as we read about a pregnant Mary singing for joy.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.

Christmas is coming soon. What should we do to prepare for it? The Gospel of Luke tells of the crowds in the wilderness responding to the announcement of the coming of the Lord. The crowds ask, “What then should we do?” The answer is essential.

Sermon preached by Pastor Dallas Flippin, on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MI.