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First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio08 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (July 27, 2025)Nehemiah 8 "The Longest Sermon" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on July 27, 2025.2025-07-2738 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio07 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (July 20, 2025)Nehemiah 7 "The Three Rs" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on July 20, 2025.2025-07-2042 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio06 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (July 13, 2025)Nehemiah 6 "No. No. No." This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on July 13, 2025.2025-07-2041 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio05 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (July 6, 2025)Nehemiah 5 "Facing the Threats" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on July 6, 2025.2025-07-0641 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio03 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (June 15, 2025)Nehemiah 2:9-20 "No More Settling for Mediocre" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on June 15, 2025.2025-06-1538 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio01 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (June 1, 2025)01 - Nehemiah - Renewed & Rebuilt || David Tarkington (June 1, 2025) by David Tarkington, Pastor 2025-06-0137 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 17 || David Tarkington (May 25, 2025)Ezra 10:18-44 "Called Out" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on May 25, 2025.2025-05-2535 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 16 || David Tarkington (May 18, 2025)Ezra 10:1-17 "Repenting in the Rain" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on May 18, 2025.2025-05-1835 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 15 || David Tarkington (May 11, 2025)Ezra 9:1-6 "How Appalling" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on May 11, 2025.2025-05-1134 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 13 || David Tarkington (April 27, 2025)Ezra 8:1-20 "By the Good Hand of God" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on April 27, 2025.2025-04-2729 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEaster Sunday 2025 || David Tarkington (April 20, 2025)"Wrong Questions & Right Answers" Pastor David Tarkington preaches this Easter Sunday message from Mark 16 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.2025-04-2026 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioPalm Sunday 2025 || David Tarkington (April 13, 2025)"Royalty Arrives" Pastor David Tarkington preaches this Palm Sunday message from Mark 11 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.2025-04-1337 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioDiscipleNow 2025 - Relentless || David Tarkington (April 6, 2025)The final message in our annual DiscipleNow Weekend for students. This year's theme was Relentless and the material was written by Dr. Ed Newton. Pastor David Tarkington preaches this final message from Newton's material on Sunday morning as FBCOP's Lord's Day gathering.2025-04-0632 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 12 || David Tarkington (March 30, 2025)Ezra 7:11-28 "The Power of the King's Letter" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on March 30, 2025.2025-03-2931 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 11 || David Tarkington (March 23, 2025)Ezra 7:1-10 "Enter Ezra" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on March 23, 2025.2025-03-2241 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 9 || David Tarkington (March 9, 2025)Ezra 6:16-18 "There's Joy in the House of the Lord" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on March 9, 2025.2025-03-0836 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 8 || David Tarkington (March 2, 2025)Ezra 6:1-15 "Temple: Then and Now" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on March 2, 2025.2025-03-0139 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 7 || David Tarkington (February 16, 2025)Ezra 5:1-17 "Getting Back to Work" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on February 16, 2025.2025-02-1441 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 5 || David Tarkington (February 2, 2025)No, Because We Know - Ezra 4:1-5 This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on February 2, 2025.2025-01-3141 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEzra - Renewed & Restored 4 || David Tarkington (January 26, 2025)Past, Present, and Future - Ezra 3:6b-13 This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, FL on January 26, 2025.2025-01-2540 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Peter - Hopeful Exiles 15 || David Tarkington (December 8, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 5:1-5 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. The sermon is titled "The Pastors' Conference."2024-12-0739 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Peter - Hopeful Exiles 14 || David Tarkington (December 1, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 4:12-19 a sermon titled "Suffering Saints."2024-11-3041 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Peter - Hopeful Exiles 13 || David Tarkington (November 24, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 4:7-11 a sermon titled "The End Is Near."2024-11-2340 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Peter - Hopeful Exiles 12 || David Tarkington (November 17, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 4:1-6 a sermon titled "Stay the Course."2024-11-1734 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Peter - Hopeful Exiles 10 || David Tarkington (November 3, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 3:13-18 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. This sermon is titled "Have No Fear."2024-11-0334 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioDependent Baptists 2 || David Tarkington (July 28, 2024)Dependent Baptists 2 || David Tarkington (July 28, 2024) by David Tarkington, Pastor 2024-07-2840 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 8:16-9:6 || David Tarkington (May 26, 2024)"Dogs and Lions" is the title of this message. Pastor David Tarkington leads us through what Solomon states we cannot know, we can know, and we must know;.2024-05-2629 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 8:10-15 || David Tarkington (May 19, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 8 this sermon titled "Believing Is Seeing."2024-05-2021 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 7:19-29 || David Tarkington (May 5, 2024)Ontology must lead epistemology. What does this mean? Pastor David explains this vital truth as we look at this portion of Ecclesiastes.2024-05-0523 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 7:13-18 || David Tarkington (April 28, 2024)In this sermon titled "Crooked Made Straight" Pastor David leads us through a portion of Ecclesiastes 7 that reveals the difficulty in knowing God is good while so much bad occurs around us.2024-04-2830 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 6:1-12|| David Tarkington (April 14, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 6 reminding us that it is vital to view the world through a biblical worldview. Otherwise, you end up thinking everything under the sun is vanity.2024-04-1431 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 5:8-20|| David Tarkington (April 7, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 5 on the dangers of idolatry that seems to always rear its head in the lives of believers.2024-04-0734 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 4:1-16 || David Tarkington (March 17, 2024)Solomon is despairing over the oppression, isolation, and corruption he sees everywhere "under the sun." In this sermon Pastor David focuses on the redemption made possible through Christ as the healing hope for all that creates such despair.2024-03-1735 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 3:16-22 || David Tarkington (March 10, 2024)Is this all there is? Where is the hope? These are the questions that come from the writer of Ecclesiastes and still resonate with people today. Even Christians sometimes ask these questions. Pastor David takes us through Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 as we seek together to find God's answers to these questions.2024-03-1041 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 3:1-8 || David Tarkington (February 25, 2024)This passage is most notable today as being the majority of the lyrics to the Pete Seeger song "Turn, Turn, Turn." Yet, this is not simply a Woodstock-era pop song. Pastor David looks at what is revealed in this passage and how it leads to hope in Christ.2024-02-2542 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 2:18-26 || David Tarkington (February 18, 2024)How does God take someone who hates his life, hates his job, has moved from disgust to despair and lead them to life? Pastor David looks at Solomon's moment here in Ecclesiastes 2. It is hard. It is honest. And...it sounds like it was written in the 21st century rather than hundreds of years before Christ's birth.2024-02-1838 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 2:1-11 || David Tarkington (February 4, 2024)Solomon, the Preacher, admits that he tried everything he could in life to find meaning, but it all fell short. This is not unlike the strategy of many today. In this sermon Pastor David shares how there is hope in "holy hedonism" that finds pleasure and joy in Christ. This is the answer to "striving after the wind."2024-02-0441 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 1:12-18 || David Tarkington (January 28, 2024)What if you lived your entire life seeking the answer to the questions of life? What if you discover all the answers, but then find out you were asking the wrong questions? Life is not futile. It is not vanity. Yet, at times it seems so. That's what the Preacher says in Ecclesiastes. In this sermon Pastor Tarkington looks at how the gospel of Jesus Christ answers the right questions and resonates throughout all of the Bible and life.2024-01-2837 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio30th Anniversary of Pastor David Tarkington at FBCOP || Mike Godfrey (January 21, 2024)Pastor David Tarkington joined the First Baptist Church of Orange Park family when he was called to serve as the Student Pastor beginning January 1, 1994. Since that time, he has served as Student Pastor, Single Adult Pastor, Young Adult Pastor, and in 2005 as Senior Pastor. David has been the longest tenured pastor in the 100+ years history of First Baptist Church. Associate Pastor Mike Godfrey preached on this day. Then, following the sermon, Jacob Saunders (deacon) shared a tribute to Pastor David with video testimonies from Brandon Phillips (former student and current associate pastor at FBC Panama City,) Neil & Kaytee Jimenez (former...2024-01-221h 10

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 1:3-11 || David Tarkington (January 14, 2024)If the writer of Ecclesiastes had a go-to playlist, it would be full of songs of despair. Many would be Top-10 hits. Why? Because the nature of humanity, in our depravity, leads to despair. The writer asks hard questions and wrestles with the challenges of what seems to be a life of vanity. Pastor David Tarkington preaches this message in our series on Ecclesiastes, revealing how the gospel shines through as the answer to all that life presents.2024-01-1435 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEcclesiastes 1:1-2 || David Tarkington (January 7, 2024)We begin our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes as Pastor David Tarkington preaches this sermon titled "Quest for Meaning."2024-01-0732 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 13:15-25 || David Tarkington (December 31, 2023)The final message in our series through the book of Hebrews and the final message of 2023. Pastor David preaches from Hebrews 13 on worshiping well, following well, and living well.2024-01-0132 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 12:25-29 || David Tarkington (December 3, 2023)There are two choices we each can make. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 12 on the choice that leads to salvation and escape.2023-12-0341 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 12:81-24 || David Tarkington (November 26, 2023)A tale of two mountains - Sinai & Zion. One is the starting line. The other is the finish. A needed message for the church today from Pastor David Tarkington.2023-11-2643 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 12:12-17 || David Tarkington (November 19, 2023)Avoiding a heart of bitterness. Pastor David also goes back to Leviticus 19:1-2 in this message about living holy and honestly.2023-11-2042 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 11:32-40 || David Tarkington (October 29, 2023)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 11:32-40 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park as we continue our series through Hebrews & Leviticus.2023-10-3029 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 11:20-31 || David Tarkington (October 22, 2023)Pastor David Tarkington preaches through Hebrews 11:20-31 as we continue in our series through Hebrews and Leviticus.2023-10-2337 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 11:11-13 || David Tarkington (October 8, 2023)Faith gives power, perspective, and patience. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 11:11-13 on the faith of Sarah, Abraham, and Isaac.2023-10-0918 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 11:1-6 || David Tarkington (September 24, 2023)Chapter 11 is likely the most popular and most preached chapter in the book of Hebrews. This "Hall of Faith" lists many Old Testament followers of God with insight into how their faith was sustained throughout. Pastor David preaches at First Baptist Church of Orange Park in this sermon that opens this chapter, but with less emphasis on the faithfulness of God's people and more on the faithfulness of God.2023-09-2530 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioLeviticus 17:1-4 & Hebrews 10:26-39 || David Tarkington (September 17, 2023)Pastor David preaches from the Old Testament book of Leviticus and then from Hebrews 10 as we look to the details of the place, person, and promise of worship.2023-09-1833 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 10:19-25 || David Tarkington (September 10, 2023)Pastor David Tarkington continues in our series through the book of Hebrews in this sermon titled "Draw Near."2023-09-1130 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 7:1-10 || David Tarkington (July 2, 2023)What does it mean that Jesus was a priest in the order of Melchizedek? Why does this matter for us today? Pastor David leads us through our next portion of Hebrews with a look at the Old Testament.2023-07-0230 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioLeviticus 10:1-3; Hebrews 5:11-14 || David Tarkington (June 11, 2023)Leviticus 10:1-3; Hebrews 5:11-14 || David Tarkington (June 11, 2023) by David Tarkington, Pastor 2023-06-1237 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 5:1-10 || David Tarkington (June 4, 2023)Hebrews 5:1-10 || David Tarkington (June 4, 2023) by David Tarkington, Pastor 2023-06-0441 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 4:12-13 || David Tarkington (May 14, 2023)The passage regarding the Word of God being sharper than a two-edged sword is a powerful one, but often the full meaning is lost when it is read out of context. Pastor David looks to this passage today and reminds us how through God's Word, God continues to speak.2023-05-1436 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioLeviticus 23:3 & Hebrews 4:1-11 || David Tarkington (May 7, 2023)Pastor David preaches on the meaning of the Sabbath to believers from Leviticus 23 and Hebrews 4.2023-05-0735 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioLeviticus 1:1-17 || David Tarkington (April 16, 2023)To study Hebrews, you need to look to Leviticus. In this sermon Pastor David goes to the first chapter in the Old Testament book that gives detailed and graphic instruction regarding the sacrificial system set up by God. This is essential in understanding the sacrifice of Christ expressed in Hebrews.2023-04-1744 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEaster Sunday - 1 Corinthians 15 || David Tarkington (April 9, 2023)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 on the validity of the resurrection.2023-04-0933 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioHebrews 2:5-9 || David Tarkington (March 26, 2023)The writer of Hebrews focuses on the position of Christ as Son of God and Son of man. Pastor David takes us through this passage and through Psalm 8 as we focus on the wonder and grace of Christ as our Lord.2023-03-2738 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioMembership Matters || David Tarkington & Mike Godfrey(February 26, 2023)What does the Bible say about church membership? Pastor David and Pastor Mike share the pulpit on this Sunday addressing the concept of local church membership from a biblical perspective.2023-02-2646 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Timothy 5:17-25 || David Tarkington (January 22, 2023)The office of pastor should be one of integrity and respect. Yet, today it is considered one of the least respected by many. This is due to wolves who have used the church for their own gain and have disqualified themselves. Sadly, many have been harmed by pastors who should not pastor. Yet, there are some who should. What must the church do regarding them? How should these men of God be treated? Pastor David Tarkington looks at this subject as we continue through the book of 1 Timothy.2023-01-2238 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioChristmas Eve 2022 || David Tarkington (December 24, 2022)Christmas Eve 2022 || David Tarkington (December 24, 2022) by David Tarkington, Pastor 2022-12-2522 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Timothy 4:1-5 || David Tarkington (December 11, 2022)In the latter days (which we are now experiencing) there will be those who leave the faith, those who buy into false doctrine, and those who who become legalistic in their self-focus. This has been true since the early church days and even now in the age of Christian deconstructionism, it remains. But what is the church to do? Pastor David addresses that in our latest sermon from 1 Timothy.2022-12-1144 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon Audio1 Timothy 1:1-2 || David Tarkington (October 2, 2022)A simple salutation says much more than you think. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington begins our series for the church through the first letter to Timothy.2022-10-0329 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioPsalm 23:5-6 || David Tarkington (September 25, 2022)As David closes out his 23rd Psalm, he reminds the reader, or singer, that the shepherd is the host, that he anoints the head of his child, and prepares a place for him at his table and his home. This is the story of the gospel.2022-09-2527 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioPsalm 23:4 || David Tarkington (September 18, 2022)When you find yourself in the valley of the shadow of death you can drown in despair. Yet God remains faithful even during these times and when it seems that he is not there, when no one cares, when all is lost...be reminded of the great truth that David writes of in this psalm.2022-09-1836 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioPsalm 23:1-3 || David Tarkington (September 11, 2022)David calls God his shepherd. Jesus says he is the Good Shepherd. He is and there is much to learn from this illustration of sheepherding, but sadly there are some who have religious titles who are anything but good. Pastor David begins this short, three-part series from Psalm 23 seeking to bring clarity to those who have been harmed by others claiming to be men or women of God. This is a journey into a deep wound, seeking healing and hope from the only one who can provide it.2022-09-1143 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioMicah 7:1-20 || David Tarkington (September 4, 2022)Sometimes you may feel as if you are the only faithful person to God left. Micah felt that way. So did Elijah and many others, but God has promised to never leave nor forsake his children. You are not alone. Pastor David finishes our series through the book of Micah with a word of hope.2022-09-0431 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioMicah 6:1-16 || David Tarkington (August 28, 2022)The trial is on in chapter six. The witnesses have been called. The indictment is in, but what is it that God desires from his people? Pastor David takes us through this chapter of the prophet Micah's book to see.2022-08-2833 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioMicah 1:6-16 || David Tarkington (July 24, 2022)The people of God are coming under judgment because they have broken the covenant with the Lord. A covenant is not simply a promise. Pastor David preaches from Micah 1 in this short series through the book that bears the prophet's name.2022-07-2428 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioPsalm 61 || David Tarkington (June 5, 2022)John Mayer has many good songs, but there’s one that came to mind as I read this psalm. It’s titled “Stop This Train” and the lyrics speak of challenge of … well … living. Life goes on. Seemingly out of control. Decisions are made by other people that impact many. Good is nice, but bad seems to be bigger. And memories of days gone by become treasures, but seemingly treasures that can get lost in the shuffle of busyness. David writes Psalm 61 with a similar theme to Mayer's song. Sometimes we face similar overwhelming thoughts and cry out to God, "Help me!" Th...2022-06-0531 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioJude 5-16 || David Tarkington (May 15, 2022)Jude spares no words for his readers as he hits them with a flurry of truth punches. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Jude 5-16, explaining how the truths the church once held true have conveniently been forgotten. This is a call back to truth and to remember that which is essential.2022-05-1646 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioIt's Okay to Not Be Okay (Grief) || David Tarkington (May 8, 2022)Dealing with the death of a loved one is often so challenging we find ourselves wondering if God cares, if he knows how we feel, and how we are to find healing. Recently, one of our recently retired associate pastors died when his motorcycle was struck by a truck. The shock has impacted us all and our need now is to grieve together, but not as those without hope. But...what does that mean? Pastor David delves into this today in this message on God's Word on grief.2022-05-0849 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioBEHOLD THE STRENGTH OF GOD (ISAIAH 52) || David Tarkington (April 10, 2022)So...who goes to heaven? Good people? The sacrifice of Christ is prophesied in Isaiah 52 and it is the culmination of the plan for redemption. Good people do not go to heaven, but the justified ungodly people (and all people are ungodly apart from Christ) are the redeemed ones. Pastor David Tarkington speaks on this reality and why it is so difficult to love people as Christ does.2022-04-1022 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioACTS 20:7-12 || David Tarkington (October 17, 2021)The story of the man falling asleep during Paul's sermon and falling out of a three-story window and dying is a bit humorous (don't worry, he is brought back to life by God through Paul and all is good.) However, there is much more here than an issue of narcolepsy in church. What is it God would have us learn from this account? Pastor David Tarkington speaks of this in today's sermon.2021-10-1743 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioACTS 16:11-15 || David Tarkington (July 11, 2021)When Paul and his missionary team obeyed God's command to go to Macedonia, they met a woman named Lydia. This woman was wealthy and influential and a God-fearer, but she did not know Christ. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington looks to this passage for the timeless principle that can change our lives for the good and God's glory.2021-07-1236 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioACTS 14:19-23 || David Tarkington (May 16, 2021)When the warriors return from battle, the home nation and family members rejoice. While Paul and Barnabas may not have considered themselves warriors, their return to Antioch was welcomed with great praise of God and excitement. The mission, the message, and the spreading of the gospel were essential then, and now. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.2021-05-1643 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioACTS 14:19-23 || David Tarkington (May 9, 2021)The call to go, even after being rejected, beaten up, crushed, etc. as Paul was is so powerful. Often we quit with the gospel far too soon rather than trusting God in the journey. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 in this sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.2021-05-0942 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioACTS 14:4-18 || David Tarkington (May 2, 2021)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14. This is an encouraging message that reminds us that God calls and then goes before us in our journey.2021-05-0248 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioACTS 14:1-7 || David Tarkington (April 25, 2021)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14:1-7. This portion of scripture focuses upon a portion of Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey. Why would these men dare enter into cities that did not desire their presence? Preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park, Florida.2021-04-2541 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioEaster Sunday || David Tarkington (April 4, 2021)The darkest day in history may very well be the day after Christ's crucifixion. During this day, the disciples and followers of Christ were despondent. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from John 11 and Mark 16 with encouragement not to fall into despair, but to believe.2021-04-0435 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioPalm Sunday || David Tarkington (March 28, 2021)The Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey is an amazing story that begins Holy Week. The account shared today is from Matthew 21. Pastor David Tarkington reminds us that this is not the first triumphal entry in such a fashion described in Scripture and not the final one needed. This was preached on March 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.2021-03-2841 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Book of Acts || David Tarkington (March 21, 2021)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 13:13-14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on March 21, 2021.2021-03-2148 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Book of Acts || David Tarkington (March 14, 2021)Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 13:6-12 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Recorded on March 14, 2021.2021-03-1430 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Book of Acts || David Tarkington (March 7, 2021)Pastor Tarkington leads us through the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey as described in Acts 13:4-7. The calling and sending of Saul (Paul) and Barnabas by the Holy Spirit through his church in Antioch is more than just a nice historical account. This story reveals great truths regarding our own calling and sending. This sermon recorded at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on March 7, 2021.2021-03-0836 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Healthy Church Equips Strategically || David TarkingtonThe leaders in the local church are called by God to glorify him and serve the believers who are part of the family by equipping them to serve the Lord well. Why then are so many Christians seemingly satisfied by counting "church membership" as the sign of maturity when God has a bigger story for each of his children. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ephesians 4 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on being equipped to walk with Christ, to serve him, and to be part of a story that matters.2021-02-2140 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Healthy Church Loves Unconditionally || David TarkingtonAs Christians, we know we are to love one another. Yet, the problem most often is that even if we do, we love with the wrong type of love. Loving one another with a love reserved for an item means that unconditional, permanent, selfless love is not offered. Pastor David Tarkington preaches on February 14, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on this agape love God gives us and expects us to show others.2021-02-2145 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Healthy Church Worships Truly || David TarkingtonSermon preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Pastor David Tarkington looks to John 4 regarding Christ's revelation true worship being in spirit and truth. In our culture, worship is often considered a synonym to music or singing, but it is much more than that. Pastor David answers the question "What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth?"2021-02-0737 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Healthy Church Serves Gladly || David TarkingtonThe healthy church is comprised of healthy Christians. This series on health covers areas that we, as believers, must address. We do not cover all areas, but some vital ones. Our service to to God is expected and yet, it is not simply a duty, but an act of worship. Pastor David Tarkington looks to Psalm 100 for today's check up.2021-01-3139 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Healthy Church Preaches Boldly || David TarkingtonThe proclamation of the Word of God is a non-negotiable for being an obedient, healthy, church. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Romans 10 and 2 Timothy 4.2021-01-1747 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioThe Healthy Church Prays Expectantly || David TarkingtonThere are many designations of local church that people use - friendly, good, welcoming, large, etc. All are good designators, but there is a descriptor that we must seek to maintain at all times - the healthy church. In this sermon Pastor David Tarkington begins the new year by reminding us how Scripture reveals that the local body must be one that prays continually and expectantly. Prayer is not easy, though it seems it should be. We seek to be a healthy church that prays expectantly. We pray that all local churches do the same.2021-01-0329 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioMerry Pandemic Christmas - Fear and Frustration || David TarkingtonYou do not get the full story of Christmas if you only focus on the story of the birth of Christ. In this message Pastor David Tarkington begins with the story of the cross where fear seemed to be reigning in the lives of the disciples and others following Jesus. Some today are facing the same type of fear and yet, they may say "I'm not afraid, just frustrated." The truth is fear and frustration are roommates. Yet, God has not given us a spirit of fear. Be encouraged Christian.2020-12-1342 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - The Obedient Church || David TarkingtonActs 12:24-13:3. In this sermon, preached November 29, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington, we examine three elements of an obedient church.2020-11-2933 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - The Praying Church || David TarkingtonActs 12:1-24. This sermon was preached November 22, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. Peter is arrested. God rescues him. The church fights the enemy with the most powerful weapon in its arsenal. This is an incredible story of rescue in Acts 12, but it is not just history. God is still rescuing. The church must continue fighting as it did in the first century.2020-11-2339 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - The Loving Church || David TarkingtonActs 11:1-18. This sermon was preached November 15, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. In this service we celebrated the baptism of Ricky, a veteran who was at the point of considering ending his life until God rescued him. This is a great story of the ministry to veterans of our partner Operation Barnabas. Then, we celebrated two families in this service who stepped up to the first milestone of our family equipping discipleship model. Today's message looks at what God was doing in his church in Antioch while revealing our church's unique ministry for this day and time. First Baptist Church of...2020-11-1552 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - The Gospel for All || David TarkingtonActs 11:1-18. This sermon was preached November 8, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. When Peter returned to Jerusalem after dining in the Gentile Cornelius's home and sharing Christ with him, other believers (and leaders of the church) were livid. Peter addresses this and God gives us insight into how we must live knowing that all are welcome to come to God through Jesus Christ.2020-11-0841 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - The Gentile Pentecost || David TarkingtonActs 10:34-48. This sermon was preached November 1, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. When Peter preached at Cornelius's home to the gathered friends and family of the centurion, it was a repeat, somewhat, of the sermon preached at Pentecost. While the context and audience were different, the gospel was and is the same. This is the reminder to all believers that God shows no partiality. The gospel is for all and Jesus remains the only way, truth, and life.2020-11-0236 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - The Sending Church || David TarkingtonActs 10:21-33. This sermon was preached October 25, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. Today we look at how God connected and united Peter and Cornelius. We also see how this relates to our sending Jordan and Melissa Floro as church planters in New York City. Commissioning service for Floros and baptisms of Judson & Annie Floro.2020-10-2558 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - When God Does the Inconceivable || David TarkingtonActs 10:9-20. This sermon was preached October 18, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. Cornelius, the Gentile centurion is told by God send for Simon Peter to tell him what it means to follow Christ. The only challenge is that no where in Peter's mind was it even conceivable that God would want someone like Cornelius in his family. God was doing a major work on Cornelius, but also on Peter. There's much to learn from this narrative in the book of Acts.2020-10-1935 min

First Baptist Church of Orange Park - Sermon AudioTo the Ends of the Earth - Racism In the Church || David TarkingtonActs 10:1-8. This sermon was preached October 11, 2020 by Pastor David Tarkington. Pastor David shares about our town's history regarding race relations and the first interracial school in the town (and state) that existed until pressure from the state and community shut it down in 1917. What does that have to do with Acts 10? Peter is soon to meet Cornelius - the first Gentile who will become part of the church. This was huge and not something Peter was seeking...but God is no respecter of persons. This is an incredible account of God's grace, his plan, and his sovereignty over his...2020-10-1149 min