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Stupid Questions with Seth HillEpisode #50 - Joshua Monda, Professional TriathleteJoshua Monda, a professional triathlete, shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful athlete and father. He grew up in a rough neighborhood in Portland and got into trouble as a teenager. However, he turned his life around and found purpose in school and boxing. Joshua credits his mentors and positive role models for helping him overcome his challenges. He now focuses on being present in his children's lives and providing them with opportunities he didn't have. Joshua's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of positive influences. In this part...2024-05-201h 21

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisMaking A Covenant CommitmentTalk is cheap! Making a covenant commitment is not just talk. In this message we will see 5 aspects of Making a covenant commitment and then next week we will look a little deeper into some of the specifics of the covenant, but today 5 aspects of the covenant and my prayer is that as we look at this, we can use it to reflect on our own lives.2020-01-1947 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod Have Mercy On UsIn this section, we find that the Jews are pleading with God for mercy in their situation. Up until this point, there had been a great deal of progress. The walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt, and the city repopulated. However, the city itself still remained in ruins, and they still had enemies all around them. Therefore the people fo God cry out to God for the same mercy He showed their forefathers.2020-01-1242 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisProne To WanderAs we continue to read this prayer in Nehemiah 9, we understand it is full of rich instruction about who God is, who we are, and how God has worked on behalf of His people, which should lead us to praise. Now what we will see in these verses is that Israel is prone to sin, but God is rich in mercy, and we will see this over and over again.2020-01-0551 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod Is Great And Greatly To Be PraisedA few weeks ago, I had said that this section of Nehemiah is the longest prayer recorded in Scripture, and it is recounting the history of Israel as a nation. The prayer begins with the creation and then goes all the way through their captivity, and as we read this, I trust you could see that over and over again, it was declaring how great God is. In fact, I believe that we will see that God is to be exalted for who He is, for His plan, for His power, and for His provision. That God is indeed great...2019-12-2950 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisAway In The MangerThe story of the birth of Jesus is so much more than a nice story that makes people feel good. It is in fat the most crucial news that anyone one the face of the earth could ever hear. The Bible is clear that all have sinned, all are apart from Christ and all are under God’s condemnation making the incarnation supremely vital. Listen in to this message to find out why.2019-12-2250 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWorthy Of WorshipSo this section Nehemiah gives us an idea of what happened when revival, or as we talked about last week, Biblical Renewal comes. The people have received the Word of God, and where the word is received and honored, it will bear fruit. Their hearts have been saturated with God's Word, and it has accomplished a great work in their lives. So we see in these verses that which is acceptable worship and that God is indeed worthy of worship.2019-12-1549 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisBiblical RenewalNehemiah 8 is a focus on God’s Word. The wall was completed in chapter six. In chapter seven, provision is made for security, and we see the perseverance of the people. Things are looking pretty good at this point. However, something important is missing because there is no spiritual vitality; the people needed renewal. So what we will see is six things focusing on God's Word. We will see a request for God's Word, a reading of it, a reverence for it, a response to it, a reaction to it, and finally, the requirement of it.2019-12-081h 01

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisPersevering With PeopleChapter 7 starts with three verses describing the precautions that Nehemiah took to guard the city against attack, and that wraps up the first half of the book. Verses 4-73 look forward to the reforms of the second half of the book by showing how Nehemiah went about repopulating the city. The entirety of the chapter is lesson in perseverance with people.2019-12-0155 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisHow To Triumph Over OppositionSo far, Nehemiah in the rebuilding of this wall has had to stand up to the violent threats of the enemy in chapter 5. Then in chapter 5, he had to deal with internal conflict between the wealthy Jews and the poor Jews. He has been tested as a leader. The wall is almost done, and the breaches have been repaired, the wall is complete except for the door in the gates. The enemy does not give up, and here in chapter 6, he hits again with four types of opposition: intrigue, innuendo, intimidation, and infiltration. In the first three, Satan moves, and...2019-11-2551 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFor The Love Of Money Causes StrifeWhy do we have money? What do we do with our money and can it be used to bring God glory? In this message, we will see how many of the Jews were not bringing God glory with their finances and how that changed.2019-11-1756 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisOur God Will Fight For UsAs a follower of Christ, our resolve will be continually tested. In this passage of scripture, we will notice that progress is not made without being ready for battle. Do you understand that along with building God’s kingdom there is a battle? What does it mean to trust in the Sovereignty of God in the midst of the battle? Listen to today’s message to find out.2019-11-1047 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisDiscouragement Is A Real ProblemWe live in discouraging times. What are we to do when we find ourselves discouraged? How can we overcome discouragement and what sort of things do we need to look for when it comes to the cause of discouragement. In today’s message, we will learn about discouragement and how to overcome it.2019-11-0346 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisHow To Rightly Handle Opposition | Nehemiah 4:1–9In Nehemiah 4:1-9 we see that Nehemiah faces some pretty fierce opposition. In this message, we will focus in on that opposition and how Nehemiahrespondedd to it.2019-10-2746 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisComing Together From Gates To GloryBefore any church can be successful, the people must realize and understand that God’s work is for everyone. In this message, we will first see the characteristics of the people and we will see how they came together to build the wall. No matter how poor your assessment of your gifting is you can be used but the Lord to accomplish so much.2019-10-2055 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisA Tale Of TwoThere are times that we think we know more than God. The Scripture provides the believer with life-giving counsel and joy. In Today’s message Pastor, Ben unpacks what it looks like to go the Scriptures which is the source of this life-giving counsel and joy.2019-10-1340 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisPreparing For The Lord's WorkNehemiah was preparing for the Lord’s work. Two questions to ask of yourself Can God trust me? And secondly, am I faithful? These are important qquestionsto ask when preparing for the Lord’s work.2019-10-0654 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod's Providential Purpose Will Come To PassHow does the providence of God intersect with our lives and what does it all mean? Does prayer really change anything? These questions and more are answered in today’s message.2019-09-2949 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisBringing Others To JesusThis is our final message in our Who's Your One series. In this message we look at the disciple Andrew and how thought he is seemingly insignificant the Lord uses him with great significance. Do we pass others by that we think are insignificant? Who are you sharing the gospel with?2019-09-1544 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisHell Is For RealOften times as Christians we will say that we believe in a literal hell but we will live in such a way that says we down really believe it. How should our view of hell motivate us towards evangelism? Is hell real and what does the Bible teach us about it?2019-09-0847 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhy "One" MattersIn this message we will focus on what one can do. One invitation to church, one message of hope, one neighbor, one coworker, one friend. Here is my question, can you name one person who has come to Christ through your invitation or witness? May we focus in on the one because we know that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation according to Romans 1:16. The apostle Paul in that same passage, indicated he was not ashamed of the gospel.2019-09-0157 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFriends Bring Friends To JesusEvery one of us should be on mission to bring our friends to Jesus. We will encoutner obstacles but we must trust in the power of Christ to do only what he can do. May we do all we can to see the lost won to Christ.2019-08-2649 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisChose To FishIt is impossible to be a Christian and not be a disciple. The term disciple is very clear it makes it clear what you become when you follower Jesus, and in Matthew 4 we have Jesus choosing the first disciples, and I think we see what it means to be a Christian.2019-08-1851 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisIs It Worth It?Is following Christ worth it? Is our life about what we accumulate or is it about Christ? Will you focus on the eternal that can be enjoyed forever?2019-08-1133 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisAmazing GraceToday Dr. Joe Gardner talks about saving and sustaing grace. Do you know this grace?2019-08-0438 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisPrinciples For Godly RelationshipsThis book deals with Godly relationships, I would like us to see some principles for Godly relationship this morning specifically in how Paul relates to Philemon. This is not some sort of comprehensive list, but I think they are some things that we would do well to learn and put into practice in our church life for the glory of God and the furtherance of the gospel. So let's look at some of these principles for Godly relationships.2019-07-2848 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Gospel Transforms UsIn this message we will see how God transforms us through the Gospel He transforms our character, our connection with others, and our connection with Him.2019-07-2146 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisHealthy ChurchIn this message we go back over the 9 marks of a healthy church. We look at all of the messages in the healthy church series today in the first message we had the introduction, then we spoke about expositional preaching then biblical theology, the gospel, conversion, evangelism, memberships, discipline, discipleship and growth, deacons, and ended with elders.2019-07-1454 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is A Healthy Church? Leadership: EldersSo today we are going first to see the qualifications for church leadership, then we will see the Charismatic nature of Church leadership, the Christlikeness of Church leadership. Remember that we are using the book 9 Marks of a healthy church by Mark Dever for this series and these points all come out of that book.2019-07-0755 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is a Healthy Church | Leadership DeaconsChristianity has always recognized the need for authority in society, in the home and also in the church. We are going to talk about that a little bit today, So what we are going to look at is a congregational context, and then we will look at the qualifications of a deacon, to help us to be able to identify what a deacon is. Finally, we will see the responsibilities of a deacon Now before we go any further, I believe it is essential that we understand that scripture seems to make it very clear that there are two offices...2019-06-3055 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat is a healthy church? | Discipleship & GrowthA healthy church is characterized by having members who are seriously concerned with their spiritual growth. In a healthy church, people actually want to get better at following Jesus. So today we are going to look at some questions 1. What does the Bible say about spiritual growth? 2. How do we spiritually grow as a church and individually? 3. Is it spiritual growth really all that important? 4. What if we don't grow?2019-06-2351 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is A Healthy Church? | DisciplineChurch discipline gets to the heart of the question. Are we to live as Christians on our own? Do our obligation to one another only involve encouraging one another positively? Or do they include a responsibility to speak honestly to each other's faults, shortcomings, departures from Scripture or specific sins? Does our responsibilities before God ever include making such matters public? So as we have done previously, we are going to look at some questions this morning. Is all church discipline negative, what is it, What does the Bible say about it, how have past Christians handled it, would our...2019-06-1652 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat is a healthy church | MembershipContinuing our study on what is a healthy church today we look at church membership. The average SBC church has an inflated membership roster one study showed the typical Southern Baptist Church has 176 members, 69 of whom are present at the typical Sunday morning worship service. In this message, we will answer three questions that I hope will help us rethink church membership. 1. What is a church? 2. Why join a church? 3. What does membership entail?2019-06-0955 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat is a healthy church | EvangelismThis morning I want us to consider how it is that we are to tell others this great message that has changed us. How do we share the gospel? How do we evangelize? To do so, we are going to consider 4 questions. 1. What is Evangelism? 2. Who should evangelize? 3. Why shoe we evangelize? 4. How should we evangelize?2019-06-0256 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat is a healthy church? ConversionSo is real and lasting change even possible? What does the Bible say about real, lasting personal change? Today we want to see the change that takes place in conversion. Because a Biblical understanding of conversion is one characteristic of a healthy church. So today we are going to ask five questions about conversion to help us better understand it.2019-05-2656 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is A Healthy Church | The GospelToday we continue our study looking at a healthy church. The focus of this message is The Gospel. The hope of the gospel is the hope of knowing the glory of God in the face of Christ. It is the hope of seeing him clearly and knowing him fully. It is the hope of becoming like Christ as we see him as he is. So what is this good news that we speak of what is this gospel message? Is it a message that God is love? Or a message that we are all okay or a message that Jesus...2019-05-1955 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat is a healthy Church | Expositional PreachingLast week we looked at expositional preaching. Our concern, however, is not only with how we are taught but more importantly, what we are taught. We should want pastors who preach from God's Word, with that said we should carefully listen to what the Pastor says and determine whether what he says is according to the Word of God. We don't need preachers that just make a claim to preach from the Word; we need pastors whose sermons are clearly in line with what the Word of God actually teaches.2019-05-1254 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is A Healthy Church? - Expositional PreachingAn expositional preacher seeks to have his congregation fed by the entirety of God's word, therefore, making for a healthy congregation. The expositional preacher's authority begins and ends with Scripture. When a preacher speaks, he is called to have the authority to speak fromGod as long as they are speaking God's words.2019-05-0555 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is A Healthy ChurchThis message addresses two main things. First, what are you looking for? Second what is a healthy church and under what is a healthy church we will look at our Christianity, what a church is and is not, what every church should aspire to be and how it is we can display the character of God.2019-04-2856 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisJesus Is The Resurrected LordLuke's gospel has been building to this one final miracle. Nothing that has happened before the resurrection has any meaning if Christ did not rise from the grave. If Christ did not rise from the grave then his virgin birth is meaningless, the miracles he performed are meaningless, his teachings are meaningless, and even his crucifixion would be meaningless if Christ remains dead we are in a pitiful state. Everything in this gospel hangs on this final chapter.2019-04-2152 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisJesus Is The King Of PeaceThis passage of scripture reveals to us something that many do not know, and that is true and lasting peace. We see a peace that the world cannot give nor take away a peace that is offered by God that comes only through the person and work of Jesus Christ and the question for us to answer is, do we want that peace?2019-04-1439 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisReclaiming The Power Of The CrossThe cross calls, redeems, and assures. It calls to a different faith, redeems despite our past, assures victory over the enemy. Listen is as Eric preaches on Reclaiming the power of the cross.2019-04-0750 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisJesus Is The Crucified SaviorWe come to this section in Luke's Gospel when Jesus faces his capture and arrest. The authorities place him on trial, which results in his conviction and later his crucifixion. There are three scenes I want us to see in this passage today, and there are some lesson I trust we will learn 2019-03-3152 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisJesus Is The Rejected SaviorWe have a total of 5 scenes focused around the betrayal of Jesus in the text. First, we have Jesus in the Garden praying before he is betrayed, then we see the deception begins as Judas betrays him with a kiss, then we have Peter betraying him with his denial three times, then we have the soldiers mocking and beating him, and finally we have the priest and the scribes condemning him. Everyone around Jesus rejects him.2019-03-2452 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod WinsOn that same day, God gives Haggai a message directly to Zerubabbel. Now, remember what I had said before, the first and third messages were messages of rebuke the second and fourth are messages of encouragement. To Zerubbabel and to all of God's servants who may be discouraged God has a message for us 2019-03-1749 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisProvidential Blessing Overcomes DefilementWhat the Lord makes clear is that he doesn't desire fancy buildings and animal sacrifices if the hearts of his worshipers are not righteous before him. So Haggai delivers a message to urge the people not only to keep working on the temple but also to do it from their hearts better right before God. We must understand that outward religion is never enough. God always looks at the heart.2019-03-1052 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod's sovereignty brings encouragement to discouraged peopleHaggai delivers his second message to the people, and it is a message of God's encouragement and His encouragement id for them to persevere in the work of the temple. What we see here is that God's sovereignty brings encouragement to discouraged people.2019-03-0352 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisBuild God's House FirstWe must refuse to put our desires above God's house. The Minor Prophets commentary puts it like this “In short, Haggai is saying, ‘Give God the supreme place in your life.’” and Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you (Mt. 6:33) That is why I titled this first message build God's house first.2019-02-2448 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisStanding Between The Living and The DeadWe are standing between the living and the dead what will we do?2019-02-1735 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisImago DeiIn the Old Testament God had destroyed the earth and all of human and animal life except those who were on the Ark. It was a new beginning for the human race which was judged and destroyed because of its corruption. In our text today we notice one of the very first things God did with Noah is affirming the sanctity of human life. God is establishing the foundation in how we are to view human life right from the start before the earth is repopulated with humanity. If God proclaims the sanctity of human life, then we are to...2019-02-1054 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe State Of The Church (Depends On Jesus)FBC exists to glorify Jesus Christ by calling people to Know Him, Grow in Him, and to Show Him to others. How can we see the mission happen? “Ask in Jesus Name.” What does it mean to ask in Jesus name? Ultimately, it means we are asking in the character and with the approval of Jesus. We are asking for the very things Jesus would ask for. So then we ask ourselves what would Jesus as for, and if we answer that question then we know what we should also ask for? Again we have the Scriptures to guide us let’...2019-02-0351 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe State Of The Church (Seeing Things Clearly)This morning what I thought we could do is look at 7 offers that Christ has for us to enjoy. When we are able to see what he has laid out for us, I believe it should be easier to invite people to connect with God because they are being invited to something far greater then they could ever imagine.2019-01-2747 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe State Of The Church (How Can We Accomplish The Mission)So many churches have lost focus on what the mission is, they are missing the mission that God has called them to and instead of being a life saving station they have become a clubhouse. In this message we share 2 specefic action points that we msut do and a few things. that we must start and keep on doing to accomplish our mission.2019-01-2044 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe State Of The Church (Do We Have The Right Focus)First Baptist Church exists to glorify Jesus Christ by calling people to Know Him, to Grow in Him, and Show Him to others. Over the next few weeks we are going to look at this statement but then after that my desire is that we will spend some time asking ourselves what it is that we need to do in order to revitalize our church and move forward. Because there are only two kinds of churches living churches that are actually accomplishing their mission and dead or dying churches.2019-01-0654 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe RulerAs we look at this passage of scripture there are three main point that I want to draw your attention to the first thing we are going to see is the tale of two cities Jerusalem and Bethlehem, then we will see the tale of two kings the king of Jerusalem and Jesus and finally we will see the tale of two communities the current limited community and the new global community. So let's dig into this passage a little bit this morning.2018-12-3041 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Root Of JesseIn verses 2-10, we have this information about who the descendent from the Davidic line is and about the kingdom. They inform us as to why we celebrate the birth of this child, and we have something that is worth rejoicing over so we are going to look at 3 things this morning first we are going to look at His qualification in verses 1-2 then in verses 3-5 we will see his character, and finally in verses 6-9 we will see His kingdom.2018-12-2346 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFor To Us A Child Is BornSo as we look at these 7 verses from Isaiah chapter 9 we are going to see in verses 1-3 some contrasts and these contrast are designed in such a way that they address the desperate situation the people of God find themselves in. So what we see is that God is telling them that one day there will be a great reversal all of the gloom, grief, darkness, troubles will all one day be overturned. Then in verse 4-6, we are told why this happens, so the cause of the reversal is revealed, and if you look at those verses, you...2018-12-1653 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisImmanuelHere in Isaiah chapter 7 the people of God are in some serious trouble and their future looks pretty bleak. However, right in the middle of their fear-filled season of life God delivers a message and a sign of hope. This is not a Christmas tree hope this is not an idea so they can escape from the real world this is a declaration that a virgin will bear a son and call his name, Immanuel, which means “God with us.” The whole point of this text is about hope it is not a decorative distraction, nor is it something to just...2018-12-1047 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Seed Of The WomanRight in the middle of all of the curses, there is a bright shining light of hope. We have the curse of the serpent he will have to eat dust, and he will be humiliated but verse 15 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”2018-12-0245 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisAll Glory Be To ChristTo sum up the entire book of Hebrews in a Sentence I would say. Seeing the glory of Christ in His person and work will enable us to endure trials by faith.2018-11-2547 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisLeadership ResponsibilitiesLeaders have a responsibility to lead God’s flock by having a personal walk with God and by working together to help church members to also have a personal walk with God. So that is what I am going to break down for us this morning my intent is that after this message we will know what are the responsibilities of leaders.2018-11-1855 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe God Of Peace EquipsThe author of Hebrews has just asked them to pray for him, and then he turns around and prays for his readers Now I believe in his prayer what we see is that the God of peace equips he equips us with everything we need for salvation through Jesus Christ, and he equips us with everything we need to live for his glory. This prayer is a literal praying back to God his promises God has ordained prayer as the way for us to lay hold of his promises. It is through prayer that we acknowledge how needy we are...2018-11-1154 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisResponding Rightly To Church LeadersWe rightly respond to church leaders with obedience and prayer. Listen in for details.2018-11-0455 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisLifestyle As A Sacrifice Of Praisethis message is about A lifestyle as a sacrifice of praise and here is what I want you to know if you want to fulfill the chief purpose for which you were created you must live a life to glorify God by enjoying God forever so that the joy in your life spills over into continual praise of God. However, as we know the Bible and Jesus link the first great commandment to love God with our total being to the second to love our neighbor as ourselves so to just praise God alone falls short of pleasing Him. SO...2018-10-2852 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisJesus The Remedy To False TeachingIf we are going to keep from false teaching which runs rampant, we must remember our leaders and imitate their faith, we must remember our Savior and his sacrificial death, and we must hold to the promise of heaven. We explore this and more in this message.2018-10-2152 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisDon't Love Money Be ContentIf the author of Hebrews told them who had their property plundered for the name of Jesus not to love money then I better pay attention to what he said additionally these verses are connected to the prior verses in this the love of money or possessions stand in opposition to the love of the saints, and this is why we are called to be content.2018-10-1553 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisLets Talk About SexThis verse this morning is extremely important Godly marriages are the foundation for our churches and our society. This verse makes it clear that God has ordained marriage and sex within marriage, and he will judge those who practice sex outside of marriage. As Christians, we are to display contrast to the culture around us when it comes to marriage and our standards of morality.2018-10-0749 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisA Community Of LoveOur text today is saying because we understand who God is the natural outflow of that is a certain way to live especially in the church, and that brings praise to God. So what we have is this focus on love, and we will break it down into 3 points first love the saints, second love strangers showing hospitality, 3 love those Who are suffering for the cause of Christ. So we gather that as the church we are to be a community of love first 2018-09-3050 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod Is A Consuming FireThe author of Hebreews is making an argument here from the lesser to the greater. If those that are under the old inferior covenant incurred God’s judgment for their disobedience, how much more will we be judged if we neglect Christ? If the signs of God’s presence were frightened when he shook Mt. Sinai how much more when he shakes all of creation? However we have received a kingdom which cant be shaken, and our God is a consuming fire; therefore, our response is one of obedience. So let's look at this.2018-09-2452 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisAre you dwelling in Mt. Sinai or Mt. Zion?The author of Hebrews is making clear in these verses that those who have trusted in the blood of Jesus Christ do not dwell in Mt. Sinai which is represented by the law but instead dwell in Mt. Zion which is represented by the new covenant. So I want to spend some time this morning looking at that.2018-09-1654 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFinish Well TogetherThe author pf Hebrews is saying that in the body of Christ we all have a responsibility to help each other overcome the hindrances that could cause us to drop out of the race. This morning I want to look at how it is that we finish this race of the Christian faith well together. That is the call that we would help each other out, so first, let's see 2018-09-1046 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFinish Well With Peace & HolinessThe author is encouraging his readers and us to finish well as we run this Christian marathon, we can’t drop out of the race we race t the end, when we grow weary, and we are injured, and we are hurting, and we are depressed, and we don’t think there is any way that we can possibly go on he says Finish the race well with peace and holiness.2018-09-0345 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisResponding to God's Divine DisciplineGod is the ultimate authority and it does not matter whether you like it or not nor does it matter if you like the program he has laid out for your life or not it would be wise to not rebel against God. Look at verse 9 we are told to be subject to the father of spirits and live. We only experience true life in Christ through the complete surrender of self. This morning I want us to see that we respond to God’s loving divine discipline by submission and there are three reasons for that.2018-08-2756 min

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First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGod's Divine Discipline Of His ChildrenGod disciplines out of love because he knows that if we are left without discipline, then we will bring more mysery on ourselves than his gentle hand of discipline. Now we must soak this in that whenever we face trouble or affliction there is nothing punitive in it we must never say “God is punishing me for my sin” God does not do that and when we talk that way it is because we have become weak in our faith. God is disciplining you and not punish you, he is correcting you and straightening your path not smiting you by his...2018-08-0549 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisRun With Endurance Considering JesusThis is not the first time that the author of Hebrews spoke to his reader about endurance back in 10:36 he told them they had need of endurance so that when they had done the will of God, they may receive what was promised. He follows that up by writing a whole chapter that is devoted to the Old Testament saint who endured in their faith, although they did not receive the promise of Christ which we have received. Now he returns to endurance by saying we have this great cloud go witnesses form the Old Testament and Jesus Himself who...2018-07-2951 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Reward Of Triumphant FaithYou see faith trusts in God no matter the circumstances because faith looks to the final reward and that is how we have a triumphant faith. The author breaks this down into three parts for us; first, we will see the blessing of faith in verses 32-35a, then we will see the perseverance of faith in 35b-38, then we see the triumph of faith in verses 39-40 so let's get into this first 2018-07-2247 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFaith That Conquers and SavesJoshua had problems, Moses had died, and Joshua had a pile of problems. He led them out of their 40 year wandering; he led them across the Jordan River, and into the land of promise that was filled with evil, violent giants. Now he has the problem of conquering Jericho and God gives Joshua the plan and by faith, the wall of that great fortified city crumbled. What a great account of conquering faith but it does not stop there because inside that city was a prostitute who would express saving faith.2018-07-1552 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFaith OvercomesToday's message is about a faith that overcomes this is the faith that we see in Moses and the people of Israel when they came out of Egyptian slavery so today I want us to see that faith overcomes it can overcome any obstacle, and setback, and hardship but like Moses, it must endure and see the unseen God.2018-07-0851 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFaith Determines Our OptionsThis passage of scripture that we are looking at today tells us about some options that had an impact on the world. The first option was that two space in Egypt opted to defy the edict of the King who was killing all male Hebrew babies instead they opted to hide their son. That sons turn out to be Moses, who would later deliver his people from the hand of Pharaoh. The second option was for Moses himself, and it was a difficult option. Moses cold either continue to live his life of luxury or he could give up everything...2018-07-0152 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisFaith Trusts God's PlanIn this passage we see that faith faces death and trusts in God’s plan and while there are many lessons to be learned from these men the author of Hebrews drives home the point for us that each of these died with faith in God’s promises even in the life of Isaac and Jacob they had many failures in their walk of faith and yet but the grace of God they crossed the ﬁnish line with a strong faith.2018-06-2449 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhen God Tests Our FaithThe purpose of the author of Hebrews for including this in here is to show these believers who are facing trials that faith can overcome any obstacle, and barrier, and problem, and any circumstance even when that circumstance seems contrary to the promises of God. Faith does obtain a blessing if not in this life then in eternity, and it does do by looking to God not the circumstance. So often we get so wrapped up in our circumstance, and we forget that God is more significant than our problem or our circumstance and the more we trust in God...2018-06-1747 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Purpose Of The JourneyAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob all died in faith. Faith was the main characteristic of their life right up until they died. Not one of them realized the promised land or the promise of innumerable descendants they saw themselves and strangers and exiles. If they doubted God’s promise, they could have returned to their homeland, but they did not. Instead, they desire a better country a heavenly one. So they all died well they all died in faith in an unseen and unfulfilled promise. They provide for us an example of the purpose of the journey we see how to li...2018-06-1050 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisA Faith That Looks ForwardThis text will reveal to us the essentials of faith as we see in Abraham a faith that looks forward, in fact, the apostle Paul asserts that it is not the Jews by physical birth that are the descendants of Abraham, but those who believe are the true children of Abraham in Galatians 3. It is through Abraham that God gave the covenant of grace by which we are saved. Our salvation rests in part on God’s faithfulness to Abraham. We are saved as spiritual offspring from the promise of God to Abraham.2018-06-0350 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhen Faith Looks Foolishif anyone ever wants to be saved they must by faith obediently respond to God’s warnings of a future judgment and that is why this message will not neglect the fact that the flood serves as a warning for future judgment for us today. It is important to understand the words righteousness and grace first appear in the Bible in the account of Noah. In the flood, we see a symbol of judgment, in the ark we see a symbol of salvation. The focus of this rest is on Noah’s faith, and the result of that faith and Noah...2018-05-2750 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisHow To Please GodThe author of Hebrews takes us to the life of Enoch and reveals that he is a man who pleased God. He lived during a very evil time on earth, which was just before the flood where God judges the earth. This is what the book of Jude says about Enoch 14 It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly wa...2018-05-2048 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Talking DeadWhy was Abel’s sacrifice accepted and Cain’s rejected? One word separates that sacrifices that both men brought and that word is faith. This weeks message explores how sinners can be made right before the Holy God. Listen in as we ecplore the faith of Abel and how his faith has a dead man talking.2018-05-1346 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisWhat Is Faith?Last week we looked at faith that endures, and now the author will devote a whole chapter to give an explanation and illustrate for his readers a genuine faith that does endure. The emphasis is more on the practice of faith in the face of trials this is the kind of faith that trusts in the promises of God and applies them to present trials. What I want to do to help us understand this passage is break it down into 3 points a point for each verse first we will see The spiritual reality of Faith in verse 1, then in...2018-05-0648 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisA Faith That EnduresIn Hebrews 10:32-39 The author is encouraging his readers, he tells them he knows they are not going to turn away from Christ but that their faith will endure, in spite of their suffering and hardships in this passage of scripture we see how to have a faith that endures trials, including persecution. If we want a faith that endures we must remember God’s working in the past, we must respond to God’s working in the present, and we must look to his promise for the future.2018-04-2944 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisA Fearful Warning Of Future JudgmentHebrews 10:26-31 Who is this passage of scripture speaking about? The main problem is seen in verse 29 were we read “by which he was sanctified” I hold to the view that this is not the sanctification that we read about in verse 14 in verse 29 it is speaking of a fruitless sanctification and a religious separation and outward appearance of sanctification which often happen when people are a part of the visible church. So these people are part of the church and perhaps have even been baptized and take communion, so they are set apart in the sense they are joined with...2018-04-2347 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Confident Practice Of Our FaithThe confident practice of our faith in these verses has us drawing near to God, holding fast to the confession of our hope and stirring one another towards love and good works. In verses 19-21 the author gives us the summarization of our position in Christ, and there are two vital truths that he delivers to us and then in verses 22-25 we see that our position should affect our practice. What he says to the church is let us draw near, let us hold fast, and let us consider.2018-04-1553 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisThe Savior We Need For Total ForgivenessThis passage is broken down into 4 parts in verse 1-4 we have the powerlessness of the Old Sacrifices. In verses 5-10 we have the provision of a better sacrifice then in verses 11-14 we have a contrast between the Old and New sacrifice and then in verses 15-18 we see the Only sufficient sacrifice for Total forgiveness. All of this points to Jesus being the savior we need.2018-04-0849 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisHe Is RisenJesus came lived a sinless life died a criminals death and rose again, he faced and conquered sin, and the resurrection is proof that God’s wrath was vindicated. Is it true Matthew says yes Matthew says He is Risen this morning we will see. We see an empty tomb and why we worship on Sunday’s. We will look at fictitious explanations of the resurrection. We will see why the resurrection is true. What are the implications of the resurrection to our life?2018-04-0148 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisGood Friday ServiceOur Good Friday Service. Hymn 156 - Were you there (1-3) The History Of Crucifixion Jesus on The Cross Hymn 144 - When I survey the Wondrous Cross (1-3) The Popularity of The Cross The Theology of The Cross Hymn 141 The Old Rugged Cross 2018-03-3039 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisOnce For AllThe once for all sufficient sacrifice of Christ brings judgment or salvation 2018-03-2547 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisNo Shedding Of Blood No ForgivenessThe point of this text being driven home is no shed blood no forgiveness of sin. The solution for the problem is not to try harder, but the solution is God incarnate the promised Messiah Jesus Christ and His shed blood. The old sacrificial system and the Old priesthood are a foreshadowing of this. Furthermore, we have mentioned in verses 16 and 17 of a will and how it is only in effect after the death of the one who made the will. Jesus inaugurated the New Covenant by his death and the shedding of His blood. Our salvation which is our...2018-03-1845 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisPurify Our ConscienceIn today’s passage the author goes into some detail concerning the sacrificial system to reveal it is imperfect and temporary. It can’t purify our conscience and will not remove our guilt. The whole design of the Old Covenant system was a foreshadowing of what was to come which was Jesus Christ, a superior High Priest who offered His own blood to obtain eternal redemption and purify our conscience. How does God purify our conscience and deal with our guilt with the blood of Jesus Christ so this morning I am going to break this down into 3 main parts for...2018-03-1151 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisA Superior High Priest For A Superior CovenantIn verses 1-6 we will see the author shows that Jesus is a Superior High Priest then in verses 6-13 we will see that Jesus mediates a Superior Covenant.2018-03-0453 min

First Baptist Church Washington IllinoisSaved From The DepthsIn this message Pastor, Josh Monda looks at Jonah chapter 2. We will see a clear path of restoration for Jonah and how Jonah both cried out the Lord and became coscious of God's presence and how he returned to God's word.2017-07-2342 min