We Make The Road By Walking - First Baptist Church Ashland

Keep Going

August 13, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 24

Sometimes the most simple part of maturing in faith is to "keep going". This week we talk about how Jesus' scars are proof that God sees us in our own wounds and that no matter what comes our way God goes with us.

The One About God's Meal

August 6, 2023 • Tom Lynch • Luke 24:13–35

Pastor Tom walks with us down the road to Emmaus with a reminder to recognize opportunities to share life with each other.

Through the Finish Line

July 30, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 23:26–46

Jesus' perseverance and forgiveness shown on the cross challenges us in our spiritual maturity to run through the finish line.

Servants of All

July 23, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 22:7–38

Do we lord power over others or use our power to serve? As the gospel of Luke's account of Jesus nears the cross, Jesus has a last supper with his disciples. There, he deals with coming betrayal and challenges the disciples' maturity in the area of servanthood.

Leave the Show

July 16, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 20:45–47, Luke 21:1–4

What do service and generosity look like when no one is watching? Jesus invites us to take a step in maturity and leave behind the "show" of religion as we give more of ourselves to God.

Give It All to God

July 9, 2023 • Ross Wright • Luke 20:20–26

The religious leaders in Jesus' day, hoping to trap him, asked a hot-button-issue question about a tax the Romans enforced on Judea. Jesus used the opportunity to challenge those listening on the allegiance of their hearts. Pastor Ross considers the role of "Caesar" and role of God in our lives.

Curiosity Saved the Cat

July 2, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 19

How can climbing trees lead to steps of maturity on our faith journey? Pastor Josh examines the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus as we continue our study of the gospel of Luke.

World Refugee Sunday

June 25, 2023 • Tom Lynch • Acts 17:22–28

The FBCA Internationals team shares stories of how God is working locally and overseas.

Forgive Generously

June 18, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 17

Forgiveness is one of the most scandalous things about Christianity. What does it look like to forgive generously and practice gratitude in the relationships that matter most? Pastor Josh shares and invitation and challenge to grow in our maturity through practicing forgiveness.

You Gotta Serve Somebody

June 11, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 16

If you were to take stock of the ways you spend your time and live your life...who do you serve? What can we learn from a manager who manipulates the numbers of accounts to make friends? Join us as we explore what it looks like to find a pathway forward through generosity.

Learn to Rejoice

June 4, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 15

What do you celebrate with your life? Following Jesus helps us to celebrate in some of the most unexpected places and with some of the most unexpected people.

Be Salty

May 28, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 14

When's the last time someone asked you to be MORE salty? This week we explore the importance of counting the cost as we follow Jesus and to be more salty in the way we give.

Love Over Fear

May 21, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 13

What does it look like for you to let go of some of the things that keep you from bearing fruit in your life? What if pruning could lead to better fruit? Choosing love over fear is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. How can you practice love over fear this week?

Rich Towards God

May 14, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 12

When is enough...enough? What does it look like to get off the hamster wheel of worry and trust God with more of our lives and resources? Pastor Josh helps us to ask important questions about how we can take a step towards maturity in our generosity with God.

Give Good Gifts

May 7, 2023 • Josh Hayden • Luke 11

If God is good and generous towards us, how do we grow in our maturity to be good and generous towards others? Join us this week as we reflect on the goodness and generosity of God for our relationships and life.