Stand Alone Messages - First Baptist Church, Joplin

The Providence Of God: Dealing With Bitterness

May 26, 2024 • Dr. Todd Decker • Romans 8:28, Genesis 37—50

The Providence Of God: Dealing With Bitterness Genesis 37-50 3 Truth’s About The Providence Of God From Joseph’s Experience: 1. God’s Work Is Imperceptible 2. God’s Work Is Redemptive 3. God’s Work Is Progressive

The Pit

March 3, 2024 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • Luke 4:21, 2 Corinthians 4:3–4, Psalm 40, Luke 4:18–19

"The Pit" Psalm 40 1. Down in the pit (1) 2. Up from the pit (2) -Luke 4:18-19,21 3. Out from the heart (3-11) - new song (3) - renewed trust (4) - proclaim (5,9,10) - obey (7,8) -2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Job's Path To Spiritual Restoration

January 28, 2024 • Tim Sumners • Job

Living Third

January 14, 2024 • Jess Whitehead • Matthew 5:43–48, Ruth 1:16–17, John 13:1–17, Matthew 22:37–39, John 13:34–35

"Living Third" John 13:1-17 1. God First -Matthew 22: 37-39 Heart = Emotional Nature Soul = Volitional Nature ( Will) Mind = Intellectual Nature Strength = Physical Nature 2. Others Second -John 13:34-35 -Matthew 5: 43-48 3. I’m Third -Ruth 1:16-17

Follow Me

January 7, 2024 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • Matthew 9:9–13, Mark 3:4, Mark 3:15, Mark 4:24–25

"Follow Me” Matthew 9:9-13 1. Authority 2. Proximity -Mark 3:4,15 3. Mobility -Mark 4:24-25

Impact Weekend: Upside Down

November 12, 2023 • Holden McCrackin

Less Is More

October 1, 2023 • Jim Misloski • John 3:25–30

Guest Speaker: Jim Misloski (MBC Developing Leaders Director) "Less Is More" John 3:25-30 1. Gratitude leads to Generosity vs. 25-27 2. Joy is found in Jesus’ Voice vs. 28-29 3. Our Little One Chapter Story vs. God’s Big Story vs. 30 How to Pursue God’s Greatness Through Our Lessness: Some shifts you can practice: From: Being alive to sin and dead to God. To: Being alive to God and dead to sin. From: Praying “God be with us.” To: “God, open our eyes so we can see how amazing you are and how good you’ve already been to us.” From: Asking, “What would Jesus do?” To: “What is Jesus doing?” From: Believing we live in only a natural world. To: Believing we also live in a supernatural world full of God’s presence and power. From: Believing this is what I have to do. To: Believing this is what I get to do. From: Living out of self-confidence. To: Living out of God-confidence. From: Living out a form of godliness without power. To: Living a life full of the demonstration of God’s power.

The Harvest

July 9, 2023 • Pastor Jamie Tickel • Matthew 9:35–38

From Victory To Defeat

March 26, 2023 • Jason Taylor • Judges 2:6–10

In today's message, Jason Taylor examines what happened to God’s people after the life of Joshua. They struggled to fulfill their commitments to live wholeheartedly for the Lord. As you worship this week, spend time thanking the Lord for salvation. Pray that He will guide you and your family to walk faithfully in the plan He has for you without compromise.