Sermons and podcasts from First Baptist Church of Joplin, Missouri. Join us for worship Sundays at 9:00am and 10:30am. Visit our website firstjoplin.org or check us out on your favorite social media platforms for more information. To contact us email churchoffice@firstjoplin.org or call the church at 417-624-4585.
First Baptist Joplin
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Podcast Overview
Sermons and podcasts from First Baptist Church of Joplin, Missouri. Join us for worship Sundays at 9:00am and 10:30am. Visit our website firstjoplin.org or check us out on your favorite social media platforms for more information. To contact us email churchoffice@firstjoplin.org or call the church at 417-624-4585.
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Recent Episodes
July 19, 2026
What Is So Great About Jesus?
<p>John Swadley | Matthew 16:13-16</p><p><br></p><p>What does it truly mean to place Jesus first in our lives? This message challenges us to move beyond casual familiarity with Jesus and into a deeper appreciation of who He really is. We explore the striking reality that even secular historians have ranked Jesus among the most influential figures in all of human history, yet as believers we are called to recognize that no ranking can adequately capture His true significance. The sermon draws us into the question Jesus Himself posed to His disciples, asking not what the crowds think, but what we personally believe about Him. That question is not just historical. It is alive and pressing for each of us today. When we truly grasp who Jesus is, it reshapes how we live, how we pray, and how we face the burdens we carry. He is not a distant figure who observes our struggles from afar. He knows us completely, enters into our pain with us, and cares for us in ways no other person ever could. This message invites us to stop taking Jesus for granted and to rediscover the wonder of a Savior who is endlessly worthy of our full devotion.</p>
July 12, 2026
Is God Really Good?
<p>John Swadley | Psalm 106:1-2 </p><p><br></p><p>What if everything we see, touch, and experience traces back not to a cosmic accident, but to the deliberate hand of a living God? The sermon content we are exploring pushes us to think deeply about origins and identity. The Big Bang Theory proposes that all of existence erupted from an object no larger than the tip of a pencil. But the Word of God opens with a far more profound declaration: in the beginning, God. That simple truth reframes everything. We are not the product of randomness. We are the intentional creation of a Creator who was present before anything else existed. The power that built the universe is the same power sustaining our lives right now. For us, this is not just theology. It is the foundation of a faith that refuses to be shaken, because it rests not on human theory but on the eternal nature of God Himself.</p>
July 5, 2026
What Is Christian Freedom?
<p>John Swadley | John 8:34-36</p><p><br></p><p>This week's message reminds us that the freedom Jesus offers is far greater than simply doing whatever we want. Through John 8, we discovered that true freedom is found only in Christ. Because of His sacrifice, we are free from the penalty of sin, being transformed daily from the power of sin, and can look forward to one day being completely free from the presence of sin in eternity. Following Jesus isn't about losing freedom. It's about trading slavery to sin for the abundant life only He can give. The question we all have to answer is simple: Who is sitting on the throne of your heart?</p>
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