First Baptist Church of Senoia

Golden streets and pearly gates...Is this what comes to mind when you think of heaven? New Jerusalem is a beautiful city. In today's sermon from Revelation 21, Pastor BJ Cobb shares an encouraging word for those who are the Bride of Christ.

"Behold, I am making everything new!" What an incredible promise from Jesus! In today's sermon from Revelation 21, Pastor BJ Cobb will highlight several blessed promises for all believers who have shared in the first resurrection.

This week, we continue our series through the book of Revelation by looking at chapter 20. Anytime we study scripture, we must ask, "How does this text impact my life today?" Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares the significance of the thousand-year binding of Satan and the reign of the church.

This week, we hear from some of our teenagers who recently served on a week of missions. Some served locally while others served abroad. Listen to them share how they saw God work in and through their lives.

Salvation is talked about a lot in church. What do we mean when we use the word salvation? Today's text, from Revelation 19, helps us understand the idea of salvation. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares about what it means to be saved.

Jesus is risen! On this Easter Sunday, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series through Revelation. What do the cross and the empty tomb have to say about the fall of Babylon? How should Christians respond to God's justice and grace? The text for today is Revelation 19:1-10.

About 600 years before Christ, the Babylonian empire conquered Israel and destroyed Jerusalem. Faithful Jews were sent into exile. But the concept of a spiritual Babylon, as we encounter in Revelation 18, has a much longer history. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares how the church is to respond to the fall of Babylon.

The psalmist asks, "How can a young man keep his way pure?" In Revelation 17, we read about a woman, a beast, and their unrighteous ideologies, which they thrust upon all mankind. We also read that Jesus is Lord of all and has conquered them. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares how the church is to respond to the evil in our world.

Many people advocate for justice. Calls for justice ring out in every corner of our world. What do we mean, though, when we say we seek justice? Is our idea of justice the same as God's idea? Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares about the perfect justice of God from Revelation 15 and 16.

The Bible teaches there are only 2 destinations. All people will either enter into eternal life or eternal damnation. Revelation chapters 14 and 15 paint a vivid picture of this reality. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares how you can be certain of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

God has given us many tools or elements through which we can worship him. In today's passage from Revelation 14, we consider two essential elements: singing and preaching. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares how these two elements are critical to worship and the life of the church.

As we turn to Revelation 13, John introduces us to two beasts. The first one is violent, and the second one is deceptive. John tells us how the church can overcome each one. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares how this passage impacts the daily life of the church.

Jesus taught us to pray, "Your Kingdom come." In Revelation 11, John declares that the kingdom has come, and then in chapter 12, he tells us how, or the manner in which the kingdom has come to earth. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb shares how this impacts the daily life of the church.

Jesus taught us to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done." When will that happen? When will God's kingdom finally come to earth? In this week's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb preaches from Revelation 11. We are told of two witnesses who must testify before the final trumpet is blown, and then the kingdom will come.

At any moment, Jesus could return. No one knows the hour. In the meantime, the church has a mission. We are to go into all the world and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Who do you know that needs to know Jesus? Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb preaches from Revelation 10.

More warning shouts. More opportunities to repent. This week, we consider trumpets 5 and 6. They, like the preceding 4, serve as a warning of God's wrath against sin. Will you ignore the warnings? Or will you repent and turn to Jesus? Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb preaches from Revelation chapter 9.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series through Revelation. This week, we consider the first of four trumpet blasts, the effects of which serve as warnings of God's wrath. Will you ignore the warnings? Or will you repent and turn to Jesus? Today's text is Revelation 8:6-13.

In today's sermon, pastor BJ Cobb resumes the series through Revelation. Have you ever asked God how much longer before he answers your prayers? Today, we will see that God hears our prayers and he answers them. He is perfect in justice, everlasting in mercy, and unsearchable in wisdom. Today's passage is Revelation 8:1-5.

In today's sermon, Pastor Will Wiley completes, entitled Advent." This week, we will see how the promises of the Old Testament still apply to the Christian's life today in their relationship with Jesus as King, Priest, and Prophet. Today's sermon text is from Zechariah 3.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series entitled "The First Advent." So far, we have considered how Jesus meets all our hopes, brings us peace, and fills us with joy. Today, we look at love as being the center of it all. Today's sermon texts are from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Luke 2:24-35.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series entitled "The First Advent." Isaiah prophesied about a renewed joy for Israel. This time of joy will be characterized by miracles and a time of rejoicing. Through Jesus, we can experience joy this Christmas. The primary text for this sermon is Isaiah 35:1-10.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series entitled "The First Advent." Isaiah prophesies about the coming Messiah. He describes the character of the Messiah and tells about his future kingdom. It will be a kingdom of peace. Do you have peace today? The primary text for this sermon is Isaiah 11:1-9.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb begins a new series entitled, "The First Advent." Isaiah tells us about a great light that dawned on people walking in darkness. That light brings hope. Do you have hope today? What is your source of hope? Today's text is Isaiah 9:2-7.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the multitude around the throne of God. John heard the number of the sealed, 144,000. Then, he looked and saw a vast, worldwide multitude which no one could count. Today's text is Revelation 7:9-17.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb attempts to answer the question asked at the end of Revelation 6. After the end comes, the question is "Who can stand?" Who will be able to stand before the Lord? Today's text is Revelation 7:1-8.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb considers a question that most everyone has asked. How do we reconcile a good God with the presence of evil in our world? Perhaps more simply, "Why do bad things happen?" Today's text is Revelation 6.

In today's sermon, Pastor Will Wiley challenges the church with four imperatives of a disciple. How should we, as Christians, respond to our world when viewed through the lens of the gospel? Today's text is Luke 7:11-17.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series through Revelation. In Chapter 5, we continue to look into the throne room of heaven and learn more about worship. How should we respond to the scroll, the lion, and the lamb?

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series through Revelation. As we move to chapter 4, we encounter an open door. And what is behind that door? The throne room of heaven. What does this text tell us about worship? Today's text is Revelation 4.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the church in Laodicea. The message to the church was that they were like lukewarm water and therefore detestable. The church thought they had it all, but they were deceiving themselves. The text for today is Revelation chapter 3:14-22.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the church in Philadelphia. This church didn't have much, but they were faithful. Faithful obedience pleases the Lord. How will you be faithful to the Lord today? The text for today is Revelation 3:7-13.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the church in Sardis. This church had a great reputation, but looks can be deceiving. What are the implications for our church today? Today's text is Revelation 3:1-6.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the church in Thyatira. This church was doing a lot of good. However, they had given in to the great sin of tolerance. They were tolerating Jezebel. Do we see this same sin in our world today? Today's text is Revelation 2:18-29.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the church in Pergamum. In the midst of persecution, this church stood firm in their faith. However, false teachings had crept in among them. What are some false teachings we should be aware of? How will we respond? The text today is Revelation 2:12-17.

How do you handle difficulties? Where do you turn when you're afraid? In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the church in Smyrna. This church would soon face severe persecution. Jesus, the one who conquered death, tells them, "Do not be afraid. Remain faithful and you will receive the crown of life." Our text is Revelation 2:8-11.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at the first of seven churches specifically mentioned in Revelation. The church in Ephesus was doing a lot of good, but they had abandoned love. Does that describe you today? Our text is Revelation 2:1-7.

In today's sermon, Pastor BJ Cobb continues the series through Revelation. John is given a special assignment by Jesus, the one who has all authority. How do John's assignment and Jesus' authority apply to us today? Today's text is Revelation 1:9-20.

Perhaps the most famous "last" words ever written, the Revelation is an incredible study for God's people. There is the blessing of grace and peace for those who read aloud and for those who hear and obey these words. Today's text is Revelation 1:1-8.

All scriptures points to Jesus Christ. The text for today is Luke 24:25-27.

We continue our series entitled, "No Place Like Home." The text for today is Ezra 4. After the Israelites began to repair the temple's foundation, the enemies tried to stop them. Listen to Pastor BJ Cobb remind the church that we should be aware of our enemy but that we also have great hope in Jesus Christ.

We continue our series entitled, "No Place Like Home." The text for today is Ezra3:7-13. After the Israelites began to repair the temple's foundation, many rejoiced...but some cried. They cried because they realized the new temple would not be the same. Listen to Pastor BJ Cobb tell the church that we can look forward with excitement.

We continue our series entitled, "No Place Like Home." The text for today is Ezra 3:1-6. The first thing the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem, was reinstitute worship. Before they rebuilt the temple or city walls, they worshipped. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb reminds us of the importance of worship.

This week we begin a new series through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah entitled, "No Place Like Home." For 70 years, the Jewish people had no home as they lived in a foreign culture. The book of Ezra opens with King Cyrus' decree to send those in exile back to Jerusalem. Listen in as Pastor BJ Cobb reminds us of God's faithfulness. The text for today is Ezra 1-2.

Today's guest preacher, Don Lambing, reminds the church of their ultimate victory in Christ. When the church realizes they have overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, the church should praise and glorify the Lord. Today's text is from Revelation 15.

We hope you have been blessed by this series on Apologetics. In this week's message, Pastor BJ Cobb tackles a question that you have probably asked before: Why do bad things happen to good people? Listen in on this sixth and final sermon of the series.

We hope you have been blessed by this series on Apologetics. In this week's message, Pastor BJ Cobb looks at what makes Jesus special. What makes Jesus so different from other religious leaders? What makes Christianity different than other world religions? The sermon text is taken from 1 Corinthians chapter 15. Listen in on this fifth sermon of the series.

As we continue our series on Apologetics, Pastor BJ Cobb helps answer questions regarding the trustworthiness and reliability of the Bible. Can we trust this 2000-year-old text? Can we trust God's Word? Listen in on this fourth sermon of the series.

This week we continue our series on Apologetics: knowing what we believe and why we believe it. Micah Cobb is our guest preacher this week. Micah unpacks John 8:30-36 and shares thoughts on truth, reality, and relativism. What is truth? Is truth subjective? Can we know what is right and wrong? Listen in on this third sermon of the series.

This week we continue our series on Apologetics: knowing what we believe and why we believe it. Pastor BJ Cobb considers four major worldviews and their implications on our lives. The sermon text for this week, Psalm 113, tells us that God is both transcendent and immanent. Listen in on this second sermon of the series.

To kickoff 2025, Pastor BJ Cobb will preach a topical series on Apologetics. We want to help you answer the questions: What do I believe? Why do I believe it? and how can I best articulate it? Answering these questions should infuse and inform our worship. Listen in on this first sermon of the series.