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Every believer is a minister.  And there is one particular ministry that every believer can participate in: the ministry of encouragement.  Everyone needs to be encouraged every now and then, and everyone can be an encourager.  Pastor Greg Smith uses Jonathan's encouragement of David to show how the ministry of encouragement can be used to strengthen the faith of a friend.

Why should believers care about anyone other than themselves.  Pastor Greg Smith preaches from the Old Testament book of First Samuel in thes 32nd sermon in his series from that book.

There is a murderous system in this world that has existed through history opposing the purposes of God and His people.  The blood of God's people line the pages of history bearing evidence this world system.  But even though it continues today and threatens the very existence of God's people, the One who reigns has provided salvation and redemption for His people as a Refuge.  Pastor Greg Smith traces this scarlet thread and the provision of God for His people in and throughout history.  Sermon #31 in the series from First Samuel.

The Risen Saviour is the healer of the wounded heart.  Walking with the Living Lord is hope, truth and peace for the believer.  His presence is beginning of faith for the unbeliever.  Pastor Greg Smith preaching on Easter Sunday.

Jesus is King of King and Lord of Lord's.  For a Christian, He is your King!  But what does that mean practically.  Pastor Greg Smith's sermon on Palm Sunday 2026 as the Church prepared for the Lord's Supper.

The invitation to follow Jesus is to walk the Way of the Cross as the pattern of life.  This is the Way of the Christian.  Pastor Greg Smith preached this sermon as the church prepares for the celebration of the Resurrection on the coming Easter Sunday.

In my crazy stressed, messed up life, can I still be blessed?  Does a relationship with God make any difference in life?  These questions are answered by Pastor Greg Smith in this sermon from David's psalm that he wrote after his escape from the Philistine king in Gath.  Sermon #30 in his series from First Samuel.

What do you do with fear?  Fear is one of the most powerful human emotions that if left unchecked can take control of one's life.  Pastor Greg Smith shows how David dealt with his his fear when facing an impossible situation.  Sermon #29 in his series from the book of First Samuel.

Why do you go to church? What are you hoping to find there?  Provision and Protection, Bread and a Blade!  Pastor Greg Smith preaching from the book of First Samuel where David goes to the House of the Lord and finds exactly what he needed.

Like the sword of Damocles hanging over your head, the threat of trouble, problems and death hang heavy over all.  To whom or where do you turn when you are in trouble.  Pastor Greg Smith shows how vital the Covenant is to life.  Sermon number 27 in his series from the Old Testament Book of First Samuel. 

Ever felt as if you were all alone being pursued by  a hostile world intent on taking you out.  God's anointed also experienced great troubles in life but found himself in the hands of the God who rules over all.  Pastor Greg Smith's 26th sermon in his series from First Samuel.

God is with "us", but can I say God is with "me"?  The most significant thing said about David was "The Lord is with him".  What does that look like in the life of a believer and how does is come about that one can say "the Lord is with me."  Pastor Greg Smith preaches from the book of First Samuel in this 25th sermon in this series. 

Kaleb Moore preaching from pulpit of First Baptist Church on February 1, 2026 from the 18th chapter of First Samuel.

Salvation History is the redemptive work of God through time and eternity for the salvation of all who believe.  It culminates in the work of Jesus Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.  The story of David slaying the giant Goliath is more than just a ancient account of a battle in time, it is the story of how God's anointed conquers the enemy and saves the people of God for His glory.  In other words, it tells the story of Jesus.  Pastor Greg Smith preaching from the book of First Samuel.

Why do soldiers fight?  Why do Christians engage in the spiritual battles of this world?  The answer is in the Name!  Believers are soldiers of the Lord and they fight the battle in the Name of the LORD!  Pastor Greg Smith preaching from the 17th chapter of First Samuel.

We all have voices living in our heads.  To whom are you listening.  The voice of Faith, or the voice of truth, which connects to the voice of God is the one to who believers must attune.  Pastor Greg Smith preaches from biblical account of David and Goliath.

The way and the things that we think about the challenges that we face in life can make the difference be victory and defeat.  A Christian view of our challenges allows us to see them as opportunities for blessing.  Pastor Greg Smith preaching on the first Sunday in January from the book of First Samuel.  These sermons from chapter 17 fall under the title, "The Power of Weakness."

The story must be told, the Gospel must be shared! Kaleb Moore preaching on the last Sunday of 2025 at FBC.

What's love got to do with it?  Everything!  The reason God sent His Son to die was that He "so loved the world."  We can't prepare for Christmas without recognizing that this all happened because God love us and gave His Son for us.  Pastor Greg Smith preaching on the fourth Sunday of Advent as the 'Love' candle was lit on the altar.

Kaleb Moore preaches the second sermon of Advent 2025.

Kaleb Moore preaches the first sermon of Advent as the Church prepares for Christmas.

The birth of Christ was the advent of joy.  In His presence is joy.  Pastor Greg Smith preaches the third Advent 2025 sermon on Joy.  

Christmas will be here soon.  Are you ready?  Advent is a part of the Church calendar to help us prepare for the coming Christ.  That is, spiritual preparation!  Pastor Greg Smith shows in this sermon what Advent is all about and how we should prepare for the greatest event in all of history.

Thanksgiving is an expression of our faith.  We give thanks because we believe, and only believers give thanks.  In this message preparing the congregation to celebrate the Lord's Supper, Pastor Greg Smith explains how we thank God.

How do you spell Relief?  Spiritual relief?  It's not Rolaids!  Saul found spiritual relief from the tormenting spirit with the worship music of David.  Worship brings relief.  Pastor Greg Smith's 20th sermon in his series from First Samuel.  

What give you life and keeps your heart beating?  Pastor Greg Smith explains that it is the Spirit of God in you that is your life, spiritual life.  This is his 20th sermon in his series from First Samuel.

Twenty-nine times in the in the Old Testament it is recorded that 'God regretted' something.  Does God 'regret' or wish He hadn't done something like people sometimes do?  Pastor Greg Smith teaches what is meant by the term 'God regretted.'  This is the 19th sermon in his series from First Samuel.

Whatever happened to the Amalekites?  Probably not a question you have ever asked.  But their fate is instructional for all of us: the wages of sin is death!  Pastor Greg Smith's 18th sermon in his series from I Samuel answers a question that is vital for us all.

Is faith a risky proposition?  Do you take a risk when you trust God, even if you don't know what God will do?  Pastor Greg Smith preaching from the book of First Samuel, his 17th sermon in this series.

We all make excuses for why we don't do what we know we should do.  Others may accept our excuses but God does not.  King Saul of Israel tried to excuse his behaviour, but Samuel exposed the root of his problem, his heart was not right with God.  Pastor Greg Smith's sixteenth sermon in his series from First Samuel.

Samuel's farewell address to God's people was one in which he defended his ministry and challenged the people to follow the LORD by faith.  Pastor Greg Smith shows how Samuel spoke to not only the people of his day, but to us as well as we are all challenged to follow the One who saves us and protects us.