First Fairhope | Sermons

Return on Investment

God designed families as the primary vehicle for passing down faith from generation to generation. Through the example of Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, we see how faith is cultivated over time through faithful family investment. God gives families three essential gifts to pass down: power through tireless stability, love through unlimited affection, and sound thinking through incredible biblical content. Scripture works in families through teaching, reproving, correcting, and training in righteousness. The gospel foundation of Christ's death and resurrection becomes the cornerstone that makes families work, calling us to lay down our lives for one another. When families live out gospel truth, they become reflections of God's love to a hungry world.

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules the World

Hannah's story reveals that model motherhood isn't about perfection, but about faithfulness to God's purposes. Living during Israel's chaotic period, Hannah demonstrates three key characteristics: worshiping the sovereign Lord while recognizing His greater plan, crying out honestly to God in times of struggle and brokenness, and serving sacrificially by holding loosely to what we love most. Her barrenness represents our fundamental need for God's intervention, and her eventual willingness to give Samuel back to God shows the ultimate sacrifice of motherhood. Hannah found satisfaction not in getting what she wanted, but in surrendering her desires to the Lord, teaching us that true fulfillment comes from giving ourselves completely to God rather than trying to control outcomes through our own strength.

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules the World

Hannah's story reveals that model motherhood isn't about perfection, but about faithfulness to God's purposes. Living during Israel's chaotic period, Hannah demonstrates three key characteristics: worshiping the sovereign Lord while recognizing His greater plan, crying out honestly to God in times of struggle and brokenness, and serving sacrificially by holding loosely to what we love most. Her barrenness represents our fundamental need for God's intervention, and her eventual willingness to give Samuel back to God shows the ultimate sacrifice of motherhood. Hannah found satisfaction not in getting what she wanted, but in surrendering her desires to the Lord, teaching us that true fulfillment comes from giving ourselves completely to God rather than trying to control outcomes through our own strength.

The Fruit-Bearing Word

Paul wrote Colossians to combat false teachings that diminished Christ's deity and promoted legalistic practices. He celebrates three marks of genuine faith: faith specifically in Christ Jesus, love for all people including those different from us, and hope that transforms our entire lives. The gospel demands both repentance and faith, requiring surrender to Jesus as Lord and a transformed life of obedience. Paul's prayer model shows believers should seek knowledge of God's will, walk worthy of their calling, and endure with supernatural strength. Our salvation represents a dramatic rescue from Satan's kingdom of darkness into Christ's kingdom of light, complete with redemption and forgiveness of sins.

The Fruit-Bearing Word

Paul wrote Colossians to combat false teachings that diminished Christ's deity and promoted legalistic practices. He celebrates three marks of genuine faith: faith specifically in Christ Jesus, love for all people including those different from us, and hope that transforms our entire lives. The gospel demands both repentance and faith, requiring surrender to Jesus as Lord and a transformed life of obedience. Paul's prayer model shows believers should seek knowledge of God's will, walk worthy of their calling, and endure with supernatural strength. Our salvation represents a dramatic rescue from Satan's kingdom of darkness into Christ's kingdom of light, complete with redemption and forgiveness of sins.

See it Big. Do It Small.

Today's schedule:9:00 Worship~10:20am Bible Study for Preschool, Children & Students Adults/Adult Bible Study Classes Snacks in Fellowship Hall/Social Hall/Commons10:40am Adults gather back in Worship Center for Vision Meeting

See it Big. Do It Small.

Today's schedule:9:00 Worship~10:20am Bible Study for Preschool, Children & Students Adults/Adult Bible Study Classes Snacks in Fellowship Hall/Social Hall/Commons10:40am Adults gather back in Worship Center for Vision Meeting

The Last-First King and His Gracious Demand

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by presenting life's most crucial decision: choosing Him.Everyone is heading toward one of two eternal destinations - heaven or hell, life or destruction. Thepath to Jesus is narrow and difficult, requiring sacrifice and going against worldly values, while thebroad path appears easy but leads to destruction. When life's storms come, only Jesus provides afoundation that will endure. This isn't just about eternal destiny but about how to live today, aseverything else will ultimately fail except Christ and His teachings.

The Last-First King and His Gracious Demand

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by presenting life's most crucial decision: choosing Him.Everyone is heading toward one of two eternal destinations - heaven or hell, life or destruction. Thepath to Jesus is narrow and difficult, requiring sacrifice and going against worldly values, while thebroad path appears easy but leads to destruction. When life's storms come, only Jesus provides afoundation that will endure. This isn't just about eternal destiny but about how to live today, aseverything else will ultimately fail except Christ and His teachings.

I Corinthians