First Family Church Sermons

Food Pantry Devotion 07.20.24

by John Williams Jr. 

What an Elder Must Be

Series: An Exposition of Titus
Text: Titus 1:8
by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service | 07.17.24
Having examined what an elder must NOT be, Pastor Nick exposits Titus 1 verse 8 which describes the positive attributes that must define those who are ordained to one of the biblical offices. 

Psalm 15 - ‘Who Can Dwell with The Lord?’

Series: Select Psalms
Text: Psalm 15
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 07.14.24
Pastor Nick preaches Psalm 15, which talks about the character and behavior of those who walk in the ways of the Lord; characteristics perfectly displayed in the Son of God. 

Look to the Great High Priest pt.3

Series: Hebrews: The Supremacy of the Son of God pt. 24
Text: Hebrews 4:14-16
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 07.14.24

Food Pantry Devotion 7.13.24

Title: Reflecting God's Mercy
by Brendon Galloway

Pride and Reason pt. 2

Series: The Gospel According to Daniel pt. 9
Text: Daniel 4:34-37
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 07.10.24

God's Internal Relations pt. 1

Series: The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith pt. 19
Topic: Chapter 2.3
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 07.07.24

The Law of God and the Law of Sin

Series - Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt 45
Text: Romans 7:21-25
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 07.07.24

Food Pantry Devotion 07.06.24

Title: “Our First Glimpse of the Gospel”
The Old Testament points again and again to the saving work of Jesus Christ, which is central to Gods story of redemption. Here in Genesis 3, Pastor Nick preaches about the ‘proto evangelium’ - the first picture of the salvation that would one day come through Jesus Christ. 

‘What an Elder Must Not Be’

Series: An Exposition of Titus
Text: Titus 1:5-9
by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service | 07.03.24
Pastor Nick preaches the character qualities that disqualify a man from serving as a pastor. We continue to see that leaders in God’s Church are those who submit themselves to the leadership of the Author and Perfector of our faith, Jesus Christ. 

The Conquered Enemies of Christ

Text: Psalm 110
by John Williams, elder in training | Lord's Day Morning | 06.30.24

The Local Church Should

Series: Family Camp Sermon
Text: Hebrews 10:23-25
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | Family Camp | 06.30.24

Food Pantry Devotion 6.29.24

by John Williams Jr. 

Pride and Reason pt. 1

Series - The Gospel According to Daniel pt. 8
Text: Daniel 4:1-37
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 06.26.24

Introduction to Psalm 119

Series: Select Psalms
Text: Psalm 119
by Steven M. Kestner, edler in training | Lord's Day Afternoon | 06.23.24

The Frustrations of the Flesh pt. 2

Series: Romans - Guilt Grace & Gratitude 
Text: Romans 7:15-20
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.23.24

Food Pantry Devotion 06.22.24

Title: ‘Quenching the Thirst for True Fulfillment’
by Brenden Galloway. 
Brenden Galloway preaches a message to help us see that we can be content in Jesus Christ

Leadership in the Home, Leadership in the Church

Series: An Exposition of Titus
Text: Titus 1:6
by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Sermon | 06.19.24
 
Pastor Nick preaches Titus 1:6 as the Apostle Paul continues to help the church understand the requirements for elder service

Look to the Great High Priest pt. 2

Series - Hebrews: The Superiority of the Son of God pt. 23
Text: Hebrews 4:14-16
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.16.24

Food Pantry Devotion 6.15.24

by Steven M. Kestner

Prepared for Trial

Series: The Gospel According to Daniel
Text: Daniel 3
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 06.12.24

God's External Relations

Series - The 2nd London Confession pt. 18
Topic- Chapter 2.2
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 06.09.24

The Frustrations of the Flesh

Series: Romans - Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 43
Text: Romans 7:13-20
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.09.24

Food Pantry Devotion 6.8.24

Title: The Life of Jesus
Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
by Simon Chow

‘Above Reproach’

Text: Titus 1:6
Series: An Exposition of Titus
by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek service | 06.5.24
The overarching principle for the requirements of an elder is that he must be a man who is above reproach. The many other things that Paul has to tell Titus about elders service all flow from that governing principle. Pastor Nick preaches Titus 1:6-7, noting that this is more than a requirement for those who are called to lead the church, but is the aim of all who desire to honor Christ. 

“What Can the Righteous Do?’

Text: Psalm 11
Series: Select Psalms
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 06.02.24
Pastor Nick preaches Psalm 11, encouraging The redeemed to stand firm even in the face of bad counsel and opposition.

Look to the Great High Priest pt. 1

Text - Hebrews 4:14-16
Series - Hebrews: The Supremacy of the Son of God pt. 22
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.02.24

Food Pantry Devotion 06.01.24

Title: ‘God Will Not Forsake His People’
Text: Psalm 37:23-25
by Stephen Taylor
Stephen Taylor preaches from Psalm 37:23-25, an encouragement for forgiven sinners. 

Only a Great God pt. 2

Series - The Gospel According to Daniel pt. 2
Text - Daniel 2:44-49
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.29.24

The God Who Saves pt. 5

Series - 2nd London Baptist Confession
Topic - Chapter 2.1
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 05.26.24

Distinctions Between Law and Sin

Series - Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude
Text: Romans 7:7-11
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.26.24

Food Pantry Devotion 05.25.24

by Nick Neves, pastor
Pastor Nick teaches about the monument to the unknown god spoken of in Acts 17, urging the people of Athens to worship the one and only God of scripture. 

‘A Charge to Titus’

by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.22.24
Pastor Nick preaches Titus 1:5, with emphasis on the order of God, and how that order is expressed in the organization of His church. 

Living a Life of Praise

Series: Select Psalms
Text: Psalm 150
by Steven M. Kesnter, elder in training | Lord's Day Afternoon | 05.19.24

Rest in the Word of God

Series - Hebrews: The Supremacy of the Son of God pt. 21
Text - Hebrews 4:11-13
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.19.24

Food Pantry Devotion 5.18.24

by Steven M. Kestner, elder in training

Only a Great God pt. 1

Series: The Gospel According to Daniel pt. 5
Text: Daniel 2:24-45
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.15.24

Serving in the Spirit

Text: Romans 7:5-6
Series: Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 41
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.12.24

Food Pantry Devotion 5.11.24

Title: Beyond the Strong: The Triumph of the Week
by Brenden Galloway

Titus 1:1-4 An Introduction

Text: Titus 1:1-4
Series: An Exposition of Titus
by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.08.24
Pastor Nick begins a series preaching through Titus. The Apostle Paul writes to Titus for the sake of the faith of God’s elect.

Psalm 16 - God’s Power to Preserve

Text: Psalm 16
Series: Select Psalms
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 05.05.24
Pastor Nick preaches Psalm 16, encouraging us to seek refuge in Christ

The Christian's Sabbath

Series - Hebrews: The Supremacy of the Son of God pt 20
Text - Hebrews 4:9-10
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.05.24
 

Food Pantry Devotion 5.4.24

Title: Christ the Preeminent
by Steven M Kestner, Elder in training 

The God Who Knows

Series: The Gospel According to Daniel pt. 4
Text: Daniel 2:1-23
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.1.24

The God Who Saves Pt. 4

Topic: chapter 2.1 
Series: The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 04.28.24

The Boundaries of the Law Covenant

Text: Romans 7:1-4
Series - Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 40
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 04.28.24

Freedom in Christ

Josh Howell helps us to see how Good has freed us from sin, and freed us into righteousness.

Witnesses to the Resurrection

Text: Mark 16:9-20
Series: The Gospel According to Mark
by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service | 04.24.24
Pastor Nick teaches on the last 12 verses of Mark, addressing the issue of whether the passage is authentic and reflecting on the importance of the resurrection and its witnesses. 

The Joy of Forgiveness pt 2

Text: Psalm 51:12-19
Series: Select Psalms
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 04.21.24

Christ, the Reigning Head of the Church; Man, the Reigning Head of the Wife

Text: Ephesians 5:22-24
by John Williams, Elder in Training | Lord's Day Morning | 04.21.24