First Family Church Sermons

Women’s Fellowship - Men of Valor

John Williams considers the scriptural call for men to live in courageous faith. 

Food Pantry Devotion - 07.09.23

by Steven M. Kestner, Deacon 

Psalm 8

Title: - The Transcendence and Immanence of God
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 07.02.23

2 Peter: Admonition Against Apostasy pt. 14 (3:14-18)

Title: Growing in the Grace and Knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 07.02.23

Food Pantry Devotion - 07.01.23

Title: Reconciled in Christ
Mike McGowen preaches from 2 Corinthians 5, showing how those who were far away from the Lord will be brought near by the work of Jesus.

The Gospel According to Mark (13:1-8)

by Nick Neves, pastor | Midweek Service| 06.28.23
In this first portion of the Olivet Discourse, Jesus points forward to the coming destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith pt. 5

by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 06.25.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 19 (3:8)

by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.25.23
Title: The Wrong Way to Honor God's Grace

Food Pantry Devotion - 6.24.23

Title: True Worship
by Nick Neves, pastor
Pastor Nick looks at two examples of worship at the end of Mark 12, urging us to worship not in an empty superficial way, but with faith. All that we have and all that we are belongs to Christ if we are United to Him by grace. 

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 52 (17:7-18)

Title: The Woman on the Beast
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 06.21.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 18

by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.18.23
Title: The Faithfulness and Righteousness of God

Food Pantry Devotion - 6.17.23

Simon Chow teaches that our lives can be a sweet aroma to God as we walk with Christ in faith. 

Mark 12:38-44 ‘An Offering of Faith’

The empty worship of the scribes is compared to the humble widow who gives all she has.

Psalm 7 - Immediate and Ultimate Deliverance

Pastor Nick preaches psalm 7. David cries out to God for deliverance from slanderous enemies. In remembering God’s character and promises David is immediately encouraged, and takes comfort in knowing that every wickedness will ultimately come under the judgment of God. For those who are in Christ, our sentence has already been paid in full by God’s Son. 

2 Peter: Admonition Against Apostasy pt. 13 (3:8-13)

Title: The Lord's Sure Return
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.11.23

Food Pantry Devotion 6.10.23

by Brenden Galloway 

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 51 (17:1-7)

Title: The Woman On The Beast
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek service | 06.07.23

2 Timothy 3:16-17 ‘The Vitality of God’s Word’

by: Jeff Strawther, Deacon
Lord's Day Afternoon | 06.04.23

Romans: Guilt Grace and Gratitude pt. 17 (3:1-2)

Title: The Oracles of God
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 06.04.23

Food Pantry Devotion 6-3-23

Title: “Assurance to the Weak”
Stephen Taylor brings encouragement from Romans 5

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 50 (16:1-21)

The Bowls of Wrath pt. 2by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.31.23

The Second London Baptist Confession pt. 4

Title: Chapter 1:4-6
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 05.28.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 16 (2:25-29)

Title: Covenantal Signs: Internal and External
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.28.23

Food Pantry Devotion 5.27.23

Deacon Jeff Strawther explains why we should have a high view of God’s Word. 2Timothy 3:16

Mark 12:35-37 ‘The Supremacy of Christ’

Midweek service | 05.24.23
Pastor Nick Neves preaches. The Messiah would descend from the bloodline of David, but would exceed David in every way. 

Psalm 145

By Steve Kestner, Deacon | Lord's Day Afternoon | 05.21.23

2 Peter: Admonition Against Apostasy pt. 12 (3:1-7)

Title: Stirred Up to Remember
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.20.23

Food Pantry Devotional - 5.20.23

Nyrobi Stewart preaches 1 John 1. Through the blood of Jesus, sinners can walk in the light with God. 

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 49 (15:5-8)

Title: The Bowls of Wrath pt. 1
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 05.17.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 15 (2:17-24)

Title: Hypocrisy's Dangerous Fruit
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.14.23

The Gospel of Mark: The Greatest Commandment (12:28-34)

by Nick Neves, pastor | Wednesday Night Service | 5.10.23

Psalm 4

Afternoon Service 5.7.23 - Pastor Nick preaches Psalm 4: ‘Trust in the Lord and Sleep in Peace’

2 Peter: Admonitions Against Apostasy pt. 11 (2:17-22)

Title: The Mask Pulled off of False Teachers 2: Reserved For Utter Darkness
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 05.07.23

Food Pantry Devotion - 5.6.23

Title: The Parable of the Soils
by Steven Kestner, deacon

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 48 (15:1-4)

Title: The Exodus of the Church
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Wednesday Night Midweek service | 05.03.23

2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith pt. 3

Chapter 1:1-3
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 04.30.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 14 (2.14-16)

Title: The Law and the Conscience
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 04.30.23
The works of the law that are written on man’s heart, to show him his need for salvation.

Food Pantry Devotion 04.29.23

Luke 23:32-43 A Thief Confesses Jesus
 
Deacon Steven Kestner shares about the powerful hope of forgiveness that can only be found in Jesus Christ. 

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 47 (14:14-20)

Title: The Harvest of the Earth
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Wednesday Night Service | 04.26.23

Psalm 12

by John Williams, elder candidate | Lord's Day Afternoon | 04.23.23
 
The words of the wicked are contrasted with the pure words of Yahweh. Plus an extended discussion regarding flattery versus edification. 

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 13 (2:11-13)

Title: “The Impartiality of God’s Judgment”
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day Morning | 04.23.23
hough Israel has been entrusted with the law of God, they cannot keep it - Christ alone can fulfill its righteous requirements. 

Food Pantry Devotion 4.22.23

Title: How God Speaks - Hebrews 1:1-4
How do we know what God has to say? By two means: the Word of God, and the Living Word - Jesus Christ! A sermon by Pastor Nick Neves

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 46 (14:6-13)

Title: The Good and Bad News
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Wednesday Night Student Ministry | 04.19.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 12 (2:6-11)

Title: Justification by Works: A Dilemma For Jews and Greeks
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day morning | 04.16.23

Food Pantry Devotion 4.15.23

by Simon Chow

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ pt. 45 (Rev 14:1-5)

Title: The Lamb on Mt. Zion with HIs People
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Midweek Service | 4.12.23

Romans: Guilt Grace & Gratitude pt. 11 (2:1-5)

Title: The Kindness and Wrath of God
by Nick Neves, pastor | Lord's Day morning | 04.09.23

Sunrise Sermon 2023

by Nick Neves, pastor
John 2:18-22 Jesus Raises the New Temple on the Third Day
 
Greater than the tabernacle or the temple buildings that followed it, Christ is where we must go to have fellowship with God.  

Good Friday - Victory on the Cross

Acts 2:22-28 According to God’s mighty plan, Christ Jesus willingly gave His life to secure the justification of the elect. 

2 Peter: Admonition Against Apostasy pt. 10 (2:10b-16)

Title: The Mask of False Teachers Removed
by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day | 04.02.23