First Baptist Church Columbia (sc)

In Mark 2, he described four friends that were focused on a goal. As a "Great Commission" church, we must also be focused on the large task at hand. Today, Dr. Estep teaches us to focus on others, focus on Jesus and to focus on the Harvest.

Dr. Estep talks about the seasons we all face in life.

Paul wrote in Ephesians that "...Christ also loved the Church and gave Himself up for her." We are blessed to be part of this body of believers. Rev. Wilson exhorts us to love and pray for our church.

The Bible describes a treasure "more precious than gold, silver or rubies." Rev. Dennis Banks tells us that Wisdom is the ability to know and do what is right.

Paul reminded the Philippians that they should be content, knowing God is in control. Today, Dr. Estep concludes his series in Philippians, focusing on our contentment.

The peace from worry comes from God. Today, Dr. Estep teaches us that Paul's letter to the Phillippians helps us to conquer worry. We must be right in our relationships, right in our praying and right in our thinking.

A Christian's citizenship is ultimately in heaven. This citizenship affords us priviledges of God's Kingdom and gives us the power of hope. As citizens, we should walk in love, light and wisdom. Does your life indicate that you are a citizen of heaven?

Discontentment is the mark of an athlete...always pushing themselves to grow bigger, stronger and faster. Paul compares Christians to athletes, reminding us that there is always room for growth and to remain focused on the "prize."

What a country! America, indeed, is a wonderful nation. It's birth was divine and she has received divine blessings. But America is in trouble - her citizens have forgotten God's blessings. God calls America to confess and to return to holiness.

Socrates said: "The unexamined life is not worth living. Today, Dr. Estep reminds us that we should make an accounting of our daily Christian walk.

A true friend is one of the great blessings of life. Dr. Estep reminds us that our Heavenly Friend will never leave us or forsake us

Obedience and submissiveness are difficult characteristics to master. Paul points us to Jesus as our example and the Holy Spirit as our power. The result? Joy - His Joy.

Christ's attitude while He was here on Earth was one of sacrifice for us and exaltation of the Father. We are challenged by Christ's example to be submissive to the Father's will, a servant to others and sacrificial with our spirits.

The sacrifice that Jesus paid for you

Paul reminds the Philipians (and Christians today) that we are to reflect God, not the world. We are to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel because we are citizens of God's kingdom.

In this inspiring Mother's Day message, Dr. Estep reviews the very important roles of a woman as an individual, a wife and as a mother.

Todays sermon tells of the most intimate relationship a person can have...a very beautiful LOVE STORY! This powerful message is presented by Dr. Robertson McQuilkin, the former president of Columbia International University.

Paul was a great teacher but his passion was evangelism. In his letter to the Philippians, he uses his chains of imprisonment as a witnessing tool. How do we use our "chains" - our trials - to witness to others?

Paul's letter to the Philippians is filled with expressions of kindness, breathing the language of a father and the entreaties of a tender friend. Today's sermon examines Paul's affectionate counsel and advice.

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