First Baptist Church Columbia (sc)

If you found a treasure that would require great sacrifice, would you be willing to give everything to gain the treasure? Join Rev. Albert Allen as he describes the world's greatest treasure in his message, "Give Me Jesus."

Proverbs 23:7 says "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." Jesus spoke of purity that affects the total person. In today's lesson, Dr. Estep continues his series on the Beatitudes as he teaches on two of the characteristics, "Purity & Peace."

In observance of the tenth anniversary of the tragic attack on America, Dr. Estep discusses the events of that fateful day in 2001 and shares with us the importance of prayer, rememberance and renewal

Mercy is not a natural virtue and many consider the characteristic of mercy as being weak. Yet Christ demonstrated mercy as a supernatural characteristic. Join Dr. Estep as he continues his series on the Beatitudes with the message "Blessed are the Merciful."

A measure of one's health is hunger...People who are ill are typically not hungry but their appetite increases as they heal. One's spiritual appetite is also an indication of health...spiritual health. Today, Dr. Estep continues his series on the Beatitudes with the sermon entitled: "Blessed Are the Hungry."

The Beatitudes have been rejected by people almost from the time they were spoken. This third Beatitude, Gentleness, is especially rejected because it connotes weakness. Join Dr. Estep as he explains that gentleness is anything but weakness.

The beatitudes begin with the word, "blessed" which means "happy." What makes you happy? ...It probably depends on your age. So what is the meaning of the Beatitude that essentially, "Happy are the unhappy"? Join Dr. Estep as he brings us the answer.

We all want to be happy but happiness is circumstantial. Jesus uses the word 'blessed' (or happy) nine times. So what does it take to be happy? Join Dr. Estep in the first part of his series on the Sermon on the Mount with his lesson: 'The Poor in Spirit'

At the time of Malachai, the nation of Israel had strayed far from God. This prophet, as with his predecessors, warned the children of Israel of God's wrath. But there was good news for the remnant of faithful who remained. Today, true Christians are also the remnant. Join Dr. Estep as he teaches on "The Last Witness."

Zechariah was a prophet who preached to Israel after they returned from the Babylonial exiles. He warned of God's anger because Jerusalem was still in ruins. However, he also had visions of the future and saw the birth and sacrifice of the Messiah as well as His Second Coming. Join Dr. Estep as he teaches us of the "Vision of the Future."

In the Christian life, there are certain fundamentals that are very important and necessary if we are to succeed and to experience freedom in Christ. Please join Rev. Steve Phillips, our Music Minister, for this important and inspirational message as he preaches from the First Baptist pulpit for the first time in 24 years.

In the book of Haggai, the prophet is addressing the children of Israel, who had been released from captivity and returned to a destroyed Jerusalem. Haggai tells the people that it is time to rebuild the city. Today, Dr. Estep asks if we are using the world's bad times to neglect God's work in his message: "Is It Time?"

On this Independence Day holiday, Dr. Estep teaches us of the Biblical base for freedom. Join him as he brings the message: "Land of the Free."

Some Christians try to put God in a "box"...spiritual on Sunday but living secular lives for the rest of the week. Is this a description of you? If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Listen as Dr. Estep teaches us the story of Zehaniah who prophesied against the people of Judah who were living hypocritical lives.

In the story of the Prodical Son, most people focus on the restoration of the son to his family. However, on this Fathers' Day, Dr. Estep teaches us the lesson through the father's eyes. Join him as he brings us the lesson on "Fathers."

On May 21, 2011, the world was supposed to end...at least that is what was predicted by Harold Camping. Now he says that the world will end on October 21st. Why do people make such predictions that are contrary to Scripture? According to the Bible, no man knows the hour...but one thing for sure...the prophecy will be fulfilled and the church raptured. Join Dr. Estep as he brings us the lesson on "The Rapture."

Relationships get taken for granted. Love and devotion get replaced by complacency...love becomes lukewarm. Join Rev. Banks on this Senior Adult Sunday as he shares the message, "Our First Love in the Second Half of Life."

The Lord's Supper is the representation of Christ's sacrifice on the cross for us. When we participate in the Lord's Supper, we remember His blood that was shed and His body that was broken, all for our sins. Join with Dr. Estep as he leads us into "The Lord's Supper."

Habakkuk was a minor prophet during a time of great plight for Jerusalem. He seemed to think that God was indifferent, inactive and inconsistent. Yet God says "...My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways..." Man often misunderstands God and His ways. Please join Dr. Estep as he asks the question: "Why?"

When Jonah preached at Nineveh, the people turned from their wicked ways and the city had a reviva. However, 150 years later, Nahum found a city that had again turned from God and had grown worse than they had ever been. Yet God is slow to anger but eventually He chooses judgement. Join Dr. Estep as he brings us the message, "Nineveh the Sequel."