West Jackson Baptist Church: A Gospel Community On Mission.

Preaching from the Book of Nehemiah, Pastor Andy begins a new sermon series, highlighting the opening verses of chapter one. With a broken heart, Nehemiah fasted and prayed, seeing the gap between what should be and what was. Nehemiah was broken over the state of God's people and the reputation of God.

If we are so consumed with making our name known, how will will the name of Jesus ever be proclaimed? Student pastor Josh Ward preaches from 2 Corinthians 11, urging us to make more of Jesus in 2020.

Throughout the series, Pastor Andy has cautioned that our wonder is stifled when we make ourselves too big and Jesus too small. Concluding the series on Colossians 1, we see that the fullness of God in Jesus helps us rest in His pleasure today and trust in His provisions for tomorrow.

Jesus is the supreme ruler and the very source of life for the Church. The Church is at the center of what Jesus is doing in the world, and it exalts Him as the one who has first place over everything. Pastor Andy reminds us that living on mission for Jesus is critical, but "mission" for Jesus must never take place of our worship of Jesus.

Pastor Andy continues a careful look at Colossians 1:15-20, remembering the preeminence of Christ. As the Creator and Sustainer of all things, He deserves the praise of all things. Therefore all of creation finds our meaning in Him.

Pastor Andy teaches from Colossians 1 to illustrate the preeminence of Christ and urges believers to never lose their "wonder" of Jesus. He cautions that our wonder is stifled when we imagine ourselves too big and God too small.

This message on Luke 17 highlights the response of the healed leper to Christ. Pastor Andy suggests, "where there is saving faith, there is a thankful heart." Jesus-Centered Thankfulness is the result of a heart that has experienced the grace of God, and the path to lasting joy.

All of Creation exists for the glory of God. Concluding the Generations series, Pastor Andy illustrates from 1 Chronicles 29 how King David's possessions were leveraged for the glory of God, and even the next generation for His glory.

We live in the story of God, whose plans and purposes are eternal. We must listen to the Scriptures, and we must listen to each other. "Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with a long life" (Job 12:12).

Pastor Andy preaches from Psalm 78, continuing the Generations Series. As we move forward together, we must hold tightly to the truth but loosely to tradition. Ultimately, we must live out the Gospel truths we say we believe.

Pastor Andy launches the Generations Series, preaching from 1 Peter. Jesus will either be the Cornerstone your life is built around or a stumbling block by which your life fails.

Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, preaches from Revelation 5. Only God is all-powerful and all-knowing. "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"

Pastor Andy concludes the "Gospel Sounds" series, teaching from 1 Thessalonians 5. The passage illustrates how God ministers to us through pastors, through each other as His people, and ultimately through the Holy Spirit.

Preaching from 1 Thessalonians 5, Pastor Andy encourages us to put on faith, hope, and love as we eagerly await the return of Jesus Christ, our King.

Pastor Andy preaches a timely message from 1 Thessalonians 4, warning against sexual immorality. We who follow Christ must learn to control our bodies: 1) by remembering our identity, 2) depending on the Holy Spirit, 3) and seeking encouragement and accountability.

Pastor Andy delivers a powerful Gospel message on hope, continuing the teaching series on 1 Thessalonians. Jesus is the One who died for our sin and conquered death, and all our hope is in Him.

Studying 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10, Pastor Andy teaches that affliction is to be expected. It tests the character of our faith and ultimately calls us to a greater joy.

The early Church in Thessalonica welcomed the Word of God as true and authoritative. His Word energizes followers of Christ, confirming their faith and conforming them into the image of Jesus.

The Apostle Paul was approved by God and entrusted with the gospel. Pastor Andy teaches how we should follow Paul's example, proclaiming the gospel courageously and accurately with our very lives.

Paul writes to the church of the Thessalonians, calling for faith that works, love that labors, and hope that endures. "The gospel is not the presentation of an idea, but the operation of a power." - Anders Nygren. Listen, as Pastor Andy teaches part 2 on the "Gospel Sounds" of God's people.