First Baptist Bolingbrook Sermon Podcast

Let It Go, Run Your Race - Hebrews 12:1-2

Many Christians are trying to follow Jesus while carrying far more weight than God ever asked them to bear. Worry, shame, regret, hidden sin, people-pleasing, expectations, disappointment, and the pressure to perform can feel like dragging a suitcase everywhere you go.But Hebrews 12:1–2 gives us a better way.In this sermon, we walk through one of the most powerful images in Scripture: the Christian life as a long-distance race marked out by God Himself. We explore what it means to:• Lay aside every weight• Confront the sin that clings so closely• Run with endurance• Fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faithYou will discover how Jesus has already carried the heaviest burden at the cross, how the “cloud of witnesses” cheers you on, and how God calls you to run lighter, freer, and with renewed focus.If you’ve been feeling tired, stuck, weighed down, or spiritually distracted, this message will encourage you to put something down today and look again to Christ.

Faith That Trusts God With the Missing Pieces - Hebrews 11:32-40

In this message, we walk through Hebrews 11:32-40 and see how real faith isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about trusting the God who holds every piece of the puzzle, even when life feels unfinished, unclear, or overwhelming.We explore the stories of men and women who acted boldly, endured suffering, and held onto God even when the picture didn’t come together in their lifetime. Their lives remind us that faith isn’t measured by outcomes. Faith is measured by endurance, obedience, and a forward-looking hope rooted in Jesus Christ.If you’re facing uncertainty, unanswered prayers, or seasons where the pieces of life don’t seem to fit… this message is for you. God is writing a bigger story than what you can see, and His promises will never fail.

From Scarlet Shame To Saving Faith - Hebrews 11:31

If you’ve ever felt like your past is too heavy, your story too stained, or your failures too loud, Rahab’s story is for you.  In Hebrews 11:31 we meet a woman whose life was marked by shame, yet whose simple, courageous faith caught the attention of heaven. This message walks through Rahab’s journey, the scarlet cord in her window, the risk she took, the grace she received, and the legacy God wrote through her.  Her story reminds us of the gospel: no matter how far you’ve been, the blood of Jesus brings you near. My prayer is that this sermon helps you: • Let go of the labels that no longer define you • Step into courageous obedience • Trust God with your future • See your life as part of God’s greater story of grace You are not your past. You are not your failure. You are not your file folder.In Jesus, you are redeemed, welcomed, and made new.

When Faith Walks Through What Looks Impossible - Hebrews 11:29-30

When life feels like one locked door after another, how do you keep going?In this message from Hebrews 11:29–30, we'll see how God shows up at dead ends, impossible moments, and places where the way forward is completely unclear.From the Red Sea to the walls of Jericho, Scripture reminds us that faith isn’t pretending everything is fine. Faith is trusting the God who parts seas, crumbles walls, and opens doors no one else can open.Whether you feel trapped, overwhelmed, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this message will help you take the next step, even when you can’t see the path ahead.You are not abandoned. The God who made a way then can make a way now.

Faith That Sees the Invisible - Hebrews 11:23-28

What if you could see what others miss?In a world filled with fear, uncertainty, and pressure to conform, God calls us to live by faith. A faith that sees beyond what’s visible and trusts the invisible God who never fails.In this passage from Hebrews 11:23–28, we explore the faith of Moses and his parents, a faith that defied fear, prioritized identity over comfort, and endured because it “saw Him who is invisible.”You’ll discover: • How faith gives courage to stand firm when the world demands compromise • Why lasting identity is found in God’s promise, not worldly privilege • What it means to endure trials with eyes fixed on the unseen ChristThis is more than a history lesson. It’s a call to live with spiritual vision in a world obsessed with appearances.Faith acts with courage and endurance because it sees the invisible God behind every visible circumstance.