Courage to Say Yes | Pastor Ryan Follis

Back to the Minors: Micah | Pastor Ryan Follis

In this special Fourth of July weekend message on the 250th anniversary of the United States, Pastor Ryan weaves together the prophecy of Micah, the story of Jesus’ lineage, and the American experiment of “we the people.” He contrasts “we the people” with “the us in power,” reflecting on how God consistently works through ordinary, often flawed people—founders, reformers, soldiers, parents, and everyday citizens—to shape both nations and generations. Drawing from Micah 3 and 5 and Philippians 2, this sermon challenges listeners to resist cynicism and partisan binaries, to see their lives as part of a larger story, and to embrace their calling as Christians who love their nation without confusing it with their ultimate citizenship in God’s kingdom. It’s a call to live out sacrificial, Christ-shaped influence in our families, workplaces, and communities—for the sake of our posterity. Support the show [http://www.fbcnokomis.churchcenteronline.com/giving] We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online! FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis [http://www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis] FBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis [http://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis] FBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share [https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share]

Back to the Minors: Obadiah | Pastor Ryan Follis

Family feuds can last for generations—but God has something better in mind. In this message on Obadiah—the shortest book in the Old Testament—we trace the rivalry of Jacob and Esau all the way to Judah and Edom, and discover how God confronts betrayal, bitterness, and transactional love. Learn why God overturns social pecking orders, why compassion must start at home, and how the church is called to be more than a fan club for Jesus: we’re called to be family. Support the show [http://www.fbcnokomis.churchcenteronline.com/giving] We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online! FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis [http://www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis] FBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis [http://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis] FBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share [https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share]

Back to the Minors: Amos | Pastor Ryan Follis

In this week's sermon of our Minor Prophets series, we walk with Amos—the farmer-turned-prophet who steps out of the echo chamber to deliver a hard truth to God’s people. Using Amos’ image of the plumb line, we explore what it means to measure our lives against God’s standard rather than the people around us. From “ivory houses” and injustice toward the poor, to modern comfort, comparison, and online echo chambers, we press into one big question: Who is your Amos—the honest voice with nothing to gain who can help you live a life of true mishpat (justice) and right living before God? Support the show [http://www.fbcnokomis.churchcenteronline.com/giving] We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online! FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis [http://www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis] FBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis [http://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis] FBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share [https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share]

Back to the Minors: Joel | Pastor Ryan Follis

In this episode, we walk through the book of Joel and its vivid image of a devastating locust plague to explore how God uses discipline not to crush us, but to call us back to Himself. You’ll be challenged that if all the extras were stripped away—comfort, tech, even your religious routines—what would your worship look like? And how might God want to use your story of struggle and restoration as a prophetic voice to others? Perfect for anyone feeling spiritually numb, going through a season of loss, or sensing that it’s time for a turnaround in their walk with God. Support the show [http://www.fbcnokomis.churchcenteronline.com/giving] We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online! FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis [http://www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis] FBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis [http://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis] FBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share [https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share]

Back to the Minors: Hosea | Pastor Ryan Follis

Pastor Ryan kicked off his Summer sermon series, Back to the Minor: A Summer in the Minor Prophets, and this week we are learning from the Book of Hosea!  Support the show [http://www.fbcnokomis.churchcenteronline.com/giving] We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to Give Join us on Sundays at 9:30 in person and online! FBC Nokomis Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis [http://www.youtube.com/@FirstBaptistChurchofNokomis] FBC Nokomis Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis [http://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistnokomis] FBC Nokomis Sermon Podcast: https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share [https://fbcnokomissermons.buzzsprout.com/share]