We begin our series through the book of Ezra today. In this sermon Pastor David reveals how God is sovereign over the big things, the amazing things, and the small things (which aren't really small.)Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor Mike Godfrey preaches from Isaiah 42 and other passaged on the Spirit-filled life of Christ and Christians.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

This Christmas Eve, Pastor David preached from Matthew 1 a sermon titled "With" focusing on the promise that Jesus Christ is Emmanuel - God WITH us.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor Mike Godfrey preaches an advent-themed sermon from Philippians 2 focusing on the humiliation entered into by Jesus Christ.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 5:6-14Stand FirmPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 5:1-5 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. The sermon is titled "The Pastors' Conference."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 4:12-19 a sermon titled "Suffering Saints."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 4:7-11 a sermon titled "The End Is Near."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 4:1-6 a sermon titled "Stay the Course."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Associate Pastor Mike Godfrey preaches from 1 Peter 3:18-22 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. This sermon is titled "Remember."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from 1 Peter 3:13-18 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park. This sermon is titled "Have No Fear."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 3:8-12Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Recorded at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on October 20, 2024.1 Peter 3:1-7Husbands and WivesPar David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 2:18-25Enduring GracePar David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 2:11-17Honorable SubmissionPar David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 2:4-10Encountering the StonePar David Tarkington, Pastor

This monthly deep-dive into current topics from a biblical perspective is led by Pastor Mike Godfrey. The focus for this seminar is "Christians, Politics, & Loving One Another."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 1:22-2:3Gospel GrammarPar David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 1:13-21Holy Thinking and Holy Living.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter 1:10-12Par David Tarkington, Pastor

1 Peter - Hopeful Exiles 01 || Mike Godfrey (September 1, 2024) by David Tarkington, PastorPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Depending on the One Who Declares His TruthBaptism & the Lord's SupperPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Depending on the One Who Loves the WorldPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Depending on the One Who Unites His PeoplePar David Tarkington, Pastor

Depending on the one who sanctifies us.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Dependent Baptists 2 || David Tarkington (July 28, 2024) by David Tarkington, PastorPar David Tarkington, Pastor

The Great DependencePar David Tarkington, Pastor

Everything Matters.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Don't blink.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Because of God's providence...Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Learning to Speak WiselyPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Putting Wisdom to WorkPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Unexpected WisdomPar David Tarkington, Pastor

Treat YourselfPar David Tarkington, Pastor

"Dogs and Lions" is the title of this message. Pastor David Tarkington leads us through what Solomon states we cannot know, we can know, and we must know;.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 8 this sermon titled "Believing Is Seeing."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Where Lie Your Loyalty?Pastor David takes us through the first portion of Ecclesiastes 8 and sees how Solomon speaks of the face, the fate, and the future of the faithful.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Ontology must lead epistemology. What does this mean? Pastor David explains this vital truth as we look at this portion of Ecclesiastes.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

In this sermon titled "Crooked Made Straight" Pastor David leads us through a portion of Ecclesiastes 7 that reveals the difficulty in knowing God is good while so much bad occurs around us.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

One of the most difficult passages of scripture, especially for many in our world who do all they can to avoid death and facing it.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 6 reminding us that it is vital to view the world through a biblical worldview. Otherwise, you end up thinking everything under the sun is vanity.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 5 on the dangers of idolatry that seems to always rear its head in the lives of believers.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Behold...Easter.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Solomon shifts from journaling to sermonizing as he instructs the reader to walk wisely when entering into God's presence, as well as not to make vows unless there is intention to keep them.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Solomon is despairing over the oppression, isolation, and corruption he sees everywhere "under the sun." In this sermon Pastor David focuses on the redemption made possible through Christ as the healing hope for all that creates such despair.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

Is this all there is? Where is the hope? These are the questions that come from the writer of Ecclesiastes and still resonate with people today. Even Christians sometimes ask these questions. Pastor David takes us through Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 as we seek together to find God's answers to these questions.…

Pastor Mike Godfrey leads us through this section of Ecclesiastes. The value of knowing oneself and knowing God truly is evident in this passage that refers to "eternity being written on our hearts."Par David Tarkington, Pastor

This passage is most notable today as being the majority of the lyrics to the Pete Seeger song "Turn, Turn, Turn." Yet, this is not simply a Woodstock-era pop song. Pastor David looks at what is revealed in this passage and how it leads to hope in Christ.Par David Tarkington, Pastor

How does God take someone who hates his life, hates his job, has moved from disgust to despair and lead them to life? Pastor David looks at Solomon's moment here in Ecclesiastes 2. It is hard. It is honest. And...it sounds like it was written in the 21st century rather than hundreds of years before Christ's birth.…

Even with Solomon, the presumed author of this book, declaring that wisdom is better than folly, he continues to struggle with seeing life as having value. If anyone has ever thought "I hate my life" this sermon is for you. There is good news under the Son. Take heart.Par David Tarkington, Pastor