Sermons from FBC Athens

The sermon from Sunday, June 23rd, is based on Psalm 30. The sermon was given by Emily Glass, Minister to Students and Young Adults.  

Two homilies were shared on Sunday, June 16th, each based on Psalm 23. This is the second homily, presented by Frank Granger, Minister of Christian Community. The title is National No Fear Day – Ever…

Two homilies were shared on Sunday, June 16th, each based on Psalm 23. This is the first homily, presented by Howard Germany, retired minister and member of First Baptist. The title is Our Shepherd. 

The sermon from Sunday, June 9th, is based on Psalm 13. The title of the sermon is Prayer without Posturing, and was given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.  

The sermon for Sunday, June 2nd, is titled, Way Leads on to Way, and was given by Emily Glass, Minister of Students and Young Adults. The sermon was based on Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. 

Sunday, Sunday, May 26, 2024, was Trinity Sunday. Three scripture passages read gave reference to the unity of God as three in one: Isaiah 6:1-8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; and Matthew 28:16-20. The ser…

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, May 19, 2024, is based on Acts 2:1-13. The title for the sermon is Not Every Spirit and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, May 12, 2024, is based on Acts 1:1-11. The title for the sermon is Waiting on the Spirit and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, May 5, 2024, is based on Matthew 5:3-10. The title for the sermon is Blessings for an Upside Down Journey and is given by Janet Cleland, Minister of Children, Families…

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, April 28, 2024, is based on John 20:11-18. The title for the sermon is Eternal Life: Distraction, Delusion, or Promise and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The sermon on Sunday, April 21st, was given by Hannah Knight, the Children’s Ministry Intern at First Baptist Church Athens. The sermon was based on the scripture Luke 24:13-35. 

Worship on Sunday, April 14, 2024, was led by our youth. Two seniors shared homilies based on John 21:1-14. The first was given by Jon Millians, the second by Zachary Rawls.  

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, April 7, 2024, is based on Mark 16:9-20. The title for the sermon is Signs of the Resurrection and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, March 31, 2024, is based on 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 and Mark 16:1-8. The title for the sermon is Keeping Easter Quiet and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, March 24, 2024, is based on Mark 15:21-41. The title for the sermon is Journey to the Cross: Staying on the Cross and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, March 17, 2024, is based on Mark 14:53-72. The title for the sermon is Journey to the Cross: Silence and Self-Suspicion and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, March 10, 2024, is based on Mark 14:43-52. The title for the sermon is Journey to the Cross: Betrayed, Deserted, Exposed and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, March 3, 2024, is based on Mark 14:3-9, and Mark 14:32-42. The title for the sermon is Journey to the Cross: In the Heart of God and is given by Matt Marston, Senior M…

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, February 25, 2024, is based on Mark 13:1-13. The title for the sermon is Journey to the Cross: Now is the Time for Judgment and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minist…

The Sermon from Sunday, Sunday, February 18, 2024, is based on Mark 12:1-12. The title for the sermon is Journey to the Cross: The Last Straw and is given by Matt Marston, Senior Minister.