Nashville First Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Nashville First Baptist Church
Our Vision: To be a diverse community that is intentional in sharing the truth, hope and love of Jesus Christ with the priority of engaging and growing beginning in downtown Nashville.
The thing most likely standing between you and joy this morning isn't your failure — it's your success. Writing from a prison cell, Paul audits everything he was proudest of, and the write-off where his assets became liabilities the day he met Christ. Along the way, it asks a plain question — what are you still holding onto to prove you're okay? The answer turns out to be a trade: put your own record down, not because it's worthless, but because it's finished.
A rushed "how are you?" in a hallway becomes an unexpected test: will we actually stop and care? In this message from Philippians 2:19-30, Dr. Scott Harris looks at two men whose lives put flesh on the gospel they believed — genuine concern, costly generosity, and risk-taking love. He traces a remarkable circle of care running through an ancient church, where everyone gives, everyone receives, and everyone wins.
There is a particular exhaustion that the most capable people carry, and trying harder only makes it heavier. In Philippians 2:12-18, Paul writes four words to a tired church that take the weight off our backs: God is working in you. This message follows that one truth through three places it changes everything — the pressure to change ourselves, the habit of grumbling under the strain, and the urge to prove ourselves. Along the way we see why grace is not opposed to effort but to earning, why complaining is less a mood than a matter of faith, and how a believing people becomes light right in the middle of a dark world. It all lands on the One who walked our wilderness without a word of complaint and was poured out so that we could be filled.
Working through Philippians 2:1–11, one of the earliest hymns the church ever sang, Dr. Thomas West traces how Christ ran that whole instinct in reverse: refusing the glory that was already his and emptying himself all the way down to a cross. Then one word turns the story over — therefore. This is a look at why the way up runs straight through the way down.
Dr. Thomas West | Philippians 1:12-30
Everyone in the room walked in already finishing one sentence: for me, to live is ___. This message works through Philippians 1:12-30, where Paul answers that question from a prison cell — living is Christ, and dying is gain. Three times the world comes to take his joy: his freedom, his life, and his church. Three times it leaves empty-handed, because his joy was never resting on any of those things. It's a look at what holds steady when the very thing you counted on is taken away.
Dr. Thomas West | Philippians 1:1-11
The most joy-soaked letter in the New Testament was written from a prison cell. In the opening verses of Philippians, Paul thanks God for a church he helped plant and points to where lasting joy actually comes from. Drawing a line between first-century Philippi and modern Nashville, this message sits with the question that hums beneath so much of our striving: where does joy really come from? The answer turns out to have little to do with our circumstances and everything to do with belonging, with trust, and with the day that's coming. It's an invitation to stop anchoring your joy to a season that keeps changing.
Most of the moments that change everything don't announce themselves — from the inside, they look like an ordinary morning. In Acts 13, an ordinary church in Antioch is simply worshiping and fasting when the Spirit speaks and sets the global mission of the church in motion. Dr. Thomas West's message asks what a Spirit-filled church is actually for, tracing the marks of the kind of church the Spirit loves to send: one that gathers, one that looks like the nations around it, and one willing to let go of its very best.
In this message from Acts 6, Dr. Scott Harris looks at how the early church faced that tension head-on—taking the complaint seriously, sharing leadership, and restoring unity instead of splitting apart. It's a picture of what he calls the beautiful mess of ministry, where the Spirit works through both supernatural and practical means. Along the way, we consider why caring for the vulnerable has always been central to the church's witness, and what it looks like to serve God by serving people today.
Dr. Thomas West walks through how a single afternoon at the temple gate previews what Jesus is still doing through his people. The sermon presses into the questions the text asks of every life: who is your king, what's coming back, what did you come for, and who is at your gate? A word for graduating seniors, exhausted parents, and anyone whose hope has shrunk to fit a May calendar.
Dr. Thomas West draws out four marks of a Spirit-filled church from Acts 2:42-47, each anchored to one controlling word: devoted. This is not a checklist to grade yourself against, but a description of what Christ produces through His Spirit in people He has bought with His blood. What Jesus began, the Spirit continues — and what the Spirit continues, He transforms.
This week in Acts 2, four answers emerge to the question at Christianity's center: not what it does for you, not what flavor you grew up with, but what the thing itself actually is. None of the answers are comfortable, and none of them let anyone stay where they are. If your faith has felt small or tired lately — or if you've walked away from what you thought Christianity was — this sermon is worth your time.
Today we gather at Pentecost — where wind roared, fire rested, and ordinary people were filled with the living God.
Discover that the day Jesus left, He gave you three gifts most Christians have never fully unwrapped: His presence. His power. His promise.
Today, we launch a new eight-week series through the book of Acts — What Jesus Began. It is the story of the Holy Spirit taking everything Jesus started and refusing to let it stop. It is the story of a movement that has crossed continents, survived empires, outlasted every opposition, and arrived — still moving, still unhindered — in this city, in this room, on this morning.
From John 20, Senior Pastor Thomas West, examines the evidence together — historically and personally — meet the man who held out the longest and confessed the most completely, and arrive at the moment this entire Gospel was written to produce: a verdict on the most important question: Who is Jesus Christ?
This morning, we arrive at the final sign in John’s Gospel — the biggest one. Not healing a sick man. Not restoring sight. A man four days dead. And Jesus is on his way. Join Senior Pastor Thomas West as we look at John 11.
In John 9, we encounter Jesus as the Light of the World—the One who doesn’t just explain our darkness, but steps into it. This isn’t just a story about physical sight. It’s about the deeper need we all share: to make sense of our lives, our suffering, and our next steps.
Dr. Scott Harris is preaching today with a sermon, “Jesus Is Your True Bread” from John 6:1-15.
In John 5:1-15, this sign points to something deeper than physical healing. It exposes the truth about our condition and the only One who can truly restore us. We cannot heal ourselves. Our systems and traditions cannot save us. Only Jesus has the authority to make us whole.
In John 4, Jesus meets a desperate father and grows his fragile faith from a spark into a steady fire. This sign isn’t just about healing a child—it’s about how Jesus draws us through need, grows small faith, and invites us to trust His word before we see His work.
What if the same Jesus who fills your table with joy is also the one who flips it over? Jesus doesn’t disrupt your life because He’s against you. He clears what distracts you because He’s for you. He removes obstacles so you can truly meet God and find lasting joy.
This Sunday, Senior Pastor Dr. Thomas West begins the series leading up to Easter called READING THE SIGNS. Learn how Jesus reveals Himself through the Gospel of John. Today we look at Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine.
What if being a Christian isn’t about what you believe, but who you’re becoming? In Matthew 4, Jesus doesn’t invite people to admire Him—He calls them to follow Him, be formed by Him, and join Him on mission. Discipleship isn’t an optional add-on to faith; it is the Christian life.
Senior Pastor Dr. Thomas West's sermon is from Colossians 1:15–20 and the theme is “First Things First.”
Pastor Thomas teaches from Acts 2:42–47, reminding us that the church is not defined by a building, but by a devoted people—formed through God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, and shared life together. Note: This message was recorded Friday night and rebroadcast on Sunday due to weather conditions.
What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t rebellion—but neglect? In Deuteronomy 30, Moses reminds us that life and death are set before us, and the Word of God is not far away. It’s near, accessible, and meant to lead us to Jesus, who is our life.
What if the problem with our prayer lives isn’t discipline or technique—but the way we see God? Jesus teaches us that prayer comes alive when we stop performing and start trusting our Father in heaven, who is already at work bringing His kingdom to earth.
A clear discipleship posture is drawn from 1 Samuel 3: hearing, trusting, and obeying God’s voice. In a world full of noise and competing voices, Scripture reminds us that God still speaks, that His voice can be known, and that life is formed as we learn to respond with faith and obedience.
Senior Pastor Dr. Thomas West covers Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. Scripture reminds us that there is a season for everything under heaven, and that God is present and purposeful in every one of them.
The message, Bread from Heaven, explores a surprising claim at the heart of Christmas: God does not merely give help from a distance. He comes near and gives Himself.
Senior Pastor Thomas West explores how God leads us from grumbling to joy and how Christ’s arrival makes that journey possible for each of us.
Dr. Thomas West, Senior Pastor preaches from Exodus 13:19; Luke 1:68-72; and Galatians 4:4-5. We learn about the God who hears, the God who remembers, the God who knows, and the God who steps in to save at precisely the right moment.
Today, we open the season under the banner "When Heaven Came Down," remembering that God’s light breaks into our darkness long before we can see it. Our guest preacher today is Mike Glenn.
After months of watching God deliver His people, dwell with His people, and declare His glory, we pause to ask what these truths now mean for us. Do we want His presence more than His blessings?
In a world full of competing stories about who we are and what will save us, we’ll be reminded that the Bible doesn’t just give us a set of religious ideas—it tells the true story of the whole world, and invites us to find our place in it.
Today we look at Exodus 25. After all the plagues, parting seas, and thunder on the mountain, God gives Moses blueprints — not for another miracle, but for a meeting place. God is saying, “Build me a space… because I intend to live with you.”
In this message, Senior Pastor Thomas West explains that the Law acts like a mirror: it reveals who God is, exposes who we are not, and points us to the only One who can make us whole. The God who shook the mountain has come near in Jesus Christ, who perfectly kept the Law for lawbreakers like us.
Today’s message is titled “Don’t Waste Your Wilderness.” Senior Pastor Thomas West describes how God met His people with manna—bread from heaven—in a barren place and why that matters for our lives right now.
Discipleship Pastor Bryan Barley leads us through Exodus 18, where Moses learns that freedom requires wisdom, not just miracles.
Senior Pastor Thomas West continues our journey through Exodus with a message called Way Maker. The God who drew Israel out of Egypt still draws people out of fear, shame, and sin—into freedom, worship, and mission.
Today, we continue our journey through Exodus with a message called Battle of the Gods. Pharaoh once asked, “Who is the LORD that I should obey him?” That same question still echoes in our lives today. The good news is this: God has not left the question unanswered—He has revealed Himself as the only God, the Creator, and the Savior.
Pastor Thomas West preaches on the book of Exodus and walks with Moses into a moment we all know too well — when things go from bad to worse. Moses obeyed God, and instead of a breakthrough, he faced rejection, complaint, and despair. Yet in the middle of the mess, God revealed Himself afresh: “I am the LORD… I will bring you out… I will redeem you… I will be your God.”
Senior Pastor Thomas West continues his series in the book of Exodus with the story of Moses at the burning bush.
Today, Senior Pastor Thomas West begins a new series on Exodus. From darkness to light - the story of the Exodus is the story all God’s people share. From the birth of Israel to the church today, God delivers and dwells with his people.
This is the conclusion of our Faith & Work Series. Discipleship Pastor Bryan Barley covers how one of the main ways we honor God through our work is by doing it well.
“How do we keep from seeing work as meaningless toil—or turning it into a towering monument to ourselves?” Pastor Thomas West continues his series on Faith and Work today.
Senior Pastor Thomas West begins a new series on Faith & Work. We believe the gospel isn’t just for Sundays—it’s meant to shape every part of our lives, including the work we do throughout the week.
One year ago, we cast a 10-year vision to become Nashville’s Church—for the good of the city and the glory of God. Today, we return to that vision with grateful hearts and expectant spirits.
Today we’ll explore what self-control really is, why it matters, and how Jesus—the most self-controlled person who ever lived—is both our model and our means.
Reading from Matthew 11:28-30 and Galatians 5:22-23, we look at one of the most overlooked but needed fruits of the Spirit: Gentleness.
The Bible tells us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Senior Pastor Thomas West delivers a message that digs deep into the fruit of “faithfulness.”
Bryan Barley delivers a message focusing on “goodness”—a fruit of the Spirit that points us toward lives marked by integrity, courage, and moral beauty.
Senior Pastor Thomas West speaks on "Kindness," the Spirit-shaped kindness that Jesus taught and embodied.
Today, we’re continuing our summer series, The People We’re Becoming, by looking at a fruit that’s both beautiful and hard—patience. Discipleship Pastor, Bryan Barley, is preaching.
Pastor Thomas West explores what it means to become people of peace in an age of anxiety.
We're exploring the Fruit of the Spirit today, with a focus on "Joy." We hope that you encounter the joy of Jesus today in the music, in the message, and in the presence of this community.
As summer begins, we’re entering a new teaching series we’re calling “The People We’re Becoming.” Over the next nine weeks, we’ll explore the Fruit of the Spirit—beginning today with Love.
Welcome to worship with us today! We will complete our series, Fresh Wind & Fresh Fire, this Sunday. Bryan Barley, Discipleship Pastor, delivered our sermon today.
Everyone has a role to play. No spectators. No spare parts. Just one body—fully alive when each part plays its role. Church is the place where you are needed and wanted.
We’re in week three of our Fresh Wind & Fresh Fire series, and we turn to one of the most powerful promises Jesus ever made, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8).
Fresh Wind & Fresh Fire, exploring the promised gift of the Holy Spirit — the presence of God with us and in us. We look at scripture from Joel 2:28-29 and Acts 2:1-21 today.
Our new series, Fresh Wind & Fresh Fire, begins this Sunday. We’re stepping into the season between resurrection and Pentecost—when Jesus promised something even greater than His presence beside us: His Spirit within us.
Today, we celebrate the culmination of it all: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the day that changed everything. Jesus has conquered sin and death; we have hope that never fades because He lives. Happy Easter!
This morning, we’ll listen in on the final word Jesus spoke from the cross—“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit”—a word of profound trust, perfect surrender, and deep rest.
This Sunday, our "Seven Words from the Cross" series focuses on Jesus' words, "It Is Finished."
Today, we continue our journey through the Seven Words from the Cross and hear Jesus’ cry, “I thirst.” Thank you for joining us online!
Today, we focus on the fourth word from the Cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Whether you need healing, salvation, or a renewed sense of God’s presence, don’t leave without responding to what He’s stirring in you today.
Let’s worship, let’s behold the Son, and let’s listen for His voice. He has a word for you this morning. Senior Pastor Thomas West looks in depth at "Woman, Behold Your Son"
This moment between Jesus and the repentant thief reveals the heart of the gospel—grace freely given, salvation assured, and a Savior who welcomes sinners into His presence.
Over the next several weeks, we will journey together through The Seven Words from the Cross—the final, powerful words Jesus spoke as He bore the weight of our redemption. Today we look at "Father, Forgive Them"
Our teaching series on God’s Design for Relationships concludes today. Senior Pastor Thomas West turns our attention to marriage and God's plan for couples.
Bryan Barley, Discipleship Pastor, dives into a timely topic this Sunday: singleness and the gift of the life you’ve been given right now.
Proverbs and other portions of Scripture teach us how to be a friend, why friendship is so hard, and how Jesus is the true and better friend who never fails.
So glad you joined us today! Over the next few weeks, we will explore what it truly means to be human—to be made in God’s image, to reflect His glory, and to live as He designed.
We’re finishing up our series on the House of Hezekiah with an look at 2 Chronicles 32:24-33. The message focuses on how we can "finish well."
Bryan Barley, Discipleship Pastor, is preaching the story of King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20—a story about the power of prayer and how God moves in extraordinary ways!
Pastor Thomas sermon is from 2 Kings 19 with a message titled, "What Is Your Sennacherib Letter?" This message will encourage you to lean into God's power and promises. Don’t miss this time to reflect, worship, and hear how God silences the enemy's lies and wins the victory for His glory.
As we enter a new year, we are excited to embark on a transformative journey together in “The House of Hezekiah.”
We are still celebrating the Light of the World who stepped into our darkness to bring hope, salvation, and joy. Just as Ruth’s story pointed forward to Jesus, our lives are part of God’s unfolding plan.
As we gather today—on the brink of Christmas—Ruth’s story prepares our hearts to celebrate the birth of the One who fulfills every promise: Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.
Sermon from Ruth chapter 3. We’ll walk alongside Ruth as she steps out in faith, waiting for Boaz’s promise of redemption to unfold. We’re so glad you’ve joined us !!
This morning Pastor Thomas continues our Advent journey and open the second chapter of Ruth, a story rich with hope and God's mysterious mercy.
We begin our study of the book of Ruth. Ruth’s story reminds us of God’s presence in our everyday lives and His power to bring redemption even from the depths of sorrow. NOTE: The audio file was distorted at the beginning of this broadcast, it does eventually clear up.
Alan Raughton concludes our Revive teaching series with a message from Acts 4:23-33. We’ve explored what it means to experience God’s renewal personally, in our church, and for our city. I hope you'll be inspired by the early church’s boldness in prayer and mission.
Neil Powell was out guest speaker today, preaching from Romans 1:16-17, one of the most powerful declarations in Scripture.
As we look into Jonah’s story, we’ll explore God’s love for the city and the surprising ways He wants to use us to bring healing, hope, and renewal. Thank you for joining us today!
Today, our focus is on “A Deeply Revived Church,” as we reflect on Revelation 3:1-6, which contains Jesus’ message to the church in Sardis. Thank you for joining us today!
Romans 1:18-25 paints a vivid picture of how people suppress the truth about God and replace Him with idols. Pastor Thomas West looks at "Idols of the Heart."
Bryan Barley preaches from Acts 19. We are asking God to bring revival to Nashville, but before that happens, we are asking him to bring revival to our church, and before that happens, we are asking him to bring revival to us!
We are continuing our series, “Revive,” focused on seeking spiritual renewal in our church and our city. Thank you for joining us!
Jesus’ powerful words from Matthew 5:13-16, call us to be salt and light, a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. We stand at a pivotal moment, not just as individuals, but as a church called to shine God’s light into every corner of our city.
This sermon explores Isaiah 58. We are called to be repairers of the city, using our resources and creativity to bring about transformation that honors God and serves our neighbors.
Just as God has moved mightily in the past, we believe He can and will do it again in our time, as we. step out on faith to reawaken our church's legacy.
We are a church for the city because we serve a God who loves this city. Just as God called the exiles in Jeremiah 29 to seek the welfare of Babylon, He calls us to seek the flourishing of Nashville.
Today is the completion of our Lord’s Prayer series. Bryan Barley will be preaching on the significance of saying, "Amen."
In a world that often entices us with fleeting pleasures and the pursuit of a “good life” built by our own hands, these words call us back to the eternal and unshakeable Kingdom of God. The power we seek in our achievements and the glory we crave in recognition can never truly satisfy. But in God’s Kingdom, we find a reign that endures, a power that saves, and a glory that shines brighter than anything this world can offer.
"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us form evil." This isn't just about avoiding wrong choices; it's about understanding the spiritual battle we all face.
Pastor Thomas West explores the theme of forgiveness—a thorny yet vital issue that touches every heart. Forgiveness is essential for healing our hurts and freeing us from the burdens of resentment and bitterness.
Bryan Barley, Discipleship Pastor preaches on “Give us this day our daily bread.” This powerful line reminds us of our deep need for God’s daily provision. In a world where self-sufficiency is often celebrated, this prayer awakens us to the reality that we rely on Jesus for everything.
"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." This powerful line invites us to seek God's reign and His will in our lives and the world around us.
What’s in a name? For many, a name is a significant part of their identity. We feel hurt when our name is not given the respect it deserves. Now, imagine the importance of. God’s name. It’s not just a label but an expression of who he is and what he is like.
For 2,000 years Christians on every continent, and in every language, have prayed this prayer to God. Over the next eight weeks, we will not only study this prayer in depth but also practice it together, seeking to understand and live out its profound truths for our everyday lives.
Bryan Barley, Discipleship Pastor, looks into Matthew 12:38-42 and focuses on how Jonah points us to Jesus.
The final chapter in Jonah highlights God's incredible compassion and Jonah's struggle with mercy.
This chapter illustrates God’s incredible mercy and His willingness to give second chances, not only to Jonah but also to the people of Nineveh. As we explore Jonah’s obedience and the city’s remarkable repentance, we’ll see how God’s grace extends to all, offering forgiveness and new beginnings.
Pastor Thomas' final sermon from the "Jesus Is..." from John 10:1-10. In this passage of scripture Jesus uses this imagery of a shepherd and a door to illustrate his unique role in saving and directing our lives.
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12
Jesus is the way and takes believers to the Father's house. Jesus is the truth and reveal's His Father's heart. Jesus is the life and brings the Father to us so we can have His help.
We have hungry hearts. We crave substance and sustenance. Dr. Thomas West covers John 6, where Jesus addresses this fundamental aspect of our existence. Only Jesus can meet the needs of our soul. He is "Soul Food."
- March 16, 7 p.m.- March 18, 2:30 p.m.
- At Brentwood Baptist Church, part of WMU Missions Get-Together
- Registration fee (includes a Box lunch on Friday and Saturday) $100 per person by Feb 10 or $125 per person by Mar 3
- Register online here | To mail in registration click here
Missions Get-Together is an event for women 18 and older to experience personal growth, engage in meaningful worship, discover missions and ministry opportunities, and enjoy the fellowship of other Christian women.
The event features general sessions, breakout sessions, and a missions & ministry fair with over 35 exhibitors.
Special Guests:Mary Wiley- Bible Study Lead. Mary Wiley lives with her husband and two children in Lebanon, Tennessee. She gets to work with words everyday as the marketing strategist for women’s books at B&H Publishing Group at LifeWay. Mary is pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and hosts the Questions Kids Podcast.
Sandy Wisdom-Martin – national executive director of Woman’s Missionary Union
- Tuesday, May 30 to Saturday, June 3
- REGISTER HERE
It’s time to register for Summer Camp!
We are returning to Crossings Camp! Check out this cool video to learn more about the camp!
The Early Bird camp cost is $225. There is a $75 deposit due at registration which holds your spot! Early Bird registration goes through 2/26. After 2/26, the camp cost goes up to $300. Registration ends on 5/1!
- March 16-19, Registration deadline –February 26
- Cost – $150 ($50 deposit at registration)
- REGISTER HERE
This mission trip is an awesome opportunity to serve with church planters and their churches in their unique communities throughout Metro St. Louis! We will serve in a variety of capacities in different contexts and hear from church planters about the Gospel work in which they are involved. Our hope is that, as we give ourselves to living missionally for a few days in St. Louis, our hearts will be burdened to do the same in our own communities throughout Metro Nashville.
An event for student singers and student choirs (7th – 12th grades)
- February 3 – February 4, 2023
- Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory, Tennessee
- REGISTER HERE
RAISING UP A GENERATION OF PRAISE *“Let this be written that a future generation, a people not yet created, may praise the Lord.” – Psalm 102:18*
HOUSING: Embassy Suites Nashville Airport
CLINICIAN: Cliff Duren, Worship Pastor at Woodstock Baptist Church in Atlanta and acclaimed composer/arranger
Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, 2023, Youth Choirs from all across the state of Tennessee will converge at Tulip Grove Baptist Church in the Nashville area to participate in THE YOUTH WORSHIP PROJECT, an exciting Youth Choir event for students that you don’t want to miss. We are very pleased to include the Nashville First Baptist Youth Choir. Feel the excitement and come join us.
The schedule is as follows:
Friday, February 3
5:00 p.m. Registration begins
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Opening Gathering
7:15 p.m. Sectional Rehearsals
8:15 p.m. Mass Rehearsal
10:00 p.m. Adjourn/Dismiss to hotel
Saturday, February 4
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 a.m. Morning Celebration
9:15 a.m. Worship/Devotional
9:30 a.m. Mass Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Demo Choir
11:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Projection, Audio)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Final Mass Rehearsal
1:45 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m. GRAND FINALE WORSHIP CONCERT 2:30 p.m. Dismiss and head for home
Registration Fee – includes hotel accommodations at the Embassy Suites Nashville Airport, three meals, and a long-sleeve t-shirt:
$50 (if registered by Sunday, January 8)
$65 (after January 8)
Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 11, 2022.
Students may register online or by submitting registration and money to the Music Office. For more information, contact Joe Fitzpatrick at 615.665.6031 or Laurie Hall, 615.664.6030 / laurie.hall@nashvillefirst.org.
NOTE: You must have a new 2023 Medical Release Form and a 2023 Permission for Medication Form on file with the church.
- Sunday, Jan. 22, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Legacy Fellowship Hall
- Lunch: $8
Learn how we, as grandparents, can start our grandchildren down a pathway leading to financial wellness later in life. You’ll learn proven, practical ways to guide your grandkids to develop positive financial wellness habits early in life rather than depend on you, their grandparent, for direct financial support.
- Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Room 470-B
- Led by Jimmy Hester, Begins January 11
- No cost. A book will be mailed to you once you register. REGISTER HERE
In this 12-week study you’ll learn how to follow Jesus holistically as a committed disciple of Jesus Christ. You’ll develop a habit of being in God’s Word, hearing from Him, and growing in your walk with Christ. Explore the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in your life and learn to cooperate with His leadership in all of life. In addition, you’ll gain an understanding of how your faith relates to your physical body, and how to allow your thoughts and emotions be shaped and conformed to the image of God in Jesus Christ.
In other words, you’ll learn how to follow Jesus with all that you have and all that you are!
- Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. – Zoom Only
- Led by Alan Raughton, Begins January 10
- No cost. A book will be mailed to you once you register. REGISTER HERE
Zoom Meeting ID: 849 0636 4062
Passcode: 773337
In this 12-week study you’ll learn how to follow Jesus holistically as a committed disciple of Jesus Christ. You’ll develop a habit of being in God’s Word, hearing from Him, and growing in your walk with Christ. Explore the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in your life and learn to cooperate with His leadership in all of life. In addition, you’ll gain an understanding of how your faith relates to your physical body, and how to allow your thoughts and emotions to be shaped and conformed to the image of God in Jesus Christ.
In other words, you’ll learn how to follow Jesus with all that you have and all that you are!
ZOOM LINKhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84906364062?pwd=bkpDeHppM00zZTd1R2d0Y2Q2THIxZz09&from=addonPasscode: 773337
TWO CLASSES
- Mondays 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Zoom Only
Led by Sandy Fields, Begins January 9. No Cost. A book will be mailed to you once you register and a Zoom link provided. REGISTER HERE
- Wednesdays 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. Room 470-C and Zoom
Led by Becky Sumrall, Begins January 11. REGISTER HERE
Come along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland in this 7-session study as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Explore the call of Jesus to His disciples then and to us today, see how God’s Word can sustain us even in the most difficult of times, and embrace the transformative grace we experience as children of God in His kingdom of celebration.
This December members of Nashville First and First Kids donated gifts through an “Angel Tree” for refugee families in our area. Working with our ministry partner, Nashville World Outreach at Tusculum Hills Baptist Church, several members helped deliver the gifts this past weekend. Everyone enjoyed spending time with these precious families and sharing the joy of Christmas with them. Thank you Nashville First for all your donations!
This past Friday and Saturday, Nashville First had the opportunity to host Music City Trykes for their annual “Trykes Under the Tree” adaptive bike build and giveaway. This organization is a chapter of the national Ambucs organization, a group who strives to provide AmTykes adaptive tricycles to children who are otherwise unable to ride a regular bike. This event gathered volunteers from across middle Tennessee, including several of our own church members, to assemble the adaptive tricycles on Friday. Children and families then gathered on Saturday to receive and be fitted by therapists to each individual bike. The Legacy Fellowship Hall was filled with laughter and tears of joy as children were able to ride, most for the first time, around the room and take home their own personalized bike for Christmas.
Our church additionally had the opportunity to sponsor one of these bikes for seven-year-old Mark Ogorodnik. Mark suffered a traumatic brain injury earlier this year after falling from a tree. After months of extensive medical care in Nashville and out-of-state rehabilitation in Atlanta, Mark is now home with his parents and six siblings, continuing his journey to recovery. With this gift, Mark is able to continue his recovery through exercise while regaining pieces of normalcy through play with his family. Mark’s family are devout Christians who have blessed individuals throughout his medical journey with their devout faith, love, and persistent prayer. Their family’s story is a testimony of the healing power of the Lord, and they are incredibly thankful for the generosity of Nashville First Baptist Church.
Written by Kat Hedden PT, DPT
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