First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO

God's love is able to sustain us when life is unsteady. Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

In those times when it seems we are alone and tempted - we aren't. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

We are but ashes, but we are loved. Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

God allows us to be blessed and bless others, even in our weakness and failings. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Forgiveness isn't earned; it's given. Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

We flourish when we are rooted in love and God's truth. Scripture: Psalm 1

When there is exhaustion, failure, and uncertainty, God's love still surrounds us. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

When we choose grace over exclusion, we can experience God's gift of belonging. Scriptures: Luke 4:21-30; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a

Drew Heller - Finding Patience (Psalm 27:14; Jeremiah 29:11); (2:50) Josie Ford - Overflow (1 Corinthians 12:12-27); (7:10) Garrett Carney - Discovering My Identity (Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 55:8-9); (13:10) Morgan Meredith - When All Hope Seems Lost (Romans 8:18)

We serve a God who has created us for relationships, not isolation. Scripture: John 2:1-11