Here you will find the video messages preached at Bible Baptist Church in 2022.
Current Video Messages
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1 thessalonians, part ii
First Thessalonians series
I Thessalonians 1:1-10
In the second message of a series by Pastor Geist on Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians the first chapter is expounded upon to include the men used to minister to the church as well as preparing for the coming of the Day of the Lord.
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how do you receive the word of god?
Acts 17:1-14
First Thessalonians series
How you receive the Word of God determines its effectual working in your life. Those who became the initial members of the church in Thessalonica received Paul’s preaching “not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.” (I Thessalonians 2:13) Listen now to the first in a short series of messages by Pastor Geist on Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians.
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god's grace in calling
Let Us Have Grace Series
II Timothy 1:1-11
Jesus taught us to pray therefore the lord of the harvest that he would call forth labourers into his harvest. God still puts within the heart of men the call into the ministry. Allow God to “stir up” the gift that He has put within you!
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faith promise missions giving
II Corinthians 8:1-11
In this message, Pastor Sargent carefully explains what the “Faith Promise Missions” offering is all about. The text refers to the collection for the saints in Jerusalem, but the principle of sacrificial, purposed giving also applies to giving for the cause of world evangelism.
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everybody ought to know
John 9:35-38
As Jesus passed by and slipped away from the violent crowd, he met a soul with a need. After Jesus had healed the blind man, he posed a question: Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? In this message the answer to the question is seen by understanding Presumption (we know), Ignorance (I don’t know), and the Truth (what we know and others can know).
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a journey like no other
Mark 6:7-13
As the Lord ministered to the disciples, he instructed them on what to bring and what not to bring as they set out to minister to others. We today, as the disciples back in Christ’s day, are to be channels of God’s grace. God gives us all sufficiency through provision and protection.
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portraits of christ, no. 2
Revelation 1
In this second Bible Study focusing on Christ we see through the eyes of John an eight-fold portrait of our Lord Jesus Christ, specifically His Clothing, Head and Hair, Eyes, Feet, Voice, Right Hand, Mouth, and Countenance. In all we see He is the Lord God Jehovah, the risen victorious Saviour and sovereign Lord of all.
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the why of missions
Proverbs 15:11; 27:20; Matthew 7:13
The motive behind the commission to reach the whole world is God’s love. There are four realities that should also motivate us to reach the lost: the Certainty of Hell, the Ceaselessness of Hell, the Causeways to Hell, and the Sentinel to Hell.
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portraits of christ, no. 1
Hebrews 1
Jesus Christ is the sum, center, and theme of the Bible. In the Bible we see a portrayal of Him clearly throughout. This first in a series of Bible Studies focuses of Christ as the Diving Articulation, the Divine Architect, the Divine Adjective, and the Divine Atonement.
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the grace of giving
I Corinthians 16:1-4
As Paul describes “the collection for the saints’ he is talking about a love offering that is gathered to help with the spread of the gospel. In this message three aspects of giving are brought out from the scriptures: (1) the Purpose, (2) the Plan, and (3) Partners in Giving.
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the priesthood of the believer
I Peter 2:1-10
The Book of First Peter has a theme of hope that is in Jesus Christ. As a believer we are described as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people. In this message Pastor Sargent explains from the scriptures what it means to be a spiritual priest. Just as there was a physical priest, temple, and sacrifice in the Old Testament, the New Testament has a lot to say about Spiritual Priests, a Spiritual Temple, and Spiritual Sacrifices.
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the shepherds of bethlehem
Luke 2:8-20
Others had heard the gospel message prophesied and promised, but the first people to hear the gospel (“good tidings”) message proclaimed were the shepherds. The descriptive words that show the affect of that special day were the Shepherds Abiding, the Shepherds Afraid, the Shepherds Advantaged, the Shepherds Awestruck, and the Shepherds Activated.
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face it
Daniel 9:1-19
As Daniel lived in captivity he prayed, which demonstrates a great example of prayer for us today. Through Daniel’s set face, Israel’s shamed face, and God’s shining face we see the importance of prayer. When you find yourself in a situation that only God can solve, will you face it as did Daniel?
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some of them believed
Acts 16:40-17:9
As Paul and others evangelized in the city of Thessalonica, they encountered some that believed not and some that believed. The actions display by the evangelistic team, the believers, and non-believers can be instructive to us today while seeking to share the Gospel with others in our own area.
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gracious music
Colossians 3:12-17
In the “Grace that Ministers to Others” series this message investigates how godly music ministers grace. Several examples from Scripture are given that shows how music Eases the Troubled Soul, Enables the Suffering Soul, Energizes the Traveling Soul, and Expresses the Amazement of the Lord.
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what is your testimony since salvation?
Philippians 1:1-11
Many Samaritans believed on the Lord Jesus Christ for the saying of the woman at the well, which testified of her encounter with Christ. Christians can have a similar evangelistic influence by simply sharing their testimony, and living a testimony that reflects the ongoing working of God in their daily life, until the Lord's return.
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how to give your testimony
Psalm 107:1-15
Oftentimes we shy away from giving our personal testimony publicly; but how do we share it with others? In this message Pastor Sargent expounds upon how you can share your personal testimony in writing or face-to-face by talking about What I Was, What I Did, and What I Am!
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the final round-up
II Thessalonians 2:1-2
The final “round-up for believers is the Rapture of the saints.” In the face of intense opposition, persecution, and the false teaching that the Rapture had already occurred, Paul writes to explain why Jesus is yet to come for His saints and will later return with His saints.
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are you the one?
Luke 15:3-7; Matthew 18: 10-14
On two separate occasions, in two different locations, to two unique audiences, the Good Shepherd taught the same parable of the ninety and nine sheep, and one lost sheep gone astray. The one lost sheep is separated from the Good Shepherd, is sought by the Good Shepherd, and is of inestimable value to the Good Shepherd. Are you the one?
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how do you see it now?
Haggai 2:1-9
Each generation has unique characteristics and different outlooks regarding the value of life. Through the Prophet Haggai the Lord spoke to those who had returned to Jerusalem to build the second temple. He challenges the perspective of each generation, giving them a promise and a prophecy.
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gen-alpha josiah: seeking at 16
II Chronicles 34:1-7
We often write off young children and teenagers, underestimating what God can begin in their lives early on, with lasting effects through many decades. Listen to what God started in the life of King Josiah at the tender age of eight, and how Josiah sought God through many years as a teenager, leading to a great spiritual revival when he was only 20!
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what must i do to be saved?
Acts 16:25-40
Paul was directed to Philippi where God used him during a great time of affliction to reach someone with the gospel. As the Philippian jailer asked the question “What Must I Do to be Saved?” we too can see through this encounter the Why, Way, What and Wake of Salvation.
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when you can't see the promises because of the clouds
Luke 24:1-35
As the disciples faced grave times leading up to and following the Crucifixion of Christ, they struggled with unbelief when circumstances were bad. Just like the disciples, we too can have a disconnect with knowing God’s word and believing it when the storm clouds of life come.
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wielding the word of the lord as the sword of the lord
Judges 7:16-22
It is when we are small and facing great odds that God gets greater glory in victory. Do you have Bible knowledge without power and victory? Add an “S” to the Word of the LORD to wield it as the Sword of the LORD! Listen now to hear about the “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
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divine addition
Acts 2:43-47
Arithmetic basics begin with addition and spiritual matters begin the same way. In this message four questions are posed in considering the need for members to be added to the church: To what does the Lord add? How were they added? By what means are they added? To what purpose are they added?
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the battle is not yours, but god's
II Chronicles 20
The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah repeatedly forgot that their military battles were ultimately won in the strength of God’s might. Sadly, the United States has also forgotten that her birth as a nation came from the power of God sovereignly superintending in the American Revolution. Christians fighting in spiritual battles wrestle not against flesh and blood, but are to be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. In O.T. battles, the American Revolution, and contemporary spiritual warfare, there was and is a time of Confrontation, Supplication, Declaration, Decimation, Celebration, and Association.
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Paul's GREATEST FEAR
I Corinthians 9:24-27
Paul’s greatest fear was that, after preaching to others, he would become a castaway — that is, unapproved, of being of no further use to the cause of Christ. In this message, Pastor Sargent highlights the danger of spiritual shipwreck and how to avoid such a catastrophe.
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expectation management
Proverbs 11:5-8
“When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish” because what he expected would happen after death is destroyed by biblical reality. A Christian, too, can have false hopes if their expectations are not aligned completely and solely with God and His Word. Listen now to learn how to manage expectations.
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God's grace for the sick
II Corinthians 12:1-10
In describing his sufferings, the apostle Paul speaks of infirmities, reproaches, necessities, persecutions, distresses, and afflictions. The word “infirmity” relates to physical ailments or sicknesses due to the frailty of the human body. In this message Pastor Sargent focuses on the way in which God’s grace is sufficient for the believer during times of serious illness, so that they, may say “Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
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jesus saves
Matthew 1:18-25
God’s message throughout the ages is that Jesus Saves! Not baptism, not communion, not confirmation, not works of righteousness, not an individual church or entire religious organization, only Jesus Saves! Who is Jesus? What does Jesus save from? How does Jesus save? Who does Jesus save? This message answers all these questions.
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end time inflation
Revelation 6:1-7
Inflation may seem bad today, but it is nothing compared to the inflation that is coming after the Rapture. What can a believer do in this present distress? Pastor Sargent exhorts believers to recognize the Lord’s purpose, to believe the Lord’s promise, to never bypass the Lord’s precept, to accept the Lord’s provision, and to be aware of the Lord’s people.
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the mother of all living
Genesis 3:1-21
In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Sargent highlighted the world’s first woman, first mother, first grandmother, and first great-grandmother (many times over) — EVE. This first female was called “Adam” by the Creator God, and Adam called her “woman” (the name of relationship) and “Eve” — the name of faith.
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hath god forgotten to be gracious?
Psalm 77
We should allow God to answer our questions, especially in troubling times. God always gives us hope! Through the 77th chapter of Psalm is seen two musicians, the three parts of man and of music, six questions posed, five choices made, and the one hope that God gives.
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the wiles of the devil
Nehemiah 6:1-16
In this passage of Scripture is a wonderful account of the rebuilding of the walls by the Jews. The devil’s people were constantly working to undermine the work of God and to see that it was brought to a halt. Anytime we’re doing a work for God, we know the devil is not just going to sit idle. The spiritual parallel for us today is that as we strive to live for Christ there will be great opposition!
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Old testament resurrection
Matthew 22:29-32
The New Testament rises and falls on the Resurrection, but what about the Old Testament? As the New is in the Old concealed, the Old is in the New revealed. The Old Testament God is the God of the living, and the Old Testament teaches a resurrection of the dead.
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centrality of the resurrection
I Corinthians 15
Christianity is a person. . . Jesus Christ! His great work of redemption is sealed by His resurrection. In the “Resurrection Chapter” of God’s Word, the centrality of our Lord’s resurrection is declared. Pastor Sargent outlines the chapter under the headings of the picture, proof, priority, process, persuasion, particulars, promise, and prompting of the resurrection.
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the next lord's supper
Mark 14:12-26
Today’s scripture passage is the account of the institution of the Lord’s Supper. This ordinance of the Lord’s Table is for a New Testament church to observe, it requires personal soul-searching, it is symbolic, and is anticipatory. This solemn occasion reminds us of the cost of salvation and the great hope it represents.
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the rock song
Deuteronomy 32
Music can be very instrumental to teach us, admonishing us, and remind us of the Lord’s work in our life. The song spoken by Moses centers our attention on The Rock of hope which is God! The song bears witness and brings wisdom. Godly music focuses on God, bears witness of Him and His word, and we His creation in comparison, and brings wisdom from the past and the future to bear upon the present.
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a response to victory through grace
Joshua 24:14; Ephesians 6:24
Has God ever wrought a victory in your life through grace? How long does the commitment to love and serve the Lord following a victory last? God commands our response to victory through grace to be to love and serve in sincerity continually!
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What are you thinking?
Philippians 2:1-13
What is your opinion? What is your world view? What are you thinking? What is your mindset? We are to have a like-mindedness with God. There are three kinds of mindsets that relate to the battles Christians engage in every day: Contrary, Converted, and Commendable.
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how to be a disciple maker
John 1:35-46; 20:19-23
The calling of the first disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ is recounted in the scripture passage for today’s message, and the commissioning of the Lord’s church at the conclusion of Christ’s earthly ministry. Each of His disciples were trained and challenged to reproduce themselves; just as we are to do today. This message focuses on the basics of reproducing ourselves by (1) finding someone, (2) inviting them to join you on a journey, (3) spending time with them, (4) challenging them to grow to new heights of faith, and (5) anticipating them leaving the nest to become disciple makers themselves.
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the value of discipleship
Hebrews 6:1-20
The book of Hebrews was written to Jews who were struggling to reconcile their traditions and culture with the Gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The sixth chapter of Hebrews presents the Lord’s desire for each of His children, that they would grow in Him to perfection (spiritual maturity). Many Christians remain stunted (not grown), stagnant, or still sucking on the milk of God’s word instead of growing in grace. This message will help guide a believer as they seek to grow in Christ.
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his dear son
Colossians 1:13-20
God’s dear Son is to have preeminence in all things. When one makes “His dear Son” their dear Saviour through repentance and faith, that person receives redemption through His blood, and the forgiveness of all sins. To continue as a Christian to give His dear Son preeminence in all things—devotion, doctrine, and duty—is to make Jesus increase and self-decrease.
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mediocrity is not an achievement
Numbers 14:24
Why is it that Christians often settle for average? Our goal should not be the minimums when it comes to living for Christ. Mediocrity is not an achievement, but we are rather to follow God fully with another spirit. Caleb was such a man who had another spirit with him, and he followed God fully. We can take great encouragement by examining the life of Caleb.
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the joyful and the killjoys
Luke 5:27-39
God’s intention is that our life in Christ be filled with joy. As Jesus was at a great feast, lookers-on outside murmured. In this message the different groups of people that gathered (Matthew, the Publicans, the Pharisees, and the Disciples of John) fell into one of two groups: Joyful or Killjoys. Satan will use any means to kill your joy!
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the baptism of jesus
Matthew 3
The beginning of Jesus’ public ministry began with His baptism at the hands of John the Baptist. In verse fifteen of the text Jesus makes the statement “. . . for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.” With these words, Jesus spoke of the mode, the importance, the association, and the symbolism of scriptural baptism.
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the scapegoat - hands of atonement
Leviticus 16:20-22
II Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” This verse is a great description of the passage in Leviticus concerning the Scapegoat: Leviticus 16:21 “And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness:”
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exercising grace in times of marital difficulties
I Samuel 1:1-8
Hannah is best known for her commitment of faith, but she also was a wife who was unfulfilled, depressed, and a worrier. Her husband, Elkanah, was frustrated because, although he loved his wife dearly, he did not know how to help her. So, he did what every husband should do when they don’t know what to do.
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the great altar of the millennial kingdom
Ezekiel 43:13-27
The prophet Ezekiel wrote during the Babylonian captivity and presents an intensely apocalyptic picture of future events. In this message Pastor Sargent walks us through the book of Ezekiel, showing us a preview of the Millennial Kingdom and, in particular, of the great altar that will memorialize the CAUSE of the age of peace and righteousness.
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the last words of jesus christ
Revelation 22:6-21
In this message, Pastor Sargent expounds upon the last promise of the Bible — the imminent return of Jesus Christ for the saints. He explains, not only the pretribulational Rapture, but the practical ramifications of the blessed hope in the life of the believer.
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the response to victory
II Samuel 12:26-31
In the account of General Joab and King David’s defeat of the Ammonites there are lessons to be learned from each of their responses. As is seen in Joab, we too need to give all the glory to the King. Also, as David, every Christian will struggle when they are out of the will of God.
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prospering withersoever thou turneth
Proverbs 17:8; I Kings 2:1-4
Comprehensive prospering of the next generation requires strength of character to keep God’s word that they may be as precious stones in the eyes of the Lord. Pastor Geist brings to our attention the Context of Succession, the Charge of Strength, and the Clarification of Submission from the texts.
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how to experience the grace of life in your marriage
I Peter 3:1-7
A married couple is to be as heirs together of the grace of life. Pastor Sargent presents from the passage four essentials for experiencing grace of life in your marriage: (1) Submission, (2) a Separation, (3) Sensitivity, and (4) Singularity.
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grace comes from the father, not the flesh
Genesis 32:1-23
Grace is not a New Testament invention. Grace was before the law. Grace comes from the Father and not from the flesh. In this message Pastor Geist presents from this passage the Father’s gracious Protection as opposed to Fleshly Fears, the Father’s gracious Provision as opposed to Fleshly Fulfillment, and the Father’s gracious Presence as opposed to Fleshly Forewarnings.
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stewarding manifold grace, part II
Genesis 24
Peter exhorts us to be “good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” Genesis 24 records the principled actions of Abraham’s good steward for our learning, application, and profit. Pastor Geist gleans from this passage the good stewarding principles of Sobriety, Selectivity, Responsibility, Capacity, Sovereignty, Priority, Gratuity, and Accountability.
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stewarding manifold grace, part I
I Peter 4:1-10
What does it mean to be “good stewards of the manifold grace of God?" In Peter’s first epistle, manifold trials of our faith require God’s manifold gifts of grace. Once they are identified, how are gifts of grace to be stewarded in a very practical and biblical way?
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the sanctity of human life
Job 33:4
Human life is set apart by God and for God. God made you; God gave you your life; and your life is sanctified. Don’t end your life, or that of another—born or unborn. Pray for God’s enabling grace to live out His purpose in your life to the end of your fullness of days.
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overview of spiritual gifts
Romans 12:4-8
After explaining the differences between the “sign” gifts and the “serving” gifts, Pastor Sargent shows how a believer is to use his or her gift, stir it up, and nurture it. The text yields three thoughts concerning spiritual gifts: The Right Vessel, the Right Place, and the Right Exercise.