First Baptist Church, Milton, LA

The Light of the World - John 8:12

In this sermon from John 8, Pastor Matt sets Jesus's 2nd of 7 "I Am" statements in the context of the Feast of Booths, and shows how Jesus is the fulfillment of the lamp-lighting ritual that takes place during the Feast. He then walks through what it means for Jesus to be both the light of the world and the light of life. 

Neither Do I Condemn You - John 8:1-11

In this sermon, Pastor Matt preaches from John 8:1-11. He spends the first half of the sermon talking about "textual criticism," and why this particular passage of Scripture may not be Scripture. He then walks through the text, answering common questions about it, and shows how the truths in it line up with the rest of Scripture - namely that there is unfathomable grace available for the worst of sinners. 

A Mother's Prayer - 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Greg Thomas, one of our elders, preaches from 1 Samuel 2:1-10. 

Died, Buried, and Raised - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Matt preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. 

Divided By Christ - John 7:40-52

In this sermon from John 7:40-52, Pastor Matt shows how the crowds responded to Jesus's invitation to come to Him for living water. What we see is that the identity, teaching, and authority of Christ are all sources of division, particularly between believers and unbelievers. 

Dr. James White - Fully God Fully Man: The Dual Nature of Christ

We had the privilege of hosting Dr. James White, of Alpha and Omega Ministries, on April 2, 2025. Dr. White taught on the dual nature of Christ, known theologically as the hypostatic union. We hope you'll listen in and be encouraged by this teaching on the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ. 

Rivers of Living Water - John 7:37-39

Pastor Matt preaches from John 7:37-39 and walks us through the context of Jesus's promise of the Holy Spirit and the promise that "out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." 

Urgent Response Required - John 7:25-36

In today's sermon from John 7:25-36, Pastor Matt continues to walk us through the responses of the crowds to Jesus and His teaching in the temple at the Feast of Booths. From this text, we see the importance of basing our beliefs about Jesus on the Scriptures alone and how the Gospel itself demands a response. 

Judging With Right Judgment (John 7:14-24)

In this sermon from John 7:14-24, Pastor Matt walks us through the opening exchange between Jesus and the crowds in the temple at the Feast of Booths. In particular, we see how the crowds judging Jesus by outward appearances and not with right judgment applies to us today. 

Leaving Galilee - John 7:1-13

In this sermon from John 7:1-13, Pastor Matt encourages us to believe that is the Christ as He is the fulfillment of what is celebrated at the Feast of Booths. We can and should believe in Christ in spite of the unbelief of Jesus's brothers, the Jewish authorities, and the Jewish people.