FBCDC Sermons (Video)
by The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C. · 44 episodes
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Sermons from Sunday worship at The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., in video. The audio version is FBCDC Sermons.
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20 min
Reckoning and Renewing: Voices Along the Way
Part of the Reckoning and Renewing journey, FBC members Rob Marus and Janice Osborn offer the sermon. Their theme is "What I Inherited," a return to the question the series began w…
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14 min
Reckoning and Renewing: Which Jesus?
First Baptist continues our five-week series, Reckoning and Renewing, a chance to look honestly at our own story and our nation's, the dark pieces along with the redeeming ones. Pa…
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20 min
Reckoning and Renewing: Midnight in America
First Baptist's five-week series, Reckoning and Renewing, is a chance to look honestly at our own story and our nation's, the dark pieces along with the redeeming ones. When we can…
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13 min
Reckoning and Renewing: The Inheritance We Didn't Choose
Luke 4:16-21 opens a five-week series at First Baptist called Reckoning and Renewing, a chance to look honestly at our own story and our nation's, the dark pieces along with the re…
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15 min
Still Here When Mercy Offends
Pastor Eric wraps up the sermon series, Still Here: When Holding On Is Holy Enough, a four-week journey through the Hebrew Bible with people who had reached the end of themselves.…
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14 min
Still Here When the Wound Is Old
Pastor Eric continues the sermon series, Still Here: When Holding On Is Holy Enough, a four-week journey through the Hebrew Bible with people who had reached the end of themselves.…
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15 min
Still Here When It’s Too Much
In this passage, Pastor Eric continues the sermon series, Still Here: When Holding On is Holy Enough, a four-week journey through the Hebrew Bible with people who had reached the e…
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15 min
Still Here When You’re Burned Out
"Still Here: When Holding On is Holy Enough" is a sermon series from Pastor Eric, a four-week journey through the Hebrew Bible with people who had reached the end of themselves. Je…
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13 min
Say It with Your Life
Pastor Julie turns to Matthew 16:13-20, where Jesus puts the question to Peter: "Who do you say that I am?" Peter answers correctly—only to discover that saying the words is just t…
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17 min
Crumbs and Categories
A Canaanite woman refuses to stop shouting for her daughter's life, even after Jesus tries to wave her off. Pastor Julie preaches the message, "Crumbs and Categories," from Matthew…
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18 min
Little Faith, Big Water
Pastor Julie preaches the message "Little Faith, Big Water" from Matthew 14:22-33. The disciples are alone on the sea, straining against the wind in the dark hours before dawn. The…
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16 min
Five Loaves, Two Fish, No Math
The story doesn't add up—five loaves and two fish shouldn't feed thousands, but when offered to God in trust and thanksgiving, they become part of an unlimited treasury of blessing…
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17 min
Hidden and Holy
Pastor Julie preaches on Matthew 13:31–33, 44–51. A mustard seed. A pinch of yeast. A coin, a pearl, a net. The sermon turns to five small stories about the reign of God—and how it…
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16 min
Weeds, Wheat, and a God Who Waits
Julie Pennington-Russell preaches “Weeds, Wheat, and a God Who Waits.” Readings: Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Watch the full worship service: https://www.firstbaptistdc…
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16 min
Ground Work
Eric Mathis preaches “Ground Work.” Readings: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Watch the full worship service: https://www.firstbaptistdc.org/listen-to-sermons/2026/7/9/sunday-jul-12-2026-gr…
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17 min
Two Parades
Julie Pennington-Russell preaches “Two Parades.” Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12. Watch the full worship service: https://www.firstbaptistdc.org/listen-to-sermons/2026/7/2/u014oibunxd8v…
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21 min
Eyes Up
Brooke Holloway Blake preaches “Eyes Up.” Readings: Philippians 3:4b-14. Sunday, June 28, 2026 · The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.
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15 min
What If I'm Mad at God?
Honest, unvarnished, straight-from-the-gut prayer is everywhere in Scripture. Which raises a question worth sitting with: Why do so many of us think it's off-limits? Moses didn't.…
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18 min
What If I Can’t Forgive?
Julie Pennington-Russell preaches “What If I Can’t Forgive?” Readings: Matthew 6:5-15. Watch the full worship service: https://www.firstbaptistdc.org/listen-to-sermons/2026/6/11/su…
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16 min
What If I Can't Believe?
Julie Pennington-Russell preaches “What If I Can't Believe?” Readings: Psalm 33:1-12; Colossians 3:12-17; Mark 9:14-29. Watch the full worship service: https://www.firstbaptistdc.o…