10-26-2025

Acts 2:42

In this sermon, Mark, a young adult leader at First Baptist Church of Augusta, concludes the eight-week series “Practicing the Way,” which focuses on being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did. ​ He emphasizes the importance of living out these principles within a church community, drawing inspiration from the early church as described in Acts 2:42-47. ​ Mark highlights the church as a people united by Christ’s resurrection, devoted to learning, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer, and serving others. ​ He acknowledges the challenges and messiness of community but underscores its transformative power in fostering spiritual growth, mutual care, and outreach to the broader world. ​ Mark encourages the congregation to embrace intentional relationships, live sacrificially, and be a visible representation of Christ’s kingdom, creating a community that inspires awe and brings others to know Jesus. ​

10-19-2025

John 15:5-8

The message emphasizes the importance of living an intentional Christian life by adopting a “rule of life,” which is a structured set of daily, weekly, and monthly practices that help individuals stay connected to Jesus, the “vine,” and bear spiritual fruit as His “branches.” ​ It highlights the Christian life as a journey of being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did, rather than merely seeking salvation after death. ​ Will Dyer encourages gratitude for life as a gift from God and challenges listeners to reflect on how they spend their time, urging them to cultivate habits such as prayer, scripture reading, Sabbath, fasting, community, and witness. ​ By building a “trellis” of spiritual practices, believers can remain rooted in Christ, experience joy, and live lives that glorify God. ​

10-12-2025

Romans 8:35-39

The message emphasizes the theme of being spiritually lost and the assurance of God’s unwavering love and presence. ​ Using personal anecdotes, scripture from Romans 8:35-39, and the poem “He Loves Me,” the Rodger Murchison highlights that nothing can separate us from God’s love, though we may sometimes feel distant due to sin or life’s challenges. ​ The sermon encourages self-reflection on one’s spiritual direction, the importance of confession, and the need to follow Jesus’ teachings as a way to heal from sin and live a better life. ​ It concludes with the comforting reminder that, like a loving parent, God is always seeking us, ready to guide us home if we allow Him. ​ The call to action is to embrace Jesus as the way, truth, and life, and to practice living in alignment with His example. ​

10-5-2025

Psalm 23

The message emphasizes the inevitability of pain and suffering in life and the importance of confronting it with faith rather than avoiding it through denial, detachment, or numbing distractions. ​ Using Psalm 23 as a guide, Will Dyer highlights how King David, despite his profound grief and failures, remained faithful to God and found comfort in His presence during dark times. ​ The message encourages individuals to name their pain and grief, trust God to work through it, and allow it to transform them into fuller, more compassionate people. ​ It underscores that suffering, when entrusted to God, can lead to spiritual growth and deeper connection with Him. ​ The act of communion serves as a reminder of Christ’s suffering and victory over death, offering hope that pain does not have the final word. ​

9-28-2025

1 Timothy 4:7-10

The message emphasizes that the ultimate goal of following Jesus is to become a person of love, reflecting His character through compassion, generosity, forgiveness, and grace. ​ Spiritual practices like prayer, reading Scripture, practicing Sabbath, and solitude are not ends in themselves but tools to shape believers into people who embody Christ’s love. ​ Will Dyer challenges listeners to evaluate whether their daily rhythms and faith practices are making them more loving, urging repentance and a renewed commitment to love if they fall short. ​ The example of George Mueller, who transformed lives through his love-driven actions, illustrates how practicing the way of Jesus can lead to profound impact. ​ Ultimately, the call is to align one’s life with the greatest commandments: loving God and loving others. ​

9-21-2025

Will Dyer introduces an eight-week church-wide study called “Practicing the Way,” based on John Mark Comer’s teachings, emphasizing the transformative call of Jesus to “Come, follow me.” ​ Rooted in historical context, the speaker explains the significance of rabbis in ancient Israel and the rigorous educational journey leading to discipleship, highlighting how Jesus’ invitation to fishermen like Peter and Andrew was revolutionary, as it extended to those deemed “not good enough.” ​ The call to follow Jesus is presented as an opportunity for personal formation—being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did—rather than merely holding Christian beliefs. ​ Will Dyer challenges listeners to move from identifying as Christians to becoming apprentices of Christ, urging them to carve out time to be with Jesus daily and embrace His call to discipleship for a deeper, transformative faith. ​

9-14-2025

The message emphasizes the importance of intentional spiritual formation, urging individuals to reflect on how their environments, habits, and daily routines shape their character and faith. ​ Drawing from Romans 12:1-2, it challenges listeners not to conform to the patterns of the world but to be transformed by renewing their minds through practices like prayer and Scripture reading. ​ Will Dyer highlights how external influences, such as technology and societal norms, can unconsciously shape us, and stresses the need for deliberate habits that align with Jesus’s teachings. ​ Ultimately, the message calls for self-examination, asking “Who are you becoming?” ​ and encourages reliance on Jesus’s presence and guidance to foster transformation into people of peace, joy, and love. ​

8-7-2025

Will Dyer introduces an eight-week church-wide study called “Practicing the Way,” based on John Mark Comer’s teachings, emphasizing the transformative call of Jesus to “Come, follow me.” ​ Rooted in historical context, the speaker explains the significance of rabbis in ancient Israel and the rigorous educational journey leading to discipleship, highlighting how Jesus’ invitation to fishermen like Peter and Andrew was revolutionary, as it extended to those deemed “not good enough.” ​ The call to follow Jesus is presented as an opportunity for personal formation—being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did—rather than merely holding Christian beliefs. ​ Will Dyer challenges listeners to move from identifying as Christians to becoming apprentices of Christ, urging them to carve out time to be with Jesus daily and embrace His call to discipleship for a deeper, transformative faith. ​

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