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First Baptist Church of San Francisco

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"Leading people to love and live for Jesus"

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Something Worth Defending

FirstSF

51 min
JAN 11

First Things First

1. Where in our culture do we see people prioritizing effectiveness, skills, or results over character? Where are we most tempted to do this in our own lives and in our church? 2. While this passage focuses on elders/pastors, the mission of every member of our church is to lead people to love and live for Jesus. Who do you have the opportunity to lead or influence? What would it look like for you to be a godly leader? 3. Leaders are called to be above reproach, which doesn’t mean perfection, but it does mean living with integrity through obedience and repentance. This should be a value in each of our lives. Where is God calling you into closer obedience? Is there an area of your life where you need to walk in repentance? 4. When you read the description of characteristics in verses 7-8, what stands out to you? Are any of these characteristics ones that we neglect in our current church culture? 5. Our leaders and our whole church must stay under the authority of the Word by holding onto sound doctrine and refuting false teaching. What are you doing to grow in your knowledge of the Word? What false teachings do you think present the most danger to the Church today (we will see more about the false teachings in Crete next week)?

34 min
JAN 4

Grace and Peace

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Why is it important to remember that salvation is a work of God? How does this bring you comfort? What questions come to your mind when you think about this truth? 2. Paul says that knowledge of the truth accords with godliness. Why are these two components of the Christian life linked together? What is your plan to grow in your knowledge of the truth and godly living this year? 3. Do you feel like you have hope as you enter into 2026? What can you do to continue to reset your hope in God rather than yourself or your circumstances? 4. Who do you know who needs to hear this message of hope? Who is God calling you to share the good news with? When will you share with them? 5. A gospel shaped church is one that treats each other with grace and peace. What can you do to help our church grow as a gospel community?

40 min
12/28/2025

The Way, the Truth, and the Life

FirstSF

30 min
12/21/2025

He Shall Be Their Peace

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1) Psalm 2 says that the division and pain in our world comes from resisting Jesus’ authority as king. Where in your life do you sense resistance to his rule right now? What would it look like for you to trust His authority this week? 2. This whole Advent series has reminded us that God keeps His promises. What recent news, circumstance, or personal struggle has tested your confidence in God’s faithfulness? How can remembering Jesus as the Promised One reshape the way you respond to that situation? 3. In order to follow Jesus, the Shepherd King, we must be humble enough to believe that we are sheep. What makes it difficult for you personally to accept that role? 4. Jesus is our peace. How has knowing the peace of Jesus helped you through different seasons of life? Is there an area of your life where you most long for His peace right now?

35 min
12/14/2025

The Servant King

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Where are you most tempted to trust in your own abilities, performance, or control rather than trusting Jesus as the faithful Servant who perfectly does the will of God? What would it look like to place your confidence in Him instead of yourself this week? 2. The passage describes Jesus as one who does not break a bruised reed or quench a faintly burning wick. In what areas of your life do you currently feel weak, weary, or fragile—and how does this picture of Jesus reshape the way you approach Him? 3. Why do you think it can be difficult to come to Jesus empty-handed, admitting need rather than bringing accomplishments or good works? How might truly receiving His rest change the way you live and worship during this Advent season? 4. Jesus does not grow faint or discouraged until He completes His mission. How does His steadfast commitment to bringing justice and redemption encourage you to persevere in obedience, hope, and faithfulness—even when following Him feels costly or slow?

32 min
12/07/2025

A Little Lower than the Angels

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What realities about creation and humanity does David draw attention to in Psalm 8? How can these realities shape the way you think about yourself, your identity, and your worth? 2. How does seeing every person as crowned with “glory and honor” challenge the way you interact with people you tend to overlook—such as coworkers, neighbors, or unhoused individuals in the city? 3. Where do you see evidence in your life that Jesus is already restoring you to bear God’s image—your relationships, habits, or decisions? And what area still needs His restoring work? 4. Consider Christ’s loving pursuit of you. How should Jesus’ incarnation and death shape the way we think about God and ourselves? What is one concrete way His love can shape the way you show love to others? 5. Psalm 8 begins and ends with praise. What practices or rhythms help you keep God’s majesty at the center of your daily life? How could you strengthen one of those rhythms this Advent season?

37 min
11/30/2025

The Serpent Crusher

FirstSF

46 min

"Leading people to love and live for Jesus"

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First Baptist Church of San Francisco
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

533
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Clean
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