The 1855 Podcast
Founded in 1855, FBCWP is rooted in the authority of Scripture and centered on the good news of Jesus Christ. This podcast features biblical preaching and pastoral teaching from our Sunday gatherings. We would love for you to join us in person, on Sundays at 10:15 at 560 East Broad Street. Visit our website for more information: https://fbcwestpointms.com/ Senior Pastor: John Oliver
Episodes
A family is grieving. A man has died. And Jesus steps into that moment and makes a claim that changes everything.
In this Easter message from John 11, we examine the power and meaning of Jesus’ words, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This passage reminds us that Jesus did not come simply to comfort our grief, but to confront the cause of it.
If the resurrection is true, then life is found in Him alone, and our response to Him ...
Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Children's Minister Joedee Robinson
AGONY yet DISCIPLER - In the Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:40-46
SURRENDER yet CONTROL - Betrayed and Arrested
Matthew 26:47-56. Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:1-12
BLAMELESS yet CONDEMNED - The Unfair Trial
Matthew 26:39-27:26, ...
Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Pastor John Oliver.
Read Luke 22:14–20; John 13:1–17, 34–35
REFLECT TOGETHER
FOR ADULTS 1. How does understanding the Passover background deepen your view of what Jesus meant when He said, “This is my body…this is my blood”? 2. What does Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, especially Judas and Peter, reveal about the nature of His love? 3. In what ways are you tempted to approach your f...
Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Student Pastor Joseph Blount.
Read Matthew 26: 14-16, 21-25 & 26:47-56
REFLECT TOGETHER
FOR ADULTS
1. What stands out to you about Jesus’ response to betrayal, especially knowing it was coming and who it would come from?
2. Why is it dangerous to assume we are “better than Judas”? What does this passage reveal about our own hearts?
Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Children's Minister Joedee Robinson
Read Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-48
REFLECT TOGETHER
FOR ADULTS
1. In what ways do people today sometimes turn worship into something that benefits themselves instead of honoring God?
2. If believers are “walking temples” because the Holy Spirit lives in us, how should that shape...
Today's Devotional was written and recorded by Pastor John Oliver.
Read Mark 11:12-25
REFLECT TOGETHER FOR ADULTS 1. What stands out to you most about the connection between the fig tree and the temple? Why do you think Jesus paired these two actions together? 2. How can activity (serving, attending, giving) become a substitute for genuine devotion? 3. When you examine your own life, where do you see evidence of real spiritual frui...
This Palm Sunday message from Mark 11:1–11, taught by Student Pastor Joseph Blount, focuses on the heart of worship. As Jesus enters Jerusalem to the praise of the crowds, we’re challenged to consider whether our worship is rooted in truth or driven by expectation. What kind of King are we responding to?
As we close our series through Philippians, we come to Paul’s final words and a clear vision for what it means to be a church worthy of the gospel. In Philippians 4:14–23, we are called to step into the mission of God as partners, live open-handed with our resources while trusting in His provision, and walk together in grace for the glory of God. This message serves as both a conclusion and a commissioning as we move forward togeth...
In a world that constantly tells us contentment is just one more achievement away, the Apostle Paul offers a very different perspective. Writing from prison, Paul explains that true contentment is not found in controlling circumstances or finally reaching the next milestone. It is learned through a life anchored in Christ. In this message from Philippians 4:9–13, we explore how living worthy of the gospel means learning to rejoice ...
Anxiety has a way of creeping into every corner of life. Health concerns, family struggles, uncertain seasons, and the weight of the world around us can leave the heart restless. In Philippians 4:4–9, Paul shows us a better way. A life worthy of the gospel is marked by reasonableness toward others, prayer instead of anxiety, and a mind anchored in what is true.
In this message from Philippians 3:15–4:4, we reach the climax of Paul’s call to be a church worthy of the gospel. He urges believers to think like those who are still pressing on toward Christ, to follow examples whose lives reflect heavenly citizenship, and to pursue reconciliation when relationships strain.
This passage confronts where we locate our confidence and clarifies what justification by faith really means. Are we trusting our spiritual performance, or are we resting in the righteousness of Christ? And once our confidence is settled in Him, what does it look like to press forward in pursuit of knowing Him more?
If you’ve ever quietly evaluated your standing before God based on how you think you’re doing, this message is for yo...
In Philippians 2:18–30, Paul moves from theology to living examples. After calling the church to unity, humility, and Christlike obedience, he points to Timothy and Epaphroditus as real-life models of what gospel-shaped living looks like.
In this message, we explore how belief turns into behavior, why unity and humility matter for our witness, and how joy sustains faithfulness even when obedience is costly. Because Christ went before us, we can live attentively, faithfully, and confidently, trusting that God is at work among His people.
This week’s sermon takes us to Philippians 2:5–11, one of the most powerful passages in the New Testament. We look at the humility of Christ, the cost of obedience, and the hope that comes from trusting God with our lives and our future.
In Philippians 1:27–2:4, Paul calls the church to live in a way that reflects the gospel, not just in belief, but in how we walk together. This message challenges us to remember who we are and who we belong to. As citizens of heaven, we are called to let our identity in Christ shape our decisions, our relationships, and our witness. A church worthy of the gospel chooses to live like heaven is home and refuses to let fear or pressur...
In Philippians 1:18–26, Paul reminds us that a life worthy of the gospel is not about preserving ourselves, but about magnifying Christ. Whether through life or through death, his desire is the same: that Jesus would be honored and seen as great.
This passage calls us to examine what we truly treasure. When Christ is our greatest love, we will not remain silent about Him, fear will lose its grip, and comfort will no longer be our h...
In this message, we see how God uses hardship to advance the gospel. From prison, Paul reminds us that suffering cannot stop God’s purposes and that Christ is proclaimed even in difficult circumstances. A church worthy of the gospel trusts God’s work, even when the path is hard.
As we begin our journey through the book of Philippians, we ask a foundational question: What does it mean to be a church worthy of the gospel?
This message sets the tone for our series and for our life together as a church, calling us to remember God’s grace in the past, trust His work in the present, and walk forward in faithful obedience.
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