FBC Nokomis Sermons
Episodes
187 episodes
From Tent to Testimony | Pastor Ryan Follis
In this message wrapping up the “From Tent to Tomb” series, Pastor Ryan explores how the power of the empty tomb moves into everyday life. He challenges listeners to turn down artificial light and distractions, turn up devotion to Jesus, and st...
From Tomb to Light | Pastor Ryan Follis
Explore how the empty tomb becomes your everyday testimony in a dark world. In this week's sermon, Pastor Ryan traces the journey from Lent to Easter, from temple to church, and from artificial light to the true Light of the World. Learn why gr...
The Steps | Dylan Goldsmith
Guest speaker, Dylan Goldsmith, continues our temple series by asking a crucial post-Easter question: now that the curtain is torn and God no longer dwells in a physical temple, where does He live—and what does that mean for our everyday lives?...
The Holy of Holies | EASTER SUNDAY @ FBC NOKOMIS
Explore how the story of the temple, the torn curtain, and the empty tomb reveals a God who isn’t confined to holy places—but is on the move, inviting us to empty our hearts so He can fill our lives. This Easter message traces the journey from ...
The Holy Space | Pastor Ryan Follis
In this Palm Sunday devotional we explore Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as “home that’s not home,” the true meaning of the palm branches, and how the day of selecting the Passover lamb points to Christ as our perfect sacrifice. Walk through the t...
The Altar | Pastor Ryan Follis
As Pastor Ryan continues his series “From Tent to Tomb,” we explore the meaning of the altar as the place where our confession meets God’s mercy. Tracing the story from Eden to the temple, from Old Testament sacrifices to Jesus’ death ...
The Courts | Pastor Ryan Follis
In this powerful message Pastor Ryan explores how the Old Testament temple points to Jesus, and how coming to God is like stepping into a courtroom—not to be crushed by judgment, but to be set free by grace. Moving from the “outer courts” of ca...
The Washing | Pastor Ryan Follis
Pastor Ryan explores the powerful temple imagery of the mikvah—the ancient Jewish purification bath—and connects it to Christian baptism and ongoing spiritual renewal. The message challenges listeners to move beyond a private, passive ...
Gates in the Walls | Pastor Ryan Follis
In this message from the series “From Tent to Tomb,” we trace how God’s presence moved from Eden’s mountaintop to the tabernacle, to the temple in Jerusalem, and ultimately to Jesus himself. Using the imagery of city walls, temple courts, and t...
Outside the Walls: The God Who Dwells with the Unclean | Pastor Ryan Follis
In this introduction to his sermon series From Tent to Tomb, Pastor Ryan Follis sets up the scene of the Tabernacle as we look forward to understanding how the whole bible, from Moses to Jesus and everything in between, is intertw...
Jesus in Me | Pastor Ryan Follis
We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to GiveJoin us on Sundays at 9:30am in person and online!**Our live stream on Sunda...
Joy in Your Head | Pastor Ryan Follis
We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to GiveJoin us on Sundays at 8:30 in person and 10:30 in person and online!**Our li...
Get Out of Your Own Head: ANGER | Pastor Ryan Follis
In Pastor Ryan's sermon series, Get Out of Your Own Head, we are looking at our emotions through the biblical lens. This week we are talking about ANGER and how to channel it into something useful, rather than sin. Come bac...
Get Out of Your Own Head | Pastor Ryan Follis
In Pastor Ryan's new sermon series, based out of the book of Philippians, we are learning how to Get Out of Your Own Head and understand our emotions. ---------------We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of ev...
The King of LOVE | Pastor Ryan Follis
We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to GiveJoin us on Sundays at 8:30 in person and 10:30 in person and online!**Our li...
The King of JOY | Pastor Ryan Follis
Today we celebrate the Advent Week of JOY! “My soul magnifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,” – Luke 1:46-47-----------------We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of ever...
The King of PEACE | Pastor Ryan Follis
We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday people by reaching UP to God, IN to Grow, and OUT to GiveJoin us on Sundays at 8:30 in person and 10:30 in person and online!**Our li...
Hope In and For King Jesus | Pastor Ryan Follis
We had a snow day! In service church was canceled due to the snow storm, but Pastor Ryan still brought a word from home to kick off the Advent Season!----------------------We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of e...
Commitment Sunday 2025 | Pastor Ryan Follis
Today we are taking time to prayerfully consider our commitment and giving for 2026, an annual reminder of how God has richly blessed us and how can use those blessings to further bless our church, our community, and the Kingdom!-------...
God's Blueprint for Family: Blended Families | Pastor Ryan Follis
Pastor Ryan is back with us to wrap up his sermon series on God's Blueprint for Family, and this time he is touching on how blended families have a place in the Kingdom of God--------------We ar...
CODY ROGERS | Guest Speaker
We are appreciative of our church stepping up to fill in, and the willingness of Cody Rogers to bring a last minute sermon, during Pastor Ryan's unplanned absence. A great example of the church being the CHURCH!-------------We a...
Raising Teenagers | Pastor Ryan Follis
This Fall we are exploring God's Blueprint for Family and how following God's original design helps us to thrive in family, marriage, and parenthood--------------We are growing the Kingdom of God through the lives of everyday pe...
Raising the Next Generation | Pastor Ryan Follis
Pastor Ryan Follis brings a word on Raising the Next Generation as a continuation of his sermon series on God's Blueprint for Family. Listen in as he shares stories of his own parenting journey and the lessons learned through...
Grace Beyond Broken Vows: God’s Heart for Marriage, Divorce, and Redemption | Pastor Ryan Follis
Today we are diving into a more taboo topic within the church – divorce. Pastor Ryan Follis brings a word on grace and redemption when marriage doesn't follow the "blueprint." -------------We are growing the Kingdo...