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Sermon Series
READING THE SIGNS – February 15-April 5, 2026
“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:31)
Our sermon series is a journey in John’s Gospel, we do so with a simple prayer: that God would give us eyes to see. Not only to see the signs, but to see through them to Christ. John’s goal is not to satisfy curiosity but to awaken faith. Not merely to inform us, but to bring us to trust the Son of God. And in believing, to have life in His name.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and sets in motion forty days of prayer, repentance, and preparation for Easter. This series will carry our church all the way through Easter. We have developed a guide as a companion to our sermon series. Please download with button below.
New Rhythms - Beginning February 1
Every Sunday
8:30 a.m. – Worship Gathering
9:30–9:45 a.m. Coffee & Connection – now in both the Broadway Hub & 7th Ave Lobby
9:45-10:45 a.m. – Connect Groups
10:45–11:00 a.m. Coffee & Connection – now in both the Broadway Hub & 7th Ave Lobby
11:00 a.m. – Worship Gathering
Our Vision
We exist to help connect Jesus to people, people to community, community to mission.
Our Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor Thomas West was called to Nashville First in 2023. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he grew up attending First Baptist Church of Montgomery. West’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University, a Master of Divinity in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology also from Southeastern. West began his ministry as a College and Equipping Pastor at Providence Church in Raleigh, NC where he also served as a Discipleship Pastor. Most recently served as the Founding Pastor of Redeemer Queen’s Park in London, England.
Resources
Sunday Mornings
Beginning Feb. 1, Nashville First will have two options for Worship Gatherings on Sunday. The early service is at 8:30 a.m. and then a second service at 11 a.m. in our Sanctuary.
Live-stream will be available for both services on Sundays via our YouTube site.