Sometimes we find ourselves on the horns of a dilemma when it comes to making a decision about something. We may want to weigh out several options before making a choice. However, when it comes to matters of a spiritual nature, we would do well to imitate the example of a man in Scripture who … [Read more…]
When you find yourself in a big battle and the enemy has you outnumbered, that is as good a time as any to claim the promises of God and let Him fight the battle for you. That is exactly what one Israelite king did and he got his breakthrough. Join us this Sunday at 10:45 … [Read more…]
Pastor Jason Cartier, Sandy Duffy, and the rest of the U-Turn team will be leading in the worship service today. God is at work in many ways in the lives of children and youth in our town, and U-Turn has a big part in that. It will be an uplifting service of praise, testimony, and … [Read more…]
On the first Sunday of each month we always celebrate the Lord’s Supper at First Baptist Church, and this Sunday will be no different. However, Pastor Brian’s message will focus on the need to take seriously this important ordinance of the church. So often we approach communion with a casual and carefree attitude, and that … [Read more…]
When your pastor asks if he can help you, it’s called ‘caring’ but when he wants to talk about your sexual sin, it’s called ‘meddling.’ Pastor Brian will delve into the deep waters of sexual sin in his message this week, not because he wants to meddle in the lives of others but because it … [Read more…]
God is a holy God, and His people must approach Him as a holy God. Yes, He condescended to our low estate by becoming a man, but He is also the King of the universe, the Creator of the ends of the earth, and so we must not treat our relationship with Him as something … [Read more…]
Have you ever thought you could completely hide your sin? This may be possible with the people in your life but everything you do and say is no secret to God. He knows! Pastor Brian’s message today focuses on a man who had to learn this lesson the hard way. Can we learn from his … [Read more…]
OK, so that is a loaded statement coming from a pastor! However, I am not talking about personalities here. I am talking about the God-ordained office of pastor, as set forth in Ephesians 4:11. A good pastor will encourage you when you are down, but also lovingly confront you when you are wrong. Pastor Brian … [Read more…]
Join us for two services today, one at 10:45 am and the other at 6:30 pm. It is the perfect day to draw close to God on this special day of the year. “The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men” (Titus 2:11) and we need to celebrate that incredible fact. … [Read more…]
Christmas is a time of great enjoyment, and with it, abundance (usually). Mary sang about her Lord’s abundant provision for His people, acknowledging that He “fills the hungry with good things.” God has much to provide for us in the spiritual realm, as well, as the life of the patriarch, Abraham, shows. Join us this … [Read more…]