If you have ever failed someone — badly — then you will know the importance of being restored to that person, whatever the cost. The apostle Peter knew this well. He had flat out denied his Lord and suffered greatly in the aftermath of it. However, the love of our Saviour restored him. We all … [Read more…]
This year’s celebration of Easter happens to fall on April 1st, which is also known as April Fools’ Day. An atheist may see this as “divine” justice (without the ‘divine’ part, I suppose!) but the date on our Gregorian calendars is not what’s important. History clearly proves in the reality of the resurrection of Jesus … [Read more…]
A man who was lame since birth suddenly got healed, and it was precipitated by what the apostle Paul called “faith to be made well.” What exactly is that, anyway? Let’s find out this Sunday as Pastor Brian shares a message from God’s Word. It is Palm Sunday and we ware heading into the most … [Read more…]
Are you limping along through life, just getting by, because it is easier to hold on to what you’ve got instead of transferring your trust to a bold move for God? Perhaps you should consider the example of Bartimaeus, a man who decided to go ‘whole hog’ for Jesus and transfer his trust in the … [Read more…]
Life can sometimes wear you down to the point where you feel like giving up. This was the case with the woman in thius week’s passage from Scripture who battled an ailment for 12 long years with no signs of improvement. In fact, she had even spent all her money fighting this condition yet with … [Read more…]
Sometimes with the walk of faith it takes pushing the envelope to get results. That’s what one lady did who came to Jesus on behalf of her sick daughter. Pastor Brian will share more of her story this Sunday at the 10:45 am service. Plan to join us to hear a challenging message from God’s … [Read more…]
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…]