The Bible is pretty clear about the notion of “being good” as it clearly states in Romans 3:12, “There is none who does good, not even one.” However, when one turns their life over to the Lord He gives us the fruit of goodness, and makes it possible for us to do good to others. … [Read more…]
One of the most attractive qualities that a person can possess is that of being kind. It is one of the fruit of the spirit and it should be very noticeable in anyone who calls themselves a follower of Christ. Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am as we explore this topic and find out … [Read more…]
The Free Market Day is coming to First Baptist Church on Saturday May 26, 2018 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is a giant yard sale where no money exchanges hands – simply an opportunity for our church family to bless our community. We hope to see you there!
I think if most people were brutally honest they would admit that they are not always patient with other people. Let’s face it, idiosyncrasies of others tend to get on our nerves. Road rage is becoming a greater peril due to our anger with people who drive too slow or too fast. However, the Holy … [Read more…]
With all the junk that is happening in the world around us, where can I possibly go to find joy? King David found out and it transformed his life, and also for all who followed his advice. Plan to join us this Mothers’ Day at 10:45 am and let’s tap into this great well called … [Read more…]
Pastor Brian continues his series on the fruit of the Spirit as we examine the fruit of joy. Unlike the emotion of happiness, joy goes deeper and does not depend on favourable circumstances for it to flourish. If that sounds strange then join us this Sunday at 10:45 am and let God’s Word shed light … [Read more…]
Tina Turner once crooned this question in 2002, reducing the passion between a man and woman as something purely physical, logical. That’s the problem with our world. It does not understand true love, probably because it has not seen it lived out. Jesus modeled it and emphasized the need for His followers to live it … [Read more…]
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…]