In life there are many battles to be fought. It can become so easy to get worn down fighting something all the time. However, there are some battles that cannot be won in our own strength. We need to roll these over on to the Lord. Pastor Brian will teach a message from God’s Word … [Read more…]
We live in a world that is constantly running. Stores are open 24 hours and 7 days a week. Factories run non-stop and have shifts around the clock so as to maximize productivity, or so it is thought. However, God did not design us to live that way. He instituted rest, one day each week. … [Read more…]
When it comes to getting our needs met, it is not hard to realize that we need the Lord to provide for us. We cry out to him for everything from the food we eat to the job we need to the means to pay all of our bills. But sometimes, after receiving His provision, … [Read more…]
Here is some lighthearted trivia courtesy of the 150th Anniversary committee. Q1: The doors of First Baptist Church were once chained so that we could not worship inside Do you know what year this occurred and what caused the doors to be chained? Q2: At one time there were two First Baptist Church Sunday Schools … [Read more…]
Sunday morning sermon, July 10, 2016, “Obedience: The Key to Surviving a Post-Victory Letdown” Exodus 15:22-27
Sunday morning sermon, July 3, 2016, “God of Power, God of Provision” Exodus 14:30-31; 15:1-3, 6, 11-13
When the children of Israel escaped from their Egyptian captors, the Lord took them through the Red Sea — after He dried it up for them. He then “refilled” this large basin to drown the enemy. Our God is a mighty warrior and provides for His people. What he did in ancient history He still … [Read more…]
Sunday morning sermon, June 26, 2016, “No Breakthrough Unless You Go Through” Exodus 14:8-31
Some of our biggest victories in life will only come on the heels of a difficult passage to get there. Sometimes, in order to get your breakthrough you will need to “go through” a fiery trial. The Israelites learned this on the edge of the Red Sea, with Pharaoh and his army in close pursuit! … [Read more…]
Sunday morning sermon, June 19, 2016, “God’s Voice: A Stern Rebuke Wrapped In a Gentle Whisper” 1 Kings 19:9-18