Author Archive: Pastor Mark
Diagnose problems and find the cures
“Paul, as the seasoned soul-physician he is, correctly diagnoses our problems and provides the cure—humble faith in Jesus Christ. I wasn’t disappointed. You won’t be either.” – Elyse Fitzpatrick, Speaker and Author INVEST IN YOUR MARRIAGE! We’re streaming Habits of a Healthy Marriage with pastor and best-selling author Paul David Tripp. Sign up for conference […]
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Wise Words at the Marriage Conference
“Noel and I listened driving in the car! Wise words. Authentic experience. Provocative application. Turned a long trip into a fruitful two-person marriage seminar.” – John Piper, Pastor and Author INVEST IN YOUR MARRIAGE! We’re streaming Habits of a Healthy Marriage with pastor and best-selling author Paul David Tripp. Sign up for conference at FBC […]
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What is love?
If you were around in the early 90’s this title probably makes you think of a song that is now going to be stuck in your head. You can thank me later. Valentine’s Day comes around this time of the year and we sometimes stop to say I love you. But are we showing it? […]
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Digital Bulletin
Sign up for our free First Baptist Church Faithlife group and view our weekly digital bulletin. You will find announcements, Scripture, and sermon notes. Visit faithlife.com/dunkirkbaptist to register for the FREE group.
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Prayer Meeting Canceled – Jan 30
Due to the extreme (even for Western NY) winter weather, we have canceled Prayer Meeting tonight. The church and school offices will also be closed. You can reach Pastor Mark or a deacon on their cell phones in an emergency.
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How has God “Shaped” you?
Jesus made it clear that our purpose in life is to Love God and Love our Neighbors. We try to focus all that we do on Worship, Grow, and Share to accomplish these purposes. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. […]
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God With Us Is Jesus
Merry Christmas and Blessed Advent! We’ve been anticipating Christmas, the arrival of Jesus. And you with kids can certainly feel the anticipation at its peak! Now we prepare for Christmas Eve, on the verge of the celebration of the arrival of Jesus, our Savior, the light of the world, Emmanuel, God with Us. Join us tonight, […]
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God With Us Brings Peace
Let me encourage you in this final week of Advent to look for Jesus Christ, even when the winds blow and the storms swirl around you. In the midst of whatever life holds this week, remember that Jesus comes in power as the Prince of Peace, always with us, restoring us to God through wholeness […]
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God With Us Brings Joy
Joy is a lot like puppies. Fortunately, it’s not as hairy and doesn’t make a mess, but joy is boundless and uncontainable. Joy overflows, and when you’ve experienced joy, you want to share it with someone else—or as many people as you can. Joy is contagious! Joy bubbles over and touches everyone it comes in […]
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God With Us Brings Love
Down through the ages people have been inspired and moved and confused and intrigued and motivated by love—and trying to understand it (mostly men, right?). The Hallmark movies tap into these romantic themes of love and Christmas. Have you ever thought about the story of Mary and Joseph as a love story? Sure, you know […]
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