Pastor Mark — First Baptist Church Dunkirk

Seasoned with Salt

April 4, 2018 Pastor Mark

Colossians 4:6 says “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” We are called to share the glory of God with the world around us. One way we do that is by sharing our faith one-on-one with other people. The Apostle Paul […]

Praying for your Pastor & Church Leaders

March 22, 2018 Pastor Mark

In Colossians 4:3-4, the Apostle Paul wrote “Pray also for us (pastors & leaders), that God may open to us a door for the Word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison, that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.” Pastor and leaders […]

Prayer for Missionaries

March 13, 2018 Pastor Mark

If you were not individually called by God to “Go make disciples” (Matthew 28:19-20) then you fall under His commands to pray for, financially support, and encourage those who are going. At First Baptist Church, we want to obey God and be a “Great Commission” church. That means that we are discipling and preparing people […]

Billy Graham goes home

February 22, 2018 Pastor Mark

A fitting tribute to a man with a passion for our world. William Franklin Graham Jr., the Baptist evangelist who preached to more than 200 million people and became one of the most notable figures of the 20th century, died on Feb. 21 in Montreat, North Carolina. Known the world over as Billy, he spent […]

Struggling with Anxiety & Worry?

January 23, 2018 Pastor Mark

Do you struggle with anxiety and worry? Who doesn’t? One in six U.S. adults reported taking a psychiatric drug primarily to help with depression and anxiety (according to a 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey). We tend to worry about our kids, our career, our marriage, our relationships, our weight, our finances, just about anything and everything. […]

Worship. Grow. Share.

January 19, 2018 Pastor Mark

Pastor’s Challenge from our Annual Business Meeting: WORSHIP, GROW, SHARE The mission of First Baptist Church is to make and mature disciples who worship God, grow spiritually, and share the Gospel and their spiritual gifts. Greatest Command: Love the Lord your God – Luke 10:27; Glorify God – 1 Corinthians 10:31 God’s Will: Spiritual Maturity […]

New Year’s Thoughts & Challenge

January 2, 2018 Pastor Mark

In Colossians 2:13-14 we learn that when Jesus Christ died on the cross, He paid the penalty for our sins, He canceled the debt we owed, and He provided forgiveness for all our sins. “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven […]

What is Advent?

November 29, 2017 Pastor Mark

Advent at FBC Celebrate Advent with us this December as we prepare for and look forward to celebrating Christmas. The word “advent” comes from the Latin term “adventus” which means “arrival” or “coming,” particularly the arrival of something or someone of great significance. The season of Advent is a period of both reflection and celebration. […]

Thanksgiving Checkup

November 15, 2017 Pastor Mark

THANKSGIVING Checkup Would the people who live nearest to you characterize you as a complaining person or a thankful person? When was the last time you sat down to literally count your blessings? When was the last time you spent time grumbling, moaning and complaining about life? When you look at your world, are you […]

Are you growing?

November 10, 2017 Pastor Mark

Are you still growing spiritually or have you already “arrived”? Join our adult bible study this Sunday morning at 11:00 am after the worship service.

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