Author Archive: Pastor Mark

Yes, God is in control. Now go wash your hands.

Much has been written on the topic of God’s sovereignty and how we approach a pandemic like COVID-19. From churches and universities refusing to close their doors because they declare, they trust God more than medicine, to social media pundits touting their faith above all things, it seems we may have lost sight of something […]

Was Jesus of Nazareth the Messiah?

Can we answer this question clearly and without a doubt? If you could know that answer, what would you do about it? Two Jewish rabbis set out to see if they could know anything specific about the promised Messiah of Israel. What are four Old Testament prophecies or facts they found that point to the […]

Three easy steps for getting ready for Sunday worship online.

Three easy steps for getting ready for Sunday worship online. #1 Sign up for our digital bulletin at https://faithlife.com/dunkirkbaptist/ #2 “Like” the First Baptist Facebook page so you will be notified when we go live tomorrow at 9:30 am #3 Gather your family/pets together Sunday morning and join us for worship & God’s Word.

Worship with us this morning

Visit our facebook group at facebook.com/dunkirkbaptist OR Live streaming on the First Baptist YouTube channel at YOUTUBE.

Pastor Mark checking in

Discouraged, depressed or fearing the future?

What help does God offer when you are discouraged, depressed, or fear the future? In these video episode you’ll hear from two gifted individuals uniquely suited to discuss how God can help us through pain, suffering, and discouragement- Joni Eareckson Tada and Dr. Michael Easley. Dr. Ankerberg talks with Joni and Michael about three neglected […]

Church Service online only this Sunday

Due to the coronavirus meeting and assembly restrictions, this Sunday’s worship service and all other services, meetings and events are canceled until further notice.  Join the Sunday morning worship service on Facebook LIVE or watch/listen later on our website. Dear Church Family & Community, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but […]

See you Sunday!

Our hope is in the Lord! Chautauqua county has not suggested canceling church services. We are planning to meet for our regular worship service & classes this Sunday morning and growth groups through the week unless further meeting restrictions are announced. Let us know if you are not feeling well. Please stay home and recover […]

got hope?

Got problems? Got frustrations? Got enemies? Got uncertainties? Got worries? Got discouragement? People in the first century AD faced personal problems and discouraging situations just as we do today. The Apostle Peter wrote them a reassuring letter, we know as 1 Peter, addressing the three main themes of suffering, grace and glory. Together these three […]

Do You Love Your Neighbor?

The Great Commandment(s) When Jesus was asked to sum up everything into one command, He said to love God with everything you have and to love your neighbor as yourself. And He (Jesus) answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and […]