Blog — First Baptist Church Dunkirk

Reading the Bible

September 12, 2019 Pastor Mark

Why is it so important to read the Bible? God’s Word is all-sufficient and contains everything we need for life and godliness. “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has […]

Why and How of Visitation

August 22, 2019 Pastor Mark

Why should you visit someone? “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.” Psalm 145:8-9. “And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they […]

First Baptist Church – Dunkirk Joins Thousands of Churches to Participate in National Back to Church Sunday on September 8

August 22, 2019 Pastor Mark

“Back to Church Sunday,” part of a national movement of churches across America, will be held at First Baptist Church in Dunkirk at 10 am September 8. Everyone is welcome to attend. Since it started as a call to action and invitation for the church in 2009, the National Back to Church Sunday movement marks […]

FBC Update: August 2019

August 1, 2019 Pastor Mark

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X-Ray Questions

May 15, 2019 Pastor Mark

X-Ray Questions Why did I do that? Why do I react that way? Use those words and that tone of voice? Think those things? Feel this way? Make that poor choice in that situation? The following list of “X-ray questions” can help in discerning the patterns of a person’s motivation. They can help people identify […]

Day of Prayer – Love One Another

May 2, 2019 Pastor Mark

Today is the National Day of Prayer and this year’s theme is love. God’s love broke through the sin that separates us from Him. It also can break through the barriers that separate us from those around us. Please join us at 1 pm in the Auditorium to pray for our families, churches, communities, government, […]

Redeeming My Past

April 23, 2019 Pastor Mark

Here are five ways the difficulties in my past can be redeemed and can actually help me. These are found in a booklet at the Welcome Center called Redeeming Your Painful Past. Pick up a copy if you want to read more. It can help us handle trials. – I can see how God used adversity […]

The messiness and beauty of marriage.

March 29, 2019 Pastor Mark

“Paul faithfully and brilliantly lets the gospel bear its weight on the messiness and beauty of marriage. I, personally, found it to be helpful, and we use it extensively at The Village.” – Matt Chandler, Pastor and Author INVEST IN YOUR MARRIAGE! We’re streaming Habits of a Healthy Marriage with pastor and best-selling author Paul […]

Gardens don’t bloom without pulling weeds.

March 22, 2019 Pastor Mark

Do any of you have experience with gardening? You don’t have to be a botanist expert to know that gardens don’t bloom full of gorgeous flowers without pulling weeds and planting seeds. In the same way, you can’t expect your marriage to blossom full of love without the same effort – pulling weeds and pulling […]

Diagnose problems and find the cures

March 15, 2019 Pastor Mark

“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 […]