Hope came down

December 10, 2020 Pastor Mark

Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 ESV With the advent of the Messiah, hope came into the world. Hope for reconciliation or peace with a holy, perfect God was born in a stable. Jesus, the Son of God, […]

Whose Glory?

December 9, 2020 Pastor Mark

And He (Jesus) died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who for their sake died and was raised. 2 Corinthians 5:15 Jesus came to save us from our sin problem. That problem focuses all of our thoughts and desires in filling and getting glory for ourselves […]

Jesus is our Peace

December 8, 2020 Pastor Mark

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place […]

Glory to God in the Highest

December 4, 2020 Pastor Mark

Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us exult and give him the glory. Revelation 19:6b-7a Just as the angels sang “Glory to God in the highest!” when they announced the birth of the new king Jesus, there will again be great singing in heaven to celebrate the marriage supper of the […]

Willing Faith

December 2, 2020 Pastor Mark

Jesus, the Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our […]

Singing at the birth of Jesus

December 1, 2020 Pastor Mark

And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth each among those with home He is pleased.” Luke 2:13-14 ESV Why do we sing at birthdays? Because we were made to celebrate life. Why do so many of […]

Five Blessings of Thanksgiving

November 19, 2020 Pastor Mark

There are five blessings of being thankful found in Philippians 4:5b-7. In these verses, God call us to be thankful in all our prayers and requests. When we focus more on the blessings we already have we are encouraged by God’s faithfulness, Jesus’ constant presence with us, freedom from anxiety and worry and God’s peace […]

Happy Fourth of July

July 1, 2020 Pastor Mark

What’s happening at First Baptist Church this month? Happy Fourth of July and thank God for the freedoms we can celebrate in this great nation. Yes, we have problems to fix, and yes, we need to be united again under God and indivisible; but we have liberty and freedom for all. Let’s do our part […]

Was Jesus of Nazareth the Messiah?

April 2, 2020 Pastor Mark

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 […]

Family Advent Guide

November 29, 2019 Pastor Mark

Throughout the month of December, we will be celebrating Advent and lighting a new candle each Sunday at the beginning of our worship service. Help your family understand a little more about why we are doing this and what this all has to do with Christmas. Download your own Family Advent Guide courtesy of LifeWay […]

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