FBC eBulletin 6/26/16

The weekly eBulletin is similar to the bulletin provided each Sunday. This is the primary way First Baptist communicates important information to its members. In the bulletin you will find: News and Notes Ministry Updates Opportunities during the Week Missions Moments Prayer Concerns. eBulletin 06-26-16.docx

A Word for Fathers (Colossians 3:21 & Ephesians 6:4)

God defines marriage as one man and one woman and designed marriage to be a loving environment where fathers and mothers raise their children in the “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). It should be a father’s highest goal to bring up his children to know, love, and obey Jesus Christ. Today, we shall discuss the father’s role and consider ways for him to strive to not embitter his children but to embolden them.

FBC eBulletin 6/19/16

The weekly E-Bulletin is similar to the bulletin provided each Sunday. This is the primary way First Baptist communicates important information to its members. In the bulletin you will find: News and Notes Ministry Updates Opportunities during the Week Missions Moments Prayer Concerns. 06-19-16.docx

The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27)

In our sermon today, Jesus has just taught about His mission “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Some believed that when Jesus entered Jerusalem the kingdom of God would appear immediately, but Jesus knew He must first go to the Father and then return later.  For this reason Jesus “proceeded to tellContinue reading "The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27)"

Sodom’s Sinister Suggestion (Genesis 14)

Appearances can be deceiving. How can a Christian know the difference between what God has provided as a blessing and what Satan has placed as a trap? Are you confident in your ability to tell the difference? Genesis 14 provides us an example of faithful discernment. The King of Sodom made Abram an offer thatContinue reading "Sodom’s Sinister Suggestion (Genesis 14)"

Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19)

Believe it or not, all warning signs are necessary because people can be very foolish. The reason there is a warning on bleach telling you not to drink it is because someone tried to drink it. The library’s warning not to stick your hand in the book return is there because someone tried to stickContinue reading "Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19)"

Our Strategy: Take the Next Step (Hebrews 10:24-25)

What is keeping you from taking the next step of faith? Taking a step of faith is simple (God tells us what to do), peaceful (obedience brings peace), and necessary (we must step out in faith in order to mature). So why don't we do it? Maybe it is because we have listened to theContinue reading "Our Strategy: Take the Next Step (Hebrews 10:24-25)"

Our Values: A Mighty Flowing River

While a lake may be beautiful, a river is powerful. Jesus designed His church to be more like a powerful river rather than a leisurely lake. While many factors contribute to this power, consider that it is the banks of the river that channel energy and momentum. Last week we discussed what we are supposedContinue reading "Our Values: A Mighty Flowing River"

Our Mission: Bringing the Love of Christ to a Hurting World

What happens when a church forgets her purpose? She becomes distracted and unconcerned as the devil steals, kills, and destroys. Do not be deceived, our enemy is on the prowl and ready to pounce; sowing seeds of discord in the world and leaving a trail of destruction. Jesus came to “destroy the works of theContinue reading "Our Mission: Bringing the Love of Christ to a Hurting World"