This week in Romans 8 we will talk about "Facing Life With Confidence," from Romans 8:26-30. As you read over the text for this Sunday, ponder the following: Verse 26 says the Spirit "helps us in our weakness." What other passages talk about the Holy Spirit's role in comforting and helping us? Have you experienced times in life that were so heavy you didn't know...

It was a great joy to share this past Sunday about Wilson and Brittany Caldwell. I can't wait for you to meet this precious couple this Sunday. We are delighted to introduce them to you. Wilson is our candidate for Associate Pastor of Student Ministry. Wilson grew up near Farmville, VA, the son of a Southern Baptist pastor. He attended Liberty University, where he majored...

By the time you receive this, we will be back from the Southern Baptist Convention, in Dallas. I look forward to sharing a report with you soon about our denominational meeting, but I am even more looking forward to being back in Romans with you this Sunday. This works out perfectly: It will be Father's Day, and we will be looking at Romans 8:12-17, which is all about the...

This Sunday we will begin to walk through what is often called "The Great Eight." The eighth chapter of Romans is an incredible chapter. It begins in verse 1 with "no condemnation" and ends in verse 39 with "no separation." In between are some of the most powerful words ever written. This week we will begin this journey through Romans 8 by digging into verse 1: "There is ...

This past Sunday was a bittersweet day in the life of our faith family, as we said "good-bye" to the Andersons. But what a sweet, sweet spirit there is in our church family and a missional spirit! We understand that we are sending this family out to do ministry, and that the Kingdom is much bigger than our church. Furthermore, God is faithful to provide. Be in prayer for ...

It was wonderful this past Sunday to be back in the pulpit, after a life-changing mission trip to Thailand! Thank you guys so much for your prayers and support. Courtney and I could feel them every step of the way, as God opened door after door for ministry. In a way, FBC had already been used by God to open those doors, because ladies from our church had made stockings t...

By the time you read this I will be arriving back in the United States from a mission trip to Bangkok. Thank you for your prayers! I'm looking forward to seeing you this Sunday, as we continue to journey through the 8th chapter of Romans. This Sunday, we will begin talking about "Life In The Spirit." Read over Romans 8:1-13 in preparation. I'll also be reporting a bit ab...

What a blessing this past Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and preach from Romans 8:1! By the time you read this, I will be in Thailand with Courtney, one of our precious daughters. Together, we will be working with two of FBC's own "sent out" workers. For a long time, I have been eager to see and take part intheir ministry in Bangkok. We have sent several teams from FBC ...

What an awesome blessing it is to walk through Romans with you, and the best is yet to come! Soon we will be in "The Great Eight," the incredible 8th chapter of Romans. But before then, we will enter the deep waters of Romans 7. These 25 verses are among the most talked about and written about by biblical scholars. There are some interpretive challenges, for sure. For in...

This Sunday, as we finish Romans 6, we will continue to talk about how the gospel sets us free. As you read over Romans 6:15-23, what stands out to you? Read it in context with verses 1-14. What do you think Paul most wanted to get across to the Roman Christians? Consider the following: Why is grace not a license to sin? Why does the gospel not promote sinning,...