This Sunday, as we continue to walk through Romans, we will finish chapter one by looking at Romans 1:18-32, which is all about "Why We Need The Gospel." As you read over these verses, think about the following: In verse 18, Paul says the "wrath" of God "is" being revealed. What mistake can we make when we think about the wrath of God? Also, we know there is a future...

We are off and running in our Romans study, and I couldn't be more excited about it! This Sunday we will look at Romans 1:16-17 and talk about "The Power of the Gospel." As you read over the text, consider: Do you think Paul had ever been tempted to be ashamed of the gospel? Why? Considering the fact that we do not suffer anything like the level of persecution ...

This Sunday we will continue to explore Paul's introduction to the church at Rome by looking at Romans 1:5-15. We'll talk about "Defining Our Mission." As you read over these verses in advance, here are some things to ponder: In verse 5, what does Paul mean by the "obedience of faith?" Also in verse 5, what is the ultimate motivation for missions? What d...

Happy New Year to all of you! This time of year brings a mixture of feelings. On one hand, it's a little sad to take down the tree and decorations. Those things are associated with the happiness of the holidays. We've had great times, some rest from work, and now it is "back to real life." Oh, and by the way, it's freezing outside. On the other hand, the beginning of a N...

The highly unusual winter storm and extreme temperatures forced us to cancel services last Sunday, but it hasn't blown us off course at FBC. We'll start Romans: People Made New this Sunday, and I'm incredibly excited about it. Be reading over Romans 1:1-7 in advance. One of the great joys of pastoring FBC is the engagement our church enjoys with gospel workers from around...

This Sunday morning is an incredibly important event in the life of our church, as we have the opportunity to change lives through our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Our goal as a church is $62,000, every penny of which goes to reach the last, the least, and the lost for Christ. I hope you’ll use your prayer guide this week to lift up our missionaries and the people...

This Sunday we'll continue with our Christmas series, The Joy of Christmas, which is based on a trilogy of Psalms, as we study Psalm 97 "The Lord Reigns!" As you read and pray over Psalm 97, consider the following: What does verse 1 tell us about God's missionary heart? What do verses 2-5 tell us about His majestic holiness? What do verses 6-9 tell us about idolatry...

As we move into December, its time to focus on our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Our goal as a church family is $62,000. Every penny of this offering will go to the International Mission Board to help reach the unreached with the good news of Jesus. In a lost world that is hurting so badly, no gift you will give this Christmas will be more imp...

This Sunday we will dig into Philippians 4:4-9, a text that will help us in preparing our hearts for Thanksgiving. This is one of my favorite texts in the New Testament. I would encourage you to memorize it and meditate on it often. It tells us about "A Life That Soars." As you read over it What does verse 4 tell us about joy? What does verse 5 tell us about gentlene...

What a wonderful blessing our Thirst Conference was this week! The timing was just right, and our church family was ready to take a new step in our walk together with Christ. Remember to pray for Rich and Grace, Shane and Leigh, and the fantastic young people who ministered among us during some very special days. Now it is time to build on what God did in our lives. This ...