The Story of the Kingdom of God: A Place

God promised Abraham to give him a homeland. In that land, God promised to put his name on a place that would bear witness to the nations, teaching the world about the identity and the mission of God. This week we looked at the temple and how it bears witness to us and teaches us about our own destination and purpose.

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First Baptist Church Ordains Sandy Carter to the Gospel Ministry

Last Sunday was a special day in the life of our church. Sandy Carter, our long-time volunteer youth pastor, was ordained to the gospel ministry in and afternoon service.

Sunday began with Sandy bringing the message at our morning worship service. His topic was building your life on the right foundation: obedience to Jesus and his teachings.

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The afternoon service included a charge given by our pastor for Sandy to take on the calling he has received, knowing that God created him for this very calling.

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The church then laid hands on Sandy and his wife Monica to set them apart for the calling God has put on Sandy's life.

The Story of the Kingdom of God, part 3: The Presence

After God allows his people to "grow up" in the hardship of Egypt, the Exodus brings the next movement in the kingdom of God: a people among whom the presence of God resides.

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The Story of the Kingdom of God: A People

God is always the same, but he is always moving, too. God started our redemption story by calling Abram and telling him to move. Will you join the movement of God?

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Easter Sunday Message: The Beginning

This Easter, to understand what the resurrection of Jesus really means, we went back to the beginning. We were created with an identity and a mission. These were marred by sin, but they are restored in Jesus.

The Story of the Kingdom of God, part 1: The Beginning

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Holy Week Prayer Guide: Resurrection Sunday

Easter Sunday: Alive

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 36-49

Key verse: Luke 24:5-6— “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!”

Why is Easter, specifically the resurrection of Jesus, so important to Christians? The church was born and grew on the news of an event: Jesus of Nazareth, great teacher, prophet, and worker of miracles, had been executed by the Romans at the request of the Jewish leaders. He died, but he rose to life again! Hundreds of people saw Jesus alive. Many were killed for their testimony. No one would deny what they had seen, nor would they stop spreading the news.

Many men exalted themselves during the Roman occupation of Judea, gathering a following as the long-awaited Messiah. Many of these messiahs died on crosses, but only Jesus rose from the dead. The resurrection proved that Jesus alone is the Messiah, or Christ. His claim to be the Son of God was blasphemy, unless it was true. And the resurrection proved God’s approval of his claims.

Only Jesus lived a sinless life, defeating Satan and every temptation of the flesh. Only Jesus died a completely innocent death, allowing him to bear sin for us. And only Jesus conquered death, so only Jesus has the power to deliver you from sin in this life, and from death into eternal life.

Only Jesus is great enough to command our worship. Only Jesus has the power to save. And only Jesus loves you enough to pass through hell so that you might never taste the sting of death. You are safe in his hands. Trust him. Love him in return. Worship him.

The Bible says Jesus gave his life so he could have a people who are his very own. This people is called the church. You love Jesus by loving his church. You experience his life by living where he lives, among his people. He invites you to be alive with him. 

Will you accept that invitation?

Prayer:

Jesus, thank you for giving your life for me.

I believe that you rose again and are alive today. Please fill me with your life.

My only hope is you, Lord Jesus. I trust you with my life today—past, present and future.

Seal me with your Holy Spirit so that I might live for you from this day on.

Thank you, Jesus. Amen.