Pastor Matt Postiff and colleagues teach the Bible verse-by-verse from the FBC pulpit.
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 September 28, 2025 AM.God permits heavy trials so that we will renounce self-trust in favor of trust in God.
Various September 28, 2025 SS.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 September 21, 2025 AM.God provides abundant comfort in our afflictions.
Various September 21, 2025 SS.
Various September 17, 2025 PM.Assistant Pastor Lorch shares his position statement on the topic of Missions. The ultimate purpose of missions activity is the glory of God. Missions immediate goal is not merely conversion of individuals, but the establishment of long-term discipleship, which is centered around the formation of healthy, reproducing local churches. Missions is not humanitarian aid but the making of disciples who are then baptized and taught the Scriptures.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 September 14, 2025 AM.God provides abundant comfort in our afflictions.
Various September 14, 2025 SS.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 September 7, 2025 PM.1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 reminds us that how we treat others is a measure of our personal holiness. In this message, we covered verses 19-28, the closing verses of the epistle. First, we considered the caution against quenching divine revelation that came to the early church through true prophets. Second, we considered the promise that God will sanctify believers entirely. He who is faithful will do it! He is in the process of making His children wholly holy.
Various September 7, 2025 AM.This message explains the background of 2 Corinthians, which will be our next book in our expositional series. We learn about the many interactions that Paul had with the church in Corinth, some of the problems in the church and its background from 1 Corinthians. We took a brief look at the first two verses, where we will pick up next time.
Various September 7, 2025 SS.We study together the Christian virtue of selflessness by looking at a number of life examples, Biblical examples, and Bible passages that refer to the subject.
Various August 31, 2025 AM.We are reminded that God calls Christians to be modest in clothing, mind, and conduct. Modesty is the character trait of being free from conceit or vanity; derivatively an external appropriateness of attire, speech, and behavior. This message explains and encourages modesty, particularly regarding clothing, from a distinctly Christian perspective.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-26 August 31, 2025 SS.
Various August 27, 2025 PM.Continuing our series of a-book-in-one-message, we look at Genesis. It is the book of beginnings—of creation, of sin, of God's judgment, of languages, of nations, of Israel, and of the gospel.
Various August 24, 2025 AM.In this message, we reviewed the importance of reading and remembering God's word, of studying it, and of following it. We close with Joshua 1:8. "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." To do, you must observe. You must read, hear, listen, remember, and study. There is great profit in every minute you spend in honest study of the Scripture.
Various August 24, 2025 SS.Diligence refers to showing care and conscientiousness in one's duties or work. To be conscientious means that someone desires to do their work or duties well and thoroughly, not half-heartedly. We can build a strong case for Christians to be the most hard-working, diligent, clean, well-groomed and dressed people around. We should have discipline and be the exact opposite of lazy. We should know how to rest, but also know how to work.
Isaiah 6:8 August 20, 2025 PM.Pastor Postiff was asked to write for the upcoming GMSA Southern Sentinel magazine. The article is focused on the church sending servants of God to proclaim His message. He uses Isaiah 6:8 to guide our thinking about the subject.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 August 17, 2025 PM.
Revelation 1-22 August 17, 2025 AM.God has disclosed truth to us to inform, warn, and bless.
Various August 10, 2025 AM.Every Christian should be a church member.
Various August 3, 2025 AM.Every Christian should be a church member.
Various July 27, 2025 AM.Every Christian should be a church member.
Various July 20, 2025 AM.Every Christian should be a church member.