Welcome to First Baptist Church of Ferndale WA! Please enjoy a sermon from Pastor Dave Lunsford

As we expand on the theme of prayer from Nehemiah 1, we see how James shows us that patient, persistent prayer can have a powerful effect with an example from the life of Elijah.

Another example of intercessory prayer is Abraham (and Job). We look at 7 characteristics of their prayers.

Both Nehemiah and Daniel are examples of how a full prayer life can give you strength and wisdom to handle life's difficulties and struggles.

We take a look at the first few verses of the book of Nehemiah to see how he handled the news he got about Jerusalem.

As we begin our study of the book of Nehemiah, we start with an overview of the history leading up to the events in the book and how it shows God's faithfulness to His people Israel.

Aaron Montalvo, the new Program Director at Camp Gilead, talks about how Jesus fulfills God's promise made in Genesis 3.

Joy can come from many places. For Christians, real joy come from Christ's death and resurrection.

If you look closely, you may notice that there is a similar theme to the first and last chapters of the book of Romans, kind of like bookends. Pastor Rob Robbins shows us what some of those are and then look at the book in 6 common phrases.

The people Paul mentions at the closing of his letter to the Romans show us some characteristics of spiritual adulthood.

The people Paul mentions at the closing of his letter to the Romans show us some characteristics of spiritual adulthood.

After Thomas gives us a quick recap of the recent chapters of Romans, he shows us how to tell when someone is trying to be divisive and what we can do to prevent it.

After Thomas gives us a quick recap of the recent chapters of Romans, he shows us how to tell when someone is trying to be divisive and what we can do to prevent it.

As Paul finishes his greeting to the church in Rome, we see how he encourages them and how it can encourage us.

As Paul finishes his greeting to the church in Rome, we see how he encourages them and how it can encourage us.

As Christians, we are to exhibit certain qualities that Paul says Pheobe demonstrates in Romans 16.

As Christians, we are to exhibit certain qualities that Paul says Pheobe demonstrates in Romans 16.

As we can also see in Proverbs 16:1-9, we can make plans, but God has the ultimate and final say in what happens in our lives.

As we can also see in Proverbs 16:1-9, we can make plans, but God has the ultimate and final say in what happens in our lives.

The book of Romans tells us the reasons why Christ is important to ministry.

The book of Romans tells us the reasons why Christ is important to ministry.

Through Pwul's conclusion of his letter to the church in Rome, we learn some principles that help evaluate ourselves as ministers to one another.

Through Pwul's conclusion of his letter to the church in Rome, we learn some principles that help evaluate ourselves as ministers to one another.

From Romans 15, we see that joy, peace and hope are expressions of God's grace.

From Romans 15, we see that joy, peace and hope are expressions of God's grace.

We look today at how God want us to apply His unity to our lives.

We look today at how God want us to apply His unity to our lives.

In the second part of this sermon, we look at how to build up others in the body of Christ.

In the second part of this sermon, we look at how to build up others in the body of Christ.

In Romans 14, Paul goes into detail about how living out the gospel shows itself in how we interact with one another.

In Romans 14, Paul goes into detail about how living out the gospel shows itself in how we interact with one another.

Psalm 138, specifically verse 8, gives us a reason why we were made. And with some supporting references we take a deeper look.

Psalm 138, specifically verse 8, gives us a reason why we were made. And with some supporting references we take a deeper look.

We use Psalm 23 to take a closer look at Whose birth we celebrate this time of year.

We use Psalm 23 to take a closer look at Whose birth we celebrate this time of year.

Missionary Todd Janes shows us his motivation for missions and that is should be the sole motivation for missions.

Missionary Todd Janes shows us his motivation for missions and that is should be the sole motivation for missions.

From the second chapter of Luke, we see many people that are involved in the story of Christmas. We look at some of them today and see what they have to say.

From the second chapter of Luke, we see many people that are involved in the story of Christmas. We look at some of them today and see what they have to say.

Opinions are not facts, Everybody knows that. But we tend to live our lives like we think they are.

Opinions are not facts, Everybody knows that. But we tend to live our lives like we think they are.

We have much to be thankful for, especially God's grace and mercy

We have much to be thankful for, especially God's grace and mercy

Pastor Ralph Poulson tells us how and why we are to give thanks to God from Psalm 100.

Pastor Ralph Poulson tells us how and why we are to give thanks to God from Psalm 100.

Paul, in Romans 14, discusses how those who are strong in their faith should interact with those who are not as mature, or weak, in their faith.

Paul, in Romans 14, discusses how those who are strong in their faith should interact with those who are not as mature, or weak, in their faith.

The death that Christ suffered was more than just the pain of the crucifixion. He also suffered the shame. And He did it for the joy that was to follow.

The death that Christ suffered was more than just the pain of the crucifixion. He also suffered the shame. And He did it for the joy that was to follow.

Romans 13:11 says we, as Christians, need to wake up. Pastor Lyle shows us 4 things we should wake up to.

Romans 13:11 says we, as Christians, need to wake up. Pastor Lyle shows us 4 things we should wake up to.

Because of God's love and what He has done for us, we have an obligation. Pastor Lyle how we are to fulfill that obligation.