Relevant Bible messages that are applicable for today.
First Baptist Church of Middleburg, Florida
In "When Following God Feels Risky," Pastor Chris Bonts reminds us that following God requires us to trust His hand more than our own strength. The Scripture is Ezra 8.
In "New Buildings Don't Make New People," Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message about how we will never become the people God created us to be apart from His Word. The Scripture is Ezra 7.
In "The Gift of a Spiritual Reset," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that everything we need to follow God comes from God Himself. The Scripture was Ezra 5-6.
In "How to Find Your Voice in Worship," Jonathan Morrell, our Pastor of Worship, shares with us that God calls His people to sing, so we should choose obedient participation in worship rather than letting insecurity or lack of confidence silence us. A variety of Scriptures were used in this teaching, including Exodus 15:21, Deuteronomy 31:19, and 1 Chronicles 16:9.
In "Persevering through a Discouraging Chapter," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that while the world opposes God's work, it cannot stop God's plan. The Scripture is Ezra 4.
In "Good Beginnings Are Never Enough," Pastor Chris Bonts returns and shares a message about how spiritual drift is the enemy of a rewritten story. The Scripture is Haggai 1-2.
In this midweek episode, Pastor Chris Bonts gives an update on what all happened at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida.
In "The God Who Is Still Restoring," Jon Kendrick, formerly on staff as our Pastor of Business Administration and Small Groups, shares the message that God is still restoring us no matter how broken we might be. The Scripture is Ezra 3.
In "Gospel Boldness: Speaking the Truth of Jesus with Confidence," Jeromy Larson, our Green Cove Campus Pastor, shares the message that gospel boldness is not confidence in ourselves-it's confidence in Jesus and obedience to His mission. The Scripture includes various passages.
In "When God Calls Us Back," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that God restores what matters most when He calls us back to Him. The Scripture is Ezra 2.
Kicking off our look at the book of Ezra, Pastor Chris Bonts preaches a message entitled "The God Who Restores" from Ezra 1. The big idea for this message is that when everything seems lost, God remains faithful.
Continuing his study on the Baptist Faith and Message, Pastor Chris Bonts takes a deep dive into Article 3: Man. This teaching uses a variety of Scriptures.
In "Living at Rest in a Restless World," Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message on how sabbath rest is more than just a day you keep. The Scripture is Hebrews 3:7-4:13.
Continuing his study on the Baptist Faith and Message, Pastor Chris Bonts takes a deep dive into Article 2: God. This teaching uses a variety of Scriptures.
In "Freedom to Rest," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that sabbath is meant to free you, not burden you. The primary Scriptures are Mark 2:23-28 and Matthew 11:28-30.
In "Article 1: The Scriptures," Pastor Chris Bonts continues his Wednesday night study on the Baptist Faith and Message. This week, the big idea is that God's Word is completely trustworthy because it comes from a completely trustworthy God. This message includes various Scriptures, including 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
In "Designed for Rest," Pastor Chris Bonts kicks off a new series entitled "Rest for Your Soul." In this message, he shares that we don't rest because everything is done; we rest because God is. The Scripture is Genesis 2:1-3.
In this Wednesday night study on the Baptist Faith and Message entitled, "Built on Truth," Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message entitled "Why We Need Statements of Faith." The big idea is that as Southern Baptists we don't create truth - we clarify it, protect it, and pass it on. This message uses various Scriptures.
In "Step into Faithful Partnership," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that your partnerships reveal what you truly believe. The Scripture for this message is 3 John.
In "Step with Wisdom," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that real love requires discernment. The Scripture is 2 John.
In "Making Sense of Bible Translations," Pastor Chris Bonts speaks to the different translations of the Bible that are out there. In his message, he shares that words have ranges of meaning, English changes over time, and clarity requires interpretation. Various Scriptures were used in this message.
In "Step into Confidence," Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message reminding us that we can live with confidence in a broken world because we have Jesus. The Scripture is 1 John 5:14-21.
In "Can I Trust My Bible?," Pastor Chris Bonts helps us make sense of missing verses and added lines. He speaks to the fact that the Bible has not been corrupted-it has been perfectly preserved and examined. Various Scriptures are used in this message.
In "Step into Victory," Pastor Chris Bonts encourages us as believers to know that Jesus overcame so that we can overcome. The Scripture is 1 John 5:1-13.
In "Fully Known, Never Alone," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that we can trust God to lead us because He knows us completely. The Scripture is Psalm 139:1-24.
In "Step in Assurance," Mark Bateman, our Pastor of Students and Families, shares that John keeps telling us to love because visible love reflects the invisible God. The Scripture is 1 John 4:11-21.
In "Camouflage Jesus," Jon Kendrick, our former Pastor of Business Administration and Small Groups and current member, shares the truth that we don't always see Jesus, but He's always there. The Scripture is Luke 24:13-36.
For our Easter message entitled "Step into Life," Pastor Chris Bonts reminds us that Jesus lives and that changes everything. The Scripture is 1 John 4:9-10.
In "Step into Discernment," Pastor Chris Bonts speaks on the truth that not every voice is from God. The Scripture is 1 John 4:1-6.
In "How to Pray When Your Soul Is Dry," Pastor Chris Bonts reminds us that we need to be honest with God, refocus on the Lord's presence, and cling to God's promises. The Scripture is Psalm 63:1-11.
In "Step into Love," Pastor Chris Bonts shares with us that love is the evidence that we belong to Christ. The Scripture is 1 John 3:11-24.
In "Step Away from Sin," Will Howell, our Pastor of Ministry Operations, shares that the Christian life is incompatible with a life full of sin. The Scripture is 1 John 3:4-10.
In "The Promise of the Holy Spirit," Mike McCauley, one of our lay volunteer pastors and small group leader, teaches us about the Holy Spirit. The Scripture for this message is John 14-16.
In "Steps into Alignment," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that gospel faith aligns our lives with God's design. The Scripture is 1 John 2:28-3:3.
In "Prayer & Worship: Moving from Routine to Relationship," Pastor Chris Bonts reminds us that true worship begins when we let God examine us. The Scripture is Psalm 50.
In "Step into Assurance," Pastor Chris Bonts teaches that faith that saves is faith that lasts. Our Scripture is 1 John 2:18-27.
In "Praying Under Pressure," Pastor Chris Bonts shares with us that we should run to the Lord when we feel alone and surrounded. The Scripture is Psalm 27.
In "Step with Discernment," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that we should not trade what is permanent for what is temporary. The Scripture is 1 John 2:15-17.
In "My Future is in God's Hands," Marty Carpenter, one of our small group leaders, shares a message reminding us all that God has a plan for us.
In "Praying Psalm 23," Pastor Chris Bonts shares with us that the Lord provides and leads, that He is present in my hardship, and that He ultimately protects and secures. The Scripture is Psalm 23.
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