Stand Forever

This is it! Today we come to the end of Peter's first letter. Join Pastor Ken for the apostle Peter's closing words as he preaches the final sermon in his series entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Each year, Pastor Ken takes time to re-address some foundational Christian beliefs. We need to revisit the basics so that we have a firm doctrinal foundation on which to stand. So we're taking a 3-week break from 1 Peter to present this short series entitled "Here We Stand."

Each year, Pastor Ken takes time to re-address some foundational Christian beliefs. We need to revisit the basics so that we have a firm doctrinal foundation on which to stand. So we're taking a 3-week break from 1 Peter to present this short series entitled "Here We Stand."

Each year, Pastor Ken takes time to re-address some foundational Christian beliefs. We need to revisit the basics so that we have a firm doctrinal foundation on which to stand. So we're taking a 3-week break from 1 Peter to present this short series entitled "Here We Stand."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Today, we continue through 1 Peter in this sermon preached on FBC's Friend Day. Each year in November, our church is encouraged to make a special effort to bring friends to church. Join Pastor Ken as he lays out the gospel message and preaches a message on thankfulness in his continuing series entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

Join Pastor Ken as we continue our series through 1 Peter entitled "A Living Hope."

*This is a rebroadcast.This week, we finish our series entitled "What Do We Celebrate At Christmas." There is much to celebrate at Christmas time. Join Pastor Ken as he  unpacks some of things we celebrate around Christ's incarnation.

*This is a rebroadcast.This week, we continue in our series entitled "What Do We Celebrate At Christmas." There is much to celebrate at Christmas time. Join Pastor Ken as he  unpacks some of things we celebrate around Christ's incarnation.

*This is a rebroadcast.Last week, we began a series entitled "What Do We Celebrate At Christmas." There is much to celebrate at Christmas time. Join Pastor Ken as he takes the next few weeks to unpack some of things we celebrate around Christ's incarnation.

*This is a rebroadcast.We're taking another short break from our "A Living Hope" series to present "What Do We Celebrate At Christmas." There is much to celebrate at Christmas time. Join Pastor Ken as he takes the next few weeks to unpack some of things we celebrate around Christ's incarnation.

There are 3 truths Peter brings up in today's passage: Jesus is Lord, His people are privileged to be His, and His people are persecuted. We have great blessings but because we live in a fallen world, we experience suffering. Join Pastor Ken in 1 Peter 2 as he continues his series entitled "A Living Hope."

Christians are called to be transformed and sanctified as we walk daily with the Lord. We change to be more Christlike and we grow a craving for righteousness. Join Pastor Ken in 1 Peter 2 as he continues his series entitled "A Living Hope."

Today, we continue through Peter's first letter. There are things in the Christian faith which matter deeply. The sacrifice of Jesus matters, the obedience of Jesus' followers matters, the Word of God matters, and the preaching of the good news matters. Join Pastor Ken as he unpacks these things from 1 Peter 1 in his series entitled "A Living Hope."

Today, we continue through Peter's first letter. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series entitled "A Living Hope."

The Christian faith shapes the lives of those who believe. Our faith causes rejoicing. We obtain salvation through faith in Christ. Our future is secure as a result of our faith. Join Pastor Ken as he explores Peter's thoughts regarding our faith in his series entitled "A Living Hope."

Christians have a lot of reason to have hope. We hope in Jesus. We hope in an inheritance. We hope in our faith. In the midst of a lost and dying world, we NEED hope. The apostle Peter knew that his readers would need hope. Join Pastor Ken in 1 Peter as he continues his series entitled "A Living Hope."

Today we begin a new series in the book of 1 Peter. The Apostle Peter wrote this letter mainly to persecuted Christians. These people were suffering, yet Peter offered them encouragement as he turned their gaze back to Christ, our living hope. Join Pastor Ken as he begins this new series entitled "A Living Hope."

Last week, we began a two-part series about what the church collectively believes. All that we believe needs to be rooted in the Bible. As soon as we give way to the cultural moment and forsake biblical teaching, we are in trouble. So today we'll spend some more time hearing about what the church believes and who we are as a people. Join Pastor Ken as he preaches from his series entitled "This Is Us."

Sometimes, the people of God need an encouragement and an affirmation about what we collectively believe. There are things about our faith which are no longer culturally acceptable, but the truth is the truth. Join Pastor Ken as he preaches a sermon entitled "This Is Us."

Sometimes, life gets us down. We go through day after day wondering if our efforts are making any impact. We wonder if our lives have any meaning. The book of Ecclesiastes has a lot to say about how to handle the mundanity of life. Join our Associate Pastor, Travis Black, in Ecclesiastes as he preaches a sermon entitled "The Bigger Picture."

Part of the common vernacular among Christians is that we are "born again." But what does it mean to be born of God? Join Pastor Ken in 1 John 5 as he explores the apostle John's answer to that question in his sermon entitled "Born Of God."

One of the most challenging parts of living in a broken world is dealing with loss. We've all lost loved ones. And sometimes, Christians need a reminder of the hope we have in a future with no more loss. Join Pastor Ken in Revelation 21 as he preaches a sermon entitled "Seeing What John Saw."

Sometimes, waiting on the Lord is the most difficult thing for a Christian to do. Join Associate Pastor Jon Oettel in Psalm 27 as he guides us through the times of waiting in our lives.

Most of us wish we had more control over our lives but the fact of the matter is we have little control over our circumstances. The only thing we can truly control is our response to our circumstances. Join Pastor Ken as he looks at an episode in the life of Joseph in his sermon entitled "The Illusion Of Control."

Last week and today, we are looking at the two ordinances of the church. The Lord's Supper is an act of remembrance of all that Christ has done and all that He has promised. Join Pastor Ken as he explores the biblical basis for this ordinance in his sermon entitled "In Remembrance."

For the next two weeks, we'll be exploring the two ordinances of the church. Believer's Baptism is the public sign of a Christian's obedience to Christ. The act of Believer's Baptist identifies one with his/her Savior. Join Pastor Ken as he explores the biblical basis for this ordinance in his sermon entitled "Buried With Him."

We welcome Pastor Steve Dighton to deliver today's message. Pastor Steve has been a faithful preacher of the gospel for decades, and he and Pastor Ken have been good friends for nearly 20 years. Join Pastor Ken as he welcomes his friend, Steve Dighton, to deliver a sermon from 1 Corinthians entitled "Three Critical Questions Of Life."

Every Christian is called to live out our faith. Some Christians are even called to serve the Lord as their vocation. From Paul's second letter to Timothy, Pastor Ken examines the notion calling in a Christian's life. Join Pastor Ken as he preaches a sermon entitled "Don't Miss Your Calling."

When humanity invited sin into the world, we invited a struggle into the hearts and minds of every person until Jesus returns. Believers are called to struggle against sin for our entire lives. The Apostle Paul offers a lot of help in our struggle against sin. Colossians 3 is one of his more famous passages regarding sin. Join Associate Pastor Travis Black today as he preaches a sermon entitled "Killing Your Sin."

Today's marks the end of our journey through the book of Ruth. Throughout this book, we recognize God's sovereign hand working in the lives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. And ultimately, God brings salvation in Jesus to us through the descendants of these people. Join Pastor Ken as he delivers a final message from the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus." 

In today's sermon, preached on Mother's Day, we'll dive into some of the deeper meanings behind the action of the people in the book of Ruth. Join Pastor Ken in Ruth 4 as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

Honesty and forthrightness are valuable traits for anyone to possess. But for the Christian, they are essential to maintain a quality witness. In today's passage, Boaz shows proof that he possess these traits and it turns out for the good of everyone involved. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

We've each been entrusted with the responsibility to care for people and our relationships. But when things take the place of people, people often suffer. Like Ruth, we can choose to put our trust in God, care for people first, and allow the world's definition of success to roll off our shoulders. Join Pastor Ken again as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

Sometimes, Christians need to simply act. We should certainly call out to God and seek His will in our situation, but we can't be paralyzed with indecision when we aren't given the full picture. It might have been easier for Ruth to be timid in her decisions, but she chose to act. Sometimes, we need to pray then do. We rarely have all the information we think we need. Often, the Lord requires of us a step of faith. Join Pastor Ken as he unpacks these truths in his series "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

As we continue through the book of Ruth, we'll encounter some instances when the sovereignty of the Lord must be trusted beyond human understanding. Just like Ruth, we sometimes find ourselves needing to trust in God's plan even when we don't have the full picture laid out before us. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

The resurrection gives us purpose, courage, and hope. These are the three main points from Pastor Ken's Easter Sunday sermon just a few weeks ago. Without Christ's resurrection, our faith crumbles. The miracle of Christ's rising again is crucial to the Christian faith. Join Pastor Ken in John 20 as he unpacks the resurrection of Jesus in his sermon entitled "The Resurrection Gives."

In this message from Palm Sunday, we take a look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This event marks the beginning of what we no refer to as Holy Week. Join Pastor Ken in Luke 19 as he preaches a sermon entitled "The Way To The Cross."

Today, we continue the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. Again we recognize that God directs the steps of the story. God puts His kindness on full display through the actions of Boaz toward Ruth. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians, he stressed the importance of humble unity within the church. In the second chapter, Paul points to Jesus as our example of perfect humility. Today, we'll hear from First Baptist Church's Associate Pastor, Jon Oettel, as he preaches a message from Philippians 2  entitled "A Unified Mind In Christ The Humble."

Today, we pick up the story with Ruth entering the field of Boaz to gather sheaves behind the harvesters. We recognize God's providence in directing the steps of His people. We also see an example of God's people working diligently toward their God-given purposes. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth in his series entitled "Family Ties: Learning From The Relatives Of Jesus."

In today's passage, we find Ruth and Naomi making the decision to return to Israel. It can be difficult to return home after being away, but the Lord paved the way for Ruth and Naomi's return. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth.

Returning home after leaving can be difficult. In today's passage, we find Naomi and Ruth struggling with the reality of a shameful return to Israel. Yet, even in the midst of challenges, it is a blessing to experience kindness and loyalty. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through the book of Ruth.