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First Baptist Church Lipan, TXSetting Up Camp - January 12, 2025Setting Up Camp - Genesis 13:8-18The direction you pitch your tents has a direct bearing on your success.Focus colors your priorities and those of your family.Sometimes leftovers are the best.2025-01-1329 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLessons From The Beginning - January 6, 2025Lessons from the Beginning - Genesis 1God is First.There is an order.Everything has a purpose.There are instructions to follow.God focused on the needs, not the wants.God took time to rest.2025-01-0629 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXGod is a Know It All - December 29, 2024God is a Know It All2025-01-0238 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA Simple Christmas - December 15, 2024A Simple Christmas - Luke 2:8-12Christmas is simply for all people.The message is simple.Salvation is easy.2024-12-1918 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhat Christmas is Really About - December 8, 2024What Christmas is Really About - Galatians 4:4-7Christmas is about the timing of God.Christmas is about the coming of God.The Son is God Incarnate (In the flesh).Christmas is about the love of God for His creation.Christmas is the beginning of the Easter story.When we see the cradle, we have to see the cross.Christmas is about the forgiveness and adoption of sinners.2024-12-1022 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLiving Life Together - December 1, 2024Living Life Together - Colossians 3:12-15How we treat others is a decision we make for ourselves based on our relationship to God.Our example of forgiveness is Jesus.Do it all in love.If we do these things, we can live at peace within ourselves, knowing we have lived up to our Father's name.2024-12-0329 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA Thankful Life - November 24, 20245 A Thankful Life - Luke 17:11-19People rarely have a problem asking Jesus to bless or heal them.The issue we have is remembering to thank Jesus for the blessings He bestows.Our need to show thankfulness is in direct relationship to how we view ourselves.A change in attitude sets apart a thankful life from a thankless one.2024-12-0328 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWho is my neighbor? - November 10, 2024Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25-37Philippians 2:3Romans 12:18James 3:6-122024-11-1426 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXKingdom Investments for Eternal Dividends - November 3, 2024Kingdom Investments for Eternal Dividends - Luke 19:1-10We invest in others by giving our attention.We invest in others by giving our time.We invest in others regardless of the reactions of people around you.We invest in others by treating them with generosity and grace.We invest in others because Jesus first invested in us.When we invest in others, it opens a door for God to move.2024-11-1331 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXDefending the Faith in Church - October 27, 2024Defending the Faith in Church - Titus 1:10-16Dangerous Leaders are religious, but rebellious.Dangerous leaders are teachers, but they are deceivers.We are called to silence false teachers.We are called to rebuke those who follow the false teaching.2024-10-2931 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXDefending the Faith at Home - October 20, 2024Defending the Faith at Home - Acts 4:7-22You must be bold.You must be direct and honest.You must be confident.Love doesn't mean you never offend. It means you aren't offensive.We are called to defend our faith. Not sacrifice it on the altar of hospitality.2024-10-2239 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXHave You Heard - October 6, 2024Have You Heard - Proverbs 18:17-21Half the story is only half the truth.Once someone is offended, the relationship is hard to repair.Your words have power.The best way to stop a gossip is not participate in the gossip.2024-10-0832 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXBecoming a Great Church - September 29, 2024Becoming a Great Church - Acts 4:23-31 A Great Church is a Thankful Church.A Great Church is a Praying Church.A Great Church is a United Church.A Great Church is a Praising Church.A Great Church is a Bold Church.A Bold Church Understands that God works through opposition.A Great Church believes in the Impossible.A Great Church is a shaken church.2024-09-3038 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXConquest: Getting Into Your Promised Land - Sept 22, 2024Conquest: Getting Into Your Promised Land - Joshua 6:1-16To obtain your promised land, you have to believe God.To obtain your promised land, you must do what God tells you to do.To obtain your promised land, you must view God's promises as a current reality.2024-09-3036 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXFinding Forgiveness in Hard Situations - September 15, 2024Finding Forgiveness in Hard Situations - Genesis 50:15-26WHEN YOU HAVE SINNED AGAINST SOMEONE ELSE, GUILT HAS A WAY OF HOLDING ONSIN BETWEEN PEOPLE DAMAGES RELATIONSHIPSIF GOD FORGIVES THE SINS OF OTHERS, WHO ARE WE TO WITHHOLD THAT SAME FORGIVENESSGOD DOESN’T JUST COMMAND FORGIVENESS, GOD COMMANDS GRACEGOD NEVER ABANDONS OR FORGETS HIS PEOPLE2024-09-1730 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXStrangers In A Strange Land - September 8, 2024Strangers in a Strange Land - Genesis 47:1-12No matter how comfortable and nice the place we find ourselves is, we must never forget where we call home.You must never be afraid to ask the King for what you want specifically.Our good witness and reputation can bring blessings on those around us.No matter your position, you can be used by God in the lives of people more important than you.2024-09-1034 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLiving Life in This World - September 1, 2024Living Life in This World - Genesis 46:28-34A Son is given to direct the way to new life.True joy is found through faithfulness to God and the willingness to follow His lead.You cannot be ashamed of who you are if you are being who God called you to be.God's people are called to be in the world, but not of the world.2024-09-0333 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThe Move - August 25, 2024The Move - Genesis 46:1-7Often worship of God comes before a word from God.God is always speaking, but too often we aren't listening.God's promises remain true no matter where you are.Sometimes God's path seems to go in the wrong direction.Our level of faith is proven by our level of obedience.All of God's plans and promises have a purpose.2024-08-2832 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhen God Works - August 18, 2024When God Works - Genesis 45:16-28No matter what position you hold, no action occurs without the approval of the King.Pharaoh is good to Jacob's house for Joseph's sake just as God is good to us for Jesus' sake.Sometimes the easiest time to fall away is when things are going really good.In our lives, God gives a preview of things to come.God's blessings serve the purpose of revitalizing faith.A moment of faith can transform your identity.2024-08-1932 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThe Thing About Forgiveness - August 11, 2024The Thing About Forgiveness - Genesis 45:1-15YOU AREN’T READY TO RECEIVE FORGIVENESS UNTIL YOU REACH THE POINT OF GRIEFTRUE FORGIVENESS DOES NOT CONTAIN CONDITIONSTRUE FORGIVENESS DOES NOT DWELL ON THE WRONGSTRUE FORGIVENESS SEEKS TO SEE THE WRONGDOING IN LIGHT OF GOD’S PLANTRUE FORGIVENESS GOES BEYOND MERCY INTO GRACETHE HARDEST FORGIVENESS OF ALL IS THE FORGIVENESS OF SELFTHE THING ABOUT FORGIVENESS IS WHETHER YOU ARE GIVING IT OR RECEIVING IT, IT BRINGS FREEDOM2024-08-1336 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXStrong - July 28, 2024Strong - 2 Corinthians 12:9-102024-08-1024 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXPrayer Is A Weapon Against Sin - July 14, 2024Prayer Is A Weapon Against Sin - Proverbs 6: 16-192024-08-0936 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXGetting God's Best - July 7, 2024Getting God's Best - Genesis 43To receive God's best, you must release your treasure and trust.A spirit of guilt always creates a spirit of fear and distrust.Jealousy over someone else's blessings can cause great problems in your life.Impairing your senses leaves you vulnerable to those around you.2024-08-0933 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXClear Vision In a Cloudy World - June 30, 2024Clear Vision In a Cloudy World - Genesis 42:27-38WE CANNOT ASSUME A TRUTH BASED ON LIMITED EVIDENCE – IN OTHER WORDS, “YOU CAN’T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER"WHEN YOU LET YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD BE AFFECTED BY OUTSIDE FORCES YOU RISK THE FEELING OF HOPELESSNESS.HOW TO MAINTAIN CLEAR VISION IN A CLOUDY WORLD: DON’T JUDGE WITHOUT CLEAR AND TOTAL EVIDENCE. SEE UNCERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AS OPPORTUNITIES TO HONOR GOD WITH YOUR ACTIONS. MAINTAIN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. TRUST GOD EVEN WHEN THE ROAD SEEMS DARK.2024-07-0341 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXFamine in the Land - June 23, 2024Famine in the Land - Genesis 42:1-26Past failure can lead to present paralysis.Past hurt can cultivate a spirit of fear.God's promises always come true.The true test of growth and forgiveness is how you handle the next situation.Shared sin leads to deep division.2024-06-2632 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhen You Get Everything You Want - June 16, 2024When You Get Everything You Want - Genesis 41:46-57JOSEPH WORKED WITH INTEGRITY THE WORK HE WAS ENTRUSTED WITH.JOSEPH USED HIS GIFTS TO WORK TO GOD’S GLORY.JOSEPH CONTINUED TO BE THANKFUL TO AND RELIANT UPON GOD FOR EVERYTHING IN HIS LIFE.JOSEPH PLACED THE PAIN AND HARDSHIP OF THE PAST ON THE ALTAR OF HIS SOUL.JOSEPH WAS OPEN, FAIR, AND HONEST IN HIS DEALINGS WITH EVERYONE.2024-06-2435 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXGod's Faithfulness - June 9, 2024God's Faithfulness - Genesis 41:14-45When Men Forget, God Remembers.When God reminds you of something you have forgotten, act on that remembrance.When men can't, God can.We can't take credit for God working through us.When we trust God, we have boldness to do things we wouldn't do otherwise.What others mean for harm, God can use for good.2024-06-1032 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXForgotten - June 2, 2024Forgotten - Genesis 40God never, ever leaves youSometimes hardships are God's way of preparing you for serviceThe proper action for a follower of God is to serve, no matter the situationGod works in His creation how He sees fitWe can't expect our path to be the same as someone else'sSometimes God's answer is wait2024-06-0935 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXStripped Again - May 26, 2024Stripped Again - Genesis 39:6-20In order to defeat sin we must first guard ourselves against sin.To defeat sin we must flee from sin when it confronts us.We must be more concerned with what God thinks of us than man.When we are more concerned with God's opinion than man's, we will face opposition from those in the world.Doing what is right doesn't guarantee you'll get what you deserve.The reward God offers outweighs the adversity the world will throw at you.2024-05-3031 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXGiants - May 19, 2024Giants - 1 Samuel 17:45-47Despite people's opinion about you, the Lord looks at your heartGod will prepare you to face your giant2024-05-229h 08First Baptist Church Lipan, TXFavor on Foreign Soil - May 12, 2024Favor on Foreign Soil - Genesis 39:1-6JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE AT THE WORST POINT IN YOUR LIFE DOES NOT MEAN GOD ISN’T THERESOMETIMES IT IS IN YOUR WORST TIMES THAT YOU SEE GOD THE CLEARESTGOD USES THESE TIMES TO TEACH US TO RELY ON HIMIF YOU ARE TRULY WALKING WITH GOD, THOSE AROUND YOU SHOULD SEE THE DIFFERENCEA LIFE OF INTEGRITY BREEDS RELATIONSHIPS OF FAVOR & TRUSTGOD USES THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM TO BLESS THOSE WHO MAY NOT EVEN KNOW HIM2024-05-1326 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThe Betrayal - May 5, 2024The Betrayal - Genesis 37:12-36DECEIT OR DISHONESTY ALWAYS CAUSES PAIN, CONFUSION, AND/OR ANXIETY.YOU DON’T HAVE TO TELL A LIE TO BE GUILTY OF LYING.JEALOUSY AND ANGER UNCHECKED BECOME A CANCER WITHIN YOU.BETRAYAL REQUIRES RELATIONSHIP.GOD IS NEVER SILENT. HE IS ALWAYS SPEAKING.EVERY ACTION WILL HAVE CONSEQUENCES YOU MUST LIVE WITH.SOMETIMES YOU REALLY REAP WHAT YOU SOW.ONE OF THE GREATEST WORDS IN THE BIBLE IS MEANWHILE.YOU CAN’T STOP GOD’S PLAN.2024-05-0834 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXFaith in Dysfunction - April 28, 2024Faith in Dysfunction - Genesis 37:1-11In the midst of dysfunction, God is still at work.God wants to work in your life to do something great, but you might not see it today.You can have assurance that God has a plan for your life.When it comes to broken relationships, nobody is innocent.When the Father shows you favor, accept it with humility.If God gives you a message that includes others, share it appropriately.2024-05-0833 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXAct Like Andrew - April 21, 2024Act Like Andrew - John 1:35-422024-04-2338 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWho is this Jesus? - April 14, 2024Who is this Jesus? - Matthew 16:13-20What we believe about Jesus is often colored by what others have said.What we believe about Jesus must come from the true source.What we believe about Jesus must move us from information to transformation.The Church is built on the confession of believers.Our confession of Christ gives us the power to beat death, and a relationship to live like they do in Heaven.Who you say Jesus is will determine if you will share Him.2024-04-1629 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXHow Do I Love Thee? - April 7, 2024How Do I Love Thee? - John 21:15-23Jesus doesn't sweep problems under the rug.Believers must decide the place Jesus holds in our lifeDo you love Jesus more than the things that bring you security?Do you love Jesus more than you love others?Do you love Jesus more than others do?The ministry Jesus has for someone else has no bearing on his ministry for me.2024-04-1631 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThe Resurrection of Hope - March 31, 2024The Resurrection of Hope - Luke 24:1-12The resurrection is a surprising and shocking event.The message of the angels moves us from feeling to scripture.The message of the angels moves us from death to life.The resurrection of Jesus brings a resurrection of hopes, dreams, and future plans.The message of the angels moves us from the cross to the empty tomb.The message of the angels moves us from despair to hope.2024-04-0123 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhen Hope Seems Lost - March 24, 2024When Hope Seems Lost - John 16:31-33Even believers will experience times of turmoil and fear.Our belief/faith is never as deep as we assume it is.Even in our darkest hour, we are not alone.We may abandon Jesus, but Jesus never abandons us.Our faith does not have to be perfect because God's faithfulness is.Jesus will always be the victor.2024-03-2833 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXTruth of the Cross - March 17, 2024Truth of the Cross - John 19:16-24In the cross we see sacrifice.In the cross we find our substitute.In the cross humanity finds its salvation.The cross points us to a way of life.2024-03-1929 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXPursued By Righteousness - March 10, 2024Pursued by Righteousness - Isaiah 61:10-62:2Righteousness is a gift of God to His bride.Righteousness is a natural product of the presence of God.God's righteousness should move us to praise.God's righteousness in our lives will bring glory to God.2024-03-1526 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXPursued By Grace - March 3, 2024Pursued By Grace - Psalm 23To give in to the pursuit of grace is to accept your lack of control is this world.When grace pursues us, it provides for the needs of our life.When grace pursues us, it protects us even when we are in the wrong place.When grace pursues us, it gives so much more than we ever deserve.Grace pursues us our entire life.Through the pursuit of grace, I have a hope.2024-03-0425 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXPursued By God - February 25, 2024Pursued By God - Hosea 1:2-3, Hosea 2:14-23, Hosea 3:1-3God pursues us because of our sin.God redeems our failures by His pursuit.God continues to pursue us when we walk away.2024-02-2930 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXPursued By Sin - February 18, 2024Pursued By Sin - Romans 7:14-25There is something within us we cannot remove.When we do what is right, sin seeks to drag us down.The only way to win the war with sin is to trust in Jesus.2024-02-2425 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXDinner With Jesus - February 4, 2024Dinner With Jesus - John 6:1-15In John's eyes, no matter who said what first, Jesus was always the root.We should see the people who are put into our lives rather than the task we may not want to perform.We should be desperate for more of Jesus.Jesus takes he who was not counted and makes him count.If you won't accept a blessing because it doesn't come straight from the hand of Jesus, you're going to miss that blessing.When Jesus begins to start handing you blessings, it doesn't stop multiplying.2024-02-0528 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TX7/11 Message From God - January 28, 20247/11 Message From God - Psalm 19:7-112024-02-0231 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXStephen Jumper - January 21, 2024Stephen Jumper - 1 Peter 2, John 12024-02-0144 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhatever - Living for Jesus - January 14, 2024Whatever - Living for Jesus - Colossians 3:23Whatever you do means anything and everything you might attemptAll your heart means to do it enthusiastically without grumblingNo matter who you are working for, work as for God2024-02-0125 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXRecipe for a Blessed Year - January 7, 2024Recipe for a Blessed Year - Psalm 371. Do not be overly concerned with those who are living contrary to God.2. Trust in the Lord.3. Find your fulfillment in God.4. Let God be your guide rather than your janitor.5. Slow down and do not become impatient.6. Control your temper.7. Choose to do what is good and shun evil.8. Wait for the Lord.2024-01-0829 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA New Perspective for a New Year - December 31, 2023A New Perspective for a New Year - James 4:13-17We must appreciate our timeWe must make the most of our timeWe must redeem our time2024-01-0226 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhat If Jesus Had Never Been Born? - December 25, 2023Luke 2:10 - December 25, 2023Jesus came at Christmas to cast out fear.Jesus coming at Christmas should bring great joy.Jesus came for all people.2023-12-2724 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThey Talked To Angels - December 17, 2023They Talked To Angels - Luke 1:3-45Man's view may not be the same as God's view.Zechariah asked for proof while Mary asked for understanding.Even the most righteous of people can be plagued by a crisis of faith.Sometimes God breaks us so He can truly bless us.Faith should lead you to bless others.No matter how we react when God speaks in our lives, He will use us if that is His plan.2023-12-1931 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhy a Manger? - December 10, 2023Why a Manger? - Luke 2:11-13The Manger was dirty.The Manger was accessible.The Manger was scandalous.The Manger was a place of sustenance.The Manger highlights Jesus' rejection.2023-12-1127 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLight in the Darkness - December 3, 2023Light in the Darkness - Isaiah 9:2-7Christmas is about expectation Christmas is about HopeChristmas is about FreedomChristmas transforms Us emotionally Our Dependence Our Lineage Turns our turmoil into tranquility2023-12-0531 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA Service of Thanksgiving and Praise - Novwmber 26, 2023A Service of Thanksgiving and PraiseOur testimony has power to bring changeGiving thanks to God is an act of worship2023-11-2737 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXAbiding in Jesus - November 19, 2023Abiding in Jesus - 1 John 2:28-3:10We must abide in Jesus to be bold and unashamed.You cannot correctly know right without a saving relationship with Jesus.A relationship with Jesus affects our past, present, and future.There are only two choices to whom you can belong.The 8th mark of an authentic Christian life is a life that abides in a relationship with Jesus.2023-11-2124 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXAn Urgent Faith - November 5, 2023An Urgent Faith - 1 John 2:18-27BELIEVERS MUST HAVE A SENSE OF URGENCY TO LIVE FOR JESUSBELIEVERS SHOULD POSSESS AN AWARENESS AND CAUTION FOR THOSE WHO CLAIM FAITH BUT ARE NOT OF THE FAITH ADHERENCE TO THE WALK OF FAITH IS PROOF OF THAT FAITHTHE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US NOT JUST TO HAVE FAITH, BUT TO DISCERN WHAT IS OF THE FAITHWE MUST BE ON GUARD AGAINST TEACHINGS THAT CONTRADICT THE GOSPELTHE 7TH MARK OF AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIFE IS AN URGENCY TO LIVE FOR JESUS WHILE GUARDING AGAINST THE FALSE TEACHINGS OF THE WORLD2023-11-0622 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXMaking the Right Choices - October 30, 2023Making the Right Choices - 1 John 2:15-17You cannot love the world and love God.Fleshly lust is about physical pleasure that does not honor God.Lust of the eyes deals with the temptation to find something visually appealing in a way that goes against God's standards.The pride of life at its source is the temptation to put yourself first and others last.In each area of temptation the issue is the perversion of God given desire into something ungodly.Godly love and pursuits are eternal but worldly lusts and desires will pass away.The 6th mark o...2023-10-3023 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLiving in Victory - October 22, 2023Living in Victory - 1 John 2:12-14In Jesus, your sins are already forgiven.Knowing Jesus is not simple head knowledge; it is a deep, ongoing spiritual relationship.It is possible to overcome and defeat the enemy.A life of victory is only found in relationship with Jesus.The 5th mark of an authentic Christian walk is a victorious life in the face of a fallen world.2023-10-2325 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXAnything, Everything, & Nothing - October 15, 2023Anything, Everything, & Nothing - Genesis 3:20-24 1 - Belief is Everything2 - No Jesus=Know condemnation; Know Jesus=No condemnation3 - NO THING can Separate2023-10-1952 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXStumbling Through Life - October 8, 2023Stumbling Through Life - 1 John 2:7-11THE COMMANDS OF JESUS ARE NOT NEW COMMANDS.LIVING A LIFE INFLUENCED BY THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW DOESN’T MAKE YOU A LEGALIST.A LIFE THAT TRULY FOLLOWS JESUS WILL NATURALLY CONFORM TO THE MORAL LAW OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.WHAT MAKES JESUS’ COMMAND NEW IS THE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING WE HAVE THROUGH RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.THROUGH JESUS WE HAVE A NEW STANDARD (EVEN AS I LOVED YOU) AND MOTIVE (GOD SO LOVED US) TO FOLLOW THE COMMAND.IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO BE A BELIEVER AND HATE YOUR BROTHER.THE 4TH MARK OF AN...2023-10-1131 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWalking Like Jesus - October 1, 2023Walking Like Jesus - 1 John 2:3-6We can be sure of our salvation.We are certain of our salvation by the way we live our life.Following His commands is not a condition of knowing God; rather it is a sign of a relationship with Jesus.The Bible says you cannot have salvation without the result of following His commands.God's love is perfected by keeping His commands.The third mark of an authentic Christian life is a life that looks more like Jesus every day.2023-10-0226 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXBelievers and Sin - September 24, 2023Believers and Sin - 1 John 1:8-2:2You cannot be a believer without truly acknowledging your sin.Forgiveness is guaranteed for confessed sins.The gospel is the power to overcome sin.Even when we sin, Jesus is on our side.Jesus isn't just for Christians, He's for the world.The second mark of an authentic Christian life is daily confession and acknowledgment of our sinfulness.2023-09-2530 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWalking in the Light - September 17, 2023Walking in the Light - 1 John 1:5-7Because God is light He is absolutely pure.Because God is light, He illuminates what He touches.We cannot walk with God and have fellowship with darkness.Living a sinful life while claiming fellowship with God proclaims a lie.Walking in the light is living a life submitted to God, allowing Him to remove the darkness from you.Walking in this type of fellowship with God leads to the cleansing of sin.2023-09-1827 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA Declaration for Faith - September 10, 2023A Declaration for Faith - 1 John 1:1-4THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS NOT AN UNINFORMED FAITH. IT IS BASED ON EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY.JESUS IS BOTH THE WORD & ETERNAL LIFE.ACCEPTING JESUS MEANS BECOMING A PART OF A FELLOWSHIP.SALVATION OF OTHERS SHOULD BRING JOY TO THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY SAVED.2023-09-1326 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLife From Death - September 3, 2023Life From Death - Mark 5:1-20Evil and Spiritual Warfare are real.Sin in us recognizes a holy God.What scared the townspeople was change.When you become accustomed to living with evil, you will inevitably become accustomed to living apart from God.We are called to be agents of change in our community.2023-09-0530 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThe Opinion That Matters - August 27, 2023The Opinion That Matters - Luke 18:9-14Who Jesus is talking to is importantYour opinion of yourself isn't what mattersComparing your relationship or standing with God to someone else's does not matterYour acts do not make you righteousWe find righteousness only in Jesus2023-08-3024 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLogs, Specks, and Swine - August 20, 2023Logs, Specks, and Swine - Matthew 7:1-8Remember you are not the final judge.Don't be a hypocrite!It's about recognizing that we are sinful and everyone needs mercy and forgiveness.After you have addressed your sin, help your brother with his.Be discerning rather than judgmental.2023-08-2328 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXCalled and Compensated - August 13, 2023Called and Compensated - Matthew 20: 12-16God grants salvation to whomever He choosesGod calls each individual in the timing He calls themThe reward for following Jesus is the same for allWe must not be jealous over God's graciousness2023-08-1628 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXIf I Only Touch His Cloak - August 7, 2023If I Only Touch His Cloak - Mark 5:25-34WE CANNOT LET THE OBSTACLES OF LIFE DETER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUSNO ONE IS ACCIDENTALLY BLESSED BY JESUSTO BE TOUCHED BY JESUS, YOU HAVE TO GET CLOSE TO JESUSTHE LORD IS NEVER TOO BUSY TO DEAL WITH ANYBODY.GOD DOESN’T LOOK AT YOUR SOCIAL STATUS – HE LOOKS AT THE INDIVIDUAL2023-08-0827 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXSomeone Stole My Jesus - July 30, 2023Someone Stole My Jesus - John 10:10You don't have to settle for ho-hum ChristianityThe thief steals anything he can to weaken your faithStealing requires stealthIf the devil cannot have a non-Christian, he'll settle for a dead oneIn all reality, a dead Christian is probably more valuable to Satan than a lost soulThe thief comes to destroyDon't let anybody steal your Jesus2023-08-0725 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXB.O.L.D. - July 23, 2023B.O.L.D. - 2 Corinthians 3:12Hope for Paul is not wishful thinking. Hope is supreme confidence in God's work and word.B - Because Christ goes behind, beside, and before us we can be bold in our faith.O - By being bold we can overcome the obstacles in life.L - Jesus leads us.D - Jesus disciples us so we can disciple others.For Paul, boldness in the Christian walk was a given.We have this boldness because the veil has been removed from our hearts and minds.2023-08-0723 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWe All Smell Like Sheep - July 16, 2002We All Smell Like Sheep - Psalm 232023-07-2030 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TX5 Important Things You Can Do For God - July 9, 20235 Important Things You Can Do For God - Various Scriptures1) Stop sitting around2) Take silent time for God3) Pray for everything you can4) Read the Bible5) Follow the calling from God2023-07-1227 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA Gospel Charge - July 2, 2023A Gospel Charge - Acts 20:25-38Always preach the whole counsel of GodShepherd the flock God entrusts you withRemember that the sheep are God's, not yoursDo not let material wealth derail your commitment to the gospelEverything should begin and end with prayer2023-07-0421 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXCounterfeit Christianity - June 25, 2023Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:21-23Words alone do not save youYou can do all of the right things and not be savedAll of our good things aren't worth anything if we don't know JesusA relationship with Jesus changes everything2023-06-2822 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXInviting Others to Join The Journey - June 18, 2023Inviting Others to Join The Journey - John 1:43-51Invitations are easyInvitations work best through relationshipInvitations express personal excitementInvitations can lead to answered questionsInvitation have the power to change livesInvitations might be met with objections2023-06-1925 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXLeading By Example - June 11, 2023Leading By Example2023-06-1330 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXOne Body - June 4, 2023One Body - Romans 12:1-8First Step: Be in Unity With Other BelieversSecond Step: Don't Think of Yourself Above Everyone ElseThird Step: Work Together2023-06-1332 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXThe Most Hateful Man - May 28, 2023The Most Hateful Man - Jonah 4OUR PRIDE, NEED FOR REVENGE, AND PERSONAL FEELINGS ARE NOT MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WILL, HEART, & CHARACTER OF GODGOD STILL SPEAKS TO THOSE WHO ARE AWOL (Angry without love)WE CANNOT VIEW THE POSITIVE AS DESERVED AND NOT VIEW THE NEGATIVE THINGS THE SAMEGOD HAS A PASSION FOR ALL PEOPLE DESPITE OUR PERSONAL FEELINGS THAT IS TRUE TO HIS HEART, CHARACTER, & WILLJONAH’S REAL THEME – GOD LOVES ALL PEOPLE!2023-05-3023 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXTrue Repentance - May 20, 2023True Repentance - Jonah 3God is the God of second chancesTrue repentance requires we believe that God's promises are trueTrue repentance will cause a change in action and attitudeTrue repentance is the same no matter who you areTrue repentance affects your entire lifeTrue repentance can change the heart and actions of GodFor a believer, repentance will be an ongoing action in our lives2023-05-2225 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXReturn to God - May 14, 2023Return to God - Jonah 2No matter where you find yourself, you can call on GodEven if our situation is our fault, we can call on GodSteps to Return to God Call Upon God Recognize your failure and God's mercy Put your hope on things aboveWhen we flee from God, once we return, there will always be a mess to clean up2023-05-1528 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXJonah: Responding to the Call - May 7, 2023Jonah: Responding to the Call - Jonah 1THE CALL OF GOD IS UNCONTROLLABLE, UNPREDICTABLE, AND SOMETIMES UNCOMFORTABLEYOU CAN RUN FROM GOD BUT YOU CAN NEVER TRULY HIDEOUR CHOICE TO FOLLOW OR NOT FOLLOW GOD AFFECTS THOSE AROUND USTHE LORD ALWAYS PROVIDES, BUT WE MIGHT NOT LIKE HIS PROVISIONGOD ALWAYS GETS HIS WAY2023-05-0926 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhere are you standing? - April 30, 2023Where are you standing? - Matthew 7:24-27You must be sure of your foundationLaying our foundation requires workStorms will happenIf you have a foundation on the Rock you will be fineEven the second best foundation is not good enough2023-05-0216 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXJailhouse Church - April 23, 2023Jailhouse Church - Acts 16:25-34When the going gets tough, the faithful praise GodThere is power in the praise of GodGod may not take you out of your circumstance, but he might change your situationWhat you will do at midnight depends a lot on what you do now2023-04-2828 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXAn Unexpected Journey - April 16, 2023An Unexpected Journey - Luke 24:13-35There are no little people to JesusSometimes we don't even recognize when Jesus is in our midstWe must be careful to actually listen to JesusEveryone's journey with Jesus will be different2023-04-1923 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhile It Was Still Dark - April 9, 2023While It Was Still Dark - John 20:1-10The resurrection brings light into the darknessThe same resurrection still has power today2023-04-1219 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXFinished Consider the Cross - April 2, 2023Finished Consider the Cross - John 19:28-30The Cross is the culmination of the earthly ministry of Jesus and the promise of scriptureThe Cross is the end of the issue Adam startedThe Cross is the payment for our sinful indebtednessThe Cross is the connection between our sin and righteousnessThe Cross reconciles God with the World2023-04-0526 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXChoosing That Which is Better - March 19, 2023Choosing That Which is Better - Luke 10:38-42WE CANNOT LET THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISTRACTIONS OF LIFE BECOME THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGIF THE BUSY-NESS OF LIFE BECOMES MOST IMPORTANT TO US, WE CAN BECOME BITTERWE MUST SPEND TIME SITTING AT THE FEET OF JESUSTIME WITH JESUS IS ALWAYS THE BETTER THING2023-03-2129 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhen You Have Nothing to Give - March 12, 2023When You Have Nothing to Give - Luke 21:1-4You can't be afraid to give what you canWe cannot afford to compare our gift to that of othersGod gave you something to give and it's your responsibility to give itJesus sees what we give no matter how littleJesus can use even our little for great things2023-03-1422 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXGet Out of the Boat - March 5, 2023Get Out of the Boat - Matthew 14:22-32When we do things without Jesus, we will struggleWe must recognize the comfort and strength of Jesus in our livesIt isn't the dangers we don't know that cause us to sink, but the dangers we do knowWe must trust that Jesus will be there when the fear overwhelms usGet out of the boat2023-03-0725 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWatch What You Say - February 26, 2023Watch What You Say - Malachi 3:13-4:6God takes note of those who serve HimGod claims those who serve HimGod will treat those who serve Him in a special wayThose who serve God will not have to fear the final day of God2023-02-2727 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXPutting God to the Test - February 19, 2023Putting God to the Test - Malachi 3:7-3:12If we return to God, we will recognize His faithfulnessWe position ourselves away from and opposite of God when we choose not to do the things God commands us to doGod is so certain in His promise that He invites a test of His faithfulnessTithing is a sign that you trust God to care for your needs2023-02-2028 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXConstant God - February 12, 2023Constant God - Malachi 2:17-3:6We must be careful not to falter in our faith when we don't understandThe work of Jesus in our lives isn't to bring blessing, but purity & cleansingGod's patience is a sign that He has not changed & is still merciful2023-02-1731 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXBe Committed - February 5, 2023Be Committed - Malachi 2:10-16In life we have the choice to live one of two ways - Shalom of God or the chaos of selfDon't act faithlesslyDon't marry faithlesslyWhen a believer chooses earthly desire or emotion over the direction of God, we profane the very relationship we claim defines usDon't take divorce lightlyGod takes issue with taking covenant lightly & the individual who does so2023-02-0628 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXHonoring God - January 29, 2023Honoring God - Malachi 1:6-2:9God deserves our honorWorshiping God out of habit can dishonor GodGod wishes we wouldn't worship Him at all rather than worship Him in a dishonoring wayWorshiping in this way & leading others to do so can cause a loss of blessingOur lack of true worship is our loss because God will be feared/worshiped among the nations2023-02-0136 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXHow I Have Loved You - January 22, 2023How I Have Loved You - Malachi 1:1-5God has a burden for His peopleGod's burden comes from a love for His peopleGod's love is unchangingGod's love is unmeritedGod is God everywhere2023-01-2433 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXUnder Construction - January 15, 2023Under Construction - Philippians 1:1-6The work started in you was not started by youThe work started in you is not finishedThe work started in you will be completedJust like any good work, God needs a permit2023-01-1824 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXWhat are you doing here? - January 8, 2023What are you doing here? - Ephesians 4:11-16THE PURPOSE OF CHURCH IS ROOTED IN THE WORK OF MINISTRYTHE FIVEFOLD JOBS OF MINISTRY LEADERSHIP ARE NOT JUST THE HIRED GUNS OF MINISTRY WORKATTENDING CHURCH IS NOT LIKE GETTING A COLLEGE DEGREE, IT’S GETTING ON THE JOB TRAININGIF YOU’RE NOT LETTING THE WORD PENETRATE YOU, YOU AREN’T BEING EQUIPPEDIF YOU’RE NOT ACTIVELY SEEKING YOUR GIFT OR ROLE IN THE CHURCH, YOU ARE NOT BEING EQUIPPEDIF YOU’RE NOT LEAVING THIS ROOM EXPECTING TO DO THE WORK OF MINISTRY, YOU’RE NOT BEING EQUIPPEDIF YOU’RE NOT BEING EQUIPPED...2023-01-1236 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TX10 Resolutions of a Godly Man - January 1, 202310 Resolutions of a Godly Man - Proverbs 31. Do Not Forget the Teaching of God2. Be Loving, Kind, Loyal, and Faithful3. Trust in the Lord More Than Yourself or Rational Thought4. Honor God with Your Wealth5. Be Humble Enough to Accept Discipline6. Seek Wisdom7. Practice Sound Judgment8. Do Not Be Anxious About Things You Cannot Control9. Treat Others With Respect10. Strive for Righteousness2023-01-0534 minFirst Baptist Church Lipan, TXA Baby Changes Everything - December 25, 2022A Baby Changes Everything - Luke 2:8-122022-12-2709 min