First Baptist LaBelle Sermons: Recent Episodes
First Baptist Church of LaBelle
When we think of judgement, we often think that only the “bad” people will be judged. Pastor Frank, however, shows that scripture says that we are all “bad” and everyone […]
Pastor Frank looks toward the beginning of our church year to strive to serve Christ beyond our own limitations.
Pastor Frank reflects on the 21 years since 9/11 and the events of the intervening years and reminds us that our security as believers is not found in worldly means.
Pastor Frank speaks from 2 Kings 4:1-7. Where do you go when you are out of options? Does your pride get in the way?
Pastor Preston speak about the importance of showing love and respect to everyone. Scripture References: 1 Peter 2:17, Psalms 8:3-5, 1 Peter 2:10, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 6:7-8, […]
Pastor Frank speaks from Acts 8 & 9 and the example of Ananias to show that obedience is expected from the saved. Jesus is Lord of All.
Pastor Frank looks at two different failures by Jesus’ apostles, Peter and Judas, and how the outcomes differ. Scripture from Matthew 26 and 27.
Our world is in an ever increasing state of change and Dr. Gonzales uses scripture to show us 4 distinct ways God has provided for us to live through and at peace.
Pastor Frank speaks on how a nation is blessed by its people living in obedience to God.
Pastor Preston speaks from Psalm 33 to explain how God’s divine creativity gives us purpose.
Pastor Frank continues his series on Strengthening our Grip, today we focus on our attitudes.
Pastor Preston speaks to the graduating seniors. As they enter the world they must know that they are loved.
Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem was foretold and you must determine if He is your King or an enemy. You can not ignore Jesus. You can view this as video here: […]
The Lord is coming back soon. Go and tell others about Christ so that they are ready when He returns! Are you looking for God’s Will? It is for you […]
Pastor Frank preaches from Numbers and Matthew to discuss the oft ignored sins of omission or failing to do what God wants done.
Pastor Preston speaks from 1 Thessalonians and Philippians about the importance of being thankful to the Lord.
Humans always serve something or someone, no one is an independent agent. You can serve sin, death, and rebellion; or you can serve the God of the universe. Pastor Frank […]
Pastor Frank speaks from Romans 6. Are you a slave to sin or a slave to Christ? The choice is yours, only one way leads to life.
Pastor Frank continues in Romans starting in Chapter 6, explaining how Christians are free from sin in Christ.
Pastor Frank continues our series in Romans in chapter 5 versus 12 -21. Paul explains sin’s entry into the world and God’s solution to sin.
Pastor Preston continues our series in Romans from chapter 5. If you are saved we are at peace with God and can rest in that peace.
Pastor Frank speaks from Romans 4 and Hebrews 11 on the relationship between righteousness and faith from Abraham to us today.
Acts 9 gives two examples of the power in the healing of Aeneas and restoring Tabitha's life.
Pastor Preston speaks on the importance of knowing the Truth found in scripture as opposed to the dangers of relying on feelings or one's own heart.
Pastor Frank speaks from Philippians 2:14-15 about being a light to the lost, guiding them to Christ.
Pastor Preston reminds us that to believe in Christ is to be ALL IN. If He is your Savior then He is your Lord, you can not have one without […]
For the observance of the Lord’s Supper, Pastor Frank preaches from 1 Corinthians on the biblical instructions for Christians.
Christ came to heal the relationship between man and God. Do we forget what is truly important? We are to show people Christ.
Just as God had a plan for Moses and the Israelites, He also has a plan for you. Listen as Pastor Frank preaches from Exodus 14:15.
How strange that Elijah should face 850 angry prophets and not be afraid, and then run away from the threats of one woman!
On this third week of Advent, Pastor Frank speaks from Luke 2 to show how the Shepherds were overjoyed at the arrival of the promised Savior.
Name a famous person. Is it someone in the Bible? Popularity comes and goes, but God’s Word is enduring.
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of missions without realizing our personal role in the mission.
Dr. Coril Wormington and Dr. Marion Stewart give a report of their mission activities in Liberia.
As Christians we are no longer part of this world, we are new creations, but we are called to be Ambassadors for our King.
Pastor Frank speaks from Ezekiel 28, using the prophecy against Tyre as a warning about the dangers of Satan.
One of the most important parts of the church is its family-like aspect; this possibly the most attractive simile describing the church.
Parenting isn’t for chickens – it’s not for frozen chickens aimed at your home, and it’s not for timid adults afraid to follow biblical principles.
Pastor Frank speaks from Colossians 4:2-9 on the importance of prayer and speaking clearly about the Gospel.
Pastor Frank continues his series from Colossians focusing on Chapter 3, verses 15 - 17 on living the fullness of Christian life.
Last week we looked at the vices which the Colossians were commanded to put off, now Pastor Frank looks at the virtues to be put on by believers.
In Paul’s writing, theology is always followed by a call to live it out. Pastor Frank looks at Colossians 3, as Paul calls the believers to put off sin.
Pastor Preston speaks about the overlooked virtue of kindness as a mark of a Christian.
Pastor Frank speaks from Luke 13:6-12. Here we find the parable of the barren fig tree and learn lessons from this illustration.
From the story of the Magi, Pastor Frank suggests three ways that God may want to stretch you this coming year.
Pastor Frank speaks from Luke 2 and the role that the shepherds played in the birth of Christ.
As a church grows it will meet resistance from Satan and the world. Pastor Frank speaks about the various challenges that will arise and how we should respond together as a congregation.
Godliness is the sacred impression and workmanship of God in a man, whereby from carnal, he is made spiritual.”When godliness is wrought in a person, he does not receive a new soul, but he has “another spirit”
Special Guest, Rabbi Boris Goldin, from Chosen People Ministries (www.chosenpeople.com) speaks from Leviticus.
As we study the stages in the experience of Abraham and Sarah, you will see how dangerous it is to depend on your own wisdom.
At times even the most dedicated Christian feels “in the dark” and wonders why God seems so far away. We will see how God answers our needs even when he seems far away thorough the covenant story found in Genesis 15.
There can be no growth without challenge, and there can be no challenge without change. In this chapter, Abraham, the man of faith, fulfills three special roles.
God knows what kind of faith we have, but we don’t know; and the only way to advance in the “school of faith” is to take examinations.
God called a man and his wife to leave their home and go to a new land, so that He might give humanity a new beginning.
The tower of Babel represents man's effort without God. The Builders of Shinar failed in their attempt to reach heaven through human effort. We too will fail if we believe that spiritual enlightenment comes through human effort.
Pastor Preston speaks about the spiritual warfare going on all around us and the tools Christ have given us to overcome Satan.
The flood is over. The water has subsided, and the ground is dry. Those who rejected God are dead. Now there is a new beginning.
Pastor Frank speaks from Genesis 8 using the story of Noah to illustrate the fallen nature of man and our new nature in Christ.
Noah stands alone ‘in his generations’ like some single tree, green and erect, in a forest of blasted and fallen pines.
Pastor Frank speaks from Genesis chapter 4 where we see that the sin nature has already taken a firm hold on humanity.
Today, in “Table Waiting 101” we’re going to look at how the 21st century church has been called to continue the mission to a much different world than the 1st century, but how we get our instructions from Scripture that was inspired by God and written in the 1st century.
The book of Acts holds up a mirror to our church today, so we can get an accurate picture of how well we are functioning as a biblical church.
Pastor Frank speaks directly to the pain of suicide, dispelling myths and offering hope through scripture.
Pastor Preston uses the example of the Israelites in the wilderness to guard against the pitfalls of life.
We all have a longing for family—a sense of belonging—and for friendship—a sense of caring.
Pastor Frank speaks from Luke 9:23 on how to stop our selfish desires by making a definite decision, practicing discipline, have daily devotion, and be dauntlessly determined.
Pastor Frank speaks from 2 Timothy 3:14, encouraging the graduating high school seniors to continue in the faith, being role models for others.
Pastor Frank speaks from John 4, using the story of the 'Woman at the Well' to remind us that we need to be eager to spread the story of Jesus.
Externally, everything seemed okay. But inwardly a cancer of complacency ate away at their commitment.
We serve a risen Savior, & we look forward to that day when we shall stand with Him in a glorious heavenly home which He has prepared for all who have loved & served Him.
On Sunday "Hosanna" and by Friday "Crucify Him!" What happened? Their words did not match their heart. They possessed a casual not a committed faith. They had religion, but they missed the person Jesus.
The task the Savior envisioned for His disciples was the evangelization of the world. The words of that commission have never been withdrawn, and the vision for world evangelization is […]
As Christians we are to show the light of Christ in our communities. Pastor Frank speaks from Philippians 2:14-18.
Salvation brings responsibility. When we accept Christ as our Savior, we also accept Him as Lord and Master.
Pastor Frank speaks from Revelation 2. We look at the message to the church at Pergamos for guidance to living in a culture that has lost its way.
The gospel is so radically different. It starts at a different source. It follows a different course. It ends at a different conclusion.
God wants to show you a different picture of your life. He wants to give you a view from the top, to help you see the meaning of your life from His perspective.
The Lord’s Supper is more than a ritual. It is necessary for obedience. It is necessary for maturity. It is necessary for testimony. It is necessary for growth in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Pastor Preston speaks from 2 Corinthians 5:1-9. Our lives are temporary and for the Christian we are just passing through to our real homes in God's Kingdom.
What if God did not show up at our church? Would we notice? If we did how would we react? Today Pastor Frank speaks from Exodus 33, right after the golden calf incident. God tells them to go to the Promised Land but that He will not go with them. How would you react?
Jesus is a man of joy, but Jesus is also a man of sorrows. Jesus was a man of tears. We believe in joy and we believe in fun but as we look what what caused Jesus to weep we should weep with Him as we see the sorrow around us.
Well, there are some small things that really are very potent and very powerful. Pastor Frank speaks from Luke 16 and we will learn big lessons from small things.
The idea that moderate commitment to Christ is acceptable to God is a lie. Consider this: if you are 95% committed to Christ, then you are not committed to Christ at all. Pastor Frank speaks from Genesis 28, are you all in or all out?
Every generation tells a story of how the world is upside-down and not how we would expect. Luke 2 provides a similar affront to reality. Pastor Frank speaks from Luke to show how love changed not only the 1st century world, but also our world.
Advent is a season of preparing for the favor of God. Just as Mary had a season to wait to see the favor of God physically present in the birth of Jesus, so are we waiting for the favor of God to be fully present at Jesus’ return? We can take three cues from Mary that acknowledge God’s favor and that will help us to respond faithfully.
Pastor Frank speaks from Luke 1:26-38 to help people overcome fear and experience peace at hearing the Word of the Lord through the example of Mary.