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First Baptist Church is located in the heart of Port Angeles Washington with a heart to lead people to the hope of Jesus.
Chris Cummings explores how we can persevere in our walk with Christ, responding to his invitation with generosity and joy.
Join us for worship this morning as Ron Belgau guides us through Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.
Join us for worship this morning as Ron Belgau guides us through the beginning of the Gospel of John.
We're looking forward to joining you in worship this morning as we take a look at what it means to "Step out of the boat".
We're looking forward to joining you in worship this morning! We're looking at what the Psalms have to say about when life is messy.
We're looking forward to joining you in worship this morning, as Holden Fleming continues to guide us in a deeper look at the Sermon on the Mount.
We're looking forward to joining you in worship this morning, as Holden Fleming guides us in a deeper look at the Beatitudes.
The Apostle Paul charges us to follow his example even as he follows the example of Christ. The more you reflect on the statement the more bold it reads. How can we become such persons, people whose lives are worth imitating? That’s what this morning’s message is all about.
This week, as we celebrate our nation's independence with hotdogs and fireworks, we also express our gratitude to those who have bravely served our country. In today's message, we'll explore the crucial role of courage in answering God's call to service.
Have you ever wondered what is God's direction is for your life? Or perhaps you've questioned if God even WANTS to work through you at all... Join us today as Pastor Tim explores these questions in his sermon, "Finding the Courage to Heed God's Call”.
Discover the transformative power of courage! Join us this Sunday to hear Pastor Tim's inspiring sermon about the importance of speaking up and standing for God's truth, even when it may prove costly. Your voice can make a profound impact in our community and beyond.
Adversity strikes everyone, and the best response is courage. But what does it truly mean to act courageously? Today's message delves into this very question.
It's the perfect time to log in as Pastor Tim begins this new series. Starting today we will be discussing the promise that God both calls us to do brave things, and provides us the courage to do them.
Join Dr. Michael Hughes in this morning's message as we examine Jesus’ journey through temptation and discover what it means for us.
Happy Mother’s Day to all women who have show maternal love to the little ones in their lives. You are important and valuable and a gift from God in a troubled world. In fact, that is some of what our sermon today will discuss. Join us as we conclude our study through the Song of Songs.
Sex figures large in the erotic poetry of Song of Songs and so leading into this sermon series parents were forewarned that this study would discuss mature matters. Today’s message is no exception to that rule as the subject matter turns to issues of lust and love, and the behavior associate with both.
We're looking forward to joining you in worship this morning as Holden Fleming brings us the Word.
The fifth chapter of Song of Songs mirrors the dream motif found in the third chapter. But it differs in a significant way: Even though she suffers abuse her attention remains focused on the groom. In fact, so enraptured is she with her beloved that her friends can’t help but ask to know more about him.
As we began our study of the Song of Songs the congregation was prepared that it would be a study of erotic Hebrew poetry. The fourth chapter of the book is perhaps the most “steamy” yet. Come and learn what poetry such as this can teach us about our relationships to sex and romance and even to God Himself.
We come prepared for erotic language when reading the Song of Songs for how it celebrates the physical joys of intimacy. What can catch us off guard is how unabashedly it also addresses sexual abuse. The third chapter of this challenging Biblical poem contrasts the joys of physical love with the terror of sexual abuse.
Join us for a community Easter service at the Port Angeles High School Auditorium. Childcare provided for children birth to 5 years old.
Sponsored by Independent Bible, First Baptist, Harbor of Hope, Open Bible, and Lighthouse. Services will not be held at First Baptist Church on Easter Sunday.
Port Angeles Performing Arts Center (PAHS Auditorium)304 E Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA
Greetings on this Good Friday,
I am looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday at our 10am Easter service at the Port Angeles High School. Our online congregation is able to join our service stream via the same link as always.
May you find a bit of quiet time to reflect on the meaning and power of this day. It was on this day that our Lord hung on the cross. It was on this day that he cried out to heaven asking God that heartbreaking question, why hast thou forsaken me? It was on this day that Jesus breathed out the words, it is finished and then breathed no more.
Pause as you read this to take time to ponder all that followed that final breath of Jesus; the proof of his death when speared in his side; the grim removal from the cross; the grief as his followers carried his corpse to the tomb; the finality when the stone was rolled into place and the Romans stood guard.
Think too of the overwhelming sadness of the absolute defeat and all the questions and thoughts swirling around. How could Judas have done such a thing? I thought Peter of all people would have stood with him. What do I do now? What does it all mean?
We call this day, of all days, Good, for it is indeed good and we know it to be so because we know how the story ends. We know what the disciples did not yet understand. We know that Easter is just around the corner. But for today, this day of all days, dont move too quickly to that celebration. Allow the sorrow of the moment to linger. Our faith is made stronger by enduring what others flee: the questions, the doubts, the sorrow.
Boldly ask the hard question, Why Lord? Why did you have to die? And listen deeply as the Spirit whispers the answer for the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). And let the Spirits answer become personal,for the wages of (my) sins is death.
Only by enduring the weight and meaning of Good Friday will we truly understand the celebration of Sunday and the joy of the refrain: He is risen!
I look forward to seeing you at the High School and online.
Blessings all,
Pastor Tim
Song of Songs is unique among all the books of the Bible. It uses erotic language and metaphor to speak of the love between man and woman - what we are calling the “plain reading” of the book. But we are also challenged to see the language and metaphor as an illustration of the affection which ought to exist between human kind and God.
Song of Songs is a record of idealized love between the bride and groom. However, guilt over past decisions, or shame as a result of hurtful circumstances, can make us feel as if anything “ideal” can’t really be for us. Certainly not idealized love. But what if God isn’t surprised by our woundedness? What if His healing grace what makes His love ideal?
Jesus is "Lord of Lords" because he’s the highest and best of all Lords. Today we begin our study of the "Song of Songs” - which means the metaphorical melodies and harmonies of this book are the very best of all songs ever written. So what does it mean that this poetic writing is also rich with erotic imagery? Join us in this first sermon on our new series through the Song of Songs.
Reaching the conclusion of the problem of evil we discover the great reversal Jesus brings to the struggles we face individually and as a people. As every Sunday School student can tell you, the answer really is Jesus.
Have you ever wondered about the supernatural world and how it interacts with the material world? Join us as we take a look at what scripture has to say on the subject.
When most people think of “evil” they tend toward to extremes, either conjuring up cartoonish pictures of a guy with a goatee in a red suit complete with pitchfork and tail or else imagining the very worst this world has to offer. But is that really all we mean by evil, or can it be much more subtle a player in our lives?
When most people think of “evil” they tend toward to extremes, either conjuring up cartoonish pictures of a guy with a goatee in a red suit complete with pitchfork and tail or else imagining the very worst this world has to offer. But is that really all we mean by evil, or can it be much more subtle a player in our lives?
This week we explore the introduction of evil into God’s newly created world of Genesis 1-3. What was the original plan, and how did it get so messed up?
“I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.” This is what Mary said in reply to the Angel Gabriel’s pronouncement that she was going to bring forth baby Jesus. Mary’s faith and bravery cannot be overstated, not only believing that God would do the impossible but also trusting him to keep her safe; pregnancy outside of marriage was not something taken lightly in Mary’s day. We could all stand to be a little more like Mary, don’t ya think?
On that first Christmas night so many years ago the angels promised the shepherds that Jesus’ birth meant "peace to all upon whom God’s favor rests”. But what does that mean? What, in this war torn world does “peace” really mean? And who exactly is it that God’s favor rests upon? These are some of the questions we will dig into in the message today. Join us!
Have you ever pondered what was the motivation for the Wise Men to actually follow that bright star they saw in the sky? It was no small journey to go and worship the King of Kings. Although our traditional nativity sets tell a different story, the Wise Men didn’t actually arrive on the night of Jesus birth - that’s just when they started following the star. They didn’t actually arrive to worship Christ until he was about two years old. I know many of us travel long distances at Christmas time, but a two year journey! What could so motivate these men to make this trek? I suspect, as we read about them in Matthew 2, we will discover that deep down we are all seeking the same thing - joy.
An amazing aspect of the Christmas story is that Jesus birth was long foretold by the Hebrew prophets of old. Thousands of years Jesus birth, life and even his manner of death and resurrection was an aspect of prophecy. Truly, amazing! Join us today as we discuss the awe-inducing truth that to understand these proclamations of the future to merely be prophesy is to misunderstand them - for they were much more than just telling us what would come to be. These prophesy were promises to give people living in a messy world hope. A hope of a God who loves them and who redeems them. A hope that has meaning for us even today.
God has often called his people to big and challenging tasks. Yet he promises to all who faithfully follow, he will remain ever present. Ours is a God who speaks plainly; following Jesus means giving up our lives (to Him) in order to save them (by Him). Today’s sermon is a bit of straight talk about the life of our church. All are welcome to listen in, but this is a discussion primarily aimed at our online and on campus congregations who consider First Baptist Port Angeles to be their home church. If you’re a guest with us, or just checking us out, please feel free to join us, you’ll learn a lot about how it is we strive to serve Jesus faithfully.
Have you ever run across someone who is blind to their own stumbling blocks? It is often the case that what trips us up are things right in front of us, things we just don’t see. In Matthew 6 Jesus points out to us one of the most common stumbling blocks common to man. Can you guess what it may be? Join us and find out if you’re right.
Jesus’ teaches his followers that we are to 'love our enemies' and to ‘pray for those who persecute us’. As followers of Jesus, who take scripture seriously, how are we to live out such an exhortation in times of war? Join us as Pastor Tim takes a closer look at this command of Christ within the context of the war currently waging between Israel and Hamas.
See also this video of a Kindergarten Graduation in Gaza from the Middle East Media Research Institute.
As any athlete can affirm, even at the highest level of sport it is imperative that there is regular review of the ‘fundamentals’. Today we discuss one of the fundamental elements of church, our purpose. Living a Christ centered life is foundational to who we are as believers, so why does our faith slip into a “me-focused” practice? This is more than merely an important question, it is essential.
As a satirical counterpoint to today’s message, see this humorous video, “It’s All About Me,” which Pastor Tim references in the sermon.
Guest minister, Rev. Bruce Cook, shows us how God enables his faithful people to endure in times of trouble by looking at the life of Joseph.
God has often used the young to carry forward His great purposes in the world. Yet our culture regularly diminishes and disbelieves in our youth. How might God use his church to change this?
John 3:16 tells us that "God so love the WORLD that he gave his only begotten Son…” But do we really live as if we believe this is true? Or have we divided ourselves into “us” and “them”. How does God address this cultural illness and what is the cure? Join us, and learn what Scripture has to say on the subject.
Western culture teaches us that not only should we always trust our feelings, but that our feelings define reality. But is this true, or is it possible that sometimes our emotions can lead us astray? And just what does scripture have to say on the subject?
Both the left and right of our political powers agree that something is wrong with how Western Culture is handling our anxiety crisis. Scripture reveals that working through the stresses of life within the hope of faith is the best way forward. Join us today as we discuss how God designed us to walk with us through even the most challenging aspects of life.
“God matters most, but people matter to God”. This quote by Professor Michael Defazio sums up the main purpose of this final chapter of Romans. To read this chapter merely as a list of names is more than just a misreading of the final chapter, it is to miss the point of the whole letter. Throughout Romans Paul has called for unity within the church, founded upon God’s love. Romans 16 proves to us that Paul practices what he preaches.
In chapters 15 and 16 Paul brings his letter to the Romans to its completion. He urges the church to be unified so that together we can praise and serve the King of Kings. The unity Jesus calls for is one that crosses cultural and ethnic barriers, it is one that demands forgiveness, repentance, and grace. It requires relinquishing “rights” so as to pursue peace. It is not a journey for the faint of heart, and indeed, can only be accomplished by the power of the Holy Spirit, which Christ as our example.
Paul challenges the Roman church to address several issues specific to its effective ministry and representation of the Gospel. One commentator has described this section of scripture as “How to (not) hurt the church”. Join us as we learn more about being the people of God that Christ empowers us to become.
Paul courageously addresses a fractured church, struggling with both internal strife as well as opposition from the state authorities. In chapter 12 Paul presented an unpopular proclamation: as far as it is up to you, live in peace with everyone. In chapter 13 he will push that even further, including obedience to the ruling authorities of government. The reason for this humble position? Because we, as followers of Christ, are to be known by our love - love within the church, love expressed to those outside the church, and even love for our enemies.
We begin today our study on the “How to” section of Romans. Paul has spent the previous 11 chapters discussing the heady theology of the Gospel, but it is here in chapter 12 that he breaks down the pragmatics of what it all means. How do we, in fact, live as the Body of Christ? Spoiler alert: As with every human relationship, the key components are cooperation and forgiveness. Join us as we discover how it is that we are to live as Christ’s representatives here on earth.
Have you ever found yourself searching so earnestly for something that you failed to see when it was right in front of you? Paul tells us that is exactly what we do when we seek to win God’s acceptance by living the “perfect” life. Ultimately we end up failing to see his grace has been in front of us the whole time. Come and join us as we together we receive the hope and love of Christ he has freely offered to all.
NOTE: Due to a YouTube glitch, the date on the sermon shows as July 16, but this page links to the July 23 sermon.
Paul presents a challenging message to the Christian community in Rome. He highlights the importance of hearing afresh the Word of God in well known scripture passages. The person of Jesus, along with the miracles of his death and resurrection, brought forward a new hope for the world and a new understanding to even the most familiar passages of the Old Testament. All of scripture must now be read in light of Jesus and His Truth.
Is our fate predetermined? Has God elected only some of us for salvation, leaving the rest to face hell and damnation? Romans 9 is a hard chapter to understand, especially if read separated from the rest of the letter of Romans and out of context from the whole of scripture. Come to the sermon today prepared to think deeply about a complex topic, and one that has divided the theologically minded people of God for quite some time - predestination vs. free will - which is it? (Spoiler - Pastor Tim thinks it’s both!)
God is for you. In all things, through all things, God is on your side. That truth is what Romans 8 is all about. Join us as we study this important passage of God’s Word.
Romans Chapter 7 ends with this powerful and famous passage of Paul’s: "Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.” In the sermon today, Paul picks up on this idea of how exactly God accomplishes this rescue. Join us as we discover what the first half of Roman’s 8 has to say about life transformation.
Introduction to the Book of Titus
July 18, 2021: Join us as we begin our study of the Book of Titus.Titus Chapter 1
July 25, 2021: Join us as we dive into Titus! Last week we had an overview of the whole book, so if you haven't watched that, check it out before you jump into this weeks sermon. This week we'll be looking at chapter 1. Can't wait to join you in Worship!Titus 2:1-10
August 1, 2021: Join us as we continue our study of Titus.Titus 2:11-15
August 8, 2021: We are looking forward to joining you in Worship as we continue our study through Titus.Titus 3:1-11
August 15, 2021: We are looking forward to joining you in Worship as we continue our study through Titus.Titus 3:1-11 (continued)
August 22, 2021: We are continuing our study of Titus 3:1-11. Titus 3:12-15
August 29, 2021: Join us as we finish the book of Titus.
May 30, 2021
We're looking forward to joining you in Worship this week as we look at the question: "Is it possible to do church online?"June 6, 2021
We are looking forward to joining you in Worship. This week we'll be asking, "Is it possible to be the church online?"June 13, 2021
Join us for week 3 of our study "What is Church? Where is Church?" We can't wait to join you for Worship!June 20, 2021
Join us as we continue our study on "What is Church? Where is Church?" where we explore what Church looks like coming out of a pandemic.July 4, 2021
Join us as we complete our series "What is church? Where is church?". Happy Independance Day!
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Join us as our guest speaker, Holden Flemming, explains the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders from Matthew 7:24-27. June 27, 2021. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
April 11, 2021
Join us as we start a new book. This week we'll be reading through 2nd Timothy.April 18, 2021
Join us as we start our study of 2 Timothy in Chapter 1.April 25, 2021
Join us as we continue our study in 2 Timothy.May 2, 2021
Looking forward to joining you in Worship as we continue our study of 2nd Timothy.May 9, 2021
Join us as we continue to work through 2nd Timothy. This week we're looking at chapter 3.May 16, 2021
Join us for Worship as we continue our study of 2nd Timothy.May 23, 2021
Join us as we finish up the book of 2nd Timothy!
Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021: Join us as we worship Jesus this Palm Sunday!Easter Sunday
April 4, 2021: Join us as we celebrate the risen Lord!
January 17, 2021
We are looking forward to starting a new sermon study with you as Pastor Tim takes us through 1st Timothy.January 24, 2021
Looking forward to joining you in worship as we dive into our study of 1st Timothy.January 31, 2021
We're looking forward to joining with you in worship and in study as we dive into one of the more controversial subjects of 1 Timothy.February 14, 2021
Happy Valenties day, and happy snowmageddon to those worshiping with us in Port Angeles. Looking forward to joining you all from the comfort of your living rooms as we continue our look at 1st Timothy.February 21, 2021
Join us as we continue our study of 1st Timothy; this week we're looking at chapter 3.March 7, 2021
Join us as we continue our study of 1st Timothy. This week we're looking at Pauls encouragement of Timothy in Chapter 4.March 14, 2021
Join us in Worship as we continue our study of 1st Timothy. This week we're looking at chapter 5.March 21, 2021
Looking forward to joining you as we continue our journy through 1st Timothy. This week we're looking at chapter 6.
First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2020: We're excited to join you in worshiping our Lord Jesus this week. Join us as we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent, and listen to Teresa Hansen bring us a message of hope.Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2020: Join us this second week of Advent as Tim brings us a message of Preparation / Prophecy.Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2020: Join us as we continue our Advent discussion of Isaiah 9:6.Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2020: Join us as we complete our Advent study of Isaiah 9:6. Merry Christmas!Christmas Eve
December 24, 2020: Merry Christmas! Join us as the spirit of Christmas Past takes us on a stroll down memory lane. This Christmas Eve montage has elements from 7 different years of Christmas Eve services. Looking forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord with you!
A glitch in the system caused the video to be split. The above video is the first part, with the below video being the conclusion.
Below is the Ecclesiastes summary video shown during the sermon
Ecclesiastes Summary
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
"The Person God Uses"
Select the button above to view Greg Laurie’s “The Person God Uses,” which includes the seven principles cited by Rev. Hughes.