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The Hour of Death is What Makes Good Friday Good.
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Hell is the Place of Eternal Conscious Torment Imposed by God on the Wicked.
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Hell is a Real Place of Eternal Torment with Only One Way to Avoid It.
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Once a Prince Among the Angels, Satan Became the Prince of Demons and the Father of Sin and is Now God’s Defeated Foe.
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Demons are Real Spiritual Beings Who Sinned Against God and Who Continue to Work Evil in the World.
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God's Children Will Experience the Fullness of Life in Eternity.
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Demons are Real Spiritual Beings Who Sinned Against God and Who Continue to Work Evil in the World.
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Eternal Heaven is a Restoration of Creation and the Return of Eden.
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Present Heaven is a Place to Anxiously Anticipate.
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The LORD Our God is Personally Engaged in the Lives of His People.
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Establish Holy Habits to Conform to Christ’s Image.
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Christ’s Zeal for Zion’s Glory Calls for Corresponding Zeal from Christ’s People Until Zion’s Final Consummation.
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We Have Reason to Rejoice Because Christ Bore Our Sin, Sorrow, and Shame to Give Us His Eternal Salvation and Perfect Righteousness.
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Prepare the Way of the LORD by Broadly and Boldly Proclaiming the Good News of God's Eternal Salvation from Sin Through the Incarnation of Christ Jesus.
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Christ Became a Curse So That We Might be Blessed.
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The Church Can Be Encouraged in Hard Times Because God is Gathering a Great Multitude for His Glory.
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Treat People with Dignity by Being Generous, Honest, and Grateful.
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Maintain Human Dignity by Working to Set the Captive Free.
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In Your Pursuit of Holiness, Protect Your Purity.
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Treat Your Neighbor with Dignity by Actively Caring for His or Her Need.
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Treat Criminals with Dignity Because Criminals are Created in God's Image.
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Respect the Dignity of Human Life by Treating Your Spouse with Dignity.
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Maintain the Dignity of Human Life Even in Warfare.
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God Empowers Revival Through Faithful Preaching and Dependent Prayer.
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When Revival Comes, God's People Worship and Witness.
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Life in Light of the Resurrection is a Life of Gospel Proclamation.
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See and Believe the Evidence of Jesus's Resurrection and Then Go and Tell Others.
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On the Cross, Jesus Paid the Full Penalty for Your Sins in Your Place So That He Might Reconcile You to God. Therefore, Confess Jesus Christ as Lord, Receive Forgiveness for Your Sins, and Be Reconciled to God.
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On the Cross, Innocent Jesus Was Crucified in Place of Guilty Us.
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Divine Dependence is the Only Way to Remain Rock Solid Under Adversity.
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To Persevere Under Pressure Watch, Pray, and Submit to God's Will.
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A Disciple of Jesus Christ Follows Jesus and Makes More Disciples.
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"The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God" (1 Corinthians 1:18).
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A Growing Church is Devoted to the Health and Welfare of The Church Fellowship.
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A Growing Church is Devoted to Studying God's Word.
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Rejoice in the Good News of Great Joy; Rejoice in Our Savior Christ the LORD.
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Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of David, Who Came to Save You from Your Sins; Abandon All to Follow Him.
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Regularly Gather to Joyfully Worship God Because of His Saving and Provisional Grace.
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Remember and Worship God Because of His Saving Grace.
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The Wise Build Their Lives Upon the Solid Foundation of Jesus Christ.
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There Are Two Ways to Live: One Leads to Eternal Blessing, and the Other Leads to Eternal Curse.
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Wholehearted Allegiance to God Must Pervade Every Shere of Life.
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Know God's Instruction in Order to Fuel Allegiance.
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Give Wholehearted Allegiance to God Because of Who God is.
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Wholehearted Allegiance Requires More Than Verbal Acknowledgement; It is an Active Commitment and Submission to God.
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Give Your Wholehearted Allegiance to the LORD Because of His Undeserved Saving Grace Established Through His Covenantal Mediator Jesus Christ.
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Give Complete Allegiance to the LORD Because of His Sanctifying Work in Your Life.
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Live Holy to the LORD Because of God’s Future Grace.
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Live Holy to the LORD Because of God's Sovereign Grace and Your Responsibility.
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Ungodly Alliances Corrupt Your Allegiance to God.
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Demonstrate Allegiance to God Through Acts of Unwavering Fidelity and Faith Grounded in God’s Faithfulness.
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Pledge Allegiance to the LORD by Committing to Love the LORD with All Your Being.
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Jesus Christ is the One Perfect Mediator Between God and Man.
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God’s Word is a Glorious Gift and a Magnificent Treasure That Never Fails to Edify the Diligent Seeker.
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Love Your Neighbor by Controlling Your Attitudes and Motives.
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Respect Human Dignity by Respecting Personal Property.
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Respect Human Dignity by Respecting Personal Purity.
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Jesus’s Entry into Your Life is Only Triumphant If You Receive Him for Who He Is and What He Has Done for You, Not for Who You Make Him Out to Be.
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Honor Governing Authorities as Appointed by God.
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Honor God as Creator and Redeemer by Dedicating a Day for Worshipping with the Church.
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Pledge Allegiance to Yahweh's Sovereign Authority.
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Love God's Law Because the Law Reveals God and Teaches Us to Live for His Glory.
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Grow in Spiritual Maturity by Following Jesus's Example.
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Human Life Must Be Respected and Protected Because Human Life is Created in the Image of God.
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Maintain the Qualities of a Christlike Character in Order to Reflect Christ to the Church and to the World.
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Raise Christ-Like Children by Exemplifying Godliness.
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Rejoice in the Good News of Great Joy; Rejoice in Our Savior Christ the LORD.
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The Greatest Gift of All is God's Saving Grace.
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Yahweh is Worthy of Obedience Because Yahweh Alone is God.
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Living in Obedience to God's Law is Profitable for Christians.
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God Does Not Desire Outward Sentimentality; He Desires Faith and Obedience.
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God Redeems, Relates to, and Renews Unworthy People.
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When difficulties arise, stand firm in the faith.
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Seek True Wisdom by Pursuing a Right Relationship with God.
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Godly Parents Commit to Raising Godly Children.
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Our Resurrected Bodies Will Perfectly Reflect the Glory of Jesus Christ.
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The Resurrection of Christ Secured Eternal Hope for All Who Believe.
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The Truth of the Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is Evident by the Manifold Witnesses of His Resurrection.
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The Truth of the Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is Evident by the Manifold Witnesses of His Resurrection.
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Godly Worship is Ordered for the Church's Edification.
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Parents, Commit to Do What is Necessary to Raise Your Kids to Love and Obey God.
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Earnestly Desire Preaching Because Preaching Boldly Declares God's Word for Your Edification.
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Love is More Excellent than Spiritual Gifts Because Love is an Eternal Virtue.
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Human Life is Sacred Because Human Life is Created in the Image and Likeness of God.
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Christ uses imperfect people to accomplish great things for His Kingdom.
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Commit to Tithe Unto the Lord and See If He Will Not Bless You.
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As Christians, We Demonstrate Our Love for God by Devoting Ourselves to God’s Word.
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The Greatest Gift of All is Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Love is the Preeminent Characteristic of the Spirit-Filled Life.
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The Church Must Prioritize the Most Vital Spiritual Gifts in Order to Live.
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Spiritual Gifts Unify the Church through Diversity and Interdependence.
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The Temporary Sign Gifts are God’s Miraculous Gifts Given at Particular Times in History to Confirm New Revelation and Establish the Credentials of God’s Chosen Messengers.
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The Temporary Sign Gifts are God’s Miraculous Gifts Given at Particular Times in History to Confirm New Revelation and Establish the Credentials of God’s Chosen Messengers.
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The Serving Gifts are God's Special Gifts to Equip the Church for the Work of the Ministry.
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The Serving Gifts are God's Special Gifts to Equip the Church for the Work of the Ministry.
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The Speaking Gifts Are God's Special Gifts to Build Up the Church in the Word of Truth.
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The Speaking Gifts are God's Special Gifts to Build Edify the Church in the Word of Truth.
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Spiritual Gifts are God’s Gift to the Church for the Ministry of the Gospel.
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Beware of Spiritual Things That Lead Away from Christ.
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Beware of Participating in the Lord's Supper in an Unworthy Manner.
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The Lord's Supper is a Constant Reminder of Christ's Selfless Sacrifice for the Redemption of His Church.
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God is Master of the Preacher and His Preaching.
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Christian liberty must be governed by knowledge and love.
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Singleness is a Beneficial Gift from God to Be Valued by Those to Whom It Has Been Given.
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Christians must value marriage and make every effort to preserve marriage.
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The biblical ground for divorce is covenantal unfaithfulness.
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Christians should always exhibit a high-view of marriage and a low-view of divorce.
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We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ because the resurrection gives us hope.
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Flee sexual sin and glorify God through sexual purity.
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Because sexual sin is destructive, flee sexual sin.
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Only those who are righteous in Christ will inherit the kingdom of God.
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When Disputes Arise Between Christians, Settle Them in the Church.
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God clearly defines the punitive actions of church discipline.
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God's Children Will Experience the Fullness of Life in Eternity.
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Church Discipline is an Act of Love that Glorifies Discipline.
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A Faithful Minister Lives for the Glory of Christ.
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Present Heaven is a place above where we want to be.
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The church is God's Temple, constructed by God's Spirit.
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Faithful Deacons are Men of Christ-like Character Who Serve for the Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom.
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As you make your New Year’s resolutions, make sure to prioritize Christ.
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True wisdom is found in how a person responds to Christ.
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Faith in Jesus Christ leads to active obedience.
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The Lord's Supper Reminds Us ofGod's Passover Lamb: Jesus Christ.
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Spiritual Maturity Should Be the Goal of Every Christian.
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God's Wisdom Can Be Known Only Through The Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
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There are only two kinds of people in the world: those who are perishing and those who are being saved.
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The Church is Called to Be Counter Cultural: The Church is Called to Be Saints.
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In order to live life on mission you must place trust in Christ's power to accomplish the mission.
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When You Truly Trust in God You Can Live Life Without Fear.
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In Troubled Times, Remember God's Faithfulness.
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Christ's Kingdom is a Kingdom Worth Praying For.
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Kiss the Son; Surrender to Jesus Christ and Recieve the Blessings of His Eternal Kingdom.
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Only the way of the righteous leads to everlasting life.
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The purpose of the Bible is to establish faith and life in Jesus Christ.
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Faithlessness leads to endless despair, but Faith in Christ leads to everlasting joy.
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Because of the resurrection, you can share the good news of Jesus Christ without fear.
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The resurrection of Christ is good news for those who respond to Christ in Faith.
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You can trust that Jesus has won the victory over death because of His Divine power displayed in His death, burial, and resurrection.
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In the crucifixion, Jesus Christ was exalted on the cross in order to accomplish God’s sovereign plan of redemption on behalf of His people.
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Jesus is the Christ, God's Son Who Gave Himself as a Substitute for His Followers.
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In the next five years, First Bastrop desires to see hundreds of families in our community and church transformed by the gospel through the revitalization of our church and its ministries.
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First Bastrop exists to Love God, Love One Another, and Love Our World.
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We believe Christ commissioned His Church to make disciples of all nations and are committed to making disciples in our local community, our region, and around the world through personal evangelism and the mobilization of missionaries.
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We believe Christ commissioned His Church to make disciples of all nations and are committed to making disciples in our local community, our region, and around the world through personal evangelism and the mobilization of missionaries.
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We believe all good things are graciously given to us by God and wish to bless others with God’s grace through generous giving, helping meet the genuine needs of those God has placed before us starting in the church and extending to our community and our world.
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We believe the gospel brings the lost back into a relationship with God and others and so desire to live in genuine community with one another, loving one another, bearing one another’s burdens, and encouraging one another as we grow in the faith with one another.
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We believe God alone is supreme in value and worth and, therefore, desire to express our praise and thanksgivings to Him through authentic and celebrative worship.
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We believe the peace and power of God comes by submitting everything to Him in humble prayer and are committed to diligent prayer in private devotions, community gatherings, and corporate worship.
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We believe Holy Scripture is God’s authoritative revelation and must be taught in such a way that the lost might come to know Christ and Christians might grow in their relationship with Him by submitting themselves to His authority.
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God will graciously restore His people to a place of prominance and blessing.
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When we draw near to God, God draws near to us.
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Worship that honors God and builds up the church is orderly worship.
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Genuine worship is Christ-Centered worship emanating from the spirit and grounded in God's Word.
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Everybody worships, but misdirected worship ends in God's eternal judgment.
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Spirit-led Christians are radical in doing good to others.
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The Spirit-led life is a life fully engaged in a community of believers.
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Only by walking in the Spirit will Christians defeat the deadly desires of the flesh.
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Christian freedom is not a license to do whatever you want but liberty to love and serve others.
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Beware of false teachers who hinder the Christian walk and contaminate the church.
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Our privileged position in God's plan deserves our constant consideration.
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Persist in faith because only faith leads to God's eternal promise.
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Persist in faith because only faith leads to God's eternal promise.
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By faith in Christ we are free to love God, love one another, and love our world.
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Adoption into God's family is by grace alone though faith alone in Christ alone.
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Trust in Christ; For only Faith in Christ will Secure the Benefits of God's Promise of Salvation.
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The earthly role of Jesus as the Son of David is transcended by his eternal role as the Son of God.
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Religion will bring you close to the Kingdom of God but it takes a relationship to bring you inside the Kingdom of God.
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The Law is inferior to God's Promise as the Law is meant only to drive us to Christ.
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You can trust God's Unfailing Promise for Salvation
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By Faith We are Redeemed from the Law's Curse and Guaranteed God's Blessing.
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We can know that justification is by faith alone because of the gospel message, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the testimony of Scripture.
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A True Christian is Defined by Faith in Christ Alone.
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God's Gospel is worth courageously confronting error in order to perserve the truth.
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The Divine origin of the gospel is confirmed by God's Community, the Church.
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The Divine origin of the gospel is confirmed by God's Community, the Church.
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The Divine origin of the gospel is corroborated by the radical transformation of a converted life.
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A faithful teacher of Christ is committed to sound doctrine and is not deterred by the opinions of men.
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Beware of false gospels that distort the true gospel in order to please men, for their end is destruction.
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There is only one gospel, therefore we need to make sure we get it right.
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Christian faith is not blind faith; Christian faith is certain faith.
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Christ is worthy of our exaltation because He suffered humiliation for us.
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The church will persevere in outreach if she cultivates compassion, prioritizes pursuit, and celebrates the conversion of the lost.
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How we speak the gospel is almost as important as what we say.
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Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
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Cursed by sin, our only hope of salvation is faith in God's promised Savior, Jesus Christ.
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The lost are enslaved to sin and their only hope is the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ.
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Those who have received God's grace have a grave responsibility to proclaim God's grace.
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Jesus Christ is Worthy of Our Worship and Our Witness.
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Every Christian should be an eager evangelist because the gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe.
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True disciples of Christ do not passively wait for His return, but work diligently and energetically for His glory.
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Ignorance of the Day of the Lord is no excuse for laziness; resolve to make ready, for the Day of the Lord is at hand.
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Because of God's deliverance through the incarnation of Christ there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ.
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God's elect respond to the gospel call with faith and obedience.
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Those who are allegiant to Christ Jesus will inherit God's Kingdom, but those who rebel are doomed to judgment.
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Endless challenge to Jesus' kingdom authority leads to exclusion from God's Kingdom, while repentance and submission leads to eternal inclusion.
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Human standards of worthiness cannot compare to God's generosity toward sinners.
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Failure to forgive as God in Christ has forgiven you produces dire consequences.
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Salvation is for the glory of God alone, for He alone is worthy of glory, honor, and praise.
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Trust in Christ Alone for He is God’s exclusive instrument of creation, new creation, and reconciliation.
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Salvation is accomplished by God's grace and God's grace alone.
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Scripture alone is the Word of God and is, therefore, the only infallible rule for life and doctrine.
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Lovingly protest for what is good and right, no matter the cost, for this honors Christ and points others to the gospel.
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The treasure of the Kingdom is a gift not to be horded but to be distributed freely and joyfully.
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Prepare for the End; for then the wicked will be gathered for destruction, but the righteous in Christ for eternal life.
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Come into the Kingdom of Heaven, for it is invaluable and worthy of every sacrifice.
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Look to Jesus; for, as He fulfills the Old Testament prophecy, He is the ultimate revelation of God’s grace.
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Faithfully proclaim the gospel and watch God bring about incomprehensible Kingdom growth.
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Do not be fooled by the current state of things, for the Day of Judgment is coming; only turn to Jesus and be saved.
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Faithfully proclaim the gospel; for while many will reject it, many will also receive it with genuine fruitful faith.
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The way to enter God’s Kingdom is through faith in God’s King: Jesus Christ.
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Embrace the testing of your faith; for in its testing faith learns to trust God all the more.
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Seek peace with all, as God is the Author of Peace, and give Him all the praise.
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Trust not in the people and institutions of this world, but trust in God's grace alone to save you.
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Parents, leave a legacy: teach your children to pursue godliness by living a godly life in Christ Jesus
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Judgment is coming and the only way of escape is through faith in God's Covenant of Grace.
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Because of our place under the Covenant of Grace, the children of God have the privilege of interceding for others.
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Trust in Christ and God Will Help You Overcome Doubts.
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Missions is important because Jesus Christ is the promised Lord and Savior not just of the Jews, but of the nations.
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A heart transformed by God's grace is a heart that desires to live in obedience to God's Word.
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When bad choices have wrecked your life, turn to Jesus Christ; He will save you.
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When all hope seems to be lost look to the resurrection and find hope in Jesus Christ.
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Christ does not offer us our every want, but He offers us what we desperately need: Peace with God.
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Believe God and your faith will be counted as righteousness.
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Choose whom you will serve, either God or the World.
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In this life you will face many hardships and struggles. Nevertheless, trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and seek His will and He will give you the victory.
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When the World's allurements begin to entice, hold on to the Promises of the Lord which provide eternal hope.
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Though our faith at times may falter, God's faithfulness never fails.
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God calls the ordinary and the sinful to obedient faith.
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Luke 2:1-20 Encountering the Good News by Pastor
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Titus for the Church: Kingdom Productivity
Titus 3:9-15
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You can Benefit from The Word of God
James 1:19-27
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Jonah 3: God's Unwilling Prophet and God's Unyielding Grace - A God of Second Chances
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Jonah 2: God's Unwilling Prophet and God's Unyielding Grace: The Author of Salvation
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Jonah: God's Unwilling Prophet
No Escape
Jonah 1
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Phillipians 4:14-23
Discovering Joy: Gospel Partnerships
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Matthew 26:26-29 - Lord's Supper
An Invitation from Jesus
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Philippians 4:10-13 - Discovering Joy
The Joy of Contentment
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Philippians 4:4-7 Discovering Joy Dealing with Trials
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Philippians 4:1-3 - Stand Firm in Spiritual Unity
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Discovering Joy: Prudence in Imitation
Philippians 3:17-21
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Discovering Joy: Straining for the Goal
Philippians 3:12-17
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Rejoicing in Resurrection Power
Philippians 3:10-11
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Philippians 3:8-9
Rejoice in the Righteousness of Christ Alone
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Part 1: Rejoicing in Christ Alone - Philippians 3:1-7
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Philippians 2:25-30
Epaphroditus: A Model of Selfless Service
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Philippians 2:19-24
Timothy: A Model of Godly Character
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Philippians 2:17-18
Paul: A Model of Joyful Sacrifice
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Philippians 2:14-18 - Rejoice in God's Provision and Promise
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Philippians 2:12-13 - Rejoice in Sanctification
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Philippians 2:5-11
Rejoicing in the Incarnation
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Philippians 1:27-30
Rejoicing in Heavenly Citizenship
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Rejoicing In the Glory of Christ - Philippians 1:18-26
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Philippians 1:12-18a - Rejoicing in Gospel Expansion
