by First Baptist Office | Feb 15, 2021 | Series Title
Great Question! round 3 by Kevin Rutledge | Feb 15, 2021 | Great Question SermonPastor Kevin Rutledge and Pastor Nate Miller Questions: It seems as though most if not all rationales for God’s existence are based upon a faith in... Great Question! round 2 by Kevin...
by Bill Badal | Feb 12, 2021 | First Connect
Philippians 1:12-18 Billy Graham told a story of a bedridden, elderly woman who gave $5 every month out of her Social Security check to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Ministry. When asked about giving to the Ministry, she said, “I might be in bed, but I have long...
by Bill Badal | Feb 12, 2021 | First Connect
Philippians 1:7-11 General prayers like “God take care of everyone in the world” and “God bless all the missionaries” are lazy prayers. It’s a prayer without an investment. Did you really mean that? General prayers don’t bring Glory to...
by Bill Badal | Feb 11, 2021 | First Connect
Seven Biblical Reasons Why Singing Matters (a summary of an article written by Tom Olson … for the full article, go to www.unlockingthebible.org) When we sing we obey … Colossians 3:16 “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,...
by Bill Badal | Feb 8, 2021 | First Connect
Question: If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? Many people believe that they are not being heard, nor do they think others value their life of faith. So why, bother? The truth is our witness, transmitted via...
by Bill Badal | Feb 8, 2021 | First Connect
When God calls people to the ministry, the first thing they do is go to Bible school, and maybe, seminary to be trained. Jesus instructed us to make disciples of, “all Nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:20 (and...
by Kevin Rutledge | Feb 7, 2021 | Great Question Sermon
Pastor Kevin Rutledge, Pastor Nate, Evan Rhule, Caleb Hoover (staff member of Cru, Northern Illinois University) Questions: Isn’t believing in something supernatural just the easiest way to deal with life’s toughest challenges/questions (i.e....
by Kevin Rutledge | Feb 2, 2021 | Great Question Sermon
Pastor Kevin Rutledge, Pastor Nate Miller Questions: What if I know that my heart believes in Jesus, that I have asked Him into my heart, and I know that He loves me and sides for me, but I am still scared to die, scared that I might not make it to heaven because of...
by Steve Brewer | Feb 1, 2021 | First Connect
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. (Isaiah 5:20–21, NIV 1984). My Musings – See no...
