A Solid Foundation

This is the second message (first message unavailable) in the series "The Church's Report Card". In this message we see who Jesus is and His authority to 'grade' the church. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX July 15, 2012

This is the fourth message in the series "The Church's Report Card", the second where we look at the church at Ephesus. In this message we see what Jesus had to say about the love that was, or wasn't, shown at the church at Ephesus, and exactly what kind of love it was. It may surprise you. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX August 12, 2012

In this message, we look at whether we have belief in Jesus that leads to salvation and life-change, or do we have belief that leads to little more than a questioning acknowledgement of Jesus. Our passage clearly tells us that the belief that we claim in Jesus can be partial and not a saving faith. We compare the encounters of Jesus with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman and see which exemplifies...

This is the fourth and final message of the series "Know What's Coming". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God" that ends with this message. In this 4-part series, we'll see that when we respond to the calling of God--even though we know He'll provide all we need, and we've set our priorities to line up with the call--there will be trouble. In the message "Hope", we'll...

This is the first message of the series "Know What's Coming". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 4-part series, we'll see that when we respond to the calling of God--even though we know He'll provide all we need, and we've set our priorities to line up with the call--there will be trouble. In the message "Trials", we'll take a quick walk through the life of...

This is the second message of the series "Know What's Coming". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 4-part series, we'll see that when we respond to the calling of God--even though we know He'll provide all we need, and we've set our priorities to line up with the call--there will be trouble. In the message "failures", we'll take a quick walk through the life...

This is the third message of the series "Know What's Coming". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 4-part series, we'll see that when we respond to the calling of God--even though we know He'll provide all we need, and we've set our priorities to line up with the call--there will be trouble. In the message "Persecution", we'll see that a life of godliness, a...

This is the first message in our series "Pray Like This" from The Model Prayer in Matthew. We see in Matthew 6:9 the imperative to pray and the need to honor God first in our prayers. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX February 14, 2016

This is the fifth and final message of the series "Know Your Priorities". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 5-part series, we'll look at how we are to make sure that our focus is purely on that to which God has called us and nothing else. In this message, we'll see that our worship, to be acceptable, must be preceded by obedience. Should we fail--as a chur...

This is the fourth message of the series "Know Your Priorities". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 5-part series, we'll look at how we are to make sure that our focus is purely on that to which God has called us and nothing else. In this message, we look at King Saul and his choice to be disobedient to God. We'll see that, though what he did would be consi...

This is the second message of the series "Know Your Priorities". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 5-part series, we'll look at how we are to make sure that our focus is purely on that to which God has called us and nothing else. In this message, we look at some snapshots of the life of Christ and see how He was singularly focused on what God had sent Him...

This is the third message of the series "Know Your Priorities". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 5-part series, we'll look at how we are to make sure that our focus is purely on that to which God has called us and nothing else. In this message, we look at a parable of Jesus where He shows us that, while we are on earth, we are to use the talents, abilitie...

This is the first message of the series "Know Your Priorities". The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 5-part series, we'll look at how we are to make sure that our focus is purely on that to which God has called us and nothing else. In this message from Luke's account of Mary and Martha, we'll see that we need to never sacrifice the BEST thing in order to do t...

For many churches, fasting is an all but ignored topic. But if Jesus talked about it, we must talk about. In this message, we'll see the need for fasting and the fact that it always accompanies prayer. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX

This is the second message of the series "Know That God Provides." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 2-part series, we'll see that God is the Great Provider of all we need - specifically all that we need to accomplish His will. This message shows us that God is fully in control of what He has called us to, despite persistent, nagging questions. Michael Lin...

This is the first message of the series "Know That God Provides." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this 2-part series, we'll see that God is the Great Provider of all we need - specifically all that we need to accomplish His will. This message shows us that God wants to provide our needs and our prayers further conform us to His will within that provision. Mic...

This is the fifth and final message of the series "Know What God Wants." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." We see in this message that God is always at work, and when He makes us aware of something He is doing or about to do, that's His invitation for us to join Him in the work. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX February 26, 2012

This is the fourth message of the series "Know What God Wants." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this message, we learn lessons from Paul - on his second missionary journey - about how to adapt when we are exactly where God wants us, but he redirects us. Also, our embracing of the Fala of Spain is discussed. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX February 19, 20...

This is the third message of the series "Know What God Wants." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this message, we look at four steps that are vital if we are to understand God's calling on our lives and if we want God to give us "the desires of our heart". Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX

This is the second message of the series "Know What God Wants." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." In this message on the call of Abraham, we see 6 realities that we as Christians and churches can reasonably expect when we respond to God's call and get On Mission with Him. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX

This is the first message of the series "Know What God Wants." The series is part of a 5-month theme called "On Mission With God." This is a clear explanation of how you can be saved and have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX January 15, 2012

There's a right way to pray and a wrong way to pray. The right way is much simpler than you might think.

Our motivation to give should be the effect that it has on our relationship with the Father and not on anything else. We give out of obedience and gratitude and worship. We give to God and for God.

This is the fourth message of the Christmas series "Peace On Earth: Comfort In Troubled Times." In this message, we look at the reason Jesus promises us peace and the goal of having that peace.

This is the last of the Christmas message series "Peace On Earth: Comfort In Troubled Times." In this message, we look at what results from having the peace that Jesus brings.