First Baptist Church Longview

Is there someone in your life who owes you something they can never repay? Through the story unfolding in Genesis 43–45, Pastor Collin highlights Joseph’s choice to forgive in a moment that could have justified revenge. Recognizing God’s hand in our pain opens the door to releasing others. Place the situation before God and trust Him to bring redemption beyond what you can see.

Have you ever carried guilt so long it became part of the background of your life? In Genesis 42, Pastor Collin shows how Joseph’s brothers are forced to confront what they had buried for years. True reconciliation requires honest repentance. Stop defending what needs to be confessed and trust God’s grace to meet you there.

What would you do if your greatest hardship became the very thing that positioned you for purpose? In Genesis 41, Pastor Collin traces Joseph’s rise from prison to leadership, revealing how God entrusts influence not for personal gain but for serving others. Everything entrusted to you is meant for God’s purposes. Surrender what you hold and trust His plan for both your struggle and your success.

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a waiting room, wondering if God has forgotten you? Following Joseph’s journey in Genesis 40–41, Pastor Collin shows how God’s presence was evident not despite his suffering, but through his faithfulness within it. What feels like waiting is often preparation. Ask Jesus to be near in this season, trusting that the journey itself is shaping something meaningf...

Have you ever been placed somewhere you would never choose? In Genesis 39, Pastor Collin highlights how God’s presence remained with Joseph even in difficult circumstances. Faithfulness is not tied to comfort. Wherever you are, trust that God is at work and respond with perseverance.

Have you ever felt like God was absent in your hardest moment? In Genesis 37, Pastor Collin points to Joseph’s story, where God’s name is not mentioned yet His work is evident beneath the surface. His purposes often unfold in hidden ways. Trust Him even when He seems silent.

Have you ever considered how much you’ve been forgiven? In Luke 7:36–50, Pastor Collin contrasts two responses to Jesus, showing that love grows in proportion to awareness of grace. Recognize the depth of what you have received. Let that shape how you worship and how you treat others.

Do you try to follow Jesus while holding parts of your life back? In Luke 14:25–33, Pastor Ty Gist explains that true discipleship requires full surrender. The cost is real, but what is gained is far greater. Align your life completely under His leadership.

Have you ever wondered whether you’re closer to God than you realize? In Luke 15:11–32, Dr. Kip Salser highlights how both sons in the parable are lost in different ways. Restoration comes through humility, not performance. Receive the grace that brings you home.

Do you ever limit who deserves your compassion? In Luke 10, Pastor Collin shows how the Good Samaritan breaks down boundaries and redefines love as action. Mercy moves toward people in need without qualification. Ask God to reshape how you see others.

What would you do if everything you had was temporary? In Luke 16:1–13, Pastor Collin explains how the dishonest steward illustrates the importance of using resources with eternity in mind. What you do now matters beyond this life. Consider how you are investing what you have been given.

Have you ever felt like your efforts were too small to matter? Reflecting on Jesus’ teaching in Mark 4, Pastor Collin shows how God’s kingdom grows steadily and often unseen. Even small acts of obedience are significant in His hands. Keep sowing and trust His timing.

Have you ever received an invitation that required more than attendance? Looking at Matthew 22:1–14, Katie Yoder highlights how entering God’s kingdom requires a transformed life. Acceptance is found in Christ, not ourselves. Respond fully and live as one who belongs.

Have you ever felt disqualified because of your failures? Through the parable in Matthew 21, Pastor Collin reframes the story of Scripture around Jesus as the rightful Son. We are not the heroes — He is. Step into His story and allow His grace to define your life.

Have you ever felt life was unfair or uneven? In Matthew 20, Pastor Collin explains how the vineyard workers reveal a kingdom built on generosity rather than fairness. God gives abundantly beyond what is earned. Let go of comparisons and trust in His grace.

If grace is freely given, does how you live still matter? Drawing from Titus 2:11 alongside Romans 6 and Ephesians 2, Pastor Collin shows that grace transforms those who receive it, shaping desires and leading to obedience. It is not transactional but relational. Open your life to that transforming work.

What if God's love is greater than you believe? In Romans 5, Dr. Collin highlights the depth of that love demonstrated through Christ. Trusting this truth changes how you see yourself and others. Choose to believe it fully.

What defines your worth? In Exodus 34, Dr. Collin points to God’s self-revelation of grace and compassion. Identity is rooted not in performance but in who God is. Rest in His grace this week.

Have you ever felt unsure which path leads to a meaningful life? Through John 14:1–7 and Romans 12:1–2, Pastor Ty Gist shows that Jesus is not only the guide but the way itself. Lasting direction comes when we allow Him to reshape our thinking. Trust Him to lead even when the path is difficult.

Where is faith actually formed? Looking at Deuteronomy 6, Dr. Collin highlights the importance of daily rhythms in shaping belief and practice. Discipleship begins in ordinary life. Integrate Scripture into your daily routines this week.

What if church is meant to be a true family? Dr. Collin emphasizes relational faith built through intentional connection. Belonging grows as people open their lives to one another. Take a step this week to invite someone in.

Do you ever feel like contentment is always just out of reach? Reflecting on Psalm 131, Pastor Collin points to David’s posture of quiet trust as he refused to grasp beyond what God provided. Rest comes not from getting more, but from surrendering control. When your soul grows restless, return to trust in the Lord’s provision.

Have you ever said something you immediately wished you could take back? Drawing from Proverbs 10:19, Ephesians 4:29, James 1:19, and Matthew 5:33–37, Pastor Collin shows how speech reflects the condition of the heart. Simplicity in words begins with humility within. Pause before speaking and use your words to build rather than control.

What if holding on is holding you back? In Luke 12, Dr. Collin emphasizes the danger of excess and the freedom found in letting go. A life marked by simplicity opens space for what truly matters. Release what you do not need this week.

Have you ever felt like you had gone too far to return to Jesus? In Mark 16:1–8, Pastor Collin reflects on the empty tomb and the unfinished feeling of the account, pointing to the resurrection as a new beginning rather than an ending. The invitation remains open. Wherever you are, take the step to follow Him again.