First Baptist Church Lipan, TX

A Ghost Story - Matthew 14:22-32 When Jesus shows up unexpectedly, it may overwhelm you. Jesus can calm our fears if we will listen. Jesus can lead you to do impossible things. When we start to think the things God is doing through us are dependent on us, we begin to fail. Even when we falter, if we look to Jesus, He won't let us fall.

3 types of encounters- Jesus was called the Word, God, Life, Light Jesus Called Himself: Bread of Life Jn 6:35 Living Water Jn 7:38 Light of the World Jn 8:12 Christ Comes to: Cleanse us- Is 1:18 Cure us- Is 53:5 Clothe Us- Eph 6:14 Commission us- Eph 2:10 Continue with us- Jn 16:7 v. 34 this is the Son of God v. 36 Behold the Lamb of God If you came face to face with Him, what would you do? v. 38...

Influential People - John 1:40-41 Influential People are willing to listen. Influential People know who to be influenced by. Solid faith is built on valid testimony. You are one who hears son of God is gracious You shall be called Rock.

September 27, 2026 - Luke 5:1-11 Sometimes Jesus shows up where we don't want Him. We need to trust Jesus more than our worldly knowledge. God's blessings can cause problems if we aren't prepared. Jesus changes your focus.

When the Battle is Done - Judges 8:22-35 You do not have to be what people say you are. We cannot allow our blessings to become our idols. Your faith must be your own.

The Final Push - Judges 8:1-21 When we're doing God's work, credit doesn't matter. Sometimes what God has for us will take a lot out of us. Failure to support God's work often brings harsh consequences. We have to pursue until we possess.

Going to Battle - Judges 7:9-25 The Lord knows your need before you do Worship does not have to be planned - sometimes it is simply a response God's plan for Gideon, and for us, is that the enemy would destroy itself We need to finish the job

Prepare for Battle - Judges 7:1-7 We have to get ourselves out of the way You cannot do the work of God properly if you are doing it in fear We must be aware of what is going on around us God doesn't pay attention to numbers.

Here's Your Sign - Judges 6:36-40 Even heroes - the most faithful can struggle with insecurities and uncertainties. Doubt is a part of the walk of faith. Just like for Gideon, God will answer your uncertainty.

When the Smoke Settles - Judges 6:28-35 When you stand for God, others may stand against you. The truth will be revealed on its own. When the enemy encamps around you, God will raise an army to support you. You can't be ready to fight the enemy until you fight the idols at home.

Stepping Out - Judges 6:17-27 SOMETIMES GOD WILL WAIT FOR US TO BE READY TO FOLLOW TRUE PEACE COMES FROM GOD NOT WORLDLY CIRCUMSTANCES OBEDIENCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BOLDNESS

When God Comes Knocking -  Judges 6:11-16 WE MUST BE WILLING TO DO THE SMALL THINGS TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH THE BIG THING GOD IS IN THE HABIT OF CALLING US BY OUR POTENTIAL RATHER THAN OUR STATUS THE LORD DOESN’T FEAR OR PUNISH QUESTIONS GOD USES WHAT WE BRING TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS

Whatever Happened to the True Man of God - 1 Kings 22:7-28 All Men of God are first and foremost human. A true man of God will be endowed with special gifts and blessings and they cannot help but use them. A true man of God will speak forth the truth even if it means he stands alone. Because he is not afraid to speak, the true man of God is usually persecuted.

Lights Camera Action (Kids Kamp Recap) - Romans 12:2  Lights - The word of God and the Holy Spirit reveal truth to us. Camera - What we focus on affects who we are. Action -  Knowledge is worthless without change of action.

True Freedom - John 8:31-36 There is never true freedom outside of Christ. Sinfulness always leads to slavery. The freedom Jesus offers is permanent.

The youth share their experiences at camp.

Shepherd Father -  Psalm 23 A godly father brings a sense of stability. A godly father guides his children. A godly father provides for his children. A godly father builds up his children. A godly father protects and supports his children. A godly father's presence is continually felt.

Lessons from the Road - Exodus 13:17-18; John 16:33; 1 Corinthians 12:14-27; Psalm 119:105 SOMETIMES THE BIGGEST BLESSINGS COME IN THE DETOURS JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING SEEMS HARD DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULDN’T TRY IT EVERYONE HAS A PART TO PLAY GOD DOESN’T SHOW US THE JOURNEY, HE SHOWS US THE NEXT STEP

Our Memorial Stones - Joshua 4:4-7; 21-23; 24 A MEMORIAL IS A WAY TO SHARE OUR FAITH WITH OTHERS A MEMORIAL IS ENDURING AND PERPETUAL A CHRISTIAN’S MEMORIAL STONES      Baptism      Church Membership      Lord's Supper      Our Lives

Eye on the Prize - Genesis 19:15-26 Inorganic things have no movement on their own. Inorganic things get used by others. Inorganic things are not alive. When you become inorganic, you cease to be in God's will for your life.

Jochebed: A Legacy of Faith - Hebrews 11:23-29 A godly mother holds to her faith in dark times. A godly mother sacrifices her desires to do what is best for her children. A godly mother leaves an impression in the lives of her children. The small actions of a godly mother have big implications for future generations.

In The End - 2 Samuel 23:1-7 The end always brings clarity. Right living brings God's blessings. God's faithfulness to us is not dependent on our faithfulness to Him.

The Penitent Heart - Psalm 51 A penitent heart desires to be clean. A penitent heart understands its place before God. A penitent heart doesn't fight the actions of cleansing. A penitent heart responds in public testimony. A penitent heart brings the proper sacrifice.

The Fallout -  2 Samuel 12:1-23 We see wrong in others easier than we see wrong in ourselves. Consequences of sin are not the same as punishment. Sometimes God says no. We have to learn when to accept God's answer.

The Bathsheba Incident -  2 Samuel 11:1-27 NOT BEING WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IS AS DANGEROUS AS BEING WHERE YOU AREN’T SUPPOSED TO BE TEMPTATION RARELY MAKES SENSE YOU CANNOT OVERCOME TEMPTATION BY EXAMINING IT TRYING TO HIDE YOUR SIN ALWAYS COSTS SOMEONE SOMETHING YOU CAN'T HIDE YOUR SIN FROM GOD