A Solid Foundation

The New Testament level for our giving is generosity. While the standard beginning point is the tithe, our giving goes way beyond that. This message will show us four principles of generous giving. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

We are not to bring to God our leftovers and leavings. God is supposed to get our best and first, this doesn't just mean money. David, in our focal passage, would not give God anything that cost him nothing. We should have the same mind - we only give sacrificially. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Giving your tithes and offerings is a step of obedience. The entire Bible commands God's followers to give a portion of their produce/income to Him. How much should be given is clear also. But, there is a promise to those that give. Not a promise of health and wealth, but a promise much better and eternal. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

As Christians, we have one primary calling and one message: to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Even David, 1000 years before Jesus was born, knew his responsibility to share the good news of salvation from God. His words in Psalm 40 remind us of our message: that true righteousness is only found in Jesus Christ. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

We as believers are emissaries, ambassadors, from a Kingdom to a world that is not our home. Therefore, we have certain responsibilities, as well as certain expectations. This is our calling and our life. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

A culture of evangelism begins with the basic functions of the church. Until we are functioning as a New Testament church should, a culture of evangelism can't thrive. The First Church, again, shows us how it works. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

There is no list or program that can create a culture of evangelism in a church. As a matter of fact, the exact characteristics of a church with a culture of evangelism are difficult to pin down. However, you know it when you see it. The First Church had it in Acts 2. As a church, we need certain yearnings and desires to have an evangelistic culture, a heart-cry of our people. Those yearnings make...

There is no list or program that can create a culture of evangelism in a church. As a matter of fact, the exact characteristics of a church with a culture of evangelism are difficult to pin down. However, you know it when you see it. The First Church had it in Acts 2. As a church, we need certain yearnings and desires to have an evangelistic culture, a heart-cry of our people. Those yearnings make...

This message begins our 'Cast Your Net' series on evangelism. In it, we answer the question "What is evangelism?" The answer to that question effects the very nature of our evangelistic encounters, so it's a great place to start this 6-week series. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This is a verse by verse study through the book of Galatians. The major theme is not to allow false teaching to divert us from the true gospel. There are many false teachers out there, wrapped in television, wealth, fake smiles, and even plain packaging, but their deviant theology and teaching are to be ignored. The falsehoods can only truly be recognized when we are steeped in the truth of God's...

We love with truth. We love with compassion. Now, we need to be among the world and LAUCHout so we can cast our nets. What will launching out look like? A million different things. But it won't be comfortable, and it likely won't be familiar, and it won't always make sense, but it should always follow the commands of Jesus. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Loving with truth is only past of how we are to love: we are also to love with compassion. This begins for the church, not in our relationships with those outside the church, but with those within it. The first church made an example of themselves, and then were held up as an example. This is vital for the church today for everything from our approach to outreach to our response to racism. As we L...

This message serves as a bridge from our "First Church" series, to a short series on our #LAUNCHOut strategy. In this first message of the three message series, we look at the 'L' of the acronym LAUNCH, 'Loving.' In order to be loving, we must first be truthful, and the ultimate truth is that we are sinners and Jesus is the only hope for our salvation. It is not loving to not share the truth. Pete...

Jesus is the Lord and Messiah that the Old Testament promised and humanity needs. This truth should focus our obedience and fine-tune our relationship. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

When the Spirit fell, the denier became the preacher. When the Spirit fell, the hiders became the proclaimers. When the Spirit falls, the weak become powerful. When the Spirit falls, the job becomes clear. When the Spirit falls, the lost come to Christ. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This is a verse by verse study through the book of Galatians. The major theme is not to allow false teaching to divert us from the true gospel. There are many false teachers out there, wrapped in television, wealth, fake smiles, and even plain packaging, but their deviant theology and teaching are to be ignored. The falsehoods can only truly be recognized when we are steeped in the truth of God's...

Peter's sermon at Pentecost contains volumes of learning for the Christian. In this message, we take a 35,000 foot view of his sermon and find 8 aspects of it that inform our call to witness and how we go about talking to someone about Jesus. As Christians, we've been prepared, filled, and now we're Ready for Action. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This is a verse by verse study through the book of Galatians. The major theme is not to allow false teaching to divert us from the true gospel. There are many false teachers out there, wrapped in television, wealth, fake smiles, and even plain packaging, but their deviant theology and teaching are to be ignored. The falsehoods can only truly be recognized when we are steeped in the truth of God's...

Racism is a sad and sinful reality. In the Southern Baptist Convention, racism is also a sad history. However, steps have been taken through the years to both atone for past racism and remove current racism from our midst. There's still work to do, and there is a Biblical mandate to do so. Racism is against the Bible, against Christlikeness, and against the Christian's sanctification. Michael Lint...

This is a verse by verse study through the book of Galatians. The major theme is not to allow false teaching to divert us from the true gospel. There are many false teachers out there, wrapped in television, wealth, fake smiles, and even plain packaging, but their deviant theology and teaching are to be ignored. The falsehoods can only truly be recognized when we are steeped in the truth of God's...

While we celebrate our political freedom as Americans, we must never lose sight of the fact that the only true freedom is found in salvation through Jesus Christ. (Evangelistic appeal following an Independence Day celebration) Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The message of salvation is for anyone who will believe. (Evangelistic appeal following VBS 2017 Children's Musical) Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

While the disciples waited, the Holy Spirit came. And nothing would ever be the same. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This is a verse by verse study through the book of Galatians. The major theme is not to allow false teaching to divert us from the true gospel. There are many false teachers out there, wrapped in television, wealth, fake smiles, and even plain packaging, but their deviant theology and teaching are to be ignored. The falsehoods can only truly be recognized when we are steeped in the truth of God's...

As the disciples of Jesus waited, as the were told to, for the Holy Spirit, they were not idle. They came together in unity, they prayed, they searched the scriptures, and they prepared for whatever might be coming next. The command to wait on God is rarely a command to do nothing. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA