A Solid Foundation

Often, the most profitable prayer we can pray is to pray scripture back to God. Is it biblical? Is it useful? How is it done? These are all questions that are answered in this message. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX April 3, 2016

Jesus' final instruction in modeling prayer for us is that we must forgive those who have wronged us. As a matter of fact, our desire to forgive others is a direct indication of our salvation. And on this day, when forgiveness was bought for everyone on the cross of Calvary, we must examine ourselves to see if we forgive, and to see if we have received the forgiveness God offers through Jesus. Mic...

The last request of The Model Prayer is one for protection, both from and in temptation. It exposes our weakness in combating temptation, and our need for rescue by God from temptation. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX March 20, 2016

In our prayers, there must be a recognition that God provides everything we need: from daily food to forgiveness. Jesus models that recognition for us in this passage. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX March 6, 2016

In our prayers, we must trust God. We can trust Him to know what is best, but we also must trust Him enough to do what He says. Our prayers should reflect that trust. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX February 21, 2016

This is the eighth message in the series "The Church's Report Card", the third where we look at the church at Smyrna. In this message we find out the reward for perseverance and courage: no judgment. Just what does no judgment mean? And is that worth all that the church will have to endure? Jesus answers these questions for us. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX September 9, 2012

This is the sixth message in the series "The Church's Report Card", the first where we look at the church at Smyrna. In this message we see what the Christians in Smyrna had to endure for their faith. Are we willing to endure the same? Are we living in such a way that we would even come close to these persecutions? Do we get an A+ in perseverance? Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX August 26, 20...

This is the seventh message in the series "The Church's Report Card", the second where we look at the church at Smyrna. In this message we see that the church is to have courage in the face of persecution - even persecution that ends in death. Do we have the courage enough to face the persecution of name-calling? We have to be a church of courageous Christians. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX...

This is the fifth message in the series "The Church's Report Card", the third where we look at the church at Ephesus. In this message we understand the reward for those that heed the message and repent. The question is, though, do we have ears to hear? Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX August 19, 2012

This is the third message in the series "The Church's Report Card", the first on the church at Ephesus. In this message we see what Jesus had to say about the right and wrong kind of tolerance in the church at Ephesus. We'll also see how we as the church today grade on the same issue. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX August 5, 2012

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...