Florence Baptist Temple

Our Spiritual Safeguard — Philippians 3:1; 4:4 From a prison cell, Paul commands believers to  rejoice in the Lord always . In this sermon, Pastor Monroe unpacks why  joy is a safeguard  (Phil. 3:1) and  strength  (Neh. 8:10), how it differs from happiness, and how the  Holy Spirit  grows joy as fruit in the Christian life (Gal. 5:22–23). We also anchor joy where Jesus did:  “Rejoice that your nam...

In this kickoff message, Pastor opens Matthew 24 and lets  Jesus explain Jesus —deception, wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, persecution, and worldwide Gospel witness— with the command: “Be not troubled.”  Cross-references include  Luke 21:20–24, 28  and  Luke 19:41–44  to set the context and urgency. Christ  died for our sins , was  buried , and  rose again  (1 Cor. 15:3–4). Turn to Him in...

From a prison cell, Paul penned the Epistle of Joy to teach us how to live faithfully “whatever happens.” We are called to  work out what God has worked in, to trust His Spirit at work within us, and to shine as lights in a crooked and perverse world. In this sermon, Pastor Bill Monroe explains the gift of salvation (Eph. 2:8–9), the daily work of the Holy Spirit (1 Thess. 2:13), and the call for...

The Mind of Christ  (Philippians 2:5-11) In this episode, Bill Monroe unpacks one of the most powerful passages in Scripture: the humiliation and exaltation of Jesus Christ. From heaven’s glory to a manger, from the cross to the throne, Jesus shows us the mind and attitude we are called to live out. Hear the Gospel clearly:  “Christ died for our sins and rose again”  (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Salvat...

RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTHThe Key to Understanding Your Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:15 | Ephesians 1:10 | Ephesians 3:2 The Bible is God’s inspired, infallible, inerrant Word—but how do we make sense of 1,300+ pages of people, places, covenants, and commands? In this timely message, we’ll discover the simple method God gives us to interpret His Word clearly: Rightly Dividing—a principle we cal...

SURVIVAL GUIDE: Whatever Happens—Hope in Christ | Philippians 1 | Pastor Bill MonroeLife doesn’t always go like we planned, but whatever happens, Christ is enough. In this powerful and practical message from Philippians 1, Pastor Monroe shares Paul’s survival guide for uncertain times. From a cold Roman prison cell, Paul penned the most joyful letter in the New Testament. Why? Because his hope was...

What is really happening with Israel today—and why should it matter to every Bible-believing Christian? In this powerful message, Pastor Bill Monroe walks through Zechariah’s prophecy and explains the prophetic significance of Israel as “that burdensome stone.” With antisemitism on the rise—even among evangelicals—this sermon offers both biblical clarity and a Gospel-centered warning. You’ll learn...

"Freedom Indeed" — John 8 | Pastor Bill Monroe | Florence Baptist TempleThis week as America celebrates Independence Day, we paused to remember a far greater freedom—the kind only Jesus Christ can give. From John 8, Jesus declares, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” That’s not political. That’s personal. That’s eternal. Freedom from the penalty of sin. F...

Have you ever asked, “Who am I, really?” Philippians 1 gives us the answer straight from God’s Word: If you’re saved, you are IN Christ —a saint, a servant, a recipient of grace, and a work in progress that God promises to finish. In this message from Philippians 1:1–6, we take a close look at four little prepositions— IN, OF, FROM, and UNTIL —and uncover big spiritual truths about our identity, o...

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 06.15.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 06.08.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 06.01.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 05.18.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 05.11.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 05.04.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 04.27.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 04.27.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 04.13.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 040625. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 03.23.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 03.30.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠ ⁠10:30⁠ ⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 03.16.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠ ⁠10:30⁠ ⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 03.09.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠ ⁠10:30⁠ ⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon was recorded on 03.02.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠ 10:30 ⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.

The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 02.23.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠ 10:30 ⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.