A Solid Foundation

A decision must be made by every individual and every church, regardless of past mistakes and future uncertainties, that we will be obedient to the call to share the gospel with all people. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

When we are obedient to the call of God, we are blessed with protection THROUGH the completion of the call and ability FOR the completion of the call. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Sometimes, the storm is the hardest place to remain obedient to God. Sometimes, the storm is exactly what God is using to get us back to obedience. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

If you believe what you claim to believe, if you live what you claim to believe, the world will think you’re crazy. Let them. Own it. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Who is lord of your life? Ultimately, who, or what, do you trust to get you through the rough and smooth places? As a believer, our only trust is in Jesus - not government or money or ourselves or anything else. Only Jesus is Lord. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

There's a reason God will lead us a certain direction: because all the other directions are wrong, no matter what we think. He really does know best. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

A great step of faith is only acceptable if God has told you to take it. A step taken in faith, without the command of God, is disobedience. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Satan will attack. People will attack. Life will attack. But, when the attack comes, where will you be found? We can take refuge in the Lord, but it's best if that is where we live, and not just where we run to in hard times. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Christmas Characters The last message in our series on Christmas characters is about Anna. She was faithful to God. She waited. She served. She worshiped. She fulfilled her ministry. And she was rewarded for her faithfulness. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Christmas Characters The second message in our series on Christmas characters is about Joseph. He was determined to live in a righteousness manner. The very little about him in the gospels shows him being righteous over and over. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Christmas Characters The third message in our series on Christmas characters is about Simeon. Simeon waited. And waited. And waited. And often we do, too. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Christmas Characters The first message in our series on Christmas characters is about Mary. She was willing to submit herself to whatever God had in store for her, not because she was in any way special or different from us, but because she was obedient to her Lord. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

In the last section of Paul's message to the Ephesian leaders, he exemplifies, by his own life, what we are to give to the Lord. Short answer: everything. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Believers can expect certain occurrences in this life. Throughout scripture, warnings are given, and Paul's message to Ephesian church leaders has its own section of awareness. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

There are many things that fight for importance in our lives. However, as Paul teaches the leaders of the Ephesian church, we see there are only a few things that are vital for the believer. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Paul's third sermon recorded in Acts is one to church leaders and the church - believers, in other words. It was meant as an encouragement to their mission and growth. The first section gives us some specific acts to accomplish. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

When we are disobedient to God's direction, we trade what will be great for what will be, at best, good. If we are absent from obedience TO God, we are absent from power FROM God. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

When the gospel changes lives, it changes a culture. When the culture changes, those who aren't changed by the gospel don't react well. There are responses we can expect if we intend to shine the light of gospel into the darkness of lostness. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Your conversation with the One that God has placed on your heart may mean that thousands, even millions, come to Christ later on. Or, it might mean that it is only the eternity of your One that is changed. Either way, your One is priceless. Jesus dies for your One. Your name may never be known on earth, but heaven will rejoice when your One comes to Christ. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Hell is a real place. Hell is also a certainty for those that die outside of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus, in a parable he told, gave us a clear picture of what hell is like. This picture should motivate us to try to keep as many people from going there as possible. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

While one is very rarely an important number in our lives, it is extremely important in scripture. Heaven rejoices when just one lost person comes to faith in Christ. We each have our one we need to share with. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The call to make disciples means that we are on the field, in the game, doing the work. We have a mission, just like those carrying the paralyzed man to see Jesus. With confident expectation, no obstacle can derail our calling and us seeing a miracle from Jesus. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The call to follow Jesus is a call to be like Him. In being like Him, we seek the lost so that we can lead them to follow Jesus. We need to find our 'One' that we can bring to Jesus. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Our ability to see God do amazing things in our lives, and then to turn around and be completely disobedient to Him, is just mind-bending. We're in good company with Paul, though. And he proves there's hope. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

We've seen His extraordinary power. We exemplify His extraordinary reputation. If we are living the life Jesus has called us to, we will spread His extraordinary impact. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA