A Solid Foundation

God's invitation to join Him in His work is always rooted in the relationship between Him and His child that begins in saving faith through Jesus Christ, and is proven by the child's obedience to His commands. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

God wants a love relationship with you. He pursues you. He sent His Son to die for you. He has done all the work. You wouldn't want Him if He didn't pursue you. But you must choose Him. God, in His sovereignty, leaves the final choice up to you. You must, as commanded, love Him with everything you have. That's on you. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Where is your trust? What is the source of your plans and strategies. If they come from anywhere other than God, you're doing it wrong. Our trust must always be in Him, regardless of the cost, and especially because of the insanity of the call. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Jesus saw what God was doing and joined Him. Our strategy is the same: we remain in Jesus and we will see what God is doing. Then, we can join Him there and be in the center of His will. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The purpose of Christmas was not the manger. The purpose of Christmas was the cross. He will save His people from their sins. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

We continue our look at the announcements by the angels with an examination of the announcement to the shepherds (due to technical difficulties, December 10th's message was not recorded.) This was the child that the shepherds, all of Israel, and all of humanity were looking for. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Great. Son of the Most High. Ruler of a forever kingdom. All promises made by Gabriel to Mary, and all promises kept. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The first psalm gives a stark, clear description of the two alternatives for humanity. There are only two choices we have to make: will you accept Jesus or will you reject Him? Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

When we give, we are giving to God. When we give to God, we are giving in faith. We trust that God will supply what He has commanded us to give, and we trust that He will supply all that we need after that. We can trust Him to do that because He promised that He would. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

God is scripture clearly lays out that a portion of our income is His. But, in reality, it's simpler than that. We'll see how simple in this message. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

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