A Solid Foundation

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Why is Jesus The Good Shepherd? The reasons are to numerous to count and to beautiful to express. However, this passage gets to a few of them, and the attempt is made to do them justice with this message. Michael Linton, Pastor February 12, 2017

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

There is only one Good Shepherd: depend on Him. There are many good shepherds, but they will fail you: only depend on them as they depend on the Good Shepherd. The hired hands leave at the first sign of trouble and are no leaders: don't depend on them at all. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Jesus, the Shepherd, is also Jesus, the Door. That Door is the provider of salvation, protection, and profusion. The Shepherd has all we need and more. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Throughout the Bible, the called out church is referred to as a flock of sheep. While not always a flattering comparison, it captures well the believer's relationship to and with Jesus. This passage looks specifically at that relationship. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

A gift's benefits can never be experienced until the gift is received. Salvation, the Remarkable Gift given through the birth, life, and death of God's only Son, must likewise be received. The gift is given. Will you accept it? Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The Magi, looking for the newborn King, are a model for us today of what it means to seek something of value. The signs around us point us to our greatest need: a Savior to whom we offer everything. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

To answer Mark Lowry, yes, Mary knew. She knew a lot about that baby she was carrying. She knew enough to sing an incredible song about it. She knew enough to recognize what an incredible gift Jesus would be. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This message begins our Advent series for the 2016 Christmas season, A Remarkable Gift. What does it mean that Jesus "became flesh?" That's what this message explores. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Just as the church is to give thanks during national upheaval, based on the promises of preservation, so should the church give thanks during her own internal strife. God's blessings far outweigh the negativity that may be occurring, but, more than that, thanksgiving becomes a standard by which can measure our actions. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

After the presidential election, some people were elated and some were devastated. Regardless of our emotions, however, Christians should give thanks. An election is not the end. Jeremiah and Judah were looking at what they thought would be the end, true national upheaval, but even then, God had a promise for them. We give thanks for the promise. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

Jesus only uses the word 'church' twice in the gospels, but those two times are vital to having a clear understanding of what the church must look like. Those two statements also prepare us to see what the one and only mission of the church: to make disciples. Other activities may be tools or just good things, but they are peripheral to the mission Jesus has commanded. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC S...

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This message looks at four aspects of the Lord's Supper that are critical for a true understanding of it's importance for the called out body of believers. It's a message of love, joy, hope, and reflection. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

The calling on the subjects of Jesus' Kingdom is not a calling, to a docile, safe, cloistered Christian life. It is a call to division. It is a call to persecution. It is a call to die. Jesus' people are called to leave everything behind--from friends to family to themselves--if that is what it takes to answer to call of the mission. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

This is the first message in a new series, "Jesus' Church," looking at the church in the Gospels. We begin with a few weeks in Matthew and see on this first Sunday that Jesus' Church, Living Called Out, is a Kingdom. Our allegiance is first and foremost to our heavenly King, and not a political party or country. As subjects of that Kingdom, there are certain understandings we should have, and a br...

Once the lessons have been learned form a church vote, and a decision has been made, what happens next? Some of that depends on the decision made; some of that depends on the lessons learned. However, there are some principles that can guide any church through what comes after. Paul made it pretty easy for us to see. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

A lot can be learned from a vote, especially from a vote in church. The results, but also what led to the results, must be examined. That's what this message attempts to do. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA

In this first message in our Songs for Life series, Psalm 1 clearly presents a choice in life: the way of wickedness or the way of righteousness. We must choose, but the only way to be truly righteous is through a relationship with Jesus Christ. He can make you righteous; you can't. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Nixon, TX

This series through Jonah talks specifically about how today's churches act a lot like Jonah in our attempts at outreach, and our responses mirror his toward people that we deem 'undesirable' for our church. The doors must be open and the Gospel must be preached. Michael Linton, Pastor FBC Sulphur, LA