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Francis Scott Key wrote those inspiring words of  The Star-Spangled Banner  after witnessing the amazing survival of Ft. McHenry after an all-night assault by the British troops on September 13-14, 1844. Key wrote,  “Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just; and this be our motto: ‘In God is our trust!’ And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave over the land of the f...

Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations   Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison   First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934 http://fbccolumbustx.org/

Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations   Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison   First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934 http://fbccolumbustx.org/

Sunday Message recorded 24 May 2026 by Senior Pastor Victor Morrison First Baptist Church - Columbus, TX, USA 1700 Milam St. Columbus, TX, USA 78934

Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations   Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison   First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934 http://fbccolumbustx.org/

Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations   Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison   First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934 http://fbccolumbustx.org/

As high school seniors prepare for graduation, they often become stressed over what they should do next. Should they enroll in college? If so, which college should they choose? Even if they attend college, at some point they will have to choose a major, but which field of study is best for them? Should they live on campus or off campus? Where should they worship, study and fellowship to continue g...

How would you define “Motherhood?” One simple way to define it could be “leaving a legacy of love” upon one’s children. Mother’s Day is our appreciation to our mother for their legacy of love. We express our heartfelt thanks for their devotion to the family, their many sacrifices on our behalf, the hard work and the love that they have invested in the children and in the home, etc. One a personal...

This is the season for graduation ceremonies. Or, the terms I prefer even more, commencement exercises. Commencement means,  beginnings.  Perhaps someone listening to this message is preparing to graduate from high school or university. First, let me say a hearty congratulations to you! I am so excited for what I see happening in younger generations these days. A pastor from Waco, Texas...

The author of Psalm 77 was Asaph, worship leader assigned by King David. Asaph signed 12 psalms, Psalm 50 and Psalms 73-83. This psalm gives us his game plan when trouble comes knocking at the door. The setting when Asaph composed this psalm is unknown. What is your response whenever you encounter difficulties in life. The character in Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe certainly encountere...

One of my favorite verses to share with others regarding salvation is Titus 3:5. It is small, but it is a gem! In this chapter it is like the Apostle Paul gives us some before and after photographs of salvation. What is unique about this chapter, however, is that in addition to a glimpse of life before trusting Christ and a description of life after one receives Christ, this passage also gives us...

Hank Williams wrote a song claiming, “I saw the light.” This legendary songwriter wrote, “I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin; I wouldn’t let my dear Savior in, then Jesus came like stranger in the night. Praise the Lord, I saw the light!” The Apostle Paul also tells us in the pages of Scripture that he too saw the Light. As a matter of fact, each time he shared his personal testimony, he...

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is supported  “by many proofs”  according to Acts 1:3. The writer of the book of Acts was a medical doctor and missionary named Luke. He also wrote the Gospel of Luke. It is interesting how he dedicated both works to someone named, Theophilus. Listen to what this same author noted was his motivation for writing the Gospel record,  “ 1 I...

As we near the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, some around us may not understand why Jesus had to die on the cross. For them, the horrible suffering and the gruesome death of Christ seems unnecessary. When Jesus told His disciples that He must die for the sins of the people, even they did not understand what He meant. God’s holiness and justice demand the punishment of sin. Jesus...

This message will encourage anyone who is struggling with suffering and heartache. Romans 8:26-29 speaks of the wonderful partnership we have with God in Christ. He brings us into a partnership with the Spirit and the Father and this makes all the difference in how we make it through the hard times. While serving in Fairview, Alberta, Canada, my mentor Keith Hale told me one time, “Vic, if God is...

Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations   Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison   First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934 http://fbccolumbustx.org/

What does a Garden Snail, a Banana Slug and a Three-Toed Sloth have in common? They all three either prefer to remain completely still, or when they move, it is always very, very slowly. Now, what about if you compared a slug or a sloth with an ant? Are they similar or different? Let’s go to the Scriptures to answer this question. Proverbs 6:6-11 contrasts an idle sluggard with an industrious ant....

Go call your friends who like to fish and tell them they will like this message! Let’s look at Matthew chapter 13 where Jesus gives 7 parables. He begins sharing these seven parables in Matthew 13:3. What is a “parable”? The Greek term for parable is parabole, meaning something thrown (bole) alongside (para) for the sake of comparison. Jesus would draw a parallel or a picture that everyone underst...

“One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Erick Weihenmayer reached the top of Mt. Everest on May 25, 2001. This was amazing since Erick had been blind since contracting an eye disease that left him blind since the age of 13. How can som...

A faulty foundation can be costly later. For example, if one starts to see stair-stepping cracks between brick and mortar, walls that begin to lean or bulge, cracks developing where the wall meets the ceiling, windows that stick or doors that jam, then you have a foundation problem. The same can eventually happen in the life of a believer or the fellowship of a church. Apart from building upon the...

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Forbes posted some interesting statistics related to resolutions made by Americans at the end of 2023. According to a survey that polled 1,000 US adults on October 23, 2023, 48% made resolutions regarding physical fitness, 38% focused on personal finances, 34% desired to lose some weight, 32% promised themselves to do a better job with their diet. The rema...

According to some current projections, holiday spending may decrease in 2025 from the anticipated $1,007 dollars per person back in October to an adjusted budget of $778 for Christmas gifts. Many who completed the survey indicated they plan to reduce spending this year by 55% compared with 2024 expenditures. Of course, we must keep in mind that record high spending was marked in both 2023 and...

Have you started decorating your tree yet? I saw this year the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center is 75’ tall imported from Norway. They hung 50,000 Christmas lights on the tree in celebration of the season. As far as I can tell, many believe lighting the Christmas tree originated with Martin Luther in the 16th century, who lit his tree after walking in the woods and seeing the stars tw...

What would you say was the greatest Christmas gift you ever received? Among the greatest some people consider the best are gift like…a new vehicle, time, handmade cards from children, birth of a child, extension to life for one diagnosed with a terminal illness, visits from family, cash, voucher booklet from a teenager promising the completion of various chores, etc. The angel told Joseph in a dre...

“I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord.” 116:17 Luke tells us in his Gospel account that during His last supper with the disciples, Jesus took the bread and the cup, and then, gave thanks. This was the night before His death. Obviously, He was not giddy in His emotions, but He was deliberate in the exercise of His will in obedience to Father’s plan as H...