First Baptist Church Lipan, TX

When God Moves In Your Life - Luke 5:22-26 God changes your position - The way we see and handle life God changes your power - Your responsibility (by virtue of the grace we're given we have more we're required to do) God changes your place - We have to move from the place/point of salvation and grow from there

Healing Faith - Luke 5:17-26 Sometimes it isn't our faith that reveals God's grace. Sometimes the faith of others carries us through the valley into God's blessing. God can use our blessings to testify to others. When God works in our lives at this level, it's awkward. Sometimes our part in faith is to believe in the results.

 Faithfulness in the Storm - Acts 27 God never makes us weather a storm alone. God gives us wisdom and direction in times of need. God will not bring you through the storm until you stop trying to find your own way out. Sometimes we must be broken to be blessed. Stay in the boat! God rescues us in differing ways according to our preparation.

Trust in the Storm - Mark 4:35-41 Sometimes we find ourselves in storms because God put us there. Jesus should be at the center of everything for believers. It doesn't matter what is going on around you, it matters who you have with you.

The Purpose of Storms - Jonah 1 IN THE LIFE OF AN UNBELIEVER, GOD USES STORMS TO BRING THEM TO A KNOWLEDGE OF HIM  IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER SOMETIMES GOD USES A STORM TO DISCIPLINE US OR BUILD US UP GOD ALSO USES STORMS IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER TO CORRECT OUR COURSE

Walking on the Water - Matthew 14:22-33 We get scared. We have assurance. We have forgiving grace.

Parable of the Grain of Wheat -  John 12:23-26 Life cannot be separated from death. With death comes the expansion of life. We must all decide what is important to us. Following Jesus isn't simply about following a set of rules. Through dying to self you can help spread the kingdom.

Parable of the Unmerciful Slave - Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness is the most important thing in conflict. We have a debt we cannot repay. Unforgiveness keeps you from the blessings of God. Our lives must match the relationship we proclaim. We do not forgive because we are commanded to, we forgive because we are forgiven.

Parable of the Mustard Seed - Luke 13:18-19 Kingdom beginnings are most times small. The beginning size of the kingdom is not the same as it's completed size. The Kingdom of Heaven grows with a purpose.

Parable of the Hidden Treasures - Mark 13:44-46 . Treasure is sometimes hidden in unlikely places. Treasure of the Kingdom is of equal value to you regardless of your station in life. The Kingdom of Heaven is the most valuable thing in the world.

Parable of the Faithful Servant - Mark 13:32-37 We're never going to figure out when Jesus will come back. We must be about our work. We must keep watch for the things God wants us to see. We must stay prepared so we will not be caught off guard.

Parable of the Rich Fool - Luke 12:13-21 The problem with greed is it always selfishly wants more. Everything we have is not owned; it's on loan from God. We cannot be more concerned about our plans than we are God's plans. You should spend less time waiting for your ship to come in and more time sailing. The things we do are left behind, but the things God does remain.

Parable of the Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-38 Inheritance is given because of relationship; not activity. Compassion isn't earned. Our neighbor is everyone God places in our path. The scope of our love should not end at our comfort zone. When giving compassion to those God leads us to, we should not count the cost.

The Kingdom of Heaven belongs solely to God. The four soils are four types of people who are exposed to and react to the Gospel Message. The Path are those individuals who because of the damage of living life are unable to hear the Gospel Message. The Rocky Ground are those individuals who get excited about the Gospel Message, but can never apply it to their life. The Thorny Ground are those...

The Purpose of Parables - Luke 8:9-10 Parables are more than a story; they teach a lesson. Parables reveal truth to those who will listen. Parables hide truth from those who would not accept it. Jesus had to use parables to complete the plan of God.

Growing or Blowing - Psalm 1 Don't walk in the counsel of the ungodly.      Walking in the counsel of the wicked is a deliberate choice to get advice from somewhere whose basis is not scripture. Don't stand in the way of sinners.     Standing in the way of sinners is beginning to prefer the company of the ungodly to the company of God. Don't sit in the seat of scoffers. &n...

What's That Sound? Pentecost In The Church Today - Acts 2:1-13 The Spirit didn't come until the people were together. God poured out his Spirit through a visible manifestation. The Spirit gave power to be witnesses to the acts of God.

Wanderer to Conqueror - James 5:10-12 To live lives of victory, we have to be prepared. To live lives of victory, we must break the manna mentality. We must resist the urge to be manna Christians and begin being Canaan Christians. Just because something from God is good doesn't mean it's God's best. Being a Canaan Christian is always seeking to be in God's best, even if it's uncomfortable.

If You Only Knew - John 4:1-30 Sometimes we have to be unorthodox to bring others to Jesus. When we try to hide ourselves or our sin, we only bring discomfort upon ourselves. Until we confess our sins there can be no change. God sees our worth. An encounter with Jesus removes our burdens.

Why, God, Why? - Romans 8:18-39 This World is Broken We are Broken God Can and Does Use That Brokenness The End Will Be Greater Than Our Present Reality

Who Is A Deacon? - 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Deacons should be individuals of good character The characteristics given for deacons aren't a checklist All of the qualities Paul lists for deacons are present tense qualities Nobody will completely fulfill everything in this list all of the time

What Is A Deacon? - Acts 6:1-7 Deacons were born out of conflict to handle conflict. Deacons were born to give those who handle God's Word freedom to do so rightly. Deacons are servants of the church. Deacons have a faith relationship with Jesus.

Resurrecting Hope - John 20:1-18 Loving Jesus can mean doing things you don't understand When you have experienced Jesus, Nothing (Nobody) Else Will Do Jesus always calls us by name The empty tomb is the greatest symbol of hope the world has ever known

Make It Matter - Acts 7:51-60 1) Stand for Truth 2) Find peace in God 3) Love others

The Voice of God - 1 Kings 19:9b-21 Sometimes we won't hear from God unless we expect the hear from God God's voice is sometimes not what we expect Sometimes God's voice tells us what we already know God always speaks the truth to his followers God speaks to his followers to uplift his followers