First Baptist Church Lipan, TX

Who Are You Listening To? - 1 Samuel 28:3-19 Saul's first problem was he focused on His glory rather than God's. Saul's second problem was rather than submitting and repenting, Saul chose to push God. Saul's third problem was he listened to the wrong person.

The Case for the Resurrection - Luke 24:1-12 The Word of the Women The Ignorance of the Disciples The testimony of the Soldiers The Coverup of the Pharisees His Post Resurrection Appearances

Four Days Late - John 11:1-45 There is purpose in everything Jesus does. God's timing is not our timing. Jesus expects us to do what we can to prepare for Him to work. Although we work to prepare the way, only Jesus can do the true work. Jesus expects us to see His work on through to completion. When Jesus resurrects something, it has to be loosed and let go.

You Can Know You Are Saved - 1 John 5:13 A certain faith is based on the proper object. A certain faith requires the proper method of faith. A certain faith is confirmed by the Holy Spirit. A certain faith is confirmed by obedience.

There is a Hell - Luke 16:19-31 Hell is a place with real people. Hell is a place of torment. Hell is a place of consciousness. Hell is inescapable. Hell does not have to be our destination.

There is a Heaven - John 14:1-7 HEAVEN IS THE PRESENCE OF THE FATHER HEAVEN IS A PLACE OF COMMUNION WITH OTHERS HEAVEN IS BEING PREPARED FOR ITS FUTURE RESIDENTS HEAVEN IS PREPARED FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE PREPARED THEMSELVES JESUS IS THE WAY TO HEAVEN

There is a God - Acts 14:16-17 WE CAN KNOW THERE IS A GOD BY THE WITNESS OF CREATION. WE CAN KNOW THERE IS A GOD FROM THE WITNESS OF OUR CONSCIENCE. WE CAN KNOW THERE IS A GOD FROM THE WITNESS OF JESUS.

There is Truth - John 18:36-38 We're all searching for truth The incarnation of Jesus testifies to the truth Jesus is the truth Having the truth changes your life The truth is what God says it is!  Not what I want it to be!

When we encounter God's presence - Exodus 3:1-6 Whenever a believer encounters God's presence, it will put them in a position of humbleness and reverence before God. A believer can approach the throne of grace (God's presence) whenever we need grace and mercy to deal with life.

A Winning Attitude, Part 2 - Matthew 5:7-12 The first work that is required of the Christian is that of mercy, not piety or religion. This beatitude shifts our attention from charity to purity; it examines our motive. A peacemaker is someone who is prepared to pursue peace and pay the high price if necessary. Jesus does not want His disciples under the impression that the Christian life is ea...

A Winning Attitude, Part 1 - Matthew 5: 3-6 To be poor in spirit means to be spiritually bankrupt before God. Mourning here are people who are broken hearted because of the sin they have committed against God. A Meek person is someone who understands who and what they are in relation to other people. Hungering and thirsting for righteousness means desiring more than anything the things of God...

Praying Like Jesus Prayed - Matthew 6:9-13 OUR PRAYER BEGINS FROM A PLACE OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP OUR PERSONAL GOD CANNOT BE MISTAKEN FOR ANYONE EXCEPT THE CREATOR OF THE COSMOS OUR GOD IS HOLY AND SEPARATED THY KINGDOM COME IS NOT A HOPEFUL EXPECTATION OF A FUTURE REALITY.  IT IS A PLEA TO BE THE AGENTS OF THE KINGDOM IN THE HERE AND NOW WE ARE TO SEEK PRESENT NEED RATHER THAN FUTURE P...

Faithful with a Little - Matthew 24:14-30 God doesn't give each of us the same thing. When God gives us something, He expects us to use it. God expects us to use what He has given us in proportion. When we're faithful with a little, we're given more. If you're not faithful, what you have is taken from you.

A Fresh Start - Isaiah 43:18-21 We must not cling to the past.    We cling to our failures.    We remain in the glory of God's former work in our lives. God is constantly doing new things. God makes a way where there is no way. God is a God of unexpected blessings.

Setting Up Camp - Genesis 13:8-18 The direction you pitch your tents has a direct bearing on your success. Focus colors your priorities and those of your family. Sometimes leftovers are the best.

Lessons from the Beginning - Genesis 1 God is First. There is an order. Everything has a purpose. There are instructions to follow. God focused on the needs, not the wants. God took time to rest.

God is a Know It All

A Simple Christmas - Luke 2:8-12 Christmas is simply for all people. The message is simple. Salvation is easy.

What Christmas is Really About - Galatians 4:4-7 Christmas is about the timing of God. Christmas is about the coming of God. The Son is God Incarnate (In the flesh). Christmas is about the love of God for His creation. Christmas is the beginning of the Easter story. When we see the cradle, we have to see the cross. Christmas is about the forgiveness and adoption of sinners.

Living Life Together -  Colossians 3:12-15 How we treat others is a decision we make for ourselves based on our relationship to God. Our example of forgiveness is Jesus. Do it all in love. If we do these things, we can live at peace within ourselves, knowing we have lived up to our Father's name.

 A Thankful Life -  Luke 17:11-19 People rarely have a problem asking Jesus to bless or heal them. The issue we have is remembering to thank Jesus for the blessings He bestows. Our need to show thankfulness is in direct relationship to how we view ourselves. A change in attitude sets apart a thankful life from a thankless one.

Who is my neighbor?  Luke 10:25-37 Philippians 2:3 Romans 12:18 James 3:6-12

Kingdom Investments for Eternal Dividends - Luke 19:1-10 We invest in others by giving our attention. We invest in others by giving our time. We invest in others regardless of the reactions of people around you. We invest in others by treating them with generosity and grace. We invest in others because Jesus first invested in us. When we invest in others, it opens a door for God to move.

Defending the Faith in Church - Titus 1:10-16 Dangerous Leaders are religious, but rebellious. Dangerous leaders are teachers, but they are deceivers. We are called to silence false teachers. We are called to rebuke those who follow the false teaching.

Defending the Faith at Home - Acts 4:7-22 You must be bold. You must be direct and honest. You must be confident. Love doesn't mean you never offend.  It means you aren't offensive. We are called to defend our faith. Not sacrifice it on the altar of hospitality.