First Baptist Church Longview

Have you ever tried to fit Jesus into your own expectations? Through the events in Mark 11:1–18, Pastor Collin shows how Jesus refuses to be shaped by human agendas and instead reveals His true authority. He is not something to use, but Lord over all. Examine your allegiance and surrender fully to Him.

Have you ever chased more and more, only to find yourself still empty? In Mark 6:30–44, Pastor Collin connects the feeding of the crowds to the imagery of Psalm 23, revealing Jesus as the Shepherd who provides what we truly lack. He is not just a provider of temporary needs but the Bread of Life who satisfies the soul. Stop chasing lesser things and turn toward the One who gives lasting fulfillmen...

Have you ever wondered why the same truth can land so differently in different hearts? Centering on Mark 4:1–20, Pastor Cam Reynolds explains how the condition of the heart determines how the Word takes root. While the power lies in the seed, the response shapes the outcome. Examine your heart honestly and cultivate soil that receives and produces lasting fruit.

Have you ever felt too ashamed or too broken to approach Jesus openly? In Mark 5, Pastor Collin traces the story of a suffering woman who reached out in secret, only to be seen and called “daughter” by Jesus. He offers more than healing — He offers relationship. Make space this week to encounter Him personally, allowing His love to redefine your identity.

Have you ever felt untouchable — too broken, too sinful, too far gone for God to want anything to do with you? In Mark 1:40–45, Pastor Collin highlights how Jesus reached out and touched a man everyone else avoided, showing that His holiness moves toward uncleanness rather than away from it. Because Christ willingly went to the cross, you never have to question His willingness to make you clean. C...

Where is God when He feels distant? In Mark 1, Pastor Collin shows how heaven breaks open at Jesus’ baptism, revealing that God’s presence has come near. Through Christ, access to Him is no longer distant. Draw near and engage with Him personally this week.

What if the things you depend on for meaning were never meant to sustain you? Reflecting on Ecclesiastes 9 and 11–12, Pastor Collin highlights life’s fragility and calls us to live with reverence for God. Because everything ultimately matters, trust Him with your life and honor Him now.

Are you truly listening when God speaks? Drawing from Hebrews 1:1–3, Dr. Richard Johnson reminds us that God has spoken fully through His Son. Jesus is the clearest revelation of who God is. Listen carefully and follow where He leads.

What if joy is found not in avoiding hardship but in trusting God through it? In Ecclesiastes 7, Pastor Collin contrasts our desire for comfort with the wisdom found in facing reality. Life’s difficulty can shape deeper trust. Lean into God and discover the joy that comes from Him.

How do you trust God in seasons you would never have chosen? Looking at Ecclesiastes 3, Pastor Collin shows that life unfolds in seasons we cannot fully understand. Our role is not to grasp everything, but to trust God’s timing. Rest in His control, even when answers are unclear.

What if everything you’re chasing leaves you empty? In Ecclesiastes, Pastor Collin points to life’s fleeting nature and calls us to receive it as a gift from God. Meaning is not found in striving, but in gratitude. Stop chasing what cannot satisfy and trust the One who gives life.

What if starting over isn’t about improving yourself but about returning to Christ? In John 21, Pastor Collin highlights how Jesus restored Peter after failure, offering a new beginning rooted in love rather than performance. Your past does not define you. Receive His grace and move forward.

What are you hiding that keeps you from closeness with God? In 1 John 1:5–10, Pastor Collin emphasizes that genuine relationship with God requires walking in the light. Hiding only deepens the distance. Step into honesty and experience the cleansing Jesus provides.

Have you ever been surprised by God showing up in an unexpected way? In Luke 2:8–14, Pastor Collin reflects on how the announcement of Jesus’ birth came to ordinary shepherds. God’s grace is extended to all, not just the powerful. Receive that peace and share it with others.

What would it take for you to recognize the true King? In Matthew 2, Dr. Kip Salser shows how God guided the Magi while others ignored what was right in front of them. Jesus is worthy of wholehearted worship. Choose to respond with humility and trust.

What if knowing God required more than hearing about Him? In John 1:1–9, Pastor Collin shows how Jesus is the Word made flesh, fully revealing God. He is not merely a message but God Himself entering the world. Let this truth move you into a deeper relationship with Him.

What do you do when darkness feels overwhelming? In Isaiah 9:1–7, Pastor Collin highlights the promise of light breaking into the deepest darkness through Christ. God’s plan always includes redemption, even in the bleakest moments. Bring your burdens to Him and receive the peace He offers.

Do you feel the pressure to control every outcome in your life? In John 18, Pastor Collin points to Jesus before Pilate, showing a kingdom defined by truth rather than power. Followers of Christ are called to witness, not control. Release your grip on outcomes and trust God with the direction of your life.

What if your search for satisfaction has been misdirected? In Psalm 37:4, Pastor Collin explains that delight in God is not separate from trust and obedience, but tied directly to them. As joy in Him deepens, desires are reshaped. Spend time drawing near to God and discover the peace that follows.

What does it mean to be more than a conqueror? Looking at Romans 8:31–39, Pastor Collin highlights Paul’s confidence that nothing can separate believers from God’s love. Trials may remain, but they are transformed into opportunities for His grace to be seen. Choose to anchor your hope in that unbreakable love.

What do you do when life feels confusing and incomplete? In Romans 8:28–30, Pastor Collin points to God’s authority over every detail, showing how even difficult circumstances are woven into His greater purpose. The same God who worked through the lives of Joseph and through the cross continues to work today. Trust Him, knowing nothing is outside His care.

Why does the world feel so broken, and why does suffering run so deep? Reflecting on Romans 8:18–27, Pastor Collin describes creation as groaning under the weight of sin, yet being drawn toward redemption. God is not ignoring suffering but redeeming it for His purposes. Bring your pain honestly to Him and trust that even your deepest groaning is not unheard.

Do you ever wonder whether you truly belong to God? In Romans 8:14–17, Pastor Collin contrasts the fear of slavery with the security of adoption, revealing that believers are brought into God’s family as children and co-heirs with Christ. This identity is secure and unshakable. Let that truth lead you to approach God with confidence and trust.

What truly sets a Christian apart — is it belief, behavior, or something deeper? In Romans 8:5–13, Pastor Collin shows that the defining mark of a believer is the indwelling Spirit of God. The Spirit produces new desires, renewed thinking, and the hope of resurrection. Examine your heart, set your mind on God’s truth, and walk in the freedom that comes from His Spirit at work within you.

Have you ever felt the weight of condemnation — from your past, your failures, or even from other people? Opening Romans 8 in light of the struggle described in Romans 7, Pastor Collin highlights Paul’s declaration that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ. Because Jesus bore that condemnation at the cross, believers are fully pardoned and free to live by the Spirit’s power. Let this t...