First Baptist Church of El Paso

"Danger Zone: The Church Under Pressure"The church of the 21st century must be intentional in handling the societal and cultural pressures to compromise our identity. Sunday Evening Bible Study

The conditions for growth must be cultivated. Guidelines will help us create and maintain a conducive culture. Onward!

"Danger Zone: The Church Under Pressure"The church of the 21st century must be intentional in handling the societal and cultural pressures to compromise our identity. Sunday Evening Bible Study

Love doesn’t hold on to past offenses. 1 Corinthians 13:5

People matter, and we must handle them accordingly. That means that we fight our love battles at the intersection of our selfishness and their need. 1 Corinthians 13:5

Love refuses to let selfishness be a controlling motive. 1 Corinthians 13:5

How will you respond when you are surrounded and in the middle of the fight of your life? Key Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Love refuses to allow itself to be in a competition that separates people. Love is the answer for divisive posturing. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:4; John 4

You never know how much eternal damage your words and actions can inflict. By the same token, you never know how much a kind word or deed does to draw people to Jesus. And, it helps them be kind, in turn. Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

When it comes to life in the Christian community, we should be prepared to work overtime and to exert effort "over time," making investments in the long haul. Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4a

Love works to enhance relationships, but it must be invested (worked) for that to occur. Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:3

Sunday Evening Bible Study—Psalms of Ascent. Key Scripture: Psalm 132

The final word on chasing meaning in life is to focus on an ever-deepening fellowship with God. Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

We need to take a backward look and remember gratefulness, and a forward look towards hope. Join us as we prepare to celebrate the Lords' Supper together. Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Sunday Evening Bible Study. Key Scripture: Psalm 130

We should not be paralyzed by the uncertainties of the future; instead, we build on faith in God’s involvements for our development. Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Sunday Evening Bible Study. Key Scripture: Psalm 129

How sharp are you? In Ecclesiastes, the Preacher's message plays off of dullness of thought and encourages us to “Be Sharp!” Furthermore, he provides the mechanism for “sharpness” in our lives by promoting wisdom and its effect of fulfillment in life. Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Sunday Evening Bible Study. Key Scripture: Psalm 128

Easter is the definitive evidence that God’s love triumphs over sin. Key Scripture: John 3:16

Key Scripture: Matthew 21:1-12

Living in the shadow of mortality carries positive implications for our lives. Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Putting life on “pause” moves us to acknowledge that God and His ways are beyond our ability to comprehend fully. Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:16-17

Have you ever served under the supervision of a bad character? Christians are called to serve as representatives of Jesus Christ in a secular environment. How do we get to the right place? Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-13

The voices to whom we ascribe value and weight regarding our identity definitively impact us and our spiritual health. Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:21-22