First Baptist Church of Inverness

As Christmas approaches, Pastor Byron highlights the shepherds story and how, like them, the glory of God overwhelms us and changes our entire life from within! 12/21/25 Matthew 1:18-25 NASB 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around...

As Christmas approaches, Pastor Byron highlights the genealogy and the importance of prophecy being fulfilled for our salvation! 12/14/25 Matthew 1:18-25 NASB 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, since he was a righteous man and d...

As Christmas approaches, Pastor Byron highlights the story of the Magi and it's significance with how we approach Christ in reverence and humility.  12/07/25 Luke 1:26-38 NASB 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28...

As Christmas approaches, Pastor Byron highlights the story of the Magi and it's significance with how we approach Christ in reverence and humility.  11/30/25 Matthew 2:1-12 NASB 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem  2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and ha...

This week, as the congregation takes up communion, Pastor Byron reflects on the "Indescribable Gift". What is this great gift that we give our time to worship, that we give our lives in obedience, that we give our time and finances in deference? As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, who are we giving thanks to, and how can we understand everything He has done for us? This verse and th...

A message from earlier this year, presented in Podcast format, Matt Pullen spends time highlighting the freedom we have in Christ. Highlighting sections from Romans 8:1-6, 2 Timothy 1:6-14 and Galatians 3: 13-14, Matt touches on the struggle of every believer, and the freedom not only of the Gospel, but the freedom God gives us in everyday living. Join us for this special episode as we all work to...

This week, Pastor Byron highlights the third part of his exploration into the God-ordained principle of giving. How does planning for the future involve our hearts and obedience to God? How does a heart of giving align us not just with offerings, but serving others as God commands? How do we make this a part of our walk with Him instead of just adding it to our "to-do-list?" Pastor Byron...

This week, Pastor Byron highlights the second part of his exploration into the God-ordained principle of giving. What is at the heart of obedience and giving to God what is His? How do we examine that within ourselves and align it with God's word and commands? 2 Corinthians 8 shows us many of the examples God instructs and helps us see his heart more clearly. 11/2/25 2 Corinthians 8:16 - 9:5...

This week, Pastor Byron takes to the word to explore the God-ordained principle of giving. Beyond simply tithing, what does God instruct us to do? In what ways does this prompt us to be obedient not only to Him, but the people we fellowship and worship with? 2 Corinthians 2 holds the answers that Pastor explores. 10/26/25 2 Corinthians 2:8-9  8 So I beg you to reaffirm your love for him.  9 For th...

Join us this week as we discuss the passover celebration of redemption with Jesus in Matthew 26.  Pastor Byron takes us to this passage on a Sunday morning where we remember the symbolism of Christ offering his blood and body by illustrating this message before the congregation celebrates communion. How do we refresh our minds with a process we are overly familiar with? How do we renew our passion...

Join us this week as Pastor Adam Wuthnow explores the Morning Hymn (Psalm 3) and, in more depth, the Evening Hymn (Psalm 4). What does Christ do with us in times of stress? Does God provide comfort in times or turmoil by opening our eyes to His purpose? Is it possible there is a deeper meaning? Pastor Adam works through all these questions to explore David's mindset in the Psalm and the pract...

Join us this week as Pastor Dallas Cerny looks at John 1:35-39 and discusses how living in surrender to Christ drives us out of our comfortable Christian life, and into a life full of meaning, suffering, and every reward that God promises us in scripture. The call? Are we ready to become a challenge church? 10/05/25 Scripture: John 1:35-39

Join us this week as we discuss Romans 12, Pastor Byron discusses how Paul shows us how to live in a world corrupted by evil, but respond in Christ-like Godliness. He highlights how it is impossible to do this in our fleshly strength, but requires full reliance and obedience to God. Along the explanation of the passage, he also highlights how God shows us how to do this.  Pastor Byron also takes t...

Join us this week as we discuss Luke 15:22-24 and take a look at the Supper that is at the climax of the parable of the Prodigal Son. What does the attitude of the oldest son and the mercy of the father teach us about our hearts aligning with God and His plan?   9/14/25 Scripture: Luke 15:22-24 22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring...

Join us this week as we discuss 1 Peter 2:4-10 and examine the living stone of Jesus, the chief Cornerstone. Have we made the choice to come to the living stone of Jesus, and how does that illustration of Him help us see more of His true character and Holiness? This podcast episode also includes a special testimony about giving 9/21/25 Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10  4 And coming to Him as to a living...

Study of Jonah Part 4 of 4 Join us this week as we discuss Jonah 4:1-11 and take a deep dive into Jonah, what was behind his disobedience, why he ran away, and how it applies to us today! 9/7/25 Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11 1 But this was a great evil to Jonah, and he became angry.  2 And he prayed to Yahweh and said, “Ah! O Yahweh, was not this my word to myself while I was still in my own land? There...

Study of Jonah Part 2 of 4 Join us this week as we discuss Jonah 1:17 - Jonah 2:10 and take a deep dive into Jonah, what was behind his disobedience, why he ran away, and how it applies to us today! 8/24/25 Scripture: Jonah 1:17 - 2:10 LSB 17 And Yahweh appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights. 1 Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh his G...

Study of Jonah Part 3 of 4 Join us this week as we discuss Jonah 3:1-10 and take a deep dive into Jonah, what was behind his disobedience, why he ran away, and how it applies to us today! 8/31/25 Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 1 Now the word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,  2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and call out to it this very call which I am going to speak to you.”  3 So...

Study of Jonah Part 1 of 4 Join us this week as we discuss Jonah 1:1-16 and take a deep dive into Jonah, what was behind his disobedience, why he ran away, and how it applies to us today! 8/17/25 Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16 LSB 1 Now the word of Yahweh came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before Me.” 3 Yet...