First Baptist Church Rochester Indiana

What is God looking for in us? Pastor David Love uses examples from Amos of what happens in a culture devoid of God's word. Amos 7:1-8:14

What worship does God desire? Pastor David Love uses examples from Amos to illustrate that true worship is a condition from the heart. Amos 4:4-13, 5:18-27

Pastor David Love uses lessons from Amos to look at how we deal with issues of life. Who are the hurting and the people in our world, our community? If God is the only one who hears them, we are doomed. We must hear them too. We can not be complacent or blind. Amos 3:9-4:3, 5:1-17, 6:1-14

How do we know what is God's judgement? Pastor David Love speaks about future events and the Day of the Lord. Amos 3:1-8

National sins, war crimes, injustice, exploitation, immorality and religious hypocrisy. Pastor David Love asks why nations drift into these areas and fall under judgement? Amos 1:2-5, 2:4-5

Amos provides an interesting glimpse of human behavior when disaster strikes. Pastor David Love asks listeners "What would it take for the Lord to get the attention of the nations today?" Amos 1:1-2

What are spiritual gifts? Pastor David Love discusses some of the aspects of spiritual gifts and encourages listeners to use their gifts! 1 Corinthians 12:27-31a

Who was John the Baptist? What was his role? Pastor David Love reminds listeners that familiarity with the Lord does not make someone a follower of Jesus. Luke 3:2-6, 15-17

The Holy Spirit is an important part of the Trinity, but is often overlooked. Pastor David Love discusses the important roll of the Holy Spirit provides in our lives. Joel 2:28-29, John 14:15-21

Psalm 121 is a song of ascent used by the Israelites as they approached the temple. Pastor David Love shares how the Psalm reminds us about God's continual presence in our lives. Psalm 121 

God often foreshadowed future events. Pastor David Love shared how many symbols included in the temple pointed towards Jesus and the salvation his death offered. 

Wrapping up the Old to New Me series, Pastor David Love encourages listeners than Renewing our Minds is how we get from unblessed and unproductive to a new pattern of thinking. Romans 12:1-2

You must be born again to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Pastor David Love uses the words Jesus spoke to Nicodemus as a reminder that if you are not yet a follower of Jesus, spiritual change is needed. John 3:3-6, Titus 3:3-7, Galatians 3:26-28

Do you feel loved when it comes to your relationship with God? Pastor David Love  reminds listeners that God showed his love among us, and gave us life. 1 John 4:9-10

What does faith look like in action? Troy Pryor asks how faith is applied to our lives? How does our perspective and faith change when we look at eternity?  Hebrews 11:1-16

Desire for approval. Most people want approval from at least a few people in their lives. Pastor David Love reminds listeners that salvation is a mended relationship with the Father in Heaven. Colossians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Does God like the real me? Paul writes, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". Pastor David Love reminds listeners that the writing goes on to say "and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus" and God views believers through this redemption. Romans 3:23-24, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 5:1

Believers in Jesus are regularly happier and healthier. Pastor David Love describes how faith in Christ leads to a richer and more satisfying life. John 10:10

Charting your course takes much preparation. Pastor Chuck Layne reminds listeners that charting your course Jesus' way assures that we will reach the destination that God has prepared for us, and that we will worship holy God face to face. Matthew 7:24-29

Pastor Chuck Layne reminds listeners of the words of Agur. Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die; keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty or riches, but give me only my daily bread. Proverbs 30:7-9

Thank God that He has always overcome our human limitations and foolishness. Pastor Chuck Layne encourages listeners to remember  Peter's words "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right (Acts 10:34-35) Acts 10:1-23

The Twists and Turns VBS motto is "following Jesus changes the game." Pastor Chuck Layne reminds listeners that great reward often comes from great risk. Peter took that risk. Sometimes he fell flat on his face, other times he realized great success. Matthew 14:22-33

Pastor Chuck Layne describes seven secrets to spiritual success. These include, human limitations, trust the words of Jesus, be willing to take risks, perseverance, teamwork, God's generosity, and humility.  Luke 5:1-11

Are you willing to accept God's merciful gift of salvation? Are you willing to replace your self-centered will with God's glorious purpose for your life? Pastor Chuck Layne reminds listeners that little things are important. 1 Samuel 9:1-21

Wrapping up the Hope Of Glory series, Pastor Chuck Layne uses the example of Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila. When we are living with the hope of glory, we are called to be hound together with other Christians. Christianity is a faith that is meant to be shared, so we are likewise called into service for Christ by sharing His good news through word and action.  Acts 18:1-4, 18-28