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Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - As David and Jonathan continue to navigate their covenant friendship through the turmoil of King Saul's reign. Once King Saul and his son Jonathan are killed in battle, David will rise as king, but has some decisions to make. Will he totally do away with the family of King Saul? Or....will he keep his word and covenant to Jonathan's family? Tune in wi...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - In the first episode of Jonathan and David's covenant relationship being formed, we saw them exchange robes which symbolized their trading of families and identities. This week we will see them exchange weapons in order to show they are sworn to protect each other from their enemies. Not only has God given us a new identity in our relationship with Him, He...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - As we move through the Old Testament, we find the story of covenant unfolds with every new turn. God's "covenant-faithfulness" (ches-ed) is mostly obvious to His people, and makes an unbelieving world take notice. This week in 1 Samuel 18, we begin following the relationship of David and Jonathan, and the covenant process of how they exchange rob...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - Adam and Eve...Noah...Abram...Moses becomes the next covenant partner with God through relationship and process. Remember that covenant requires promise, sacrifice, and blood! These things will ring true as God makes a covenant with Moses and God's people, Israel. The whole partnership weighs on obedience and disobedience -- blessing and curses. It is all...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - Last week we began Part I in the story of Abram's covenant partnership with God. It was too good to rush so we will continue this Sunday! Abram encounters God to discover the mission for his life. God will used Abram's family to bless the whole earth by making Abram an avenue for the Messiah's arrival. But before the covenant is complete, God sho...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - This week we follow the journey of covenant through the scriptures. Abram (also known as Abraham), encounters God to discover the mission for his life. God will used Abram's family to bless the whole earth by making Abram an avenue for the Messiah's arrival. But before the covenant is complete, God shows Abram the beauty of partnership, process, and t...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - From the Garden of Eden to the story of Noah, the people God created had continued the downhill plunge into rebellion and disobedience. God had shown grace, but the punishment for sin must be levied against those who had no regard for His holiness. In the midst of all of the chaos, God found Noah and showed grace to his family. This week we find that covenant g...

Covenant Sermon Series (Fall 2022) - The story of the gospel originates in God's heart for humanity. It's a complicated relationship because of mankind's affinity for sin. The battle for our soul that Satan has been waging for centuries never thwarted God's plan for redemptions. As we begin this new fall sermon series, we will see the heart of God come through sacrifice and ult...

Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. From this point forward the cross is the destination. But why? Why did a perfect Jesus, in whom there was no sin, have to die on a cross? Couldn’t there be another way? If God created the universe, certainly He could make another way for our sin to […] The post Why Did Jesus Have to Die? appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

The news from the angels in the field of shepherds was initially frightening. So much so, the angels had to tell the shepherds to “FEAR NOT”! The next thing they revealed was that the purpose of their announcement was to bring the shepherds “GOOD NEWS” of “GREAT JOY”! This Christmas we must get past the […] The post Rediscovering Joy | Luke 2:10-14 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

Love came down at Christmas time! The post Rediscovering Love appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

The shepherds of the Christmas story were out in the field doing their job. While watching over the flocks the last thing they expected was a host of angels to appear and give them the greatest news they had ever heard! What happens when fear grips us? We usually have allowed someone or something to distract us […] The post Rediscovering Peace | Luke 2:8-20 appeared first on First Baptist Granite...

As we “Rediscover Christmas” this December, we begin in Luke 2 with the story of Simeon and Anna. These two precious saints of God had waited many years to see the fulfillment of the coming Messiah. The prophecies came true and what was once a figment of future hope, Simeon finally found the Christ child […] The post Rediscovering Hope | Luke 2:21-38 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

God is good at keeping His word. He came to earth as a baby in a manger to save us from our sins. Before He ascended to Heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2, the church is born as the Holy Spirit comes and marks the beginning! Dive in with us […] The post Acts 2:1-13 | The Birth of the Church appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

In the final days before the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ followers spent time with final preparations for their mission. As we look into the final part of Acts 1, we will see the must haves for the mission. The post Acts 1:12-26 | Must-Haves of the Mission appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

In Acts 1, we see how Jesus prepared His followers for the road ahead. A revolution was coming like no one had ever seen. The world was about to impacted by the greatest story ever told and now experienced! In Acts 1, we see how Jesus prepared His followers for the road ahead. A revolution was […] The post Acts 1:1-14 | Preparing for Revolution appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

We are embarking on a long journey through the book of Acts. We are going to take it week by week to explore the mission of the early church and the amazing things God did with a people who were committed to Him. We will see how all churches can become this same vibrant church […] The post Acts 1: The Introduction appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

What do you seek? Where do you look? What do you give? This account of the wise men seeking Jesus and finding him. Their desire to pursue Jesus is astounding…considering what they went through to get to Him. The gifts they brought to Jesus, the new King, were symbolic of the prophecies Jesus came to […] The post Are You Satisfied With Christmas? | Matthew 2:1-12 appeared first on First Baptist Gra...

Isaiah 9 shows us what Jesus offered us through His attributes. All that He is, He came to be for us! The post The Mission of Christmas | Isaiah 9 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

Christmas was first realized when Jesus came as a baby in a manger. We find that account in Luke 2. However, John 1 actual helps us realize the fullness of how God became a man. The incarnation is one of the foundational miracles ever! It’s hard to believe. But, it’s true. Love really became embodied […] The post Love Came Down | John 1 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

The Transformed Life Includes… 1. The Seed of Your Transformation 2. The Root of Your Transformation 3. The Fruit of Your Transformation 4. The Pursuit of Your Transformation The post Part IV: Impacting Change (Titus 3 | Colossians 2 | Matthew 28) appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

Living a Transformed Life Makes You… 1. Clarify Your Calling 2. Grow Up in the Faith 3. Do Your Part The post Part III: Growing Up in God | Ephesians 4 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

To Have a Transformed Life… 1. God Wants You to Be Committed 2. God Wants You to Be Changed 3. God Wants You to Be Satisfied The post Part II: How to Have a Transformed Life | Romans 12 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

The Transformed Life is…. 1. Rooted in the Gospel 2. Becoming Something New 3. Being Reconciled to God, Reconciling Others The post Part I: The Transformed Life | 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .

The overall set of armor prepares us for battle. Tune in for the final message in the “Armor of God” series! The post Part 6: Weapons of War | Ephesians 6 appeared first on First Baptist Granite Falls .