First Baptist Starkville

1. God’s people aren’t perfect. 2. Not all decisions are easy to make.​ 3. God’s purpose is bigger than you.​ 4. God is greater than our mistakes.​ 5. You never know how God may use today’s decisions tomorrow.​ 6. The​ sovereignty of God is never an excuse for sin. Rather, it testifies to the greatness of God.​ 7. Never give up on people.​

1. God has a purpose for the church that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you. 2. Bring everybody together face-to-face. 3. Listen with understanding. 4. Check everything with Scripture. 5. Be considerate of others. 6. Communicate decisions clearly. 7. Handling conflict well promotes gospel clarity, unity in the church, and provides a witness to the community.

1. “I refuse to let this hold us down. I refuse to let this create any negativity or resentment. I embrace the challenge.”​ - Drew Brees​ 2. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.​ 3. We are called by God to share the Word of God in the power of God.​ 4. Frustrations test your commitment to your calling. 5. Frustrations test your moti...

Do you struggle with reading and understanding the Bible or connecting its story to your everyday life? We sat down for a live Q & A with Albert Bisson, MSU Undergraduate Religion Coordinator, as he answers your questions on studying and understanding the Bible.

1. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you. 2. We are called by God to share the Word of God in the power of God. 3. “And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; and they followed other gods from among the gods of the people who where all around them, and they bowed down to them… And th...

1. What someone is like on the INSIDE should match what they're like on the OUTSIDE. 2. SACRIFICE 3. The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.' - Billy Graham 4. Racial prejudice, anti-Semitism, or hatred of anyone with different belief...

1. God, through the persecution of Stephen, brought the gospel to Antioch. 2. God shaped Barnabas and Saul for their assignments in Antioch. 3. God presented a need to the church for them to join Him in meeting it. 4. God revealed Himself to the church in worship inviting them to join His mission.

1. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you. 2. You must spend time alone with God. 3. You must learn to process what God says to you. 4. You must obey whatever God says to you today. 5. You must learn to ask questions and listen. 6. Transformed thinking + Intentional actions 7. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you tha...

1. The power of a changed life. 2. The precision of God’s plan. 3. The provision of an intersector. 4. The price of following Jesus. 5. What intentional action will you take this week?

1. God is always at work—oftentimes in ways, we can’t see. 2. God saved you in order to send you as an intersector. 3. We must take the intentional action of obedience. 4. The goal of intersecting is taking people from where they are to Jesus. 5. God has a purpose for your life that is bigger than you that requires a power that is bigger than you.

1. The church exists to share God’s message of redemption. 2. The Scriptures reveal God’s plan of redemption. 3. The Scriptures reveal man’s rejection of God. 4. The Scriptures bring us to a decision (intentional action).

1. The church exists to share God’s message of redemption. 2. The Scriptures reveal God’s plan of redemption. 3. The Scriptures reveal man’s rejection of God. 4. The Scriptures bring us to a decision (intentional action).

Would you call yourself a nominal (in name only) or authentic Christian? 3 Characteristics of Authentic Christians 1. POWER of God is on display through them. 2. They are PERSISTENT in God's call to live their life Bigger than You. 3. POISED in the midst of persecution.

1. The church is an assembly of people who have been forever changed by grace. 2. Grace changes your relationships with people.​​ 3. Grace changes your view of your life. 4. Grace changes your view of stuff. 5. God’s grace never diminishes His holiness. 6. What intentional action will you take this week?