Forestburg Baptist Church

The Gospel is not merely freedom from sin and death, but freedom to know, enjoy, and be transformed as we behold the One who loved you and gave Himself for you.

The Gospel is not merely freedom from sin and death, but freedom to know, enjoy, and be transformed as we behold the One who loved you and gave Himself for you.

Jesus teaches that true freedom is not external but spiritual, declaring that those who sin are slaves to sin, yet Christ has set us free—so “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (v. 36). Through Him, we move from bondage to becoming God’s children, called to live in truth and obedience. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States on Independence Day this Saturday, we c...

Jesus teaches that true freedom is not external but spiritual, declaring that those who sin are slaves to sin, yet Christ has set us free—so “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (v. 36). Through Him, we move from bondage to becoming God’s children, called to live in truth and obedience. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States on Independence Day this Saturday, we c...

Jesus teaches that true freedom is not external but spiritual, declaring that those who sin are slaves to sin, yet Christ has set us free—so “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (v. 36). Through Him, we move from bondage to becoming God’s children, called to live in truth and obedience. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States on Independence Day this Saturday, we c...

God’s faithfulness endures through every generation because it is rooted in His unchanging character—not in our imperfect efforts. Fathers are called to lead and teach with obedience, yet without the pressure of controlling outcomes, trusting God to sustain and pass on His truth. Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12), is the living expression of that eternal Word—bringing clarity, direction, a...

God’s faithfulness endures through every generation because it is rooted in His unchanging character—not in our imperfect efforts. Fathers are called to lead and teach with obedience, yet without the pressure of controlling outcomes, trusting God to sustain and pass on His truth. Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12), is the living expression of that eternal Word—bringing clarity, direction, a...

God’s faithfulness endures through every generation because it is rooted in His unchanging character—not in our imperfect efforts. Fathers are called to lead and teach with obedience, yet without the pressure of controlling outcomes, trusting God to sustain and pass on His truth. Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12), is the living expression of that eternal Word—bringing clarity, direction, a...

“Set Apart for Love and Growth” teaches that believers, transformed by God’s Word, are called to live distinctly through sincere love and continual spiritual growth. With John 8:12 as this year’s VBS theme, beginning tomorrow, Jesus as the Light of the world shows how this happens. As we walk in His light, it exposes and removes sin, enabling genuine love for others, while leading us to crave God’...

“Set Apart for Love and Growth” teaches that believers, transformed by God’s Word, are called to live distinctly through sincere love and continual spiritual growth. With John 8:12 as this year’s VBS theme, beginning tomorrow, Jesus as the Light of the world shows how this happens. As we walk in His light, it exposes and removes sin, enabling genuine love for others, while leading us to crave God’...

“Set Apart for Love and Growth” teaches that believers, transformed by God’s Word, are called to live distinctly through sincere love and continual spiritual growth. With John 8:12 as this year’s VBS theme, beginning tomorrow, Jesus as the Light of the world shows how this happens. As we walk in His light, it exposes and removes sin, enabling genuine love for others, while leading us to crave God’...

Believers are to live transformed lives in response to God’s saving work. Because of their secure hope in Christ, they are to fix their minds on His future grace, turn from former sinful desires, and reflect God’s holy character. This call is grounded in reverent awe, since God is both Father and Judge, and in gratitude for redemption through the precious blood of Christ. Ultimately, a life of hol...

Believers are to live transformed lives in response to God’s saving work. Because of their secure hope in Christ, they are to fix their minds on His future grace, turn from former sinful desires, and reflect God’s holy character. This call is grounded in reverent awe, since God is both Father and Judge, and in gratitude for redemption through the precious blood of Christ. Ultimately, a life of hol...

Believers are to live transformed lives in response to God’s saving work. Because of their secure hope in Christ, they are to fix their minds on His future grace, turn from former sinful desires, and reflect God’s holy character. This call is grounded in reverent awe, since God is both Father and Judge, and in gratitude for redemption through the precious blood of Christ. Ultimately, a life of hol...

Graduation is a unique moment—filled with pride, relief, excitement, and often a quiet sense of uncertainty. It marks a turning point, a season of transition where life begins to look different than it has before. This milestone feels like standing at a crossroads. Some know exactly what’s next; others are still figuring it out. Some look confident on the outside while feeling unsure within. Scrip...

Graduation is a unique moment—filled with pride, relief, excitement, and often a quiet sense of uncertainty. It marks a turning point, a season of transition where life begins to look different than it has before. This milestone feels like standing at a crossroads. Some know exactly what’s next; others are still figuring it out. Some look confident on the outside while feeling unsure within. Scrip...

Graduation is a unique moment—filled with pride, relief, excitement, and often a quiet sense of uncertainty. It marks a turning point, a season of transition where life begins to look different than it has before. This milestone feels like standing at a crossroads. Some know exactly what’s next; others are still figuring it out. Some look confident on the outside while feeling unsure within. Scrip...

God sovereignly worked through Esther’s courage and Mordecai’s faithfulness to protect and exalt His people amid intense persecution. Though powerful individuals sought to destroy Israel, God’s purposes could not be stopped or reversed. In the same way, this passage reminds us that God’s plans for our lives are secure—no matter the opposition, His will remains unstoppable and perfectly fulfilled.

God sovereignly worked through Esther’s courage and Mordecai’s faithfulness to protect and exalt His people amid intense persecution. Though powerful individuals sought to destroy Israel, God’s purposes could not be stopped or reversed. In the same way, this passage reminds us that God’s plans for our lives are secure—no matter the opposition, His will remains unstoppable and perfectly fulfilled.

God sovereignly worked through Esther’s courage and Mordecai’s faithfulness to protect and exalt His people amid intense persecution. Though powerful individuals sought to destroy Israel, God’s purposes could not be stopped or reversed. In the same way, this passage reminds us that God’s plans for our lives are secure—no matter the opposition, His will remains unstoppable and perfectly fulfilled.

Set Apart by God introduces the Set Apart series by grounding everything in God’s saving initiative. In the opening verses of 1 Peter, believers are described as chosen by the Father, set apart by the work of the Spirit, and brought into obedience through Jesus Christ. Before Peter calls the church to holiness, endurance, or faithful living, he establishes who God’s people are and who they belong...

Set Apart by God introduces the Set Apart series by grounding everything in God’s saving initiative. In the opening verses of 1 Peter, believers are described as chosen by the Father, set apart by the work of the Spirit, and brought into obedience through Jesus Christ. Before Peter calls the church to holiness, endurance, or faithful living, he establishes who God’s people are and who they belong...

Set Apart by God introduces the Set Apart series by grounding everything in God’s saving initiative. In the opening verses of 1 Peter, believers are described as chosen by the Father, set apart by the work of the Spirit, and brought into obedience through Jesus Christ. Before Peter calls the church to holiness, endurance, or faithful living, he establishes who God’s people are and who they belong...

God announces judgment not only on sin in general but on the very symbols of safety and success the people relied upon—“the altars of Bethel,” whose “horns…shall be cut off and fall to the ground” (v.14). Economic and social comforts are also named, as God says, “I will strike the winter house along with the summer house, and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall come to an...

God announces judgment not only on sin in general but on the very symbols of safety and success the people relied upon—“the altars of Bethel,” whose “horns…shall be cut off and fall to the ground” (v.14). Economic and social comforts are also named, as God says, “I will strike the winter house along with the summer house, and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall come to an...