Litchfield First Baptist Church

Have you ever wondered what you are responsible for in your sanctification? God clearly has a role in your sanctification, but what are you responsible for? Examining John 15 and Luke 9, Pastor Stille answers that question as he concludes our sermon series on pursuing godly maturity.

What does real spiritual growth look like? In this message from the Pursuing Godly Maturity series, we explore God’s call for every Christian to bear fruit. Drawing from Ezekiel 36, John 15, Galatians 5, and 2 Peter 1, this sermon shows how God produces lasting fruit through a changed heart, godly conduct, and faithful gospel witness. Christian fruitfulness is not about legalism or outward perform...

In this message, Pastor Stille encourages the church that continual change to reflect the image of Christ is possible through the power of the gospel. The gospel isn't only for the beginning or end of a Christian's life; it's for the entire journey. It comes with grace that enables us to bear fruit for the glory of Christ.

How should Christians read the Bible? In this message from Luke 24, we learn how Jesus Himself teaches His disciples to understand Scripture—and how that same approach can transform the way we read our Bibles today. On the road to Emmaus, the risen Christ opens the Scriptures for two discouraged disciples and shows them that God speaks through words, with precision, to real people in real history,...

Pastor Brent Stille challenges every believer to read the entire Bible, uncovering its life-changing wisdom, guidance, and encouragement. Discover practical tips and inspiring reasons to make daily Scripture reading a priority.

Follow along in our series on Christian maturity by seeing ways the thorns of sinful desires manifest themselves in daily life!

Discover how God uses the heat of trials to change us to be like Christ!

What does spiritual maturity look like in real life? In this sermon on 2 Corinthians 13 , Pastor Daniel walks us through Paul’s final instructions to the church and shows us rebuke, self-examination, and gospel joy lead to a strong church.

Christians are called to live lives totally shaped by the gospel, which means they should be able to define the gospel accurately. In this message, Pastor Stille lays out five defining characteristics of the gospel. Follow along and be encouraged by marveling at the beauty, complexity, and simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ!

What happens when life turns up the heat? When you face pain, loss, or pressure so intense it threatens to crush your faith, can anything good grow from that? This week, Pastor Stille walks through Jeremiah 17 to show how God uses the scorching seasons of our lives not to destroy us, but to shape us. Drawing from How People Change by Tripp and Lane, this message unpacks how adversity (the heat ) e...

In this service, Pastor Brent Stille delivers a heartfelt charge to the church, exhorting them to support, encourage, and pray for their pastors as they lead with humility and conviction. He also gives a direct charge to Pastor Daniel Steeves, urging him to remain faithful to the timeless truth of God’s Word, to preach Christ boldly, and to serve with integrity through every season of ministry. Ce...

So many Christians start their faith journey depending fully on the grace of Jesus, only to later try to grow through substitutes. In this powerful message, we’re reminded that spiritual growth can’t be fueled by good intentions, religious habits, or emotional highs—it can only come through a daily, abiding relationship with Christ. From Colossians 2:4–8 and Romans 12:1 , this sermon exposes the “...

In this sermon from Pastor Brent Stille, discover how God has equipped every Christian with everything needed for spiritual growth and sanctification. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:3–9, Pastor Brent Stille explains how God’s divine power provides all the resources for life and godliness. Learn how to develop faith, virtue, knowledge, and love as you grow in your relationship with Christ. This message wil...

True ministry bleeds, builds, and tells the truth. In 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, Paul shows that love, not pride or power, is the heartbeat of Christian service. Learn how love shapes every part of ministry through sacrifice, integrity, edification, and confrontation.

You should want to know how to be useful to Christ. The Apostles Paul certainly wants you to know, but before telling us the answer to being an effective minister of the gospel, he leads us down several dead-end routes. Your effectiveness is not based on: Pedigree Suffering Spiritual Experiences. Your effectiveness for the cause of Christ is based on his grace. Listen along as Pastor Daniel Steeve...

How do we confront foolishness that perverts the gospel without becoming fools ourselves? That's the question 2 Corinthians 11 answers. Listen along as we open the Word together!

It's easy to measure people up, but often we use the wrong system of measurement and get things very wrong. The same is true in the Christian life. What is the standard for evaluating ministers of the gospel? How do we make sure that we get that measurement right? Listen along as Pastor Daniel guides us through 2 Corinthians 10, where Paul answers that question.

In this message, Pastor Stille explains the biblical foundations and practical steps of pastoral ordination. From a clear testimony of salvation and maturity to faithful service, theological training, and the unmistakable call to preach, we'll examine what Scripture requires of those called to ministry and how the church affirms and examines them.

In this service, Pastor Brent Stille explores the biblical foundations and spiritual significance of ordination. Drawing from Scripture, he highlights the call, character, and commitment of those set apart for gospel ministry.

Listen in as Pastor Stille helps us understand ordination as we look at God's Word!

Join us in 1 Thessalonians for our Sunday morning service!

Follow along as we study out the concept of sanctification

Listen along as Pastor Daniel opens the Word in 2 Corinthians and shows us how the gospel transforms the way we use power!

Open the Word with us as we look into 1 Thessalonians

Join us as we open the Word!