Stand Forever

Part of living in a broken world is dealing with the reality of suffering. Job dealt with it, Peter and Paul dealt with, and Jesus dealt with it. We all experience suffering. But what does the Bible have to say about our suffering? Join Pastor Ken as today as he preaches a message entitled "What Can We Say About Suffering?"

Today's message was record on the National Sanctity of Human Life Day. As Christians, we believe all people are made in the image of God. We believe in the sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. Join us today as Pastor Ken preaches "Modeling The Sanctity of Human Life."

Christians need the Bible. We need to know the Bible and trust the Bible as God's holy word. All we need to know about God and man is written for us in Scripture. Join Pastor Ken today as he preaches "What About The Bible."

How often do you get the opportunity to point people to Jesus? Probably more than you might think. In today's message, Pastor Ken encourages believers to look for opportunities to point people to Jesus. Have courage and know that you are not alone in these opportunities. Join Pastor Ken in Mark 1 as he preaches "Pointing People To Jesus."

One of the cornerstones of our faith is our need for forgiveness. It is a joy to recognize that we have indeed received forgiveness for our sins. Today we'll hear from Associate Pastor, Jon Oettel, as he preaches forgiveness of sins from Psalm 32.

Today's message is from Christmas Eve, a day when Christians remember the birth of Christ above all. Join Pastor Ken as he finishes his series entitled "A Christmas To Remember."

We remember much at Christmas time. Perhaps more than anything else, we remember Jesus and all that He has done for us. Join Pastor Ken as he continues his series entitled "A Christmas To Remember."

Last week, we began a new sermon series in which we are remembering several things about Christ's coming and about our faith. Join Pastor Ken in 1 John as he continues his series entitled "A Christmas To Remember."

Christmas is a time to be reminded of some things about our faith. It's a time to celebrate Christ's coming to us in human flesh. And it's a time to remember why we love God and love others. Join Pastor Ken as he begins his series entitled "A Christmas To Remember."

Have you ever looked at another person's sin and thought less of that person? That is a trap into which many Christians fall. But the Apostle Paul reminds us that we are all capable of egregious sin. Rather than condemning, we are encouraged to bear one another's burdens while we recognize that we are no better just because we sin differently than our neighbor. Join Pastor Ken in Galatia...

There is a lot of bad news swirling in the world today. It seems most of the stories reported are negative in some way. So how about some good news? Join Pastor Ken in Psalm 103 today as he continues his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

We all need the Church. We were made to worship the Lord together and experience the unity and fellowship of Christ. Join Pastor Ken one final time in Ephesians 3 as he continues his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

Today, we continue to answer the question, "What's the Church all about?" With Ephesians 3:1-13 as our foundation, join Pastor Ken as he continues his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

At some point as a Christian, we all ask the question, "What's the Church all about?" Join Pastor Ken in Ephesians 3 as he begins to answer that question in his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

Sometimes believers need an encouraging word in the face of upcoming challenges. That's exactly what Joshua received from God after Moses had died and the people of Israel were preparing to enter the Promised Land. Much of the encouragement Joshua received applies today. Join Pastor Ken in Joshua 1 as he continues his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

In today's episode of Stand Forever, we join First Baptist Church during a Sunday service in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated. Pastor Ken will finish up Romans 8 and you will also hear from Associate Pastors, Jon Oettel and Travis Black, as we meditate on the meaning and relevance of this ordinance. Join our pastors as we continue Pastor Ken's series entitled "My Favorite...

The love of God is the greatest love there is. In today's passage, we'll see the depth of God's love for us. Join Pastor Ken as he continues in Romans 8 in his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

It is a blessing to have assurance of faith. Some people wonder if they will go to Heaven. As a Christian, you can know that are going to Heaven because of what has been promised to you. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through Romans 8 in his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

We often find ourselves in the midst of a trial. But despite our circumstances, believers can have an amazing perspective with the understanding that the Spirit of God helps us in our weakness. In today's passage, you'll find a deeply encouraging truth. Join Pastor Ken in Romans 8 as he continues his series entitled "My Favorite Verses." 

Romans 8 is one of the most famous and impactful chapters in the Bible. Today's passage is filled with hope. Join Pastor Ken as he continues through Romans 8 in his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

Today, we continue in Pastor Ken's favorite chapter with a reminder of who we are in Christ. When we come to Jesus in saving faith, we are made something new. We become children of God and co-heirs with Christ. Join Pastor Ken as he continues in Romans 8 in his series "My Favorite Verses."

It is such an encouragement to ponder the fact that Christians belong to Jesus. And there are some heartening implications to belonging to Jesus. We are not condemned, we walk by the Holy Spirit, we are indwelt by the Spirit, and we are recipients of eternal life. Join Pastor Ken in Romans 8 as he continues his series entitled "My Favorite Verses."

The Christian life isn't always easy. As a matter of fact, it's rarely easy. Sometimes, we have to trade joy for hope for a season. In the midst of life's challenges, we can hold out hope for better days whether in this life or the next. Join Pastor Ken in Psalm 30 as he continues his series "My Favorite Verses."

Today we are in the book of Lamentations with Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet." It's important to know that Jeremiah wrote today's passage because, even in the midst of his lamentable circumstances, Jeremiah takes the time to mark God's faithfulness. No matter our circumstances, God is faithful. We can find our hope in God's unending mercies. Join Pastor Ken today as h...

Some people are taught that life gets easier once you become a Christian. In reality, life may just get harder after you come to faith in Christ. Sometimes our faith is sifted. Sometimes we fall into hard times. Why? Join Pastor Ken in Luke 22 for the encouraging answer to that question as he continues his series "My Favorite Verses."