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Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they talk through the BFG plan for 2024--covering Ken Sande's "Peacemaker." 

Send us Fan Mail As Christmas approaches, the pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss some of the amazing realities of the Advent season in order to engage hearts for celebrating Jesus' arrival. 

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they talk through James 5 and how to interpret anointing with oil. Then, they discuss the upcoming Children's Christmas musical. Recommended Book: https://www.christianbook.com/radically-whole-gospel-healing-divided-heart/9781433582066/pd/582061

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Send us Fan Mail Hear the pastors of FBC Lake Butler answer a member's question about what to affirm about what happens when we die. 

Send us Fan Mail Hear the pastors of FBC Lake Butler talk through having joy, Jesus' sacrificial death, and the different views on the millennium.

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss the current events in Israel and a biblical response.  Scripture passages to consider:  Genesis 12 Matthew 28:19-20 Romans 2:28-29; 4:1-12 Galatians 3:15-29

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler help give biblical principles to witnessing to your unsaved family members. 

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler recap the Visionary Family Conference at FBCLB with Dr. Rob Rienow and offer some practical takeaways. 

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss the role and ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Send us Fan Mail Listen as pastors Jason and Jonathan review what church discipline is, and what makes practicing it biblically so challenging in the local church. 

Send us Fan Mail Pastors Stephen and Jonathan sit down with Christy Wells and discuss this week's prayer emphasis for FBC's women. 

Send us Fan Mail Pastors Stephen and Jonathan address our men in preparation for our upcoming Visionary Family conference on Oct. 15-16th.

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they interview Dr. Rob Reinow about his upcoming Visionary Parenting conference at FBC Lake Butler on Oct. 15-16th.  https://visionaryfam.com

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Jonathan talks through the question: "Where does Mark end his Gospel?" Here are his 5 reasons for seeing the end at 16:8:  1.      Mark 16:9–20 has different vocabulary, grammar, and theology from the rest of the gospel  2.     Almost all versions of texts that are longer are not the original  3.     Mark’s style is to write short and punchy accounts  4.     Mary...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Jason and Pastor Jono Sims talk through what it looks like to guide a church to biblical health. This episode is a repost from the podcast, " The Faithful Expositor ."

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Pastor Stephen and Pastor Jonathan discuss why FBC Lake Butler cares about youth ministry and how it’s accomplished.

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss what biblical unity is, and why it matters in the life of the Christian.  Book recommendation:  https://www.christianbook.com/finding-right-hills-case-theological-triage/gavin-ortlund/9781433567421/pd/567421?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=church-supplies-0-20%7C567421&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=...

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler evaluate a current trend to preach Sunday sermons based on popular movies. 

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler reflect on the glory of Christ, and how His glory should shape the entire Christian life.  Resources mentioned:  - Sermon:  https://www.fbclakebutler.com/content.cfm?id=213&download_id=1699 - Books:  https://www.christianbook.com/the-glory-of-christ/john-owen/9781800400702/pd/400706 https://www.christianbook.com/the-cross-of-christ/john-stott/978...

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they review  ministry over the Summer and preview what's coming in the Fall.

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss what happened at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting and some of its implications for the local church. 

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss doubt and how believers should view and handle this universal experience. 

Send us Fan Mail While Pastor Jonathan is away at youth camp, Pastor Jason and Stephen discuss the unique grace of God in giving them 16 years of service together. 

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler reflect about the life and impact of Tim Keller (1950-2023). Some Resources:  https://www.christianbook.com/prodigal-god/timothy-keller/9780525950790/pd/950790?utm_source=google&kw=29064775092&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkvSt276M_wIVB21MCh3a8wJWEAAYASAAEgLUk_D_BwE https://www.thegospelcoalition....