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Send us Fan Mail Pastors Jonathan and Jason of FBC Lake Butler talk through the biblical definition of the conscience and how believers are called to steward its presence.  Recommended Reading:  https://www.crossway.org/books/conscience-tpb/

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler explain the "why" and "how" of daily meeting with God through Bible reading and prayer. Mentioned Resources:  - https://www.esv.org/resources/reading-plans/ - https://www.navigators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/navigators-book-at-a-time-bible-reading-plan.pdf - https://www.christianbook.com/thou-vision-liturgy-for-daily-worship/...

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler answer a member's question about the family and extra curricular time commitments.  Some resources for parents: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/spring-sports-and-sunday-church https://www.christianbook.com/parenting-gospel-principles-radically-change-family/paul-tripp/9781433551932/pd/551933 https://www.christianbook.com/shepherding-childs-...

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Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler interview Pastor Jono Sims of Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church on his life and ministry.

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler review the content of the 2022 Sing! Conference, talking through what biblical worship is, and why liturgy is important. 

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss some wisdom principles in how men and women should relate to each other in purity as followers of Jesus. 

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Pastors Jason and Jonathan (of FBC Lake Butler) discuss the biblical office of deacon. https://www.christianbook.com/deacons-they-serve-strengthen-the-church/matt-smethurst/9781433571626/pd/571623?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=church-supplies-0-20%7C571623&p=1179710&utm_source=google&kw=&mt=&dv=c&event=SHOP&p=1221303&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyOuYBh...

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler review the weekend at FBC emphasizing the glory of God in the next generation. Recourses mentioned:  - https://www.truth78.org/products - https://www.christianbook.com/matters-for-everything-think-say-and/paul-tripp/9781433547072/pd/547072

Send us Fan Mail FBC Lake Butler pastors Jason and Jonathan respond to a member's question about the priority that the local church should have in the life of a Christian.  Resources:  https://www.christianbook.com/when-church-family-recapturing-jesus-vision/joseph-hellerman/9780805447798/pd/447798?event=ESRCG

Send us Fan Mail The Pastors of FBC Lake Butler talk through the upcoming event of Revival (Sept. 25-28), and why they believe it's crucial for the spiritual lives of the members of FBCLB.  

Send us Fan Mail Join the Pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they answer a question from a church member about what happens when we die. 

Send us Fan Mail The Pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss the biblical covenants and how they impact our lives as Christians.  Resources:  - https://www.crossway.org/books/covenant-and-gods-purpose-for-the-world-tpb/ - https://www.crossway.org/books/gods-kingdom-through-gods-covenants-tpb/

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler review the sermon from Sunday (https://www.fbclakebutler.com/content.cfm?id=213&download_id=1605), and talk through further application of living Spirit-filled lives.  Resources:  https://www.christianbook.com/the-holy-spirit-gregg-allison/9781462757749/pd/757740?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-20-40%7C757740&p=1179710&utm_source...

Send us Fan Mail Join the FBC Lake Butler pastors as they discuss the VBS vision and materials for 2022.

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss the experience of being overwhelmed in light of James 1:1-6. 

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they discuss Pastor Jason's recent trip to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. 

Send us Fan Mail Join Pastor Jonathan as he interviews a special guest, Pastor Lem Lane of Covenant Community Church (http://covenantcommunity.net). They discuss the Holy Spirit and His role in the lives of believers.  Resources:  --https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Gifts-What-They-Matter/dp/153591520X --https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Theology-People-God/dp/146275774X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MLYG24VAGD...

Send us Fan Mail Join pastors Jason and Jonathan as they give answers to member's submitted questions.  Resources:  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/to-bury-or-burn-christianity-and-cremation/ https://opc.org/cce/tracts/WhyInfantBaptism.html

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the pastors of First Baptist Church Lake Butler further define, describe, and defend the doctrine of union with Christ. Recourses mentioned:  https://www.christianbook.com/union-with-christ-know-enjoy-god/rankin-wilbourne/9780830772070/pd/772073?utm_source=google&kw=127983375810&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the pastors of First Baptist Church Lake Butler define, describe, and defend the doctrine of union with Christ. Resources mentioned:  https://www.christianbook.com/union-with-christ-know-enjoy-god/rankin-wilbourne/9780830772070/pd/772073?utm_source=google&kw=127983375810&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmuiTBhDoARIsAPiv6L-59edo...

Send us Fan Mail For the week of Mother's Day, listen as the pastors of FBC Lake Butler talk about their mothers and the gift of grace that is motherhood. 

Send us Fan Mail The pastors of FBC Lake Butler reflect on what they've learned through Revelation 1-5. Listen to their sermons, here: https://www.fbclakebutler.com/downloads

Send us Fan Mail As we prepare for Easter, join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they reflect on the event of Jesus' death and its relevance for our every-day life.  Resources:  https://www.christianbook.com/experiencing-passion-power-easter-new-edition/9781433573125/pd/573123?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C573123&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gcli...

Send us Fan Mail As we prepare for Easter, join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as they reflect on the event of Jesus' death and its relevance for our every-day life.  Penal substitution: Salvation through sacrifice  Christ bore the penalty for human sin upon the cross  1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5  Christus Victor: Salvation through triumph  Christ triumphed over all evil powers through death &a...