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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.amazon.com/Jesus-Keep-Near-Cross-Experiencing/dp/1433573121/ref=asc_df_1433573121/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=525300323189&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5313020713702592618&hvpone=...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the pastors of FBC Lake Butler walk through how believers can respond when tragedies in life occur.  Resources:  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/4-reasons-god-ordains-suffering-for-his-people/?amp https://gospelreformation.net/god-ordain-suffering https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chorusinthechaos/god-ordains-suffering/ https://www.desiringgod.org/interview...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the pastors at FBC Lake Butler discuss why we do Dgroups, as well as share some tips to having a successful discipleship group. Some resources:  https://longhollow.com/questions-about-d-groups https://www.9marks.org/article/using-small-groups-cultivate-fellowship/ https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler who explore how to parent children's hearts.  Resources:  https://www.paultripp.com/parenting https://www.christianbook.com/shepherding-childs-heart-revised-and-updated/tedd-tripp/9780966378603/pd/37191

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Jonathan and Pastor Jason discuss their recent trip to Anchored in Truth's conference in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.  Resources:  https://www.anchoredintruth.org https://www.9marks.org https://www.christianbook.com/nine-marks-healthy-church-revised-edition/mark-dever/9781433578113/pd/578113?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=church-supplies-0-20%7C578113&p=1179710&utm...

Send us Fan Mail How should we read and interpret the laws from the Old Testament? Listen to the pastors of FBC Lake Butler tackle this often misunderstood topic.  Resources:  https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/reading-biblical-law/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Gods-Name-Sinai-Matters/dp/0830852697/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3873KI3O62S9W&keywords...

Send us Fan Mail Hear the pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss more topics from the book of Revelation. 

Send us Fan Mail In preparation for Valentine's Day, the pastors of FBC Lake Butler discuss God's design for marriage.  Recommended Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Mystery-Gospel-Raymond-Ortlund/dp/1433546876

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the pastors at FBC Lake Butler discuss their understanding and vision for practicing the Lord's Supper. Notes:  Definition: Christ commanded all Christians to eat bread and to drink from the cup in thankful remembrance of him and his death. The Lord’s Supper is a celebration of the presence of God in our midst; bringing us into communion with God and with one anothe...

Send us Fan Mail Join the pastors of FBC Lake Butler as we discuss 6 keys to remember as we interpret the book of Revelation. Here're some resources:  Key Terms Handout:  https://jonathanrichardwright.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/key-terms-in-revelation.pdf Bible Project Videos:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nvVVcYD-0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpnIrbq2bKo https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Send us Fan Mail The pastors discuss thoughts from their planning retreat about the vision for FBC Lake Butler in the year 2022. 

Send us Fan Mail We are thrilled to host our very own church sent missionary, Kindsey Norman!

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Send us Fan Mail Gather the  family and go through the Christmas story with us! Luke 2

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we explore the glorious gospel promise found in Genesis 3.  Scriptures referenced: Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 52:13-53:11

Send us Fan Mail Sermon: "The Glory of God in Future Generations": https://fbclakebutler.com/content.cfm?id=213&download_id=1478 Some of our favorite books on faith at home: Visionary Parenting: by Rob Rienow: http://shorturl.at/zCJRV Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family: http://shorturl.at/auA03 Family Shepherds: http://shorturl.at/cdowC Shepherding...

Send us Fan Mail Would you like one of our advent devotions? Contact us at www.fbclakebutler.com Our Advent youtube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmaeoUJ6Mm0wP1lJryOUlfdbaUncinb3y

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to "be" thankful? Join our conversation about Thanksgiving being a uniquely Christ-like quality and posture of our hearts. 

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode we mentioned: What is Biblical Theology, by James Hamilton: https://amzn.to/3jKSqsV Even Better Than Eden, by Nancy Guthrie: https://amzn.to/3msgrXz

Send us Fan Mail We wanted to invite you into our conversation as we go through this past Sunday's sermon discussion questions that were sent out via quikkast. Here's the sermon: https://www.fbclakebutler.com/content.cfm?id=213&download_id=1544 The Bible Project Youtube video on Tree on Life: https://youtu.be/TJLan-pJzfQ The Bible Project Youtube video on the temple:  https://youtu.b...

Send us Fan Mail Mentioned in this Episode: How Long, O Lord by D.A. Carson: https://amzn.to/3bf6Qgj Lament Playlist on our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmaeoUJ6Mm0zw19HkqLdoaZFf7qcGHFYz Joni Eareckson Tada's Testimony: https://youtu.be/VVXJ8GyLgt0

Send us Fan Mail This is our opportunity to connect with our congregation in a unique way that allows us to expound on why we're doing what we're doing. Here's a link to the sermon series mentioned from Genesis: https://www.fbclakebutler.com/content.cfm?id=213&series=95 Here's a link to the book we discussed, "Delighting in the Trinity": https://www.amazon.com/Del...