Fellowship General Baptist Church

Commitment can be about endurance, sacrifice and dedicaiton.  When one is committed to a family, they will stay the course even when it's tough.  They will stay the course no matter what.  In a time and a culture that has less and less commitment, God is calling us to be the examples of His plan.

Commitment to God takes sacrifice.  It takes selflessness.  Sometimes it is challenged by pain, suffering and disappointment.  How committed are you to God?

God could be calling you to a field of mission.  And, just like Nehemiah encountered, with change there's opposition or obstacles you will encounter.  How willing are you to follow His leadership in your life?

There's a metaphor in the Bible regarding a banquet table in God's house.  All are invited to this special gathering, not just a few "elect".  The metaphor should show us how we must look at those around us without discrimination.  We should show the love of Christ and bare witness to the good news to all regardless of class.

Influence can be powerful.  The Word of God says that if we confess to one another, we can be healed.  We should seek community with others for this to happen.

Christ has a claim on our lives.  This life is much more than just believing in Him.  He has a plan and purpose for each of us.  What is it that He is calling you to do starting this year?  Maybe it is to start with serving in small ways.  Maybe it is something that requires you to make a bold change in your life.  Regardless, He is calling all of us for something.

Sometimes God needs to put us in "timeout".  All throughout the Bible, there are stories of exile - a sort of "timeout" experience.  This does not mean that God is abandoning us.  We may need to learn something from a poor decision that we've made or it may be a wakeup call to draw close to Him.

Many times we adapt and adopt traditions over time.  Sometimes these traditions replace the truth of the story.  Jesus was born in Bethlehem, but the story of what took place there has been skewed over time.  We need to know what truly happened.  Christmas can mean so much more to all of us this time of year as we celebrate a special baby's birth.

The news of Christmas first came to the most unlikely of them all - shepherds.  This is how God works.  He is interested in the lowest of our societal ladder.  The message of this should open our eyes to sharing the gospel (good news) to anyone, even the outcasts.

Sometimes great blessings and miracles come from the most unexpected places.  Learn more about the place where Jesus spent most of his life waiting to become the fulfillment of redemption.  Learn how important it is to humble ourselves and wait on God.

Do you have the kind of faith that when things are bad and outcomes look shaky, you are secure in God?  Faith is only faith when it is tested and stands up in the test.  How strong is your faith today?

There's so much more to life than politics.  During this season when we point fingers about who or what's to blame for our financial status in America, we must pause and think about ourselves.  How responsible are we with our own money?  What have we done with God's blessings in our own lives?

There's so much more to life than politics.  In this season of elections we must remember that politics are not the means by which we change the world for Christ.  It is the way we live that transforms our world not our selection at the polls.  First of two installments on BEYOND POLITICS.

Outreach is part of Christ's command for those who love Him.  We must be the hands and feet of Jesus to our world.  How else will they hear?  How else will they know?  Our love and service to those around us is critical for the kingdom to be built.

God has called us to more than just giving when it's convenient.  He has called us to sacrifice for others and, ultimately, for Him.  There should be no limitations when it comes to our generosity.

Are you willing to grow from your experiences on your path of following Christ?  The fool ignores or disregards learning from mistakes or trials in life.  Are you growing spiritually?

It is entirely possible to have two very different perspectives from two people who are at the same place watching or experiencing the same thing.  Based on the story of David and Michel, this message delves into the real reason for worship and how we can be ill-prepared for meeting God.  So many times our view is skewed by attitude or negative circumstances.  How close are you to God?  Regardless of how you worship, do you ready yourself to meet Him?

To pose the question WHY JESUS truly begs for an answer.  The answer is rooted in the mission that Jesus completed - redemption.  A powerful message about forgiveness and salvation.

God does not approve of people manipulating.  This selfish act is contrary to all that God wants for His people.  Are there difficult people around you that need your love and care?  Are you being a difficult person?

We truly have security in the One who secured our redemption.  We only need to trust Him for it and live a life according to this faith.  For, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  The last installment in the series called The Faith - Romans 8.