Fellowship General Baptist Church

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks in detail about the Parable of the Soils in the gospels. The question is: which are you? And, where are you on the spectrum of spiritual condition? Introducing a new church-wide survey - REVEAL, Byron readies the congregation to take part in evaluating their spiritual maturity. The REVEAL survey results will help Fellowship become more effective in growing spiritually sold-out Christians that change the world for Christ. When the seed of the gospel falls on your soil, what type are you going to be?

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about a real life Easter message. In life, you can't have a resurrection without a crucifixion. Centered around the typical church Easter message, pastor Beck uniquely points to the real impact of Easter upon us all. The meaning of the cross and the amazing event that followed the cross show us the powerful hope available for all. One may find it hard to see beyond the trouble of the moment (economic woes, marital strife, loss of a loved one...), but thanks be to the Lord, there's hope for tomorrow.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks once again on the theme 40 Days of Love. This particular message asks a deep question in reference to the gospel of John. Do we really look like Jesus to the world around us? We are commanded by our Lord to love God and to love our neighbor as ourself. Do we really do this to the extent of giving our neighbor a true glimpse of the Jesus in us? What does the world see today? This message poses deep and powerful questions that are at the heart of our purpose for existence as Christians as we fulfill His commands.

Continuing the theme of "40 Days of Love", Senior Pastor Byron Beck focuses on how we control our anger towards others. We find that anger is not bad if it motivates us to do the right thing. However, if it is out of control, anger can damage us and others as it manifests itself in us. Control is the key as we treat others in a loving way and point them to the Christ.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks on the age old moral - do unto others as you would have them do unto you. He goes deeper with this simple life lesson. In the context of loving others the way Jesus would want us to love, this message is to challenge us to take great care and concern when dealing with others. We can exhibit powerful love when we treat others with respect and kindness no matter how we've been treated. Pastor Beck continues on our theme of 40 Days of Love. Check out all the podcasts in this theme.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck continues the 40 Days of Love theme as he speaks about a powerful element in loving others - our words.  Even a single word can change someone's life eternally for the good or tear them down and destroy their future.  This effective message deals with the true power of our words to one another.  If we are to really love others the way God wants us to, we must consider our speech.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about one of the most effective and powerful means by which we can love.  Forgiving is what Jesus was all about.  It is how we show the world the Christ in us.  And as we forgive we can accept others for who they are.  This showing of God's love can transform a persons life.  But, many times this can come with a cost.  Sometimes we should love people the world says not to love and accept.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about what true love exhibits.  It is not just a feeling but is manifested through our actions.  Today, so many of us are guided by feelings that are rooted in our selfish intents.  The Word of God challenges us to love by our actions.  In the end, this is how the world will see Christ.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about what love consists of according to 1 Corinthians 13.  Among the many results of real love, Byron majors on one specific area - to protect.  If we love someone, we will protect them.  This podcast features a song "Eleventh Commandment" that sets forth a message of child protection and a promotional talk from a local child advocacy representative.  This message is meant to help our church start to understand love on a deeper level as we enter into a new campaign "40 Days of Love".

Associate Pastor Michael Chambers speaks about the big difference between believing something exists and really having faith in what you believe exists.  To fully become a citizen of the Kingdom you must have a real passion for God and a real compassion for mankind.  The message also encouraged the congregation to prepare for engagement in an upcoming church-wide campaign "40 Days of Love".  In addition, this message pointed to our vision for 2009 "Kingdom Pursuit - Bringing Up There Down Here".

Senior Pastor Byron Beck talks about how we should view failure in our lives.  We should plan on failing at times, but the most important thing we must do is use the failures to learn from and correct.  Also important to the Christian walk is to not allow fear of failure to grip us.  We must be willing to step out in faith and conquer our fears of failure.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck installs yet another great message to prepare the congregation for the vision of 2009 - Kingdom Pursuit Bring Up There Down Here.  The sermon focuses on our motivation to live for Christ.  The truth is exposed that we were bought with a great price, so we must submit to His will in our daily lives.  He didn't make the sacrifice for us to live according to our own will.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck talks about becoming a part of the team - the kingdom of God.  To whom or what is our loyalty?  Many claim to be on the team, but still have loyalties with another team.  Being fully integrated into God's kingdom takes time.  And, we must be committed to devoting our lives to Him and grow in our spiritual lives to become the loyalists that He calls us to be.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck delivers a message pointing to our church vision for 2009 - bringing up there down here.  In order to accomplish what God wants to do with us, we must work on meeting our goals in the future.  To meet those future goals, we must change how we are now. 

Senior Pastor Byron Beck begins a series based on Fellowship's 2009 vision - Kingdom Pursuit, bringing up there down here.  He ignites this theme with a sermon about understanding what it takes to truly abide in Christ and do His will.  Largely rooted in the Lord's Prayer which states "thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven," this message challenges listeners to look beyond themselves and create a world that mimics His kingdom by loving, giving and serving those around us.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about how we build unity and community through our difficult experiences together.  The world needs to see our unity in Christ.  We should look upon our life in Christ as a daily adventure to be made more like Him.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck encourages us to conspire a bit this Christmas.  Instead of doing the usual that consists of being overwhelmed with consumerism and gifts, do things a little differently - serve.  Instead of our love being shown through items, it can be shown with more effectiveness through our service to one another.  Largely based around the Advent Conspiracy movement. www.adventconspiracy.org

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about how Jesus taught and exemplified how to love people outside our comfort zone.  As humans, we naturally gravitate to others that are like us.  We, in turn, love and minister to those that we are comfortable with most.  Jesus challenges us to go outside of this norm and love those outside the circle.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about how we are lured into sinning with what seems to be okay at first.  The term Euphemism is used to describe how we sometimes think of some sinful activity in milder or less problematic terms.  Satan uses this method to tempt us into sinful patterns when, in reality, the pattern will lead to destruction and death.

Senior Pastor Byron Beck speaks about how we respond to our world when we are sinned against.  Although it might seem fair to respond with justice, we could show mercy or, better yet, grace and exemplify Christ to those around us.  After all, it was grace that was given to all as Jesus died on the cross.