First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia

In the tumultuous period following Joshua's death, Israel faced oppression under King Jabin and his general Sisera for 20 years. During this time of spiritual decline, God raised up Deborah as both prophetess and judge over Israel. When God chose Barak to lead the army, he refused to go without Deborah, leading her to step forward with remarkable courage despite it not being her intended role. Her faith and leadership proved crucia...

Relationships in the body of Christ are not casual or optional — they are essential. In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul urges believers to honor their leaders, live in peace, encourage the weak, be patient with everyone, and never repay evil for evil. Real love in the church requires real effort. It’s more than showing up; it’s giving our best to one another for Jesus’ sake.

In this message, we’ll explore how giving our all in relationships...

Discover the transformative power of faith and trust in God through powerful biblical examples and practical applications. Learn how heroes of faith like Abraham, Moses, and David demonstrated unwavering trust in God's promises despite facing seemingly impossible situations. Explore essential practices for strengthening your faith, including prayer, Bible study, and community fellowship. Understanding faith Christian living spiritu...

Discover the transformative power of living authentically for God and learn practical steps for spiritual growth. Explore essential principles for holy living, deepening your faith, and developing meaningful relationships with others. This powerful message addresses key aspects of Christian living including spiritual disciplines, sanctification, moral purity, and community impact. Learn how to move beyond religious routines into ge...

The urgency of sharing the gospel becomes clear when considering that millions in Georgia alone didn't attend church last year. This reality calls for believers to be actively engaged in spreading the message of Christ. Being guidable - remaining open and sensitive to God's direction - is fundamental to effective evangelism. This guidance comes through various channels: circumstances, supernatural means including divine appointment...

Discover the essential elements of building strong relationships within the church family. Learn how to overcome spiritual attacks on church unity and develop deeper connections with fellow believers. This powerful message explores four key aspects of church family love: belonging, growing, caring, and shining. Understand how to strengthen your commitment to the body of Christ, grow spiritually alongside others, and demonstrate gen...

Discover the essential elements of building an unshakeable Christian faith in today's challenging world. Learn how vision, mission, ministry, and sacrifice work together to create a strong spiritual foundation. Explore practical ways to produce genuine spiritual fruit and maintain your faith journey despite opposition. Understanding these key principles can transform your approach to Christian living and help you develop a more mea...

The early church in Thessalonica stands as a powerful example of authentic Christian living, demonstrating remarkable faith despite facing severe persecution. Unlike other early congregations that struggled with various issues, the Thessalonians fully embraced and lived out the gospel message, causing their testimony to spread far beyond their city limits. Their unwavering commitment to Christ made them Paul's model congregation.To...

In Malachi 3:13-18, we see five signs that our hearts might be drifting, but the good news is God is calling us back into relationship with Him. Join us this morning as we explore how to reignite our passion for serving and obeying Him.

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Biblical financial stewardship is a crucial aspect of our relationship with God, evidenced by over 2,300 verses in scripture addressing money management. Many Christians struggle with tithing due to fear, lack of trust, misunderstanding, or rebellion, despite its significance in demonstrating faith and obedience. The practice of tithing appears consistently throughout scripture, from Abraham's example before the Law to Jesus' affir...

In times when following God doesn't seem to yield immediate rewards, while those who reject Him appear to prosper, many believers struggle with questions about God's justice and plan. This same challenge faced the people in Malachi's time, who had returned from exile and were faithfully serving God yet experiencing hardship. Through Malachi's prophecy, God reveals that His plan remains actively in motion, even when circumstances su...

Every individual possesses influence that creates ripples affecting those around them, whether in family life, workplace interactions, or church community. Drawing from Malachi's message to the priests, we learn that poor spiritual leadership can devastate through insufficient devotion to God, teaching watered-down doctrine, showing partiality in following God's word, and living inconsistently with proclaimed faith. These negative ...

True worship is a comprehensive expression of devotion that touches every aspect of our daily lives, not just our Sunday morning activities. Many believers approach their relationship with God like a budget airline flight - seeking minimum investment while trying to maintain maximum worldly comfort. This half-hearted approach reveals a diminished view of God and results in giving Him our leftovers rather than our best.The biblical ...

Many believers experience a gradual shift from passionate devotion to routine religious practice, losing sight of their first love for Jesus. This phenomenon, addressed in Revelation 2 through the church at Ephesus, reveals how a congregation can maintain good works and discernment while losing their foundational love relationship with Christ. This love should serve as both roots for nourishment and ground for building our faith.Th...

Understanding that God is for us, not against us, is a transformative truth that impacts every aspect of our spiritual journey. Rather than seeing God as a harsh judge waiting for us to fail, we can embrace the reality that He actively supports and cheers us on. This truth is beautifully illustrated in Psalm 56, where David declares his confidence in God's support even amid great distress.God demonstrates His support through three ...

In times of turmoil and uncertainty, finding peace can feel like an insurmountable task. This message delves into the powerful stories behind two timeless hymns, 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' and 'It Is Well with My Soul.' Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the former during a period of deep despair, while Horatio Spafford penned the latter after experiencing unimaginable loss. Both hymns serve as poignant reminders of God's e...

Explore the powerful lessons from the story of Joseph and Mary in Matthew 1:18-25 on overcoming the fear of others' opinions. Many of us struggle with self-perception, often worrying about how others judge us. This fear can lead to poor decisions and a distorted self-image. Joseph faced a similar challenge when he discovered Mary was pregnant. Initially, he planned to divorce her quietly to avoid public disgrace, driven by fear of ...