First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia

Psalm 1 reveals that genuine happiness comes from living a life that bears fruit with eternal significance. The psalm uses the metaphor of a tree planted by streams of water to illustrate three key principles for a fruitful life. First, recognize that the source of lasting impact is a deep connection to God—just as a tree's unseen root system is its most vital component. Jesus reinforced this in John 15, emphasizing that apart from...

Finding Joy in God's Word: The Path to a Happy LifeDiscover why the Bible matters in your everyday life and how it leads to true happiness and fulfillment. Learn how this ancient text—divinely inspired and written by about 40 authors over 1,500 years—speaks directly to your modern situations and challenges.This message explores three powerful reasons to love the Bible: it is God's direct communication to us, it helps us resist temp...

Finding True Happiness Through Holiness: Lessons from Psalm 1 explores the counterintuitive biblical principle that real joy comes through holy living. Discover why many people mistakenly view God's commands as happiness-restricting rather than life-giving. Learn how sin progresses gradually in our lives—from walking in wrong advice to standing with sinners to sitting with mockers—and how this pattern leads us away from true conten...

Among the sins that can destroy lives, ministries, and relationships, pride stands as the most dangerous and deadly. C.S. Lewis called it 'the great sin,' and Proverbs warns that 'Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.' While Billy Graham identified love of money, sexual immorality, and judgmentalism as serious temptations, excessive pride or arrogance surpasses them all because it blinds us to our ow...

Living a Life That Matters: Lessons from Jeremiah explores how to find purpose and make a lasting impact in today's world. Discover how God has a specific plan for your life, just as He did for the prophet Jeremiah who lived during tumultuous times in ancient Israel. Learn why your perceived weaknesses and insufficiencies actually position you perfectly for God to work through you powerfully. This message unpacks how your daily cho...

Our world desperately needs more encouragers like Barnabas, whose name literally means 'son of encouragement.' True encouragement goes far deeper than simply saying nice things—it requires sacrifice, as Barnabas demonstrated when he sold his valuable property to support others. Genuine encouragers see potential when others find flaws, exemplified by how Barnabas vouched for Saul (Paul) despite his history of persecuting Christians....

Abraham's story stands as one of the Bible's most powerful examples of faith, yet even this spiritual giant struggled with partial obedience. Coming from an idolatrous background in Ur, Abraham was called by God to leave his country, relatives, and father's house to journey to Canaan. However, Genesis reveals that Abraham only made it halfway, settling comfortably in Haran until his father's death before completing his journey.This...

The biblical account of Leah presents a powerful narrative about finding purpose when life takes unexpected turns. As Jacob's first wife through deception, Leah lived with the pain of being unloved while watching her husband favor her sister Rachel. Despite these challenging circumstances, her story demonstrates how God works through our disappointments and struggles.Leah's experience teaches us several crucial lessons about naviga...

The account of Rebekah in Genesis 24 provides a compelling model of godly character through three primary attributes. While Scripture acknowledges her physical beauty, it emphasizes that her true attractiveness stemmed from her inner qualities - moral purity and reverence for God. This serves as a powerful reminder that genuine beauty flows from godly character rather than external appearances.Rebekah's interaction with Abraham's s...

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...