FBT Messages of Hope

Title: Sharing the Truth

Speaker: Sheldon James

Date: August 24, 2025

The sermon explores the urgent need for Bible translation and evangelism, emphasizing that many in the world lack access to Scripture and remain unaware of Christ. Drawing on personal experiences and theological themes from John 18 and passages in Hosea and Jeremiah, the speaker challenges the audience to move beyond ordinary Christian living and actively seek o...

Title: What Revival Demands

Speaker: Tim Schmidt

Date: August 17, 2025

Bible: 2 Chronicles 7:1-15

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for revival, urging listeners to actively seek God through honest introspection, fervent prayer, and thorough repentance. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 7, the message highlights God’s desire for a relationship with His people, promising forgiveness and healing when they humble themselves and turn from ...

The sermon emphasizes the vital importance of faith as the cornerstone of a life pleasing to God, drawing extensively from Hebrews 11 and Romans 1:17. It explores various facets of faith—little, great, weak, and strong—highlighting its role in trusting God even when outcomes are unseen, exemplified through biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses. The message underscores that faith isn't a guarantee against suffering or l...

Title: Comfort in Trials

Speaker: Bill Snodderly

Date: August 3, 2025

Bible: John 15:20-27

The sermon centers on maintaining focus on Christ amidst challenging transitions and hardships, particularly in the wake of a pastoral change. Drawing from John 15, the message emphasizes enduring faith, seeking comfort in God's presence, and recognizing that persecution is a consequence of revealing the world's sin. The speaker encou...

Title: Changing of the Guard

Speaker: Roger Whiteside

Date: July 27, 2025

Bible: Joshua 1:9

The sermon emphasizes the inevitability and blessing of change, drawing parallels from the transition of leadership in the Old Testament and the need for adaptability within the church. It encourages embracing change with courage and a mind to work, highlighting the importance of unity, prayer, and faithfulness to core doctrines while remain...

Title: How Big Is Your God?

Speaker: Mike Rodgers

Date: July 20, 2025

Bible: Hebrews 11:6

The sermon reflects on faith, mortality, and the enduring mission of the church, drawing heavily from Hebrews 11. The speaker contemplates his own impending departure while emphasizing the importance of diligently seeking God and embracing the opportunities presented by life's challenges, even illness. Central to the message is the call to unwaver...

The sermon reflects on a recent personal experience of loss and a tragic shooting at a Baptist church, framing these events within the broader context of spiritual guidance and reliance on God. Drawing heavily from Proverbs 3, the message emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord with all one's heart, acknowledging Him in all endeavors, and submitting to His will, assuring listeners that He will direct their paths and p...

The sermon emphasizes cultivating a deep, abiding relationship with God through intentional practice, drawing heavily on Scripture and the writings of A.W. Tozer. It encourages listeners to actively recognize God's constant presence, embrace His power, discern their purpose in life, and confidently rely on His unwavering promises. Rooted in the belief that God’s grace is sufficient and His promises are eternally faithful, the m...

The sermon reflects on facing adversity, particularly through the speaker's ongoing battle with cancer, and emphasizes trusting in God's grace and sovereignty amidst life's challenges. Drawing on personal experiences and referencing Scripture, particularly Philippians 3, the message encourages listeners to embrace a mindset of faith, recognizing God's presence and power even in difficult circumstances. The speaker u...

The sermon centers on the importance of unwavering trust in God amidst personal and national change, emphasizing that while circumstances shift, fundamental truths like salvation and prayer remain constant. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5, the message encourages listeners to relinquish reliance on their own understanding and instead embrace a posture of complete surrender to God's guidance, illustrated through personal anecdotes abou...

The sermon emphasizes the importance of embodying Christ's love as a defining mark of discipleship, drawing from John 13:35 and related passages. It explores the interconnectedness of loving God and loving one's neighbor, highlighting that genuine love, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is not a natural feeling but a divine gift that enables believers to demonstrate God’s power and share the gospel effectively. The message unde...

The sermon centers on the call to introspection and obedience, drawing from the book of Haggai to urge listeners to examine their lives and align them with God’s will. It highlights the importance of considering one’s ways, worship, and potential wastefulness, illustrating how neglecting spiritual growth and obedience can lead to dissatisfaction and stagnation. Ultimately, the message encourages a responsive faith, modeled by the I...

The sermon emphasizes the importance of accessing and utilizing God's Word as a source of influence and success in a challenging world. Drawing from Joshua 1 and Psalm 123, the message underscores the need for consistent engagement with Scripture through meditation and application, recognizing that faith is cultivated through hearing and obeying God’s revealed truth. Reflecting on the legacy of a respected community leader, the...