First Baptist Church, Abbeville, Alabama

Discuss Job

Who caused Job to suffer?  Was it the a) Sabeans & Chaldeans, b) a mighty wind, c) Satan, d) God, or e) all of the above?  Discuss your answer. The language here is very important.  Permission & causation are two different things entirely.  God knew Job’s faith intimately & desired to take him on a journey. The Sabeans & Chaldeans did what was in their heart’s desire & therefore, were the cause of Job’s livestock being taken.  This is one kind of evil called moral evil where a human being...

Job

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Discuss Genesis

What was God’s original intention for human beings & how is the corruption of that intention seen in the stories of the flood & Babel? Human beings are the crown of God’s creation.  Being made in the image of God means that human beings have a special nature & purpose.  He created us to know Him & to reflect His creativity, goodness, & glory to each other & to the world as we harness the potential of this earth & cultivate it. After choosing their own path instead of God’s design, brokenn...

The Story vs. The Moment

Pastor Ryan Johnson January 7, 2018

Genesis

Genesis 1-50 Pastor Ryan Johnson January 7, 2018 Videos from The Bible Project One of greatest problems in Christianity today is that we open the Bible looking for us instead of for God. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) January 7, 2018 Christians have the best story we have just forgotten how to tell it. @PastorRyanJ […]

Celebrate Purpose

https://vimeo.com/249329203 Ephesians 2:10 Pastor Ryan Johnson December 31, 2017

Celebrate Restoration

Luke 2:13-14; Galatians 4:4-7 Pastor Ryan Johnson December 24, 2017 Jesus' birth was the most important point in human history at that time which is why the angels appeared to the shepherds. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) December 24, 2017 When everything was right with God's timetable, Jesus came into the world. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley […]

Celebrate Grace

John 1:16-17 Pastor Ryan Johnson December 17, 2017 Christmas reveals our core desires. Why do you want what you want? @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) December 17, 2017 Thriving? John's description of Jesus in John 1:16 is God's prescription of our deepest need. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) December 17, 2017 Jesus has a fullness […]

“A Red-Letter Christmas” Presented by the FBC Kids’ Choir

Celebrate Truth

John 1:1-18 Pastor Ryan Johnson December 10, 2017 “Your preparation shows your passion” @PastorRyanJ — Raven McDonald (@RavenNicole) December 10, 2017 Your preparation reveals your passion! Show me what you prepare for and I'll show you what you love. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) December 10, 2017 John's incarnation story. John was the last apostle […]

Celebrate Life

Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Ryan Johnson December 3, 2017

Where is God? Enduring Tragedy with Hope

Where is God? How to Endure Tragedy with Hope Pastor Ryan Johnson Various Scriptures Originally Preached on November 5, 2017 at FBC-Abbeville This version is from ACA Chapel on November 30, 2017

Missions Testimony by Harnage and Robin Elliott

In keeping with the theme of December, which is when we emphasize the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions.  For more information about the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, visit imb.org.

The DNA of Joy

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Pastor Ryan Johnson November 19, 2017

Grace Fuels Good Works

Titus 2 Tanner Ethridge, Youth Pastor November 5, 2017

Glory to God Alone

Romans 11:33-36 Pastor Ryan Johnson October 29, 2017 God is the foundation ,the source , and the end all of all things. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 29, 2017 The Reformation was not just about purifying doctrine but primarily about purifying worship. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 29, 2017 John Calvin called the […]

Christ Alone

Acts 4:11-12 Pastor Ryan Johnson October 22, 2017 The Bible is so clear about the gospel because of this we should be clear as well. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 22, 2017 The reason it's important to correctly define grace and faith is the Bible says we can't approach God on our own. @PastorRyanJ […]

Faith Alone

Romans 1:16-17 Pastor Ryan Johnson October 15, 2017 The Reformation was about scripture teaching that man is saved by God's grace alone through faith alone…1/2 @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 15, 2017 In Jesus alone to the glory of God alone. 2/2 @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 15, 2017 Faith in Jesus is […]

Grace Alone

Ephesians 2:8-9 Pastor Ryan Johnson October 8, 2017 God just doesn't want us to know our problem but His solution as well. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 8, 2017 Luther and other reformers saw that the Catholic Church had distorted the gracious character of God. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 8, 2017 The […]

Scripture Alone

https://vimeo.com/236423168 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Pastor Ryan Johnson October 1, 2017 Gospel of Jesus is the only thing that can transform culture from inside out. @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 1, 2017 Solo scriptura- scripture alone. @PastorRyanJ 2 Timothy 3:16-17 — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) October 1, 2017 The Bible shows you what is right, what […]

The Most Important Person

Genesis 12:2 Pastor Ryan Johnson September 24, 2017

SHARE: Connections Class Session 4

Myers-Mallory Matters

https://vimeo.com/234372897 Luke 16 Bro. Chris Mills September 17, 2017

SERVE: Connections Class Session 3

https://vimeo.com/234373360

GROW: Connections Class Session 2

The Most Important Result

Matthew 28:19-20 Pastor Ryan Johnson September 10, 2017

The Most Important Mission

Matthew 22:36-37 Pastor Ryan Johnson September 3, 2017

CONNECT: Connections Class Session 1

Dr. Martha Myers and Mrs. Kathleen Mallory Visit FBC

The Most Critical Question

2 Timothy 4:1-3 Pastor Ryan Johnson August 27, 2017

Samson: Four Signs of Impending Failure

Judges 14-16 Pastor Ryan Johnson July 30, 2017 Samson was more wreck it Ralph than Superman @PastorRyanJ #samson — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) July 30, 2017 Samson was impulsive. He wasn't a man of conviction or principle. Proverbs 25:28 @PastorRyanJ #samson — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) July 30, 2017 Samson followed what felt right to him. No […]

The Baptism of Zack V.

FBC Students Summer Testimony Night

Samson: The Beginning of the End

Judges 13 Pastor Ryan Johnson July 23, 2017 The cycle. Sin suffering submission salvation. Which stage are you in today? #samson @PastorRyanJ — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) July 23, 2017 Fatal shift -people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. @PastorRyanJ #samson — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) July 23, 2017 What authority […]

The “Jephthah” in All of Us

Judges 10-12 Pastor Ryan Johnson July 16, 2017

The Frailty of Human Leadership

Judges 8:1-10:4 Pastor Ryan Johnson July 9, 2017

The Baptism of Jack G.

Rethinking Weakness

Judges 7 Pastor Ryan Johnson July 2, 2017 http://www.fbcabbeville.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170702am.m4a

Learning How to Trust

Judges 6 Pastor Ryan Johnson June 25, 2017

FBC Kids Talk About Their Dads

God’s Design for Men

Judges 4-5 Pastor Ryan Johnson June 18, 2017 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876475510133583873 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876477402205048833 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876477779021312001 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876478287513518081 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876478609661284353 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876482360883249152 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876482629780066306 https://twitter.com/c_lisle10/status/876482840883593216

The Foolishness and Weakness of God

Judges 3 Pastor Ryan Johnson June 11, 2017 The Lord tested Israel. He tests us. Testing is for teaching. @PastorRyanJ #repentance — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) June 11, 2017 Two reasons for testing.1) our own foolish choices.2) to teach us to fight. @PastorRyanJ #repentance — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) June 11, 2017 Othniel-weakness was old age. His […]

The Difference Between a Reprobate and a Revived Generation

Judges 2 Pastor Ryan Johnson June 4, 2017

The Gospel According to Judges

Judges 1-2 Pastor Ryan Johnson May 28, 2017 We have the horrific ability to take the blessings of God and use them in our own enslavement. @PastorRyanJ #cycleofmen — Ashley Carlisle (@c_lisle10) May 28, 2017 Book of judges. 21 chapters. 1-2 introduction 3-16 deal with 12 judges. 17-21 deal with moral decline of Israel @PastorRyanJ […]

Choose Wisely | ACA Baccalaureate 2017

Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 Pastor Ryan Johnson May 21, 2017

FBC Senior Recognition 2017

FBC Senior Recognition Memories Video

Mommy Interviews 2017

Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching

Proverbs 1:7-9 Pastor Ryan Johnson May 14, 2017

One Another: Relational Responsibility in the Church of Christ

Various Scriptures Pastor Ryan Johnson May 7, 2017