First Baptist Church of El Paso

Believe: Now Do You Believe?

Jesus’ resurrection provides the ultimate reason to believe. Mark 16

Believe: All In

Following Jesus calls for cruciform living & commitment. Mark 8:34-38

Believe: Barriers to Belief

Certain barriers must be overcome for an individual to believe that he/she should radically follow Jesus. Mark 8:11-30

Believe: Power!

Jesus’ power (over nature, Satan, disease, and death) provides grounds for belief! Mark 4:35-5:42

Believe: Followers

The level at which one follows Jesus has direct correlation with the depth of relationship that results. Mark 3:7-30

Believe: Offers You Can’t Refuse!

Jesus offers much that should move us to deepening belief. Mark 2:1-3:12

Believe: Measuring Success

For a Christian, true success is measured in faithfulness and fulfillment of purpose. Mark 1:35-45

Fishing for People?

Mark 1:16-20

Believe: Consequences of Submission

Submitting to the leadership of the Holy Spirit brings spiritual consequences. Mark 1:12-13

Believe: Remembering As Believing

Participation in the Lord’s Supper – a “remembering” service – reflects one’s belief in Jesus. Mark 14:12-25

Believe: Belief Assistance

God provides assistance in our belief development (based in His trustworthiness/character). Mark 1:1-11

Believe!

Though it is possible to be a follower of Jesus but still not believe, it is never acceptable! Mark 16

The True Gospel

Special Guest: Larry Floyd Galatians 1:1-10

New Year’s Song

Have a meaningful song for 2023. Luke 19:1-10

Starting Point: The Starting Point of Fulfillment

The final “snapshot” of God’s plan for redeeming creation is Jesus’ birth, the starting point for fulfillment of the promises. Luke 2

Starting Point: God’s Timing is Always Right

Luke 1:5-38

Starting Point: We Need Christmas!

Sin triggered the starting point of creation’s need for Christmas. Romans 1:28-32 & Genesis 3

Starting Point

To find the starting point of Christmas we look to the end of God’s story. Revelation 22:1-5

Next Level Thanksgiving

A deepening experience with God moves us to fresh levels of thankfulness. Psalm 40:1-3

Living Life in Frame of Eternity

1 Corinthians 7:26-35

Messages from God: Let's Eat!

Feasting on God’s Word provides divine insight and messaging to others. Ezekiel 3:1-4

Devotional

Devotional

Gospel Discipleship Expectations

Mark 1:16-20

Gospel Discipleship Expectations

Mark 1:16-20

Messages From God: God’s Messaging and Your Vocation

It is critical to get God’s message if you are to fulfill your calling. Ezekiel 2:1-7

Messages From God

God communicates for our good and for His Kingdom’s sake, so listen well! Ezekiel 1

Generation to Generation: Family Business

Emphasizing intergenerational faith development is a crucial component in family life. II Timothy 1:3-7

Generation to Generation: Friends for the Journey

Spiritual friendships provide help in faith development. Ruth 4

Generation to Generation: Historical Markers

The community of faith must intentionally remind each generation of God’s past involvement with His people. Joshua 4

Generation to Generation: Gen2Gen

God directs His people to be intentional and intergenerational in their faith development. Deuteronomy 6:4-15

Beaches, Sandbars, & Beyond

Faith is a fundamentally advanced component in Christian living. Hebrews 10:38

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Support Kingdom Work

Support for the Kingdom of God occurs in the local church and beyond. I Corinthians 16:1-4

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Prioritize…Perseverance

By keeping Jesus’ accomplished work in focus we persevere in our mission. I Corinthians 15:50-58 

Healthy Churches Prioritize…Perseverance

By keeping Jesus’ accomplished work in focus we persevere in our mission. I Corinthians 15:50-58 

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Prioritize…Love

Emphasizing selfless investment into others benefits the church and sharpens its witness. I Corinthians 13:4-13

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Prioritize…Consistency

Our worship must be consistent with the nature of the gospel. I Corinthians 11:17-34

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Prioritize…Growth

In exercising freedom in Christ, be considerate of others and their need for growth. I Corinthians 10:23-11:1

Inside-Out: Healthy Church Prioritize…Purity

I Corinthians 5

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Prioritize…Purity

I Corinthians 5

Inside-Out: Healthy Churches Prioritize…Unity

Unity promotes health inside the church and supports its mission to those outside its fellowship.  I Corinthians 1-4

Inside-Out

A healthy church enhances the gospel’s reach among those outside its walls. I Corinthians 1:1-9

Measuring Greatness

The filter through which we view sin impacts the condition and measured greatness of our nation. Provers 14:34

Road Trip: From Messy to Masterpiece

Because people are messy, sometimes the gospel encounter gets messy. Acts 8:9-25

Road Trip: What Are We Doing Here?

As the church follows the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the gospel gains a foothold in people’s lives. Acts 8:5-8 and 26-39

Redirecting

Jeremy Kroeker Youth Minister

Redirecting

Jeremy Kroeker Youth Minister

Road Trip: Don’t Go Empty-Handed

As you move through life, share with others the “word.” Acts 8:4

Road Trip: Battling Darkness

The presence of the Holy Spirit impacts how we live and how we die. Acts 7:54-8:3

Road Trip: Engage

Engaging unbelievers with the gospel requires divine perspective, insight, and tactics! Acts 6:9-7:60