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The preaching ministry of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, LA.
A new episode is available each Thursday before noon.
Contact us at www.fbcwinnsboro.com
A new episode is available each Thursday before noon.
Contact us at www.fbcwinnsboro.com
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God’s Word is given so people can hear it, engage with it, and repent, yet human pride often leads people—like King Jehoiakim—to reject or ignore it. However, no matter how people resist or attempt to destroy it, God’s Word ultimately cannot be stopped and will accomplish His purposes.For more information, click here.
The Suffering Servant is a figure of great compassion and sacrificial love. He experiences ridicule and suffering on behalf of others, highlighting the theme of vicarious suffering. This servant’s pain is an integral part of God's plan for redemption, illustrating that through suffering, hope and healing are made available to all.For more information, click here.
After the death of King Josiah, his son Jehoahaz reigned only three months before being removed by Pharaoh Neco, showing how quickly ungodly choices and misplaced trust in human leaders bring consequences.Though political powers shifted and burdens increased under Jehoiakim, the passage reminds us that God remains sovereign and calls His people to trust Him rather than rely on their own judgment or earthly rulers.For more information, click here.
Special guest preacher, Dr. Mark Johnson, president of Louisiana Christian University. For more information, click here.
God is not interested in cosmetic religion but in deep, uncomfortable reformation that removes idols and restores true devotion. Josiah’s life shows unmatched obedience to God’s Word, yet lasting change and salvation ultimately require a transformed heart and God’s grace, not human effort alone.For more information, click here.
Israel and Judah spiral through years of spiritual decline until, in Josiah’s day, the forgotten Book of the Law is rediscovered and exposes the depth of the nation’s unfaithfulness. Josiah listens, repents, and leads the people to renew their covenant with God, showing that true reform begins when God’s Word is heard, received, and obeyed.For more information, click here.
God is always at work, even when chaos, betrayal, and uncertainty surround His people, faithfully preserving His promises and His chosen King. The story of Jehoash reminds us that God often works behind the scenes through faithful servants, calling us to trust Him and obey even when we cannot see what He is doing.For more information, click here.
God works through Elisha and the anointing of Jehu, showing that even amid Israel’s rebellion, God equips and calls His servants to act in obedience for His purposes. It all ends in the execution of God’s long-delayed judgment on the house of Ahab, reminding all believers that God calls His people to faithful action and self-examination as participants in His unfolding story.For more information, click here.
Our primary devotion must be sitting at the feet of Jesus rather than getting lost in the noise of productivity. Even good acts of service can become distractions if they displace our personal relationship with Christ. Please prioritize daily time with Him as the only thing truly necessary.For more information, click here.
Mary and Joseph’s faithful obedience to Jewish rituals opened the door for divine encounters with Simeon and Anna, who recognized Jesus as the promised Savior. Their example reminds us that walking closely with God transforms our waiting into worship and compels us to boldly share His salvation with others.For more information, click here.
Hear the bells ring and hear from our International Mission Board Missionary, Ross Frierson.For more information about our church, click here.
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Joseph’s quiet strength shines through his justice, compassion, and willingness to follow God’s direction even when life felt confusing and unfair. His immediate obedience—despite uncertainty—shows believers today how God works through faithful hearts to accomplish His purposes.For more information about our church, click here.
Mary had an unexpected calling to bear the Son of God. God can use anyone, regardless of their limitations, to accomplish His purposes. We believers, need to recognize our own calling, trust in God’s presence, and be willing participants in His work.For more information about our church, click here.
Worship begins with a heart prepared by gratitude, for thanksgiving and praise are the “keys” that usher us into the Lord’s presence. We give thanks not merely for His gifts, but because He is good, His lovingkindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness endures to every generation.For more information about our church, click here.
Naaman’s story shows a man transformed by God’s mercy, whose newfound gratitude led him to forsake old ways and honor the one true God. Gehazi’s actions warn us that greed and dishonesty can undermine God’s work, reminding us that His grace is a gift never to be bought, twisted, or taken lightly.For more information about our church, click here.
The story of Naaman's leprosy cure illustrates three spiritual principles: that God uses the humble (like the servant girl) to point people toward healing, and that pride must be overcome before one can accept God's simple way of grace. Ultimately, obedience to God's seemingly small command (washing in the Jordan) is what brings the great blessing of physical cleansing and serves as an example of yielding to God's plan for salvation.For more information about our church, click here.
God calls us beyond our comfort zones, equipping us with strength and purpose for the mission He sets before us—just as He did with Elisha after Elijah.For more information about our church, click here.
Like Elisha, believers today must rely on God's care, seek His empowerment, and carry on the mission entrusted to them by Christ.For more information about our church, click here.
God's Word is always fulfilled, whether it brings blessing or judgment, as seen in King Ahab’s downfall despite his attempts to avoid prophecy. Ignoring or resisting God's commands leads to destruction, while trusting and obeying Him brings life and security. God’s justice is perfect and trustworthy, offering hope and stability to those who follow His ways.For more information about our church, click here.
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