Fordoche Baptist Church

Have you ever felt unwelcomed before? Jesus came into the world, but His own people didn't recognize Him-Why? In the next in our Encounters with Jesus series we look at Jesus' encounter with the world. They rejected His origin, His purpose, and His identity.

Have you ever felt completely helpless and alone? Lazarus, and his two sisters did! Jesus waited, agonized and mourned with them. What does he teach us about waiting and being comforted today? Listen to find out.

Next in our series of Encounters with Jesus, we look at Blind Faith. In John 9, Jesus heals a man that has been blind since birth. Through this story, we learn that blind faith is strange, difficult, and downright messy! As Christians we can't allow our fears to turn us into religious Pharisees, but must seek Christ alone.

Today's sermon comes from Matt 23:25-28, John 8:2-11, & Matt 3:7-12. It follows the religious people who rejected Jesus. This continues our series from Encountering Jesus called "Wrong Religious People" In this sermon we ask am I arrogant, fake or self-righteous?

When a lame man who doesn't believe in Jesus is healed, he's forced to make a decision: do I become a follower of Jesus? Listen to see how he responds to Jesus' challenging words to stop sinning or else something worse may happen to him.

A powerful royal official is humbled as he son nears death. You ever been desperate and needy for an encounter with Jesus? He was too. This sermon explores the fearful encounter that results in a faithful follower. John 4:43-54.

it's going to be deep, its going be difficult, it's going to be hard for some to hear. She was the wrong race, wrong gender and was meeting Jesus as the wrong time...yet Jesus respected her, loved her, and understood her. Next in our Encountering Jesus series: The Thirsty Samaritan.

What does a confused religious leader teach us about following Jesus? This evening encounter with Jesus is Unusual, and Exciting! It produces some of the most famous verses of scripture. John chapter 3

First in our new series on Encounters with Jesus. Today is the story of John the Baptist, and his encounter baptizing Jesus. He is left forever changed.

We continue our series on the Heroes of the Faith with Sarah. A godly women, example of humility, and mother of the faith. Don't miss this exciting message on one of two women from the hall of fame of the faithful.

Next sermon in Christian Maturity Series. This sermon from James 5:7-11 examines how can we persevere in life. We make it through patient waiting and patient endurance. The mature Christian never gives up!

This message continues our series on the subject of Hebrews 11 and the Heroes of the Faith. This sermon answers the question: "What's so special about Rehab's faith?" by looking at her Desperate Situation, Difficult Response and Distributing Salvation. Rahab's faith inspire's and impacts us all still today.

This sermon looks at James 5:1-6 "Even the Rich are Judged". The rich are judged for their wrong investments, wrong treatment, and wrong attitudes towards the poor. The sermon concludes with several examples of Christian charities

This is a part of our series from Hebrews 11 on the heroes of the faith from the OT. Bro. Tyler preached a message on the character and life of Jacob. The man who would later be called Israel had a life filled with ups and downs. Just as God slowly changes us to become more like Jesus, Jacob was slowly changed and was later called faithful

This week we continue our series on Christian Maturity in James 4:11-17. The sermon does what the title suggests providing Christians with information on how to move from arrogance to humility. It turns out not judging others and remembering God's place in our life's serves to teach Christians humility.

This sermon focuses on Christian Conflict and Infighting. James 4:1-10 tells us why we have conflicts in the church and how to respond to them. Conflict happens because of our sin and must be resolved through humble submission to God.

Continuing our series on Christian Maturity, we pick up at James 3:13-18. This sermon examines the two sources of wisdom which James talks about-ungodly & godly. The sermon ends with an emphasis on the Holy Spirit's role in helping us make good decisions

Coming from James Chapter 3, this is the next message in our series on Christian Maturity. Christians must guard their speech for three reasons: 1) It's Important 2) It's Dangerous Not to 3) It's the Right thing to do. We as believers should encourage and build one another with our speech.

The next message in our series on Spiritual Maturity from James 2:14-26. This sermon examines the famous verse faith without works is dead. It addresses faith in three major ways: Practical, Spiritual, & Scriptural faith. The sermon ends asking what kind of faith has God called you to & how are you living it out?

This sermon covers the topic of prejudice and favoritism. Mature Christians seek to treat others with respect, and mercy. Following the example of Jesus in the Good Samaritan our neighbors, our co-workers, and friends all should be treated with respect.