We are not to bring to God our leftovers and leavings. God is supposed to get our best and first, this doesn't just mean money. David, in our focal passage, would not give God anything that cost him nothing. We should have the same mind - we only give sacrificially.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

Giving your tithes and offerings is a step of obedience. The entire Bible commands God's followers to give a portion of their produce/income to Him. How much should be given is clear also. But, there is a promise to those that give. Not a promise of health and wealth, but a promise much better and eternal.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

As Christians, we have one primary calling and one message: to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Even David, 1000 years before Jesus was born, knew his responsibility to share the good news of salvation from God. His words in Psalm 40 remind us of our message: that true righteousness is only found in Jesus Christ.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

We as believers are emissaries, ambassadors, from a Kingdom to a world that is not our home. Therefore, we have certain responsibilities, as well as certain expectations. This is our calling and our life.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

A culture of evangelism begins with the basic functions of the church. Until we are functioning as a New Testament church should, a culture of evangelism can't thrive. The First Church, again, shows us how it works.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

There is no list or program that can create a culture of evangelism in a church. As a matter of fact, the exact characteristics of a church with a culture of evangelism are difficult to pin down. However, you know it when you see it. The First Church had it in Acts 2. As a church, we need certain yearnings and desires to have an evangelistic culture, a heart-cry of our people. Those yearnings make up this week's and last week's message.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

There is no list or program that can create a culture of evangelism in a church. As a matter of fact, the exact characteristics of a church with a culture of evangelism are difficult to pin down. However, you know it when you see it. The First Church had it in Acts 2. As a church, we need certain yearnings and desires to have an evangelistic culture, a heart-cry of our people. Those yearnings make up this week's and next week's message. (The first 18 minutes of this message consist of a recounting of recovery efforts and ministry opportunities, as well as directed prayer for those affected by the hurricane and those involved in relief efforts.)

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

This message begins our 'Cast Your Net' series on evangelism. In it, we answer the question "What is evangelism?" The answer to that question effects the very nature of our evangelistic encounters, so it's a great place to start this 6-week series.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA

This is a verse by verse study through the book of Galatians. The major theme is not to allow false teaching to divert us from the true gospel. There are many false teachers out there, wrapped in television, wealth, fake smiles, and even plain packaging, but their deviant theology and teaching are to be ignored. The falsehoods can only truly be recognized when we are steeped in the truth of God's word.

We love with truth. We love with compassion. Now, we need to be among the world and LAUCHout so we can cast our nets. What will launching out look like? A million different things. But it won't be comfortable, and it likely won't be familiar, and it won't always make sense, but it should always follow the commands of Jesus.

Michael Linton, Pastor

FBC Sulphur, LA