Prayer is one of the main disciplines that a follower of Christ needs in order to grow to maturity.  In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus uses a “model prayer” to teach His disciples how to pray, then gives practical examples of the effectiveness of prayer.  In this passage we are taught to pray consistently, pray correctly, and […]

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As parents, we want our children to grow into mature adults.  Our Father in heaven wants the same from us.  In this message, guest speaker Kyle Essary examines Colossians 1:28 for ways to stay on track toward the goal of Christian maturity.

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Acts 9 contains the account of the conversion of Paul (then known as Saul).  It is a powerful testimony, but it is essentially the same for anyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ.  It is the story of someone realizing that he is a lost sinner in need of the grace of God.  In this […]

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Our earthly fathers shape how we view our heavenly Father.  But scripture gives us a more accurate picture of who God is.  In Luke, chapter 15, Jesus tells a story about a father and two sons.  We usually focus on the “prodigal” son, but we can learn much about our relationship with God by looking […]

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One of our core values is a reliance on biblical authority.   God’s Word is our final authority in all matters. Yet only 35% of evangelical Christians read their Bible outside of a church service.  It’s not enough to be under the Word, we must be in the Word.  In this message, taken from 2 […]

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Ephesians 3:20-21 contains part of a prayer that Paul prayed for the church in Ephesus – that they would have strength to face the trials yet to come.  In this message, Pastor Mike draws from this verse to challenge First Baptist Van Alstyne as we move forward in the new year.  There will be victories to celebrate, […]

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When a new year begins, many people begin to look for a fresh start.  In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul states that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.  There is a fundamental change that takes place.  Anyone who comes to Christ for salvation gains a new position, a new personality, and a new […]

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An ordinary Joe – that’s what Joseph was.  He was a simple carpenter; a working man. There are no words spoken by Joseph recorded in the Bible. However, actions speak louder than words and Joseph’s actions tell much about the kind of man Joseph was.  In Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph is faced with a dilemma, he […]

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