Welcome to Leaf River Baptist Church! In this message of our "I Love My Church" series, Pastor Billy challenges us to embrace the Great Commission as we live out our faith in action. Jesus has called every believer to "go and make disciples," not just those in foreign mission fields but each of us right where we are.

During this powerful service, we will reflect on what it means to be a church on mission, sharing the Gospel and teaching others about Jesus in our everyday lives. We will explore how loving our church means stepping up to make a real difference in our community and beyond.

Be sure to stay tuned as we enter a time of commitment, where each of us is invited to take personal responsibility in our walk with Christ and pray for someone specific who needs to hear the Gospel.

Welcome to Leaf River Baptist Church! In this message of our "I Love My Church" series, Pastor Billy challenges us to embrace the Great Commission as we live out our faith in action. Jesus has called every believer to "go and make disciples," not just those in foreign mission fields but each of us right where we are.

During this powerful service, we will reflect on what it means to be a church on mission, sharing the Gospel and teaching others about Jesus in our everyday lives. We will explore how loving our church means stepping up to make a real difference in our community and beyond.

Be sure to stay tuned as we enter a time of commitment, where each of us is invited to take personal responsibility in our walk with Christ and pray for someone specific who needs to hear the Gospel.

In this eye-opening sermon, Pastor Billy tackles three subtle but destructive behaviors that can slowly kill a church from the inside out: gossip and slander, division and factions, and complacency and lack of commitment. Using biblical wisdom from Proverbs 16:28, 1 Corinthians 1:10, and Revelation 3:15-16, we’ll explore how these "church killers" undermine unity, faithfulness, and our mission to serve Christ. Learn practical steps to protect the church, foster unity, and recommit to living out your faith.

Join us as we reflect on how to recognize and eliminate these dangers, making room for growth and transformation. Don’t miss the powerful call to action at the end, where we’ll make tangible commitments to pursue unity and faithfulness together.

Key Scriptures:

Proverbs 16:28 – "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends."

1 Corinthians 1:10 – "…that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment."

Revelation 3:15-16 – "…because you are lukewarm… I will spit you out of my mouth."

In this eye-opening sermon, Pastor Billy tackles three subtle but destructive behaviors that can slowly kill a church from the inside out: gossip and slander, division and factions, and complacency and lack of commitment. Using biblical wisdom from Proverbs 16:28, 1 Corinthians 1:10, and Revelation 3:15-16, we’ll explore how these "church killers" undermine unity, faithfulness, and our mission to serve Christ. Learn practical steps to protect the church, foster unity, and recommit to living out your faith.

Join us as we reflect on how to recognize and eliminate these dangers, making room for growth and transformation. Don’t miss the powerful call to action at the end, where we’ll make tangible commitments to pursue unity and faithfulness together.

Key Scriptures:

Proverbs 16:28 – "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends."

1 Corinthians 1:10 – "…that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment."

Revelation 3:15-16 – "…because you are lukewarm… I will spit you out of my mouth."

Welcome to Leaf River Baptist Church! In this message of our "I Love My Church" series, Pastor Billy challenges us to embrace the Great Commission as we live out our faith in action. Jesus has called every believer to "go and make disciples," not just those in foreign mission fields but each of us right where we are.

During this powerful service, we will reflect on what it means to be a church on mission, sharing the Gospel and teaching others about Jesus in our everyday lives. We will explore how loving our church means stepping up to make a real difference in our community and beyond.

Be sure to stay tuned as we enter a time of commitment, where each of us is invited to take personal responsibility in our walk with Christ and pray for someone specific who needs to hear the Gospel.

Welcome to Leaf River Baptist Church! In this message of our "I Love My Church" series, Pastor Billy challenges us to embrace the Great Commission as we live out our faith in action. Jesus has called every believer to "go and make disciples," not just those in foreign mission fields but each of us right where we are.

During this powerful service, we will reflect on what it means to be a church on mission, sharing the Gospel and teaching others about Jesus in our everyday lives. We will explore how loving our church means stepping up to make a real difference in our community and beyond.

Be sure to stay tuned as we enter a time of commitment, where each of us is invited to take personal responsibility in our walk with Christ and pray for someone specific who needs to hear the Gospel.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Leaf River Baptist Church, we take time to reflect on God's incredible faithfulness through the years. From the early days of our founding, through times of hardship—like the fire that destroyed our building—God has always been with us. In today’s message, we explore Ephesians 4:1-16 and discuss how our faithfulness is a response to God’s faithfulness. How are we, as a church, using the gifts He’s given us to grow in unity, serve one another, and spread the Gospel in our community?

Join us as we look back at what God has done and look forward to how we can continue to be faithful in our personal and corporate growth.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Leaf River Baptist Church, we take time to reflect on God's incredible faithfulness through the years. From the early days of our founding, through times of hardship—like the fire that destroyed our building—God has always been with us. In today’s message, we explore Ephesians 4:1-16 and discuss how our faithfulness is a response to God’s faithfulness. How are we, as a church, using the gifts He’s given us to grow in unity, serve one another, and spread the Gospel in our community?

Join us as we look back at what God has done and look forward to how we can continue to be faithful in our personal and corporate growth.

In this powerful message, we dive into the freedom that comes through serving others with a heart postured toward God. We’ll explore what it means to use the gifts God has given us to serve, to cultivate humility as we follow the example of Christ, and to embrace our role as servants within the body of Christ. Discover how true Christian freedom is not found in serving ourselves but in serving others with love and humility—just as Jesus, our Servant King, did.

Throughout this sermon, we’ll also look at real-life examples of individuals who stepped into service despite feeling unqualified, trusting in God’s call and provision. Whether you’re already serving or seeking where God is calling you, this message will challenge and encourage you to use your gifts for His glory and the good of His people.

In this powerful message, we dive into the freedom that comes through serving others with a heart postured toward God. We’ll explore what it means to use the gifts God has given us to serve, to cultivate humility as we follow the example of Christ, and to embrace our role as servants within the body of Christ. Discover how true Christian freedom is not found in serving ourselves but in serving others with love and humility—just as Jesus, our Servant King, did.

Throughout this sermon, we’ll also look at real-life examples of individuals who stepped into service despite feeling unqualified, trusting in God’s call and provision. Whether you’re already serving or seeking where God is calling you, this message will challenge and encourage you to use your gifts for His glory and the good of His people.