True and Proper Worship 1. The mission is a statement of what the church is supposed to be doing, while the vision is a snapshot or picture of it. 2. The mission is used for planning where the church is going; the vision is used for communicating where the church is going. 3. A mission statement must…

What does the Bible say about Spiritual Gifts? 1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. There are many spiritual gifts and the primary way you will learn what they are is to get involved in different…

Prayer So, if you’ve been with us, for the past several weeks we’ve looked at the topic of Baptism... With us making our way through the gospel of John... we came to John the Baptist being called by God to INTRODUCE Jesus Christ to Israel... by water baptizing... AND then we looked into the actual water…

When you choose to obey, you are deciding to TRUST God's Plans, SUBMIT to God's Authority, and BELIEVE God's Truth! You must choose to obey God in order to receive the blessings of God and have everlasting life.

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church where we worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. Thank you for that amazing song-service and for your faithfulness! We had a baptism scheduled for today, but it was canceled because Arianna’s grandma was not feeling…

13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. We live in a culture that says everything is ok. You can do anything… there are…

40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them . 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship,…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth one verse at a time. Spring is upon us and it is just a good reminder that the season s are changing church, just like the seasons change with the weather, so do the seasons of life change for us. It is a good reminder…

Last Week “The Power of God” 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter…

This week Pastor Al continues through the Book of Proverbs with a teaching from Chapter 11. In this teaching Pastor Al lays a foundation for us of what righteousness is biblically and gives us some illustrations of what some churches are trying to pass pff as the Gospel but is not.

This week Pastor Al continues through Proverbs 24:1-12 with part 2 and takes us through more of the wisdom that Proverbs has for the spiritual war that we are in.

All Creation is Groaning Looking through the lens of community ministry. The whole earth awaits the redemption of the children of God. Studying God’s compassion highlights three separate attributes of God’s goodness. They are, 8. Mercy, Grace, Patience. God’s mercy, patience, and grace may be seen as…

Who are we as a people? Who are we as Christians? 57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Who are we as Americans?…

13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it . 11 And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you…

Is The Bible Enough? The Westminster Confession of Faith: Edinburgh Edition (Chapter I. Of the Holy Scripture) VI. The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man’s salvation, faith, and life, is either expressly set down in scripture, or by good and necessary consequence…

Police in Phoenix said a fight between two people in a car resulted in a critical injuries. Authorities reported that 23-year-old Luis Winkler got into an argument with the driver and then, allegedly crashed the car into the center barrier on purpose. Though the driver was injured, the fight escalated…

This morning, I would like to take the time to, in a way, give you a history lesson; a history lesson to show that the foundation of our country rests solidly upon the Word of God. This will be a history lesson which you will not hear from our news media; This is a history lesson which you will not hear…