This Saturday you have the opportunity to share that awesome news with the people of Sanger. We will meet at the church for breakfast at 8, then go out to our community and share hope. We will also be asking for opportunities to serve and bring benefit through practical acts of service. Join us in telling Sanger about a God who not only loves them, but gave His life so we might experience eternal life....Keep Reading

Everything has a price! Most of us want something, but we’d rather not have to pay the price or at least not the full price. I know some of us will spend more than you should, but if we think we got a good price, it was a good deal! This applies to our church as well, we all have things that we want from our church, maybe not a rebate on our offering, but we want something....Keep Reading

Have you ever imagined living in a society in which you could not access God’s Word? For us, that scenario is impossible to imagine. We can find a copy of the Bible in so many versions and phone apps that not having access to the Scriptures in our language seems impossible. But for individuals in 4,000 language groups in our world, access to the Bible is non-existent. These individuals have no possibility of hearing how much God loves them and the truth of Jesus....Keep Reading

I’m probably the only one that feels this way, but sometimes it seems like when I open my mouth, ears are closing up shop, like I’m Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah, wah, wah, wah.” And I just love the times when I’m totally misunderstood. I’m sure that most of the time, I just didn’t communicate very well, but sometimes it’s because someone wasn’t listening. But, imagine how the Lord feels when He is ignored and misunderstood because we’re not listening. ...Keep Reading

This past Sunday evening our committees gathered to meet their new members and start working on the new year. If you aren’t familiar with a church that works through committees, you might wonder how all of this fits together. ...Keep Reading

There must be a willingness to hear if we are going to follow. Have you ever thought about what you’ve missed because you did not hear? Have we missed directions or warnings? Have we missed opportunities, blessings or words of encouragement? ...Keep Reading

How should Christians react in a time of anger on both sides of the political aisle? I believe Micah 6:8 points us in the right direction. That verse simply tells us to live justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Right is still right and wrong is still wrong. It is, and always will be, wrong to abuse anyone. We must treat everyone with respect and dignity, even those with whom we disagree. Those who abuse people made in the Image of God will, in the end, receive the just rewards for their abuse....Keep Reading

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How do we help the down and out in our community? That is a question that troubles me often. Throughout my ministry, God has placed me in positions where I saw and worked with organizations striving to accomplish that objective. Some were more harmful than helpful. ...Keep Reading

We spend a lot of time looking for things. It seems like I’m always looking for a file, a sermon, a book, a passage, or a hospital room. It’s great when you find what you’re looking for, but not so great when you don’t. What’s worse is when you’re looking for the wrong thing....Keep Reading

Are you drawing people to Jesus? Or leading them away from Him? That is a question we should ask ourselves often throughout the day. Our actions can help people draw closer in their relationship to God or leave them further from Him. ...Keep Reading

We join our church, because God has led us to be a part of this body. Then we look at why God leads us here. We join a church to serve the Lord in this particular place and time....Keep Reading

Sunday morning was a time of joy, hearing the stories from the mission trips in June. I hope you were encouraged and challenged by those who shared. Will you join us next Summer? Or even before then! We take trips to Mexico, Honduras and other places. Start asking God where He would have you go. The answer just might be across the street....Keep Reading

One of my all time favorite movies is the 2005 version of King Kong. I have been doing a series with students on Wednesday nights called Uprising at the Movies! I recently sat down to watch this again and about halfway through the movie, I had an AHA! moment. I used to be the heroine in the film, Ann Darrow! I know what you’re thinking, what is Ryan talking about?!?! Just stay with me for a minute....Keep Reading

Sometimes we overestimate our abilities and the difference we can make in our own strength. However, we have no idea what all God can do, but we see here that He is able to do “far more abundantly beyond what we ask or think.”...Keep Reading

Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only words that build others up. If we obeyed this little nugget of God’s Word, what would some of us say at the café or the beauty shop or around the dinner table, of course, followed by a proper “bless their heart!” ...Keep Reading

I was warned about becoming friends with members of the church you serve. Fortunately, I neglected that advice and have made friends within the churches I have pastored. Sometimes it can lead to challenges and heartbreak, but the rewards are absolutely worth the risk....Keep Reading

If we follow the example of the early church, we should be as committed to Bible study, fellowship and prayer. Baptists might interpret this to mean double down on the fellowship because the Scripture uses the word “fellowship” and it refers to eating together. However, the word interpreted “fellowship” is koinonia, which means to be a partner and to share a common interest - like unity. ...Keep Reading

As I write this Sunday afternoon, the building is starting to come alive. Workers are arriving for last minute preparations, decorations are finished, and now we simply await the arrival of the kids. VBS is probably the most important week of our church year. During this week, we invest in taking the gospel to the most receptive age group. ...Keep Reading

Every one of us come to a time in our lives where we realize we don’t know where we are going, though we can put on a good front. We know in our hearts that there has to be a better way, but sometimes we’re just so stubborn and proud that we endure the frustration and the pain even when we’re introduced to a better way - the Way....Keep Reading

Thank you to the Music Search Committee for all the hours put into making this weekend a success. The church responded overwhelmingly to call our new Associate Pastor: Music. In order to allow our new staff member to finish his current assignment well, we will wait until next Sunday to publicize his name on electronic media. I can say that July 8 will be his first Sunday....Keep Reading

As our community continues to grow, the role of FBC Sanger must grow with it....Keep Reading

This is what a church family does, we support one another as we do the Lord’s work. Our church has been so faithful to support our students and adults that have gone on mission trips and our missionaries serving around the world! ...Keep Reading

Memorial Day weekend is usually a chance to get away for a weekend. This year, that day will hopefully mark a very different kind of memory for FBC Sanger. The Music Search Committee presented some basic biographical information on their candidate for our Music Minister position....Keep Reading

We finished up our study of Experiencing God this week. Personally, I have been challenged in a couple of areas throughout the study. First, I have been more focused on watching to find where God is at work. In some ways I feel like a detective with the job of “catching” God at work. I have learned that God is at work all around me, I was just missing out on seeing His work....Keep Reading

I’ve rarely observed any sense of urgency when a child is asked to go to bed or a youth to clean their room, but what about us when it concerns eternity. It seems that many believers, not too different than ourselves, have bought the lie that our lives and concerns and agendas and plans are more important than the lost person’s eternity....Keep Reading

The process of making disciples sounds a lot like raising children. A new believer needs simple rules to start their life in Christ. They need to learn the importance of reading their Bible, praying, attending church and fellowshipping with other believers. In the very beginning of their new life in Christ, it is probably enough for them to see those things as rules to follow. But as they begin to grow in Christ, conversations need to occur helping them discover for themselves why those initial steps are so important....Keep Reading

As I looked at all the prom pictures of youth from previous churches and Sanger, I’m reminded of how fast time flies. I got to know the group that is graduating this year on a couple of Youth Mission Trips that I was allowed to go on. I think I’m on the youth mission trip travel ban because of some great moments where I kind of scared a few youth … and adults...Keep Reading

Our Experiencing God study will be finishing soon. Have you been encouraged and challenged by this study? God has been impressing on me the need to keep my spiritual eyes open to see where He is working so I can join Him in that work....Keep Reading

The inability to hear someone can be so frustrating! I blame my hearing issues on driving a jeep for 5 years, but it doesn’t really matter, the damage is done! When you can’t hear, you feel isolated, lonely, ignorant and incomplete. ...Keep Reading

Bob Klassen has been encouraging me to attend the Boot Camp Men’s Conference for the last couple of years. I finally set aside the dates on my calendar and attended this year. Describing this conference is difficult. The conference focuses on helping men become the man your family needs....Keep Reading

When we come to the place where we put our faith in Jesus Christ to save us from our sin, we have to let go of whatever we have been trusting in or believing. Our good works, our intelligence, science, our hard work or whatever has to die to us, so that we trust in Jesus and His death, burial and resurrection. “Dying to self,” or being crucified with Christ ends that life in flesh and begins our life in the Spirit, forgiven, saved and surrendered to Jesus....Keep Reading

Easter is almost here. FBC Sanger has big plans for Easter Sunday. Make sure to invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us for a great time of worship and fun. All of our big plans mean nothing without each of us making the effort to bring in those without a church home. The Worship Team will make sure to have their absolute best ready to lead us to the throne of God as we celebrate the defeat of our biggest enemy: death....Keep Reading

Don’t you hate forgetting someone’s name or number or birthday. Today, Jo Beth, our baby, turns 22. For some reason, I wished her happy birthday at 1:00 am Tuesday morning. After a late meeting, I was up late and thought, “I want to be the first one to wish Jo Beth happy birthday!” Well, I think I accomplished that, a day early!...Keep Reading

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We’re building something eternal in this life and it requires regular adjustments where we sacrifice selfishness to choose obedience. It begins when we repent from our sin and choose to follow Jesus. But it doesn’t end there, everyday we must choose to be obedient. Everyday we will be tempted to be selfish at home, at work, and at church. If we don’t make an adjustment and obey the Lord, we’ll slip back into selfishness and sin....Keep Reading

Memorizing Scripture simply takes effort. Everyone can do it if you will put in the effort. Why should we memorize Scripture? Because it hides God’s Word in our heart so that we might not sin against Him....Keep Reading

. When we hear the birds singing and see the sun rising in the east, we are reminded of our Savior that rose from the dead after defeating sin, death and the grave. When we hear children playing outdoors, we’re reminded of the unconditional love our Father has for us....Keep Reading

Has Experiencing God drawn you closer to Him? Has it challenged you? Has it encouraged you in your relationship with Him? Have you been convicted of an area where you need to serve? I pray that your answer is yes to all of these questions. ...Keep Reading

When our joy is found in what brings God joy, honor, and glory, we are complete, whole, fulfilled!...Keep Reading

The book of James reminds us how powerful our words can be. You can choose to use that power for good or evil. Sometimes we won’t know how impactful, positively or negatively, our words are. Strive to use your words to build up and not tear down....Keep Reading

“I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears.” If you get anything from this, remember the “Lord sees your tears,” He knows what is breaking your heart: seeing your marriage fall apart, seeing your child’s family break up, hearing your mate is sick, seeing your child suffer and unable to do anything! He sees our tears, but even better, He hears our prayers....Keep Reading

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Ephesians. I love that book, because the first three chapters detail what one might call “pure theology.” Then in the final three chapters, Paul discusses what I call “applied theology.” We need a solid grasp of what we believe without the hindrance of the messiness of life, but that must be followed up with serious thought as to how those beliefs intersect with life....Keep Reading

This past Sunday I tried to not shake any hands at church. Not because I am anti-social but because the stomach bug hit our house the night before. Fortunately, I have managed to somehow avoid the bugs floating around. Take a few minutes and check on those in your circle. It just might be an opportunity to spread God’s love. There is nothing wrong with taking a pot of chicken noodle soup and dropping it at the front door....Keep Reading

The first principle of Experiencing God is: “God is always at work around you.” One of the ways He works is in our hearts to desire and to do His good works. Blackaby says something real interesting about what happens after we see God work: “We immediately become self-centered rather than God-centered.” He describes how this is an invitation for us “to adjust our lives to God.”...Keep Reading

DNow is this weekend. Be praying for the students, leaders and host homes. Denise and I are excited to be hosting 10th grade girls. I enjoy the opportunity to get to know our students better. If you have never participated in DNow, you should give it a try next year. On second thought, give it a try this year. ...Keep Reading

It seems like too many church-goers today are satisfied with just that, going to church. Church attendance is not the extent of our purpose. Our purpose in this life is to know God and the Lord gives us direction here. “Let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Jesus.” To deny self does not mean to deny things. It means to give yourself wholly to Christ and share in His shame and death. ...Keep Reading

Have you signed up for Experiencing God? You have three levels of commitment from which to choose. If you want some good from the study just show up on Sunday mornings at 10:30 and listen to the sermons. If you want a better experience and more growth, show up on Sunday mornings at 9:00. But if you want the best experience and the most growth, sign up for a Growth Group (on your Connection Card) and really dig in to this study. Personally, I want the best experience....Keep Reading

As a believer, God has a purpose for your life and a place for each of us to serve, therefore we must value all of the members and seek the Lord and follow Him to that place of service ...Keep Reading

In my first months of serving as pastor of FBC Sanger, the Stewardship Committee was talking about the three loans held by the church. They discussed trying to pay off the smallest loan. I asked the committee if we could just challenge the church to pay off that loan and then roll that payment into the second loan. The committee agreed and you rose to the challenge and paid off nearly $100,000 in a month and a half. ...Keep Reading

We may not be leading thousands into the Promised Land, but God has a plan for your life and we all have our challenges. Best of all we all have this promise to go along with the plans the Lord has for us: “be strong and courageous to do all His Word has told us to do.” ...Keep Reading

There are times when we need to make sure the best we have are front and center. But we must also provide opportunities to develop the talents and gifts of those God raises up. ...Keep Reading

Sometimes we wonder if we’re making a difference, know that He makes the difference and He loves to use His children in making that difference. We all want the new year to be fulfilling, but we never find fulfillment in the search for fulfillment - we find it in serving the One that fulfills....Keep Reading

Christmas season is a special time for families to celebrate together the birth of our Savior Jesus in Bethlehem. As you celebrate this year, take some time to consider how Jesus’ birth changed the entire world....Keep Reading

...Abraham had to leave his good life behind and follow God to the place He would show him. Are you willing to follow Jesus wherever He leads? Are you willing to let go of some things? Are you willing to repent of some things that are holding you down? When He is Lord of your life, when you have a relationship with Jesus, when He is more important than anything else in this world, you are willing to follow....Keep Reading

I think we can consider Streets of Bethlehem a success. As stated Sunday morning, I would have been pleased with an attendance of 200 for the weekend. I underestimated the popularity of this event by about 1,100! If you can do the math, you know we had right at 1,300 for the weekend. Throughout the weekend, we made adjustments based on crowd size and reaction....Keep Reading

Too often, we get familiar with an someone and we begin to take them for granted. We’re all guilty of this to different degrees, but as we grow in our faith in Christ and commitment to Him, this should improve. We have to get away from the shallow, “be praying for you,” and “love you,” and move on to love in action and truth....Keep Reading

What we want to look for is how those who have no church background experience the event. They are the target audience. Christmas draws people to wonder about the reason we celebrate. Let’s make sure our community knows why we celebrate!...Keep Reading

I’m not that different than many that will read this. Terry and I have lost friends, grandparents, my parents, her father, a little brother, and our son, Jordan. It’s only by the grace of God that I’m somewhat sane and Terry and I are still married because of the stress involved. By His Grace, God has helped me so many times. And when I’ve not been what I need to be, His Grace has healed and strengthened my heart, my commitment, and my spirit. He’s just that awesome! And though I’ve experienced deep pain where I cried out until I was empty, I’ve been blessed beyond my ability to express. He has given me perspective and compassion through my painful losses to the point where I have grown and experienced real joy....Keep Reading

On Sunday, November 19, at 6 PM, the churches of Sanger will gather for worship at Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church. Come join us for a time of worship and fellowship with our fellow believers. FBC Sanger is a part of the overall community of believers. ...Keep Reading

The answer to our violence problem in America is turning to God. We must pray for the victims of this horrific act. We must pray for those who feel compelled to engage in such horrific acts. We must pray for those who feel so hopeless and lost they are willing to turn to violence. ...Keep Reading

My heart is heavy for the members of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs and their community this Monday morning. Since the moment I read about this tragedy, my thoughts and prayers have been focused on this congregation and its pastor. I cannot fathom the depth of this kind of loss. Then, I read my scripture for today, Hebrews 13:8."Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."...Keep Reading

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Sunday, we had over 700 men, women, children, and a couple of alien life forms and other creatures at our Fall Festival. So, let me say “THANK YOU!!!” I remember last year when I was so excited about having 95 volunteers! That was awesome! I don’t know what you call the 133 volunteers we had Sunday night ...Keep Reading

Getting people in the building the first time is probably half the challenge for us. Making sure they recognize the value of being part of a church family is the rest of the challenge. Take some time this week to think about why you attend FBC Sanger and how you would describe that reason to someone who doesn’t attend church....Keep Reading

It’s all about free will. We choose how we think, what we say, and how we treat others. Where is our mind? If it’s focused on selfish wants, selfish feelings, and selfish plans; we’re making a bad trade. We can choose to be happy. We can choose to move forward with a positive attitude or stomp our feet and throw a pity party. Where’s your mind? Your legacy is right behind you, being established by your steps, which are directed by your thoughts. What will that look like?...Keep Reading

As we talk about reaching our community I want to encourage each of us to consider what part we can play in reaching the people of Sanger. ...Keep Reading

Reaching the people of Sanger is the job God has given to FBC Sanger. We are not in competition with other churches in our community that preach the Gospel. We are in competition with the Enemy who wants to keep people blinded to the Gospel of Jesus Christ....Keep Reading

Now is the time to push forward as we seek Him and endure the struggle and come out on the other side in obedience - all for the glory of God! He will empower you to stretch forward and finish the race. He will energize you to serve Him, will you ask?...Keep Reading

Find a way to examine the interpersonal conflicts in your life and work to make them right. ...Keep Reading

Though we grieve with those grieving and hurt with the hurting, we know this story plays out: Jesus is the Overcomer! His grace can heal, His love can bring light. His presence can bring peace. He is our Hope! In the midst of the storm, we can have peace! Why? How? Our God is on the throne! I have entered the gate and I'm safe! If you know Jesus, you're safe, too!...Keep Reading

The Great Commission is not about leading and loving people to stand for our National Anthem, our Great Commission is about leading and loving people to bow before Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life. Our world is full of disrespectful behavior, but if our mind is on things above, we’ll not get caught up in the issues of this world that divide us and characterize us as unloving and self-righteous. Only we can set our minds on things above, no one else....Keep Reading

We sometimes think that revenge is going to feel good, but it really doesn’t. It might for a minute, but a guilty heart just burns. What feels good is being nice to our enemies. But to make that change in our attitude and heart, we have to fight the evil feelings and inclinations of unforgiveness and anger, trust God and “overcome evil with good.”...Keep Reading

In recent years, another word has grown in our vocabulary. That word is "community." Many of you simply think of the surrounding geographical area when you hear that word. Over the next four weeks, we will examine what community means from a biblical perspective. John, Ryan and myself will be exploring Community@Church: The Open Door....Keep Reading

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Let’s join together and invest in the next generation of FBC Sanger. Even though I have been here two years, I often think about how decisions made now will impact the next pastor of this church. I hope that next pastor will not arrive for 20 years but decisions regarding the use of resources now will impact this church 20 years from now. Join me in praying that the leaders of FBC Sanger rejoice at our decisions and thank God for the courage of our actions. I want to plant great long lasting shade trees that will bring the blessing of fruitful ministry for the next generation....Keep Reading

Wake up and love. Wake up and love your neighbor! Again, that sounds a whole lot nicer than what might really be going on here. Like, quit loving yourself or putting yourself before everyone else. Sure, the world does it that way most of the time, but that is one of the changes in our lives that should come if we know Christ....Keep Reading

Those among us who lived in Sanger since birth comprise a smaller percentage than we might think. As a church we must consider how truly welcoming we really are. When we have meals at the church, is your table filled with only people you have known for longer than 5 years? If so, break out of that bubble. Take the time to make new friends....Keep Reading

As you consider getting back to routines, how about making sure prayer and study of God’s Word is part of that routine?...Keep Reading

We can experience God’s discipline as well, when we’re too casual or selfishly sinful when handling the things of God. Our pride, selfishness, rebelliousness and unforgiveness can darken our hearts and cloud our vision and lead us in this direction....Keep Reading

The godly life, inspired by love, is kept alive by people who care enough for one another to gather together. How does it help others? “Exhorting one another” means encouraging one another, which cannot occur if you’re absent, and can even be discouraging if someone is depending on you to be there for them. ...Keep Reading

Sometimes we just don’t make the effort. We look around and we know something is wrong. Life is not what I thought it would be. Family life is getting me down, not lifting me up. Church is not like “it used to be.” We want to find something or someone to blame, but sometimes we just need to look in the mirror...Keep Reading

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He has so much more for us, but we convince ourselves that drinking out of a pig’s bowl is fine. His will is good and acceptable and perfect, meaning that it is fulfilling. ...Keep Reading

Paul lists all these qualities that we are to put on or choose to be a part of our life. Just like we choose what we wear every morning, we choose how we will live and act. We can choose to put on the heart of compassion and kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Love for God and others will shape and define our thoughts and actions....Keep Reading

Last week, we had over 180 children enrolled in our VBS! God blessed us with such a great opportunity and I believe our church really stepped up. We had over 100 adults helping every night: teaching the Bible, guiding the children, serving food, teaching about missions, leading in music, teaching arts and crafts, working in the parking lot to get the kids safely in the building and back to their parents, and welcoming them in registration....Keep Reading

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. It is the Father’s plan that we grow into the image of His Son, Jesus. It doesn’t matter how long we have been believers, but we must never stop growing. When we’re not growing, we are vulnerable to false doctrines and deceptive men who might use us to get what they want. If we’re not growing, we’ll be more self-centered and self-absorbed like a baby. If we’re not growing, we can’t help but talk like babies, but one of the most awkward situations is when big people talk like babies. ...Keep Reading

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We are not saved by our good works, but we are saved to do good works. If you are a believer, God has saved you to do ministry. Our staff is here to help you find where the Lord wants you to serve. Other than someone being saved, there’s not much more fulfilling than helping someone find their place of service....Keep Reading

his weekend, we have the privilege of learning more about One Mission Ministries. Pastor Abraham Barberi will bring our message on Sunday morning. I am excited to hear his message, and ways we can continue to support this great mission endeavor....Keep Reading

An attitude of gratitude can be a powerful force for evangelism. Learn to show your gratitude to God in every facet of life....Keep Reading

Sometimes, we just need a little wake up call, a new perspective and appreciation for the powerful love of the Father. John was saying, “LOOK HERE! Look at how much the Father loves us! HE has made us His children. We need this wake-up call because we get wrapped up in the world and its cares and before you know it, we start walking funny!...Keep Reading

If we are honest, most of us would like to "teach" some folks a "lesson." Things happen all the time at work, in the neighborhood, and even at church. However, we need to look closer at the situation and maybe, just maybe, God has a lesson for us to learn....Keep Reading

Over the next few weeks we will examine this idea of characteristics of Kingdom Team members. Come learn with us what makes a quality Kingdom Team member....Keep Reading

I get caught up working on so many projects and plans, reaching for goals and marking things off my “To Do List,” because it feels good to get things done. But I need to remember that I can walk with my Reward today. ...Keep Reading

Make that extra effort to invite your friends, family and neighbors this week. We will talk about how Peter went from failure to leader of God’s work, through the work of Jesus, in His life. Join us Sunday and bring your friends with you!...Keep Reading

When you get busy, take a moment to remind yourself of WHY we serve others. Turn the items on your list into an opportunity to serve Jesus and His People!...Keep Reading

Sometimes we are exhausted because we are chasing after the wrong things. Sometimes, we’ve been chasing good things, but not God’s things....Keep Reading

Who have you invited to join us for worship on Easter Sunday? Special invitation cards will be in the bulletin this Sunday. A larger version of this invitation card will be mailed to our community. ...Keep Reading

Confession leads to a clean heart! We all want relationships restored. If we can just get to the place where we want that spiritual cleansing and peace and purpose more than we want our sin! ...Keep Reading

I Corinthians 10:31-33: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”...Keep Reading

We have opportunities to make a big difference in the lives of kids that come to our church. We are having a great night of Pinewood Derby car racing on Friday, March 31. ...Keep Reading

Yet again, I am blown away by the ability and generosity of our church...Keep Reading

God’s Word defines love in 1 Corinthians 13. Love is putting another’s well-being before our own. We need to ask ourselves, “What will the consequences be if I do this or don’t do that?” “Will that action or lack of action help or hurt someone else?” Asking those questions is a big step toward spiritual maturity....Keep Reading

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Make a list of who to invite for Resurrection Sunday. We are planning for a great day of worship that day. Remember, this is one of the easiest days to invite those who do not attend church. As Easter approaches, people think about what this holiday really means. Use that as an opportunity to invite your unchurched friends....Keep Reading

“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 John was not writing to little kids, but saying that the evidence of a spiritual grown-up is love in action....Keep Reading

If hanging out with junior and high school students scares you, maybe working with the younger crew is more up your alley. Men, we especially need you. There are places to serve and learn about missions while practicing missions!...Keep Reading

Children are important to the Lord! Read that again. It is not a question. They are important to Him and they should be important to us....Keep Reading

That's why we're here and that's the foundation of our purpose in Sanger: people need Jesus and we are called to make disciples....Keep Reading

God is at work, let’s make sure we join Him in working. Join us on Wednesday evenings as we serve the Mission Field of Sanger. ...Keep Reading

*How would you describe your life before you asked Jesus to save you? *How would you describe how you came to Christ? *How would you describe the difference that Jesus Christ has made in your life?...Keep Reading

It started Monday evening when a group of over 20 men from FBC Sanger gathered with 400 men at FBC Decatur to hear from God. God used that gathering to pull one of our men to Himself. From there, the youth took over for the weekend with D-Now. God spoke powerfully to our students through many adults who volunteered their time, talents and treasure to invest in eternity this weekend. That sounds suspiciously like something we have been studying the last few weeks....Keep Reading

When you and I live with a true focus on preparing not just ourselves, but our friends and family also, for Heaven we will see our world differently....Keep Reading

Sometimes we’re just like that child that wants his way and will do anything to get it. So, we fight and we fuss and we push and we pull because we want what we want. Then, we wonder why we’re still unhappy, or not at peace, or frustrated or alienated by everyone we hurt or offended. In this passage, we see the Lord is still on His throne, no matter the circumstances, and He is able to give strength and peace to His people....Keep Reading

This Sunday, we will hear from Mike Lawson, Mike grew up in our church before going into mission work. Mike has served in Haiti, a country close to the heart of my family. Mike will challenge us to give more of ourselves to mission causes around the world....Keep Reading

We have a mission, a purpose in our relationship with God to be ministers and witnesses of the things that God has done in our lives...Keep Reading

This week, I need to cover a couple of adjustments at FBC Sanger. We will be returning to One Worship and Bible Study time for at least the next four weeks......Keep Reading

The holidays can be exhausting, so where do you turn for rest and peace? Life can be exhausting! So, where do you turn for peace? ...Keep Reading

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After a life of pursuing wealth, fame and power, Paul was on a new hunt. He was committed to honoring and obeying the Father at all costs. What are you looking for? Are you looking to build up or tear down? Are you looking for ways to serve in the future or preserve the past?...Keep Reading

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Life throws a lot of things at us every day, so we're always looking for something or someone to save us, heal us or help us. We turn to money, politicians, the government, hard work, good behavior, religion; or we're looking for an escape or distraction like alcohol, drugs, food, or even some good things....Keep Reading

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Thank you for your faithfulness to God and His church as you come out and serve! What a blessing to be a part of a church that is willing to serve! He showed Himself strong last night, so let's continue to work with Him in reaching our community, He is not finished with us yet!...Keep Reading

When the election is over, we need to begin praying for every candidate elected to office no matter how we might feel about that candidate. Pray for their safety and for God to bless their tenure in office. Pray for peace in our nation. Disagree all you want with election results, but do so with civility and gentleness. Let us, as followers of Jesus, stand with integrity and dignity honoring God with all we say and do....Keep Reading

We choose to do what is good, serving God and others. It's a choice. We can talk about loving God or put on the pretense of loving God, but it's seen in our service, so let our love be without hypocrisy. And before you start judging others and their motivations for service, don't go there, deal with the person in the mirror. What is the good choice? ...Keep Reading

That's the nature of being a servant, serving at the pleasure of our Master. So, are you serving on God's terms, your own, or not at all? In Christ, we are free, but we're called to serve on His terms....Keep Reading

Coming to Sanger one year ago, I hoped to develop good positive relationships with the Pastoral Staff. That hope has been surpassed in ways I could only dream. These men are more than co-workers, they are friends and fellow servants of Jesus. Your staff has one goal and works in one direction. Let's make sure these men feel our love and appreciation for all they do....Keep Reading

There are times in our lives when we want to hear from God and there are times, when we're so pleased with ourselves that we'd rather not. We may not hear an audible voice like Samuel, but God will speak to us. The question is, are we listening?...Keep Reading

And as believers, we are all a part of His Kingdom and how it must have blessed the Father to see us working together for His Kingdom! Thank you to all who served and gave to this cause and thank the Father for His many blessings!...Keep Reading

Work this week to prepare your heart for this special time of worship and communion with God and His people. If you are struggling with forgiving someone, put extra effort into that endeavor this week. ...Keep Reading

I want to thank everyone of you that serve, but my thanks is nothing. It's the joy you receive when you serve others that is the real blessing of God!...Keep Reading

Our sacrifices over the last few weeks opened new space for those wanting to discover what God is saying to them......Keep Reading

If we go to the trouble of making some difficult changes in our church, but do not invest our lives in ministry and reaching out to our neighbors, the changes are for nothing. Instead of focusing on change, let's focus on the job at hand. Let's join God in building His Kingdom....Keep Reading

Sunday was awesome! We had 208 in our first hour of Bible Study and 171 in the second hour. Our newest class had 16 present and we were looking for 4 more. Both worship services were wonderful times of glorifying the Lord and the baptisms! This is an exciting time in the life of our church as we put it all on the line to reach this community and our world for Jesus Christ. ...Keep Reading

Follow along with me to learn how to Experience Life Change by forgiving and being forgiven....Keep Reading

"Your attitude is either your best friend or your worst enemy, your greatest asset or your greatest enemy." John Maxwell...Keep Reading

This speaks of values. Most of us think we are aware of our values, but are we really? Our attitudes and behavior reveal our values more than our words. Like the movie star that flew across the world to a conference on warming, but the fact that he took a private jet revealed that he cared more about his comfort than the environment....Keep Reading

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Too often, we take things, people, relationships and privileges for granted. Telling someone about our relationship with God is not a burden, but a blessing....Keep Reading

Make sure to join us for Summer Sunday Nights....Keep Reading

So, from time to time, the Lord reminds me about what it's all about. We serve the Lord Jesus Christ! ...Keep Reading

"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15 Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place." II Chronicles 7:14-15...Keep Reading

I think in total, we had 50 kids go to R.A. and G.A. camp. Now that is quite a trip, not because of distance, but the purpose, Eternity! The Scripture above speaks of another awesome trip, when we gather from all over the world to enter the Kingdom of God. "What a day of rejoicing that will be!"...Keep Reading

With every gift from God comes a challenge that requires faith, where we have to trust Him and obey Him....Keep Reading

Some of us need to wake up because we're missing everything. ...Keep Reading

Imagine what would happen if every part of the Body of Christ was healthy and functioning! That would be a riot of love, encouragement and ministry. ...Keep Reading

It's nice to have stuff. If you've ever had to struggle and do without some of the necessities of life, it's so nice to have nice things. And there is nothing inherently evil in most "things." The evil comes into play with our hearts...Keep Reading

We get crossways when we start trying "to do something for God" or we replace obedience with our good intentions. The Lord gave Elijah clear direction, but he had to get to the place where he would listen. Are you listening? Which way are you headed? ...Keep Reading

Part of growing up is learning the difference between opportunity and temptation. Just because we have the opportunity, does not mean we need to do it. There are many good things that are opportunities, but they're not the best things for us, so they become temptations....Keep Reading

This reminds me of some of our men last Friday night at our R.A. Pinewood Derby races. What a great time and what a powerful statement was made as men in our church said with their actions that our boys are a good investment! There are so many things they could have been doing and so many places everyone have been, but Friday night was set aside for the Lord to use these men in the lives of our boys....Keep Reading

...but it also reminded me of how we are often burdened by the troubles of this life: disease, a loved one who is sick, marriage problems, a rebellious child, financial problems and work problems. ...Keep Reading

...each small step of obedience strengthens our faith in God....Keep Reading

It's not how much you know, but Who you know (Jesus) and that knowledge is seen in our service to Him and others...Keep Reading

What do you expect when you come to church? Think about that for a second. Maybe the real question is, "What does God expect?" Have we asked that question lately?...Keep Reading

If you look at the scripture, we have a responsibility to train or disciple the next generation so that they will be prepared to lead the church in the uncertain waters of the future...Keep Reading

So, when we have someone in our life suffering with sickness or disease or relationship problems, if we love them, we suffer right beside them. If we love someone, we are going to be a little sensitive toward them, notice their struggles, aware of their needs, praying for them and encouraging them. This is what it means to be part of a body, ...Keep Reading

...but seeing kids praying at the altar makes it all worth it! Lest we forget, that is why we are here. That's why this building is standing on 5th Street! We are here to help people find Jesus and experience real life change. ...Keep Reading

When we get dressed, hopefully we don't ask, "how little can I get away with?" So when we put on compassion, you can't overdress....Keep Reading

Love is a beautiful thing....Keep Reading

Ask Him to give you the love you need right at that moment. Give Him access to your heart, give him some production space in your life and He will produce the love you need to share....Keep Reading

I drew "Love," the first fruit. It seems like God has hammered me with Scripture concerning love. ...Keep Reading

What does the chosen life look like? It looks like Jesus...Keep Reading

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, let's enter in with humility, receiving God's forgiveness for our selfishness and pride, moving forward with eyes full of hope, hearts full of joy and a willingness to serve Him....Keep Reading

Too many people in our day think a Christian is an unhappy, judgmental, finger-pointing, gun toting, self-righteous, fuddy-dud or a certifiable, insane, ignorant, out-of-this-world crackpot who constantly spouts off little churchy clichés!...Keep Reading

As believers, we have so much for which to be thankful! ...Keep Reading

When seasons of change come our way, we have a choice: will I see it as an opportunity or resist it like the enemy. Church is often the place where people will draw a line in the sand and sing, "I shall not be moved!"...Keep Reading

We think if we invite someone to church, our job is done, but like the teacher in the story, we're eating alone!...Keep Reading

To me, it was a taste of heaven because every age of our church was represented as we came together to serve for the glory of God! And I just know the Father was so proud of His children working together to honor Him!...Keep Reading

Did you know that you're carrying a sign, or two? Your life is a sign. ...Keep Reading

Don't let your circumstances rob you of God's joy and His best. Remember His power, His presence, and His purpose! If you're still breathing, there is a place to serve Him!...Keep Reading

Someone has said, "It doesn't cost anything to be nice to someone." We have to go out of our way to be rude, unkind, unpleasant, or ugly....Keep Reading

He is the only way to life, to hope, to joy, to forgiveness, to purpose, to fulfillment, and eternal life! ...Keep Reading

Do you really want to follow Jesus?...Keep Reading

Here's the prescription for a healthy church!...Keep Reading

Love is the key to reaching people and keeping them....Keep Reading

None of us are perfect, but those of us in Christ serve a perfect God with a perfect love and He is able to help us love with His perfect love, but we must be willing. Pray for healing in the Body of Christ that we might be strong and prepared to do what the Father has called us to do....Keep Reading

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So much happens in five years of living....Keep Reading

I'm not sure who really "gets this," but I know there are some that do....Keep Reading

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