Welcome to First Baptist
Sunday School at 9:00am
Worship Service at 10:15am
Messages
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday reveals three distinct responses to Jesus that still exist today. The crowd correctly identified Jesus as the promised Messiah but wanted him to be a political king who would restore Israel’s former glory. The Pharisees completely rejected Jesus because he threatened their power and authority. Only Jesus himself understood the true purpose of this moment – that he came not for political liberation but to offer spiritual freedom from sin and death. This pivotal event challenges us to…
When Conflict Comes Home
Marriage wasn’t humanity’s idea but God’s perfect design from the beginning. When God saw that it wasn’t good for man to be alone, He created woman as a gift and helper. Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the church, demonstrating this love through actions, not just words. Wives are called to submit to their husbands out of love, creating harmony in the relationship. God values marriage so highly that He uses it as a…
Confronting The Conflict
Conflict is inevitable in relationships, but how we handle it determines the outcome. While forgiveness and love are powerful tools, sometimes biblical confrontation becomes necessary for true healing and restoration. Many Christians mistakenly believe they should never speak up or challenge wrongdoing, but confrontation is actually a biblical principle when done God’s way. Jesus provided a clear four-step process in Matthew 18: go directly to the person, bring a witness if needed, involve church leadership, and set healthy boundaries. The…
Blog Posts
Growing Together in Grace
No marriage is perfect because no person is perfect. This reality shouldn’t discourage us but should actually bring relief and hope. The goal isn’t to achieve a flawless relationship but to grow together while extending grace for inevitable failures. You can’t expect more from your spouse than you’re willing to give, and you can’t demand perfection when you yourself fall short daily. The beauty of marriage lies in two imperfect people choosing to love each other through the messy, difficult,…
Speaking Truth in Love
There’s an art to speaking truth that heals rather than wounds. It’s not about what we say as much as how we say it and why we’re saying it. When we approach someone in anger, with a condemning spirit, or with the goal of proving we’re right, our words become weapons instead of tools for healing. But when we speak from a place of genuine care, with the goal of restoration, our words can become bridges back to relationship. This…
The Mirror Before the Magnifying Glass
It’s so much easier to see what’s wrong with everyone else, isn’t it? When conflict arises, our first instinct is often to grab a magnifying glass and examine all the ways the other person has failed, hurt us, or contributed to the problem. We can quickly compile a detailed list of their faults, mistakes, and character flaws. But before we turn that magnifying glass outward, we need to look in the mirror. Self-examination isn’t popular in our culture. We’re encouraged…
Location Details
205 S. Grand St. Chariton, Iowa 50049
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Sunday School at 9:00 am
Sunday Service at 10:15 am