Have you ever wondered about the supernatural world and how it interacts with the material world? Join us as we take a look at what scripture has to say on the subject.
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When most people think of “evil” they tend toward to extremes, either conjuring up cartoonish pictures of a guy with a goatee in a red suit complete with pitchfork and tail or else imagining the very worst this world has to offer. But is that really all we mean by evil, or can it be much more subtle a player in our lives?
When most people think of “evil” they tend toward to extremes, either conjuring up cartoonish pictures of a guy with a goatee in a red suit complete with pitchfork and tail or else imagining the very worst this world has to offer. But is that really all we mean by evil, or can it be much more subtle a player in our lives?
This week we explore the introduction of evil into God’s newly created world of Genesis 1-3. What was the original plan, and how did it get so messed up?
We're looking forward to joining with you in Worship this last Sunday of 2023.
“I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.” This is what Mary said in reply to the Angel Gabriel’s pronouncement that she was going to bring forth baby Jesus. Mary’s faith and bravery cannot be overstated, not only believing that God would do the impossible but also trusting him to keep her safe; pregnancy outside of marriage was not something taken lightly in Mary’s day. We could all stand to be a little more like Mary, don’t ya think?
On that first Christmas night so many years ago the angels promised the shepherds that Jesus’ birth meant "peace to all upon whom God’s favor rests”. But what does that mean? What, in this war torn world does “peace” really mean? And who exactly is it that God’s favor rests upon? These are some of the questions we will dig into in the message today. Join us!
Have you ever pondered what was the motivation for the Wise Men to actually follow that bright star they saw in the sky? It was no small journey to go and worship the King of Kings. Although our traditional nativity sets tell a different story, the Wise Men didn’t actually arrive on the night of Jesus birth - that’s just when they started following the star. They didn’t actually arrive to worship Christ until he was about two years old. I know many of us travel long distances at Christmas time, but a two year journey! What could so motivate these men to make this trek? I suspect, as we read about them in Matthew 2, we will discover that deep down we are all seeking the same thing - joy.
An amazing aspect of the Christmas story is that Jesus birth was long foretold by the Hebrew prophets of old. Thousands of years Jesus birth, life and even his manner of death and resurrection was an aspect of prophecy. Truly, amazing! Join us today as we discuss the awe-inducing truth that to understand these proclamations of the future to merely be prophesy is to misunderstand them - for they were much more than just telling us what would come to be. These prophesy were promises to give people living in a messy world hope. A hope of a God who loves them and who redeems them. A hope that has meaning for us even today.
Join us for a guest sermon from Rev. Chris Cummings.
God has often called his people to big and challenging tasks. Yet he promises to all who faithfully follow, he will remain ever present. Ours is a God who speaks plainly; following Jesus means giving up our lives (to Him) in order to save them (by Him). Today’s sermon is a bit of straight talk about the life of our church. All are welcome to listen in, but this is a discussion primarily aimed at our online and on campus congregations who consider First Baptist Port Angeles to be their home church. If you’re a guest with us, or just checking us out, please feel free to join us, you’ll learn a lot about how it is we strive to serve Jesus faithfully.
Have you ever run across someone who is blind to their own stumbling blocks? It is often the case that what trips us up are things right in front of us, things we just don’t see. In Matthew 6 Jesus points out to us one of the most common stumbling blocks common to man. Can you guess what it may be? Join us and find out if you’re right.
Jesus’ teaches his followers that we are to 'love our enemies' and to ‘pray for those who persecute us’. As followers of Jesus, who take scripture seriously, how are we to live out such an exhortation in times of war? Join us as Pastor Tim takes a closer look at this command of Christ within the context of the war currently waging between Israel and Hamas.
See also this video of a Kindergarten Graduation in Gaza from the Middle East Media Research Institute.
As any athlete can affirm, even at the highest level of sport it is imperative that there is regular review of the ‘fundamentals’. Today we discuss one of the fundamental elements of church, our purpose. Living a Christ centered life is foundational to who we are as believers, so why does our faith slip into a “me-focused” practice? This is more than merely an important question, it is essential.
As a satirical counterpoint to today’s message, see this humorous video, “It’s All About Me,” which Pastor Tim references in the sermon.
Guest minister, Rev. Bruce Cook, shows us how God enables his faithful people to endure in times of trouble by looking at the life of Joseph.
God has often used the young to carry forward His great purposes in the world. Yet our culture regularly diminishes and disbelieves in our youth. How might God use his church to change this?
John 3:16 tells us that "God so love the WORLD that he gave his only begotten Son…” But do we really live as if we believe this is true? Or have we divided ourselves into “us” and “them”. How does God address this cultural illness and what is the cure? Join us, and learn what Scripture has to say on the subject.
Western culture teaches us that not only should we always trust our feelings, but that our feelings define reality. But is this true, or is it possible that sometimes our emotions can lead us astray? And just what does scripture have to say on the subject?
Both the left and right of our political powers agree that something is wrong with how Western Culture is handling our anxiety crisis. Scripture reveals that working through the stresses of life within the hope of faith is the best way forward. Join us today as we discuss how God designed us to walk with us through even the most challenging aspects of life.
“God matters most, but people matter to God”. This quote by Professor Michael Defazio sums up the main purpose of this final chapter of Romans. To read this chapter merely as a list of names is more than just a misreading of the final chapter, it is to miss the point of the whole letter. Throughout Romans Paul has called for unity within the church, founded upon God’s love. Romans 16 proves to us that Paul practices what he preaches.