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As The Trial Turns by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 24 “ … I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the...

First Pres Bakerstown
Aug 9, 20244 min read
Perseverance Through Trial by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 23 “The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must...

First Pres Bakerstown
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Facing Christ in Opposition to The Mission by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 21:37 - Acts 22 “‘Get up,’ the Lord said, ‘and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.’”...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jul 25, 20243 min read
Total Commitment by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 21 The Holy Spirit inspired Luke to write: … the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “Why...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jul 19, 20244 min read
The Task of Testifying by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 20 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Be A Great Help by Ruling Elder Al Wettach
Acts 18: 1-3, 24-28 When he (Apollos) arrived, he was a great help to those who, by grace, had believed. (Acts 18:27b) In story-telling...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Being Good Bereans by Pastor Jeremy Collins
Acts 17 Throughout Acts, the Apostle Paul is met with opposition that ranges from intellectual to abusive to violent. Acts 17 shows...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jun 20, 20242 min read
The Holy Spirit: OnStar Navigator by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 16:6-40 Acts 16 is a pivotal chapter in Acts and the advancement of the gospel. This is the chapter where Paul and his companions...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jun 13, 20244 min read
The Kinship of Sanctification by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 15:34-16:5 [Post-Sermon Commentary: Sanctification is how Christians are set apart from their former sinful ways, to be conformed...

First Pres Bakerstown
Jun 6, 20243 min read
Which Gospel is Yours? by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 15:1-11, 22-31, 36-41 This passage allows us to observe a conflict in the early church. The conflict was caused by Judaizers (Jews...

First Pres Bakerstown
May 30, 20243 min read
Understanding Your Calling by Pastor Jeremy Collins
Acts 14 Pastor Jeremy Collins offered what Pastor Paul characterized as a memorable and watershed sermon for FPCB. Feedback about the...

First Pres Bakerstown
May 23, 20242 min read
God's Faithfulness is Your Foundation by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 13:1-5,13-38 In his sermon "God's Faithfulness Is Your Foundation," Pastor Paul Becker directed us to Acts 13:1-5 to see the Holy...

First Pres Bakerstown
May 16, 20243 min read
The Power of a Praying Congregation by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 12 Pastor Paul’s sermon unpacks Acts Chapter 12, emphasizing the power of collective prayer manifested by a fervent congregation. In...

First Pres Bakerstown
May 10, 20241 min read
They Were Called Christians by Pastor Jeremy Collins
Acts 11 In his sermon, using Chapter 11 as his focal scripture, Pastor Jeremy Collins explored God’s activity to save sinners from all...

First Pres Bakerstown
May 2, 20242 min read
The Gospel has No Limits by Pastor Jeremy Collins
Acts 10:1-48 In Acts 9, we witness Saul's conversion from a teacher, defender and protector of Judaism to a full-on committed believer,...

First Pres Bakerstown
Apr 25, 20242 min read
Transformational Ministry by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 9:32-42 Ministry is transformational, and evidence of this truth is scattered generously throughout the Book of Acts. Last week, we...

First Pres Bakerstown
Apr 19, 20243 min read
The Resurrection is Truly Extraordinary! by Pastor Paul Becker
Mark 16: 1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Resurrection Sunday, more commonly referred to as Easter Sunday, is a day when the resurrection of...

First Pres Bakerstown
Apr 4, 20244 min read
Broken Prosecutor to Restored Proclaimer by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 9:1-17 When you think about standing before God on Judgement Day, do you wonder if you will be good with God? Are you banking on...

First Pres Bakerstown
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Where the Wind Blows by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 8:26-40 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it...

First Pres Bakerstown
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Do You Seek the Gift or the Giver? by Pastor Paul Becker
Acts 8:9-25 Think about this “Jesus thing:” Are you in it for the Fire and Life Insurance? Or perhaps the benefits of the Blessing of the...

First Pres Bakerstown
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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