First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia

First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia

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Welcome to our weekly podcast of First Baptist Church on the Square in LaGrange, Georgia. Our desire through this podcast is to help you grow in your walk with Jesus Christ. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @fbclagrange, or web site fbclagrange.org

09/14/2025

Caring For Others

First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impact in the lives of others and promote the gospel of Christ by making an online contribution: https://fbclagrange.org/give/ CCLI Streaming+ License 21007595 Visit our website: https://fbclagrange.org

29 min
09/07/2025

Kingdom Growth

God Does Mighty Things Through Small Beginnings. In Matthew 13:31–33, Jesus paints two powerful pictures: a tiny mustard seed that becomes a towering tree and a small pinch of yeast that leavens a whole batch of dough. His message is simple but profound—God’s Kingdom often starts small but always grows big. You may feel your efforts are insignificant or your faith too small to matter. But in God’s hands, the smallest seed of obedience can produce eternal impact. He can use your quiet faithfulness to grow something beautiful—something that influences your home, your neighborhood, and even generations to come. This week, let’s trust God to work through the small things—our prayers, our service, our conversations—and believe He’s building something greater than we can imagine. 🌱🍞 First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impact in the lives of others and promote the gospel of Christ by making an online contribution: https://fbclagrange.org/give/ CCLI Streaming+ License 21007595 Visit our website: https://fbclagrange.org

31 min
08/31/2025

The Power Of Prayer

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32 min
08/24/2025

Faithful Servants

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31 min
08/17/2025

The Father's Open Arms

The parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15 reveals profound truths about our relationship with God and the nature of sin. The younger son's journey begins with dissatisfaction and a desire for independence, demanding his inheritance early—essentially wishing his father dead. He travels to a distant country, representing not just physical distance but relational separation from his father. This mirrors how sin operates in our lives, promising satisfaction but delivering destruction.After squandering his inheritance on foolish living, the son hits rock bottom during a famine, finding himself feeding pigs and longing to eat their food—a particularly degrading position for a Jewish man. The turning point comes when he 'comes to his senses' and decides to return home, prepared to be a servant rather than a son. His father's response is extraordinary—seeing him from a distance, running to him with compassion, and fully restoring him with the best robe, a ring, sandals, and a celebration feast. This demonstrates God's overwhelming grace that doesn't just forgive but completely restores.The elder brother's bitter reaction reveals another heart problem—self-righteousness that prevents him from celebrating his brother's return. This challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we wandering from God? Are we trying to earn His favor like the elder brother? Or are we ready to receive His grace? God eagerly awaits our return, no matter how far we've strayed, ready to restore us fully as His beloved children. First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impact in the lives of others and promote the gospel of Christ by making an online contribution: https://fbclagrange.org/give/ CCLI Streaming+ License 21007595 Visit our website: https://fbclagrange.org

31 min
08/10/2025

The Unmerciful Servant

In Matthew 18, Jesus uses the parable of the unmerciful servant to convey profound lessons on forgiveness. Peter approaches Jesus, asking if forgiving someone seven times is sufficient, to which Jesus responds with 'seventy times seven,' signifying limitless forgiveness. The parable tells of a servant who owes an unpayable debt to his king but is forgiven out of compassion. However, this servant then refuses to forgive a fellow servant's minor debt, leading to his punishment by the king. This story underscores that, just as God forgives our vast sins, we must also forgive others' smaller transgressions. True forgiveness involves extending mercy and grace, releasing bitterness, and fostering genuine reconciliation. By embracing forgiveness, we align ourselves with God's immense mercy and transform our spiritual lives and relationships. First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impact in the lives of others and promote the gospel of Christ by making an online contribution: https://fbclagrange.org/give/ CCLI Streaming+ License 21007595 Visit our website: https://fbclagrange.org

36 min
08/03/2025

Be Ready

First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impact in the lives of others and promote the gospel of Christ by making an online contribution: https://fbclagrange.org/give/ CCLI Streaming+ License 21007595 Visit our website: https://fbclagrange.org

25 min
07/27/2025

Firmly Planted

Psalm 1 reveals that genuine happiness comes from living a life that bears fruit with eternal significance. The psalm uses the metaphor of a tree planted by streams of water to illustrate three key principles for a fruitful life. First, recognize that the source of lasting impact is a deep connection to God—just as a tree's unseen root system is its most vital component. Jesus reinforced this in John 15, emphasizing that apart from Him, we can do nothing of lasting value.Second, understand that fruit-bearing happens in seasons. God brings results in His timing, not ours, which calls us to faithful persistence even when we don't see immediate outcomes. As Galatians 6:9 encourages, we shouldn't grow weary in doing good, for we'll reap at the proper time if we don't give up. Finally, the fruitful person perseveres through adversity—their 'leaf does not wither' even in difficult circumstances. In fact, these challenging seasons often produce greater spiritual fruit, much like certain trees need cold winters to yield their best harvest.The promise for those who live this way is profound: 'Whatever he does prospers.' This isn't about material wealth but spiritual fruitfulness that outlasts our earthly lives. By examining our spiritual roots, identifying the fruit God is producing through us, persevering through different seasons, embracing adversity, and taking even small steps of faithfulness, we can experience the true happiness that comes from making an eternal difference. First Baptist Church depends on faithful and generous giving. Make an impact in the lives of others and promote the gospel of Christ by making an online contribution: https://fbclagrange.org/give/ CCLI Streaming+ License 21007595 Visit our website: https://fbclagrange.org

32 min

Welcome to our weekly podcast of First Baptist Church on the Square in LaGrange, Georgia. Our desire through this podcast is to help you grow in your walk with Jesus Christ. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @fbclagrange, or web site fbclagrange.org

Creator

First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia
Years Active

2017 - 2025
Episodes

393
Rating

Clean
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© First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia 2018
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