FBCWest

First Baptist Church of Westminster, California

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FBCWest is a place where church means family. As a family that follows the Lord, we are commanded to love one another as we love ourselves. We hope that this site and our church can be an effective place for your family, and life, so that we can show the affect God has had on us to the world.

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Promises

Has anyone ever failed to keep a promise they made to you? Have you ever failed to keep a promise yourself? In this message, we look at the promises of God and why His Word can be trusted. Unlike people, God does not make promises He cannot keep. He is faithful, and because He is faithful, believers can hold fast to hope without wavering. This sermon walks through several promises God has given to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose: eternal life in Christ, resurrection and life through Jesus, a new and imperishable body, a permanent heavenly dwelling, a divine nature, the Spirit’s intercession, God working all things together for good, and the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. These promises are not merely for the future. They give strength, courage, and confidence now. God promises His presence when even two or three gather in His name, rewards what is given up for His sake, and remains with His people to the end of the age. This message is a reminder that we walk by faith, not by sight—and that the One who promised is faithful. Sermon Notes Hebrews 10:23 Jesus is faithful 1 John 2:25 Eternal life John 11:23 – 27 Belief in Jesus we then receive His resurrection and life 1 Corinthians15:35 – 58 A new body 2 Corinthians 5:1 – 10 We to get a permanent and eternal body 2 Peter 1:2 – 4 Will have a divine nature Romans 8:26 & 27 The Spirit prays for us according to the will of God Romans 8:28 He causes all things to work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose Romans 8:35 – 39 Nothing can separate us from God’s love Matthew 18:20 Jesus is there if just 2 or 3 are gathered in His name Matthew 19:29 Whatever you give up for Jesus, He will reward you many times more Matthew 28:19 & 20 Jesus will be with us even to the end of the age

35 min
MAY 10

Peace

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face, but God gives us a better answer than simply masking it or coping with it. Peace is not the temporary peace the world offers, but the peace Jesus gives. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” His peace is not based on perfect circumstances, personal control, or the absence of trouble. It is rooted in who He is and what He has done. Peace is not merely a feeling. It is a gift from Christ, a fruit of the Spirit, and the result of being reconciled to God. Whatever circumstance you are facing, the Lord of peace is able to grant you peace continually. Sermon Notes John 14:27 Jesus gives us His peace Philippians 4:6 – 9 Prayer rather than be anxious and God’s peace surpasses all comprehension. Also dwell on positive things 1 Peter 5:7 Galatians 5:22 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Cast your cares on Jesus, He cares for you Peace is a fruit of the Spirit The Lord can grant peace in every circumstance Ephesians 2:14 - 18 Jesus is our peace and He stops division by reconciling us to God Colossians 1:19 – 22 Jesus by the cross reconciled and made peace for us Isaiah 1:9 Jesus is the Prince of Peace

31 min
MAY 3

Called

What does it mean to be called by God? Many Christians assume that God’s calling is limited to pastors, missionaries, or those in formal ministry. But Scripture shows that every believer has been called by God for His purpose. Paul explains that God does not call people because they are wise, powerful, noble, or impressive by worldly standards. Instead, God chooses ordinary people so that His power is displayed, and no one can boast. The gospel may seem foolish to the world, but to those who are called, it is the power of God and the wisdom of God. Our responsibility is not to rely on clever speech, personal ability, or persuasive arguments, but to faithfully proclaim Christ and trust the Holy Spirit to do the work only God can do. This sermon also explores the nature of God’s calling: We are called to share the Word of God We are called to sanctification and holiness We are called according to God’s purpose, not our own God’s calling is irrevocable God knows who we are, including our weaknesses, failures, and limitations, yet He still calls us. The call is not about our greatness, but about His power, His grace, and His purpose. There is no greater calling than being used by God to point others to Christ. Sermon Notes 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 25 Coming to know God is not through wisdom, but preaching the word 1 Corinthians 1:26 – 29 Consider your calling. We aren’t special, but God chose to share the word, but it is all God’s doing. There is no boasting 1 Corinthians 1:30 Boast in the Lord 1 Corinthians 2:1 - 5 Paul acknowledges it was not his skill, but the power of God 1 Thessalonians 4:7 God’s calling is for sanctification 2 Timothy 1:8 & 9 We have a holy calling according to His purpose Romans 11:29 His calling is irrevocable

28 min
APR 26

Loved

Where do we look for love? What happens when we look in the wrong places? In this message, Pastor Joe teaches from Scripture about the permanent, initiating, and unshakable love of God. The Bible tells us that God does not wait for us to love Him first. He loved us while we were still sinners, sent His Son as the payment for our sins, made us alive in Christ, and calls us His children. This sermon walks through several passages, including 1 John 4:10, Ephesians 2:4–9, 1 John 3:1–2, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, and Romans 8, showing that God’s love is not based on our worthiness, performance, ethnicity, or ability to change ourselves first. God’s love is not temporary. It is not reluctant. It is not fragile. He loved us first, demonstrated that love through Jesus Christ, gives us eternal comfort and good hope, and promises that nothing can separate His children from His love. If you have ever wondered whether God truly loves you, whether you have failed too many times, or whether you are still His child, this message is a reminder: God has not merely said He loves you—He has shown it. Sermon Notes 1 John 4:10 God loved us first even when we did not love Him Ephesians 2:4 – 9 God loved us greatly and seated us with Him in the heavenly places 1 John 3:1 & 2 Because of God’s great love we are called and are children of God 2 Thessalonians 2:16 God loved us and has given us eternal comfort and good hope John 3:16 God’s love does not distinguish our genetics Romans 3:5 God’s love does not depend on changing first

22 min
APR 19

Blessed

What does it really mean to be blessed? In this message, we’re challenged to move beyond thinking of blessings as temporary or material and instead see the deeper, lasting spiritual blessings God has given us. Drawing from Ephesians 1, we discover that believers are not just lucky or fortunate—we are chosen, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed by God, with an eternal inheritance that cannot be taken away. This sermon then shifts to Matthew 5, where Jesus describes a different kind of blessing that one often feels counterintuitive. Blessed are those who mourn, the gentle, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and even those who are persecuted. These are not weaknesses, but marks of a life aligned with God and filled with His favor. The message challenges us to change our perspective: Stop focusing on what we don’t have Start recognizing the spiritual blessings we already possess Learn to rejoice in both good times and difficult circumstances Instead of asking “Why me?” in hardship, we are encouraged to ask, “Why not me?”, trusting that even in difficulty, God is still blessing us and shaping us for eternity. When we truly begin to count our blessings, we realize something powerful—we will never reach the end of the list. Sermon Notes Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be God who blessed us with every spiritual blessing Ephesians 1:4 - 14 Positional blessings – holy & blameless, redemption, made known the mystery of His will, an inheritance, and seal by the Holy Spirit as a pledge as God’s own possession Matthew 5:3 – 12 Character and Circumstance blessings – the kingdom of heaven, comfort, inheriting the earth, to be satisfied, receive mercy, seeing God, called sons of God, the kingdom of heaven and great reward

32 min
APR 12

Evil Advice

Balaam could not curse the people of God, but he still found a way to profit. In this message, the story moves from Numbers 25 back to Numbers 31 to reveal the tragic truth: Israel’s fall into idolatry and sexual immorality did not happen by accident. It came through Balaam’s counsel and evil advice designed to bring God’s people into sin when open opposition had failed. What Balaam could not accomplish by cursing, he tried to accomplish by compromise. This sermon also draws a direct line from Balaam to Solomon and then to Jesus’ warning in Revelation 2:14. The message is clear: love God first, guard your heart, do not let relationships pull you away from the Lord, and do not follow teachers who make sin sound acceptable. God’s commands are not there to ruin life, but to protect it. Grace is real, but grace is never permission to compromise. The call is to trust God fully, love Him wholly, and remain faithful to Him. Sermon Notes Numbers 25:1 - 3 Israel begins to play the harlot with the women of Moab and make sacrifices to Moab’s gods Numbers 31:13 – 16 Balaam counsels to sin against God 1 Kings 11:1 – 13 Even wise men rebel against God for their love of foreign wives Revelations 2:14 Jesus against the teachings of Balaam

27 min
APR 5

When the Facts Do not Matter

Sermon Notes Matthew 27:62 - 66 Because they were afraid that the disciples might steal Jesus’ body make the grave secure by posting guards Matthew 28:1 - 7 Jesus is resurrected the women discover the empty tomb are told that Jesus was not there and tell the disciple Matthew 28:8 - 10 Jesus meets with His disciples Matthew 28:11 - 15 Guards tell the officials about the resurrection, but they bribe them to say that the disciples stole the body 1 Corinthains 15:1 - 15 Witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus

33 min
MAR 29

When a Donkey Sees More than You

A man hired to discern and influence the future cannot even see what is directly in front of him. Instead, his donkey sees what he cannot, and in doing so, saves his life. As Balaam travels with the leaders of Moab, motivated by the promise of money and honor, God stands against him. An angel blocks the path, but Balaam is spiritually blind. Three times the donkey turns aside, protecting him, and three times Balaam responds with anger and violence. Finally, God opens Balaam’s eyes—and he sees just how close he was to destruction. This passage reveals powerful truths: Spiritual blindness can exist even in those who claim to speak for God God may use unexpected means to redirect us The love of money can cloud judgment and lead to compromise Saying “no” to sin once is not enough—we must remain faithful continually Balaam’s story is filled with irony, humor, and ultimately tragedy. It warns us that partial obedience is still disobedience, and that a heart drawn toward money, influence, or self-interest will always struggle to fully follow God. This message challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we truly seeking to honor God—or just trying to make our own path work? Do we recognize when God is trying to stop us? And are we willing to trust Him, even when it costs us? Message by Pastor Joe “When a Donkey Sees More than You” Sermon Notes Numbers 22:21 Balaam goes with the leaders of Moab Numbers 22:22 God is angry with Balaam and sends an angel in his way as an adversary Numbers 22:23 – 27 The donkey sees the angel repeatedly blocking the way. Balaam strikes the donkey repeatedly Numbers 22:28 – 30 The Lord opens the donkey’s mouth and it speaks and Balaam argues with the donkey Numbers 22:31 – 33 The angels says if not for the donkey the angel would have killed Balaam Numbers 22:34 & 35 Balaam acknowledges his sins and offers to return, the angel gives him permission to proceed but only speak what God says Numbers 22:36 – 41 Balak offers sacrifices to Baal and gives some to Balaam and then takes him to the high places of Baal

27 min

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FBCWest is a place where church means family. As a family that follows the Lord, we are commanded to love one another as we love ourselves. We hope that this site and our church can be an effective place for your family, and life, so that we can show the affect God has had on us to the world.

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First Baptist Church of Westminster, California
Years Active

2017 - 2026
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448
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