FBC Chula Sermons

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Join us each week as we open God’s Word and grow together in faith. At First Baptist Church Chula, our mission is simple: to Glorify God, Disciple believers, Serve others, and Send the Gospel to the world. Listen to biblical teaching, powerful sermons, and Christ-centered messages that inspire you to live out your faith every day.

  1. 5d ago

    Spiritual Warfare: Recovering Righteousness

    This powerful message confronts us with an uncomfortable but necessary truth: we cannot simultaneously embrace Christ and willingly live in sin. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, we're presented with a sobering list of lifestyle sins—sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, theft, greed, drunkenness, verbal abuse, and swindling—that are fundamentally incompatible with following Jesus. What makes this teaching so compelling is its balance of truth and grace. Paul reminds the Corinthians that some of them once lived in these very sins, but they were washed, sanctified, and justified in Christ. This isn't about earning salvation through perfect behavior, but about the transformative power of genuine faith. The message challenges our culture's attempt to redefine sin as acceptable, particularly during Pride Month when certain lifestyles are celebrated rather than seen through a biblical lens. Yet it also extends profound hope: no sin is too great for Christ to overcome. We're called not to judgment but to compassion, recognizing that we too were once enslaved to sin. The key insight is that spiritual maturity largely consists of learning to repent quickly—not living without struggle, but refusing to remain in defeat. When we stumble, we don't hide in shame; we run back to Christ who offers continuous cleansing and strength for the ongoing battle against sin.

    53 min

  2. May 31

    Spiritual Warfare: Put on Righteousness

    In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare, we dive deep into what it means to wear the breastplate of righteousness as described in Ephesians 6. The central truth we encounter is both liberating and challenging: we are living on a spiritual battlefield where our enemy seeks to defeat us through two devastating lies. The first lie whispers that we are still condemned, that Christ's work wasn't enough, that we must somehow add our own goodness to His sacrifice. The second lie swings to the opposite extreme, suggesting that since we have forgiveness, it doesn't matter how we live. Both deceptions aim to render us ineffective in our faith journey. The breastplate of righteousness protects our vital organs, our very core understanding of who we are in Christ. This righteousness is not something we manufacture through our own efforts. Isaiah reminds us that even our best attempts at righteousness are like filthy rags before a holy God. Instead, we discover that Christ fulfilled the law perfectly on our behalf, living the sinless life we could never live and then dying the death we deserved. When we place our faith in Him, His righteousness becomes ours. This isn't just theological theory but practical reality that changes everything about how we face the enemy's accusations. When Satan points to our failures and struggles, we can stand firm knowing there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Our right standing before God rests entirely on what Jesus accomplished, not on our performance. This truth protects our hearts and minds from the crushing weight of guilt and shame that would otherwise paralyze us in our Christian walk.

    39 min

  3. May 24

    Spiritual Warfare: Belt of Truth

    In a world drowning in deception, deep fakes, and distorted realities, we desperately need an anchor of truth. This powerful exploration of Ephesians 6:14 reminds us that truth is not just something we acknowledge intellectually, but a belt we must fasten around our lives daily. The imagery is striking: just as a Roman soldier could not fight effectively without his belt securing his tunic, we cannot stand firm in our spiritual battles without truth girding every aspect of our being. The message challenges us to move beyond cultural Christianity and superficial faith into authentic transformation. We learn that Satan does not appear as an obvious evil but disguises himself as an angel of light, making lies attractive and appealing to our desires. The sermon confronts our tendency toward hypocrisy, our desire to look spiritually polished on the outside while rotting on the inside. But there is hope: God's Word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, capable of exposing and healing what we try to hide. The call is clear: we must know the truth deeply, not just casually, and we must live it authentically, not just perform it religiously. This means wrestling with Scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate our blind spots, and being honest about our struggles within a community that supports rather than condemns. The truth may hurt our feelings, but it is the only path to genuine freedom and spiritual maturity.

    49 min

  4. May 17

    Spiritual Warfare: Wrestling Against Evil

    This powerful message pulls back the curtain on spiritual warfare, revealing that our daily struggles as believers aren't just against visible challenges but against unseen spiritual forces working to keep us from living fully for Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-13, we're reminded that the Christian life is fundamentally a fight—not a fight to earn salvation, but a fight to live faithfully in a fallen world. The enemy uses subtle tactics: distraction, discouragement, and deception rather than obvious attacks. He works through our own fallen nature, the pressures of a secular world, and spiritual forces we cannot see. Yet here's the beautiful truth: we don't overcome through our own strength or wisdom, but through our proximity to Christ. The closer we draw to Him through Scripture, prayer, and Christian community, the less power the enemy has over us. We're called to resist actively, endure persistently, and stand firm with a durable faith rooted in truth. This isn't about seeing demons around every corner or living in fear—it's about understanding that we belong to the light now, and when we live in that light, walking in holiness and surrendering daily to God's will, the darkness cannot touch us. The real battle is one of surrender: will we yield to Christ's reign in every area of our lives, or will we allow the enemy's influence through compromise and spiritual complacency?

    47 min

  5. May 10

    Spiritual Warfare: Be Strong Enough for the Fight

    We find ourselves standing at the threshold of understanding spiritual warfare in a way that moves beyond Hollywood imagery and cultural misconceptions. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-13, we're invited to see that the battles we face aren't about mystical incantations or territorial spirits, but about something far more practical and profound: the collision between two kingdoms. The armor of God isn't a mystical formula we recite, but tangible elements of Christian living that we must actively put on each day. What strikes at the heart of this message is the sobering truth that we cannot fight in our own strength. The call to 'be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might' reminds us that our borrowed strength from Christ is the only power that can overcome. This isn't about epic battlefield scenes; it's about the thousand small decisions we make daily—will we open our Bibles, will we pray, will we yield to the Holy Spirit's voice, or will we choose comfort and distraction? The enemy's schemes aren't complicated: he lies, he distorts truth, he wants to keep us weak and ineffective. But here's the liberating truth: Satan is already defeated. Christ triumphed over him at the cross. Our spiritual battles are really the death throes of an enemy who has already lost. The question becomes intensely personal: are we living close enough to Christ to hear the Holy Spirit's voice? Are we allowing God's Word to saturate our hearts so completely that we can recognize and resist deception? This message calls us to understand that spiritual warfare is ultimately about proximity to Jesus—the closer we are, the stronger we stand.

    47 min

  6. May 3

    Resources for the Body of Christ “Homecoming 2026”

    This powerful message from Ephesians 1:15-23 reminds us of the extraordinary spiritual resources available to every believer. We often underestimate what God has placed within us—the same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now dwells in our mortal bodies. Think about that for a moment: the power that conquered death itself lives inside us. Yet how often do we live as though we're powerless? The sermon challenges us to stop making excuses about what we cannot do and instead recognize the mighty power already working within us. Whether it's understanding God's Word, sharing the gospel with strangers, or forgiving the seemingly unforgivable, we have access to divine enablement. The Apostle Paul prayed that our eyes would be enlightened to three crucial realities: the hope of our calling, the riches of our inheritance in Christ, and the exceeding greatness of God's power toward us who believe. When we grasp these truths—that we've been chosen, redeemed, sealed, and empowered—our entire perspective shifts. We're not just struggling individuals trying our best; we're the body of Christ, equipped with everything needed to accomplish His purposes. The question isn't whether we can do what God calls us to do, but whether we'll stop suppressing the Spirit and start laboring and striving in His strength.

    33 min

  7. Apr 26

    Strength for the Day

    This powerful message from 1 Peter 5:6-11 confronts us with a profound truth: our greatest strength comes not from self-confidence, but from humble dependence on God. We're challenged to examine where we're placing our trust when facing life's difficulties. Are we trying to 'pull ourselves up by our bootstraps,' or are we casting our anxieties on the One who truly cares for us? The sermon unpacks three transformative principles: humility brings peace of mind, firm faith brings stability, and perseverance brings renewal. We're reminded that pride is at the heart of every sin—it's what caused Satan's fall and humanity's rebellion in the garden. When we humble ourselves under God's mighty hand, something beautiful happens: we can literally fling our worries onto Christ, trusting that He will replace our anxiety with supernatural peace. The message also addresses our spiritual enemy, Satan, who prowls like a roaring lion—but notice, he's roaring, not biting. His power is limited to whispers of doubt and fear, which our faith in Christ can completely deflect. This isn't just theological theory; it's practical wisdom for anyone struggling with fear, worry, financial stress, health concerns, or persecution. The promise is clear: after we've suffered for a little while, God Himself will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us.

    46 min

  8. Apr 19

    Recovering a Theology of Persecution

    1 Peter 4:12-16 tells us that as Christians, we shouldn’t be caught off guard when they face opposition—it’s a normal part of following Christ. Instead of seeing persecution only as suffering, we should recognize it as a spiritual blessing that draws them closer to Christ and allows us to share in His experiences. Finally, rather than feeling ashamed, Christians are called to respond with confidence and honor God through their faith during difficult times.

    53 min
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Join us each week as we open God’s Word and grow together in faith. At First Baptist Church Chula, our mission is simple: to Glorify God, Disciple believers, Serve others, and Send the Gospel to the world. Listen to biblical teaching, powerful sermons, and Christ-centered messages that inspire you to live out your faith every day.

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  • Creator
    FBC Chula
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
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    © 2026 First Baptist Church Chula
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