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The Conclusion of the Matter - Ecclesiastes 11:8–9; 12:1; 12:13–14
Spiritual Entrepreneurs - Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
Passionate Pursuit of Jesus - Psalm 27:4
Scott Dawson - John 14
Make It Count - Ecclesiastes 9:1–17

What’s the Point of Easter? - 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
What’s the Point of Easter?1 Corinthians 15:3–4Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • April 5, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Easter Provides the Solution to my biggest problem.A. His Death Was a Substitute.B. His Death Was Sufficient“He entered the most holy place once for all time… having obtained eternal redemption.”Hebrews 9:12 (CSB)C. His Death Was Sacrificial“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses…”Ephesians 1:7 (CSB)2. Easter Provides the victory over my worst Enemy.“…those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death.”Hebrews 2:15 (CSB)“…so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone.”Hebrews 2:9 (CSB)1. It Means No Situation Is Hopeless2. It Means I Don’t Have to Fear Death3. It Means I Can Have Life Now…that by believing you may have life in his name.”John 20:31 (CSB)

When Life Doesn’t Make Sense… - Ecclesiastes 8:1–17
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense…Ecclesiastes 8:1–17Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 29, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. I Need Godly Wisdom to Deal With My Own Attitude“In the world you will have trouble, but be courageous. I have conquered the world.”John 16:332. I Need Godly Wisdom to Deal With Other PeopleLet everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God. So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.Romans 13:1–3 (CSB)Be not hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand in an evil cause, for he does whatever he pleases.Ecclesiastes 8:3 (ESV)3. I Need Godly Wisdom to Deal With What I Cannot ChangeCome now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”James 4:13–15 (ESV)Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all my days were written in your book and planned before a single one of them began.Psalm 139:16 (CSB)

It’s Complicated - Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
It’s ComplicatedEcclesiastes 7:15-29Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 22, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. It’s complicated; life doesn’t always make sense. For I was envious of the arrogant As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.Psalm 73:3 (NASB95)“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.”Matthew 6:33The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 9:10 (CSB)2. It’s complicated; so be self-aware. as it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one.Romans 3:10 (CSB)The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, since there is no distinction. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;Romans 3:22–23 (CSB)3. It’s complicated; so we need God’s wisdom.For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the intelligence of the intelligent. Where is the one who is wise? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made the world’s wisdom foolish?1 Corinthians 1:18–20 (CSB)

The Search for Satisfaction - Ecclesiastes 6:1–12
The Search for SatisfactionEcclesiastes 6:1–12Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 8, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. THE SEARCH FOR SATISFACTION IS FRUSTRATINGDon’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the LORD.Proverbs 23:17 (CSB)Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.Psalm 127:3 (NASB95)2. THE SATISFACTION SOLUTION• Be Thankful.in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB95)• Be Content.I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.Philippians 4:11–13 (CSB)Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again. But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up in him for eternal life.”John 4:13–14 (CSB)

The Money Mirage - Ecclesiastes 5
The Money MirageEcclesiastes 5Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • March 1, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. THE ROOT PROBLEM: MISORDERED WORSHIP“Do not come closer,” he said. “Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”Exodus 3:5 (CSB)2. MONEY MYTHSa. MORE MONEY WILL SATISFY MEFor the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.1 Timothy 6:10 (CSB)“No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.Matthew 6:24 (CSB)He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”Luke 12:15 (CSB)REALITY CHECK: Money will never satisfy my deepest needs.b. MORE MONEY WILL SOLVE MY PROBLEMSThe poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many.Proverbs 14:20 (NASB95)REALITY CHECK: Money usually complicates matters.c. MORE MONEY WILL GIVE ME PEACE OF MIND“Therefore I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing?Matthew 6:25 (CSB)But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Matthew 6:33–34 (CSB)REALITY CHECK: More money means more to worry about. d. MORE MONEY WILL SECURE MEAnd I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” “But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’Luke 12:19–20 (NLT)REALITY CHECK: My only real security is God. 3. THE TURN: MONEY IS A GIFT, NOT GODInstruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.1 Timothy 6:17 (CSB)

Better Together Under The Sun - Ecclesiastes 4:1-16
Better Together Under The SunEcclesiastes 4:1-16Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 22, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. The Danger of Isolation• Oppression leads to loneliness.• Rivalry leads to envy.For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world and yet lose his life?Mark 8:36 (CSB)• Applause is empty.2. The Blessing of Community• Two are Better than One.in the same way we who are many are one body in Christ and individually members of one another.Romans 12:5 (CSB)• When you fall, who picks you up?

Be Faithful - Genesis 39
Be FaithfulGenesis 39Wil Moore, Guest Pastor • February 15, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--Be FaithfulGenesis 39God’s purpose for your future begins with your present faithfulness “Are you really going to reign over us?” his brothers asked him. “Are you really going to rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and what he had said. GENESIS 37:8 They saw him in the distance, and before he had reached them, they plotted to kill him. They said to one another, “Oh, look, here comes that dream expert! So now, come on, let’s kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal ate him. Then we’ll see what becomes of his dreams!” GENESIS 37:18-20YOUR PRESENT FAITHFULNESS SHOULD REVEAL GOD’S GLORY TO OTHERSYOUR PRESENT FAITHFULNESS SHOULD INFLUENCE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUNDYOUR PRESENT FAITHFULNESS WILL REVEAL GOD’S PURPOSE Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit in him?Genesis 41:38you planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the PRESENT result - the survival of many peopleGenesis 50:20

The Problem of Life with God - Ecclesiastes 3:1–14
The Problem of Life with GodEcclesiastes 3:1–14Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 1, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. God’s plan is wise, so even bad things have a purpose.. God Is Sovereign — But God Is Not the Author of Sin“No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone.”James 1:13, CSB“Your eyes are too pure to look on evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.”Habakkuk 1:13“God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in Him.”1 John 1:52. God’s plan is mysterious, so you won’t figure it all out.Why is my pain unending and my wound grievous and incurable? Will you be to me like a deceptive brook, like a spring that fails?Jeremiah 15:18 (NIV)Then Gideon said to him, "O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about? Judges 6:13 (NASB)3. God’s plan is perfect, so don’t let worry ruin your life.So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Matthew 6:34 (NASB)4. God’s plan will happen, so rest in His sovereignty.This Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. “But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.Acts 2:23–24 (NASB95)

The Search for Meaning - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26
The Search for MeaningEcclesiastes 2:1-26Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 1, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Amusement cannot fill the emptiness of our souls.Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life.Proverbs 19:20 (CSB)“Hedonism”The belief that the highest good in life is personal pleasure and the avoidance of pain.and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin.Hebrews 11:25 (CSB)Even in laughter a heart may be sad, and joy may end in grief.Proverbs 14:13 (CSB)2. Achievement cannot fill the emptiness of our souls.“Materialism”The belief that significance, security, and satisfaction are found in what you build, own, accumulate, or accomplish.He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”Luke 12:15 (CSB)3. First Conclusion: Disappointment and Direction• Disappointment in “under the sun” living.• Direction that there must be more.

When Having It All, Still Leaves You Empty - Ecclesiastes 1:1–11
When Having It All, Still Leaves You EmptyEcclesiastes 1:1–11Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 18, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Life is pointless when we leave God out. For the idols speak falsehood, and the diviners see illusions; they relate empty dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer affliction because there is no shepherd.Zechariah 10:2 (CSB)Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring—what your life will be! For you are like vapor that appears for a little while, then vanishes.James 4:14 (CSB)For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly, but because of him who subjected it—in the hopeRomans 8:20 (CSB)2. Life is repetitious when we leave God out. 3. Life is disappointing when we leave God out. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.John 10:10 (NASB 95)

An Unstoppable Force - Matthew 16:13–18
AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCEState of the Church – 2026Matthew 16:13–18Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 11, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. There Is a Question We Must Clearly AnswerA. The Question of Popular OpinionB. The Question of Personal Commitment“So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us… depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.”Colossians 1:28–29, NLT2. There Is an Obstacle We Must Constantly AttackA. The Foundation of the ChurchB. The Mission of the ChurchC. The Power of the Church

Grace Pays The Check - Colossians 2:13-15
Grace Pays The CheckColossians 2:13-15Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 4, 2026--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. The weight we cannot lose 2. The written record against us “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah”.Psalms 32:5 CSB3. The win that grace provides“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then bowing his head, he gave up his spirit. ”John 19:30 CSB“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.”1 Peter 2:24 CSB

Be Real - Matthew 7:15-23
Be RealMatthew 7:15-23 (ESV)Sam Midgett, Student Pastor, Lakepointe Church • December 28, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Be Real about the dangers of fake gospels.2. Be Real about what shapes you.3. Be real about saving faith.

The Moment of Christmas - Galatians 4:4–5
The Moment of ChristmasGalatians 4:4–5Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 24, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.”In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it.John 1:1–5 (CSB)And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.John 1:14 (NASB95)

The Message of Christmas - Luke 2:16-20
The Message of ChristmasLuke 2:16-20Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 21, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

The Mission of Christmas - Luke 19:10
The Mission of ChristmasLuke 19:10Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 14, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. We need rescue because we are fallen and lost.And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15–16 (NIV84)But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.Galatians 4:4–5 (NASB95)And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,Ephesians 2:1 (NASB95)But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.Isaiah 59:2 (NASB95)2. We cannot save ourselves; We must be rescued.When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins,Colossians 2:13 (NIV84)3. Jesus alone can restore our broken relationship with God.Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.John 14:6 (CSB)For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,1 Timothy 2:5 (CSB)There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.Acts 4:12 (CSB)

The Meaning of Christmas - Matthew 1:23
The Meaning of ChristmasMatthew 1:23Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • December 7, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--The Incarnation is the doctrine that God the Son, without ceasing to be God, took on human flesh and became fully human.1. The Incarnation means God came to us.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.John 1:1–4 (NASB95)And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.John 1:14 (NASB95)2. The Incarnation means God identifies with us.Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.Hebrews 2:17–18 (NASB95)For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.Hebrews 4:15 (NASB95)3. The Incarnation means God cares for us.For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.John 3:16 (NASB95)

The Gift of With - John 1:9-14
The Gift of WithJohn 1:9-14Steven Patterson, Student Pastor • November 30, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--Advent is a season that calls us to receive the gift of God’s presenceAdvent is a season that calls us to give the gift of our presence.The quality of our lives is directly affected by the quality of our relationships Giving the gift of our presence will take intentionality, but it’s not too late.

The Valley of Broken Relationships - Genesis 45:1-15
The Valley of Broken RelationshipsGenesis 45:1-15Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • November 23, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,2 Corinthians 5:18 (NASB95)1. Don’t publicly air your “dirty laundry.”If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.Matthew 18:15 (NASB95)2. Don’t play the blame game.3. Do welcome them back into your life.4. Do give them unexpected blessings.5. Do take the initiative.Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.Matthew 5:23–24 (NASB 95)

When the Bank Account Is Empty - Matthew 6:19–34
When the Bank Account Is EmptyMatthew 6:19–34Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • November 16, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Dedicate It All to God.2. Give the First Part to God.Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine.Proverbs 3:9–10 (NASB95)‘Thus all the tithe of the land, of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’S; it is holy to the LORD. …For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD.Leviticus 27:30–32 (NASB 95)3. Save for the Future.In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.Proverbs 21:20 (NIV84)Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.Proverbs 13:11 (NIV84)4. Repay What You Owe.The plans of the diligent certainly lead to advantage, But everyone who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.Proverbs 21:5 (NASB 2020)The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.Proverbs 22:7 (NASB 2020)5. Enjoy What You Have.Furthermore, as for every person to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also given him the opportunity to enjoy them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.Ecclesiastes 5:19 (NASB 2020)Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.1 Timothy 6:17–19 (NASB 2020)

Choose Life Even When It Hurts - John 10:10
Choose Life Even When It HurtsJohn 10:10Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • November 9, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--Separating Truth from Lies about Suicide1. Suicide is NOT the unpardonable sin.You shall not murder.Exodus 20:13 (NASB95)Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31 (NASB)Samson said, "Let me die with the Philistines!" Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived. Judges 16:30 (NIV) And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, Hebrews 11:32-33 (NASB)2. Suicide is not a solution; it only creates more problems.The battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was badly wounded by the archers. Then Saul said to his armor bearer, "Draw your sword and pierce me through with it, otherwise these uncircumcised will come and pierce me through and make sport of me." But his armor bearer would not, for he was greatly afraid. So Saul took his sword and fell on it. When his armor bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword and died with him. 1 Samuel 31:3-5 (NASB)3. Real Christians can be suicidal.For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life;2 Corinthians 1:8 (NASB95)4. Suicidal people are responsible for their decisions.And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself. Matthew 27:5 (NASB)When the jailer awoke and saw the prison doors opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!" And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, and after he brought them out, he said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house. And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. Acts 16:27-33 (NASB) 5. Trusting God is the only way to cope with the suicide of a loved one.But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. Isaiah 43:1-2 (NASB) "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU," Hebrews 13:5 (NASB)

When Your Miracle Doesn’t Come - 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10
When Your Miracle Doesn’t Come2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • October 26, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Learn There Is a Reason for the Thorns For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.Romans 8:22 (NASB 95)Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.Hebrews 12:9–10 (NASB 95)Though he slay me, I will hope in him;”Job 13:15 (ESV)2. Listen for the Lord in the Thorns saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.”Luke 22:42 (NASB 95)3. Look for the Blessing in the Thorns Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (CSB)

Facing Death with Faith - John 11:17-44
Facing Death with FaithJohn 11:17-44Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • October 19, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.Psalm 23:4 (NASB 95)1. Hold on to faith amid loss.2. Allow Jesus to meet you in your grief.We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.1 Thessalonians 4:13 (CSB)3. Resurrection hope overpowers the grave.But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.Acts 2:24 (NASB 95)

Institute For Creation Research - Dr. Randy Guliuzza
Institute For Creation ResearchDr. Randy Guliuzza, President, Institute for Creation Research • October 12, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.

Jesus is Divisive - Matthew 25:31–46
Jesus is DivisiveMatthew 25:31–46 Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • October 5, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--I. The Return of the KingII. The Reward of the Righteous“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”John 14:6 (ESV) “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”Acts 4:12 (ESV) “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”1 Timothy 2:5 (ESV) For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.Ephesians 2:8–10 (ESV)So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.James 2:17 (ESV)III. The Rejection of the Rebelliousand the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.Revelation 20:10 (ESV)And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.Revelation 20:15 (ESV)The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’Luke 16:22–24 (ESV)

Investing for Eternity - Matthew 25:14–30
Investing for EternityMatthew 25:14–30Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • September 28, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Realize God is the source of everythingEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.James 1:17 (ESV)2. Faithful stewardship leads to God’s blessings3. Fear and inaction lead to loss4. Accountability is inevitableFor we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.2 Corinthians 5:10 (ESV) ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’ How you use your resources reveals your heart toward Christ. When He returns, He will ask: ‘What did you do with what I gave you?’Matthew 6:21 (NASB95)

Investing Where It Matters Most - Deuteronomy 6:4-12
Investing Where It Matters MostDeuteronomy 6:4-12Justin Bindel, Pastor of Young Adults and Families • September 21, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.10 “And when the Lord your God brings you into the land that he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you—with great and good cities that you did not build, 11 and houses full of all good things that you did not fill, and cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive trees that you did not plant—and when you eat and are full, 12 then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.Deuteronomy 6:4-121. Tend to Your Own Heart2. Teach Diligently and Consistently3. Tell the Story of God’s Faithfulness10 And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. And there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel.Judges 2:10God gave you a precious family to play a crucial role in his strategy for the redemption of the world.Ray Ortlund

It’s Later Than You Think Matthew 24:45-25:13
It’s Later Than You ThinkMatthew 24:45-25:13Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • September 14, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Be Faithful today, Not Someday.We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.John 9:4 (NASB95)He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.John 1:11 (NASB95)2. You can’t borrow spiritual readiness.So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.Romans 14:12 (NASB95)while it is said, “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS, AS WHEN THEY PROVOKED ME.”Hebrews 3:15 (NASB95)3. When the door closes, it will close suddenly and swiftly.for He says, “AT THE ACCEPTABLE TIME I LISTENED TO YOU, AND ON THE DAY OF SALVATION I HELPED YOU.” Behold, now is “THE ACCEPTABLE TIME,” behold, now is “THE DAY OF SALVATION”—2 Corinthians 6:2 (NASB95)

How Should We Live Since Jesus Is Coming Back? Matthew 24:32–44
How Should We Live Since Jesus Is Coming Back?Matthew 24:32–44Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • September 7, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--I. Live confidentlyThe grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.Isaiah 40:8 (NASB95)For, “ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS, AND ALL ITS GLORY LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS. THE GRASS WITHERS, AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF, BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.” And this is the word which was preached to you.1 Peter 1:24–25 (NASB95)II. Live ObedientlyHe said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority;Acts 1:7 (NASB95)For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.1 Thessalonians 5:2 (NASB95)“Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed.”Revelation 16:15 (NLT)You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.James 5:8 (NIV84)Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.1 John 3:3 (NIV84)but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”Acts 1:8 (NASB95)III. Live ReadySince all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat!2 Peter 3:11–12 (NASB95)For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,Titus 2:11–13 (NIV84)Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. share a meal together as friends.” Romans 13:11 (NASB): “For now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.” His words are more certain than the cosmos, the signs will come, the hour is unknown, and the call is clear: be ready.Revelation 3:20 (NIV84)

Jesus Wins Matthew 24: 29-31
Jesus WinsMatthew 24: 29-31Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • August 31, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.”2 Peter 3:3–4 (NASB95)I. Jesus will return as a conquering hero.If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.John 14:3 (NASB95)BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen.Revelation 1:7 (NASB95)The sun will be turned into darkness And the moon into blood Before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.Joel 2:31 (NASB95)for they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them together for the war of the great day of God, the Almighty.Revelation 16:14 (NASB95)And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone.Revelation 19:19–20 (NASB95)II. Jesus will gather every person who has trusted him.And I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:Revelation 7:4 (NASB95)After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; and they cry out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.”Revelation 7:9–10 (NASB95)Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.Revelation 20:4 (NASB95)And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them up at the last day.John 6:39 (NLT)

The Terrible Tribulation - Matthew 24:15-31
The Terrible TribulationMatthew 24:15-31Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • August 24, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. God will bring history to an awful, powerful end.“Forces from him will arise, desecrate the sanctuary fortress, and do away with the regular sacrifice. And they will set up the abomination of desolation.Daniel 11:31 (NASB95)Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.2 Thessalonians 2:3–4 (NASB95)For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (NASB95)2. God’s grace is revealed even in the darkest of times.I said to him, “My lord, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.Revelation 7:14 (NASB95)Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.Job 1:12 (NASB95)So the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your power, only spare his life.”Job 2:6 (NASB95)• The World will not continue as it is forever.• God sets boundaries on our suffering.• Eternal life is available NOW.

When the World Shifts, We Stand Firm - Matthew 24:1-14
When the World Shifts, We Stand FirmMatthew 24:1-14Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • August 17, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. The World, as we know it, will not last forever.While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.1 Thessalonians 5:3 (NASB95)This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.Hebrews 12:27–28 (NLT)Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Matthew 6:19–21 (NASB95)2. Beware of deceptive “signs” that can mislead you.Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.1 John 4:1 (NASB95)a. Deceptionb. Divisionc. Disastersd. Defamation3. Tell people about Jesus with intensity and urgency.For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.Romans 1:16 (NASB95)

Go Tell Someone About Jesus - Matthew 4:18-22
Go Tell Somebody about JesusMatthew 4:18-22Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • August 10, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.Genesis 1:31 (NASB95)for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,Romans 3:23 (NASB95)For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 6:23 (NASB95)For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.Romans 8:20–21 (NASB95)There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.Proverbs 14:12 (NASB95)For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.John 3:16 (NASB95)and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”Mark 1:15 (NASB95)For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.Ephesians 2:8–9 (NASB95)that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;Romans 10:9 (NASB95)For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.Ephesians 2:10 (NASB95)1. Go tell somebody about Jesus with conviction.For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NASB95)And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.Revelation 20:15 (NASB95)2. Go tell somebody about Jesus with compassion.I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh,Romans 9:1–3 (NASB95)So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.Acts 20:31 (NIV84)3. Go tell somebody about Jesus by communicating.When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require from your hand. But if you on your part warn a wicked man to turn from his way and he does not turn from his way, he will die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your life.Ezekiel 33:8–9 (NASB95)

Christ-like Compassion - Matthew 9:35-38
Christ-like CompassionMatthew 9:35-38--from the Endless Summer seriesSam Powers, Middle School Pastor • August 3, 2025 | 11am--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

To Make Him Known
To Make Him Known--from the Endless Summer seriesRod Payne, Pastor of Missions and Media • August 3, 2025 | 9:30am--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

The Power of Invitation
The Power of Invitation--from the Endless Summer seriesLewis Howard, Pastor of Education • July 27, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

Seen – Where is God When I Feel Invisible - Psalm 139
Seen – Where is God When I Feel InvisiblePsalm 139--from the Endless Summer seriesDr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • July 20, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. God Knows Everything About YouAre not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.Luke 12:6–7 (NASB95)I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me,John 10:14 (NASB95)2. God’s Presence Is Always With YouFor I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 8:38–39 (NASB95)3. God Made You With Purpose.For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)all things have been created through Him and for Him.Colossians 1:16 (NASB95)• Application:You are not your GPA, your income, your appearance, or your past. You are God’s masterpiece.And He answered and said, “Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE,Matthew 19:4 (NASB95)4. God Guides You with Love and IntentionFor I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:6 (NASB95)When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.John 16:13 (NLT)

Hope in the Dark - Psalm 42
Hope in the DarkPsalm 42--from the Endless Summer seriesDr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • July 13, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. I must admit my deep need for God.Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ ”John 7:37–38 (NASB95)2. I Must Remember God’s Faithfulness in the PastIf we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.2 Timothy 2:13 (NASB95)3. I Must Talk to My Soul, Not Just Listen to ItMake sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,”Hebrews 13:5 (NASB95)For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:6 (NASB95)4. I Must Anchor My Hope in God, Not My FeelingsThis hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil,Hebrews 6:19 (NASB95)

5 Qualities of a Remarkable Home - 1 Corinthians 13:8-11
5 Qualities of a Remarkable Home1 Corinthians 13:8-11Hixon Frank – Associate Pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church • July 6, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

Sometimes You Have to Face Your Fears Psalm 27
Sometimes You Have to Face Your FearsPsalm 27--from the Endless Summer seriesDr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • June 1, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Trust the God’s Character more than my circumstances.Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.Psalm 119:105 (NASB95)Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!Isaiah 5:20 (NASB95)Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.Micah 7:8 (NASB95)2. Desire God’s presence more than my comfort.There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.1 John 4:18 (NASB95)3. Wait for God’s timing and stand with courage.If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.Daniel 3:17–18 (NASB95)

Freedom from Shame - Psalm 25
Freedom from ShamePsalm 25--from the Endless Summer seriesDr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • June 1, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--I. Trusting God Despite ShameAs the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”Romans 10:11 (NIV84)II. Pleading for Mercy in Light of Youthful SinWhen you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.Colossians 2:13–14 (NASB95)III. Walking in Humility Before a Holy GodBut He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”James 4:6 (NASB95)IV. Living in the Fear of the LordHow blessed is the man who fears always,But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.Proverbs 28:14 (NASB95)So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.Acts 9:31 (NASB95)Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.2 Corinthians 7:1 (NASB95)Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.Matthew 10:28 (NASB95)V. Assurance in the God Who RedeemsTherefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.Romans 8:1 (NASB95)“He who knew no sin became sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”2 Corinthians 5:21

The Joy of Companionship - Psalm 128:1-4
The Joy of Companionship - Psalm 128:1-4--from the Endless Summer seriesJerry Royal, Executive. Pastor • June 15, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

Intimate Ally - The 2 Purposes For Marriage
Intimate Ally - The 2 Purposes For MarriagePsalm 127:1--from the Endless Summer seriesJerry Royal, Executive. Pastor • June 8, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--

Finding God When I Feel Isolated - Psalm 142:1-7
Finding God When I Feel IsolatedPsalm 142:1-7--from the Endless Summer seriesDr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • June 1, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--I. The Reality of IsolationAnd I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.John 14:16–18 (NIV84)II. The Cry for DeliveranceBear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.Galatians 6:2 (NASB95)Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.Romans 12:15 (NASB95)III. The Hope of Restorationso that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.1 Corinthians 12:25–26 (NASB95)

Finding Peace in an Anxious Age - Psalm 121
Finding Peace in an Anxious AgePsalm 121--from the Endless Summer seriesDr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • May 25, 2025--For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org.To give, click here.--1. Seek God’s PresenceBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.Philippians 4:6 (NASB95)casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.1 Peter 5:7 (NASB95)2. Trust in God’s ProtectionAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:7 (NASB95)3. Walk in God’s Promise“Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! “And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? “If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?Luke 12:24–26 (NASB95)“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.Matthew 6:34 (NASB95)