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Pastor’s Thoughts 9/17/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

Blessings and Curses If disobedience brings curses, obedience to the Lord brings His blessings (Deuteronomy 11:26-28; 30:15-20).  Believers are called to “do good to those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27-28). We can turn curses into blessings when we “bless and do not curse” our enemies and those who persecute us (Romans 2:14). The apostle Paul… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 9/10/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

Judgement At the Bema Seat of Christ, He will judge believers’ works after salvation to determine reward or loss of reward (1Corinthians 4:5; 2Corinthians 5:10). This judgement has nothing to do with salvation, as believers’ eternal destiny is secure in Jesus (Ephesians 1:13-14).  Rather, believers will receive rewards according to how faithfully they served Christ… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 9/3/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

The One True God Many people believe that God exists and want to serve Him, but, the god they worship is one of their own design. People often remake God in their own image, picking and choosing the aspects of the true God they find agreeable. They may believe that He is Love (1John 4:8),… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 8/13/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

Do You Believe? The question “Do you believe in Jesus?” is asking far more than “Do you believe that Jesus Christ existed or exists?”. The true meaning of the question is “Do you believe Jesus Christ is who the Bible says He is, and are you trusting Him as your Savior?” Do you believe that… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 8/6/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

You are not too dirty………….For God to cleanse You are not too broken…………For God to fix You are not too far…………For God to reach You are not too guilty………..For God to forgive AND YOU are not too worthless…………for God to love

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Pastor’s Thoughts 7/30/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

What Do Kids do in VBS??                        Why do we have VBS??  Children learn about religion through fun, age-appropriate activities. Kids meet new friends who share their beliefs. They learn Life Lessons that help every child learn how to be a good person and a… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 7/23/23

September 25, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

20 Minutes That Could Change Your Life If you would take 20 minutes out of your day and read the book of First John , then ask yourself, am I who I think I am in Christ? This simple exercise could change the way you see yourself, we are to judge ourselves. No one can tell… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 7/16/23

July 18, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

Are We Worthy? Paul states in 1 Corinthians 11, to take Communion in an unworthy manner is to drink damnation or judgement to your self. So how do we make sure we are worthy? We make sure we are worthy by confessing and repenting of our sins. The Lord Jesus Christ is faithful and just… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 7/9/23

July 14, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

Freedom The celebration on the 4th of July is a celebration of freedom, but most of our friends and neighbors in the United States are not truly free. True freedom rests in Christ. Knowing Jesus will set us free from our sins and understanding the only truth in the Lord. John 8:31 – Then said… Read More »

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Pastor’s Thoughts 7/2/23

July 4, 2023 By Bert Hickman Leave a Comment

Words To Live By ~ Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:3 ~ Blessed are they who mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 ~ Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 ~ Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness; for… Read More »

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First Baptist Church of Altoona

(352)669-2806

fbcaltoonachurch@aol.com

Altoona, FL

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Sunday School 9:45am
Morning Worship 10:55am
Evening Worship 6:00pm

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