First Baptist Church Bartow

Introduction: I am a father of two children, and my kids believe I can fix everything. When my daughter gets hungry, she crawls to me and expects me to have food. When my son breaks a toy, he comes to …

1 Peter 4:7-11 Big Question: What are the things that a church should focus on?

Joshua 1 Big Question: What should you remember during this time of transition?

Q: What’s your favorite Disney movie?There are a lot to choose from! Classics like Bambi and Lady and the Tramp, inspiring true stories like Miracleand Remember the Titans. New cult favorites like Tangled and Frozen...

Listen to God (1) Worship together (2-5) Allow God to give you insight (6-12 (7)) Be willing to wait (11) Look for God to do what only He can do (13)

Have you ever had trouble staying on task? Most people in my family have a hard time staying on task. They’re just so excited about all the things happening in life. If I tell one of my sons to do …

I have a routine when our family prepares for bed each night. I turn off the lights, lock the doors, and check the A/C thermostats. Well, our kids play with Lego sets, Hot Wheels cars, and all sorts of other …

Floridians are reminded this time of year that the sun is a powerful force. It radiates light and heat. People who visit Florida often underestimate the sheer power of the sun. Those of us who grew up here know that you...

<p>My family recently saw two movies; one at home and one at the theatre. We saw Project Hail Mary, and we saw The Breadwinner. Both movies were very good and were very family-friendly. I would highly recommend them to...

<p>Have you ever been in a really awkward situation with someone, and you didn’t know how to respond?</p> <p>I recall when I lived in Kentucky that a man was walking near our street and just kind of yelling in pain...

<p>Sometimes in life, we need less of one thing and more of another.</p> <p>If you’re giving your kids a bath, they may say, “Less hot water, more cold water.”</p> <p>If you’re taking a shower, you might think, “Less...

<p>There are some decisions that are difficult in life.</p> <p>Go to college or start working.</p> <p>Buy a car or buy a truck.</p> <p>Bacon or sausage. Grits or hash browns.</p> <p>Take this job or take that job.</p>...

<p>Have you ever been in a situation where someone became really angry or passionate about something, and they started behaving in a wild way?</p> <p>After my first year of college, I came home for the summer, and I was...

<p>Before He left, Jesus left this message with His followers in Matthew 28:19–20:</p> <p>“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy...

<p>My wife lovingly encourages me sometimes to be more open about revealing things about myself. </p> <p>For example, I’m the author of two books. Many people don’t know that. Also, I have a doctorate degree, meaning...