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11U 4th-6th Boys Basketball Schedule 2018-2019

November 27, 2018 wturner
These are the revised schedules (as of Nov 30, 2018)    
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2 Reasons to Intern at FBC Gadsden - A Guest Post by John Pendleton

August 10, 2013 dbrickhouse
This is a guest post by our summer intern, John Pendleton. He gives two things that impacted him greatly over the summer. Perhaps these would be helpful to others as well. Consider applying for the FBC Gadsden Gospel Ministry Internship next Summer if you think you’d like to hone your gifts in these areas! After
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4 Reasons Why We Do Outreach Events

October 21, 2013 dbrickhouse
Yesterday, we had our Fall Festival here at First Baptist Church. It is a great time in the life of our congregation. We invite the entire community to come participate with us. Yesterday, close to 400 people came to our Fall Festival. This is very exciting to me. However, more and more churches are choosing to do away with big
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4 Sentences That Made Seminary Worth Every Penny

September 4, 2013 dbrickhouse
I am in the process of finishing up my M.Div from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I want to share with you 5 sentences that made seminary worth every penny. Sure, I got a great education. And, of course, that was my primary goal in going to seminary. But I also received a lot of
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6U K5-1st Grade Basketball Schedule 2018-2019

November 27, 2018 wturner
These are the revised schedules (as of Nov 30, 2018)
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A Few Resources on Today's SCOTUS Decision

June 27, 2013 dbrickhouse
First up, here is the handout from Dr. Russell Moore and the ERLC that I gave out in prayer meeting: ERLC SCOTUS Handout  Here is Dr. Moore’s article where he fleshes out a lot of the ideas from the handout: How Should Same Sex Marriage Affect the Church’s Witness? Here is Dr. Albert Mohler’s article,
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Backpack Ministry

January 31, 2018 wturner
First Baptist Church Gadsden partners with local schools and businesses to feed hungry school children over the weekend while they are out of school.  If you are interested in volunteering or if your business is interested in partnering with us in this ministry contact the church office via email at receptionist@fbcgadsden.org. Ways you can help:
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Basketball 2018-2019 Schedules and Rules

September 11, 2018 wturner
Schedules are not yet available. Please check back closer to the 2018-2019 season. Rules: Please be courteous and respectful to others including the referees and opposing team’s players, coaches and fans. Please, be mindful of the facilities. Put trash in trashcan, clean up spills, etc. When games are complete please be considerate to the teams
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By Faith

September 8, 2013 dbrickhouse
I am so thankful for theologically robust, faithful, vibrant, modern hymns. Keith and Kristyn Getty are a gift to the church, and as I have prepared for this week’s sermon on Hebrews 11:1-12:2, this song has blessed me greatly. I love it because it presents so clearly a singable, congregation-oriented portrait of biblical theology. Here
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Children's Choir Christmas Musical

November 19, 2018 mat
Join us on December 5th as our children’s choir leads us in worship! They will be presenting the musical “Aaron, the Allergic Shepherd” and Pastor Mat will preach a Christmas message. Return
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

November 19, 2018 mat
Worship with us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Christ through a candlelight service featuring carols, the Lord’s Supper, and a short devotion. Return
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Christmas Humility

December 6, 2012 dbrickhouse
This past Sunday I mentioned in my sermon that Christmas should be a time of humility for Christians. (View that sermon here.) Specifically, I mentioned how Christians should not be so scandalized by those who do not celebrate Christmas as a Christian holiday, but that we should instead share the Gospel with them and pray
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Church Attendance is Spiritual Warfare

October 31, 2012 dbrickhouse
  “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring
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Covid-19 Updates

March 13, 2020 bmorgan
Update 11 – August 30, 2020 Dear Church Family, I am writing to update you on our church reopening progress. Your staff has been working hard to formulate a plan for this fall that allows us to maintain safety and put our foot back on the gas pedal to move forward in ministry. Please know
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Dental Clinic

June 17, 2014 dbrickhouse
2024 Clinic Dates January 19th February 23rd March 15th April 19th May 17th June 21st July 19th August 16th September 20th October 18th November 15th December – No Clinic   Helpful Reminders: Doors open at 7am and close at 7:20am Patients need to bring a list of meds. Blood Pressure medication should be taken before
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Easter Sunday 2012

March 27, 2012 dbrickhouse
9:15am- Enjoy a light breakfast in the Prayer Garden on your way to Sunday School 10:30am – Worship, “Alive and Six Who Said So!” by Dr. Calvin Miller
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Embracing Our Future

April 30, 2015 mat
Phase One of the Master Plan creates many opportunities for us to reach our community. The new preschool space will create an inviting, warm environment for children to grow and learn more about the Lord and His plan for their lives. The renovation of the children’s space on the second floor of the Davis Building will
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Embracing Our Future Capital Campaign

August 24, 2011 dbrickhouse
We are currently in the process of raising funds through the Embracing Our Future capital campaign. Our goal is to make some much needed renovations and additions to our campus. These will include: A renovated preschool suite A renovated children’s ministry area A new elevator for the Davis building A renovated elevator to service the
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Fall Festival

August 26, 2013 dbrickhouse
Join us on October 20th from 3-5 for pony rides, inflatables, games, candy, and food all at no cost!    
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Fall Festival Recap

October 22, 2012 dbrickhouse
On this past Sunday, I experienced something that was totally new for me. Frankly, it wasn’t one I saw coming either. I got to see a WMU president and other senior adult ladies dancing to live rap music. Isn’t it amazing what the Gospel does for us? Christ unifies different generations and different races and
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Families at First Baptist Church

March 5, 2013 dbrickhouse
We want to make it clear that we are a great church for young families, and that we are taking steps to make our church as welcoming as possible to young families. In fact, my wife, Whitney, and I are a growing young family and are thrilled to raise our daughter at FBC! Let me
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Family Resources

August 9, 2018 wturner
This page is dedicated to giving your family the tools and resources you need to thrive as a family. You will find books, websites, articles/blogs and more. There is even a place to request a resource that you don’t see listed here. Scroll down for topics: Marriage, Men/Manhood, Women/Womanhood, Divorce & Remarriage, Blended Families, Parenting,
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Family Worship Resources & Newsletter

February 2, 2023 lsewell
September Family Worship Resources September 3- People Welcomed Jesus as King September 10- Leaders Wanted to Trick Jesus September 17- Jesus Warned About Not Loving September 24- Jesus Warned About Not Acting     First Kids October Newsletter October Family Worship Resources October 1- Jesus is Our Perfect Prophet October 8- Jesus Was Anointed October
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FBC Gadsden Men's Ministry

May 15, 2023 cjordan
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17 FBC Gadsden Men’s Ministry seeks to create a community of men who are passionate about growing in their faith and serving others. Our goal is to develop relationships that will encourage and challenge us to become the men God created us to be. Whether
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FBC T-shirt

August 31, 2018 wturner
Use form below to order your FBC t-shirt, $10 You can pay online after filling out your order form or click here to go directly to payment page.  
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FBC T-shirts

August 31, 2018 wturner
To order one of our FBC T-shirts click on the image of the shirt you want to order If you order both types of t-shirts please add totals from both t-shirts for payment.
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First Families

April 20, 2015 dbrickhouse
First Family Ministry is the umbrella over our student, children and young adult ministries here at FBCG. Our goal is to develop godly families by strengthening marriages and helping our families in making disciples of their children.
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First Kids T

August 31, 2018 wturner
Use form below to order your FBC t-shirt, $10 You can pay online after filling out your order form or click here to go directly to payment page.  
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First Loves Families!

December 13, 2012 dbrickhouse
At First Baptist Church, we have a passion for reaching, training, and keeping the next generation. We love families here. One way we are showing our commitment to families at First Baptist is through the recent renovation of our playground. Here are a few photos of the transformation. (Click each photo if you want to
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Five Ways to Financially Bless Seminarians This August

August 1, 2013 dbrickhouse
I will never forget the pressure I felt as I drove to Louisville, KY 3 years ago in August. We did not yet have jobs there, but we did have bills! Seminarians from your church are getting ready for the semester to start back up, so here are a few ways to bless them financially
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Gospel Music

October 22, 2012 dbrickhouse
I sincerely believe that all of the Bible is about Christ. For those of you who come to our Wednesday night prayer meeting, you have already seen Christ in the book of 1 Samuel. However, on Sunday, October 21, I plan to start a 6 week sermon series called “Gospel Music: Seeing Christ in the
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Grace That is Greater Than All Our Sin

October 4, 2013 dbrickhouse
You know the story of the prodigal son, don’t you? When we read  the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15, we often feel like the story is primarily about the younger brother. However, what we miss is that both sons are lost during the story. The son who squandered his life in sin
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Grateful to God for Winford Paul Alexander

July 13, 2013 dbrickhouse
Our second child, Winford Paul (“Ford”), was born at 3:55 on Monday, July 8th. We are immensely grateful to God for our son. He is a blessing to us, and we could not be more excited to welcome him into our family. We are also grateful to our church family and other friends who have
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Hanging of the Green

November 19, 2018 mat
Join us for a special time of worship as we begin the Advent season with our annual “Hanging of the Green” service at 10:30 am on Sunday, November 28th. We will sing carols and hear a message from the Bible about the coming of Christ! Return
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Happy Reformation Day!

October 31, 2012 dbrickhouse
Today is Halloween, sure, but it is also the day that we remember the beginning of the Reformation. I am immensely thankful for the Reformation, and for the fact that a certain Saxon monk turned the world upside down by nailing 95 theses to the church door in Wittenburg. I want to recommend to you
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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2012 dbrickhouse
I am thankful for many, many things. First, for all God has done for me in Christ. The richest of all blessings are found in Christ and Christ alone. Among those blessings in Christ Jesus is my wonderful wife and daughter. I am so grateful for them and all they mean to me. In third
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Hello world!

February 13, 2015
Welcome to Church Web Fuel. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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Hello world!

March 20, 2018
Welcome to Plexamedia. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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Helpful Thoughts on Church Guests

October 22, 2012 dbrickhouse
Recently, Dr. Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay, posted an article on his blog that highlighted ways to get people to never visit your church again. These points were reactions to real churches from real visitors. I found the post helpful and wanted to highlight it here. I will post a few of the points I
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Honoring our Past... Embracing our Future: Smitherman Hall

June 27, 2013 dbrickhouse
One principle I have sought to live by as I pastor FBC Gadsden is this: “Honoring our Past… Embracing our Future.” Many young pastors chafe under the commitment some churches have to honor their history and traditions. Frankly, I am troubled when any church honors their tradition more than they honor the Bible, but I
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How Firm a Foundation

September 1, 2013 dbrickhouse
Tonight I am excited to preach the first sermon in our series titled, “How Firm a Foundation: Knowing, Loving, and Living God’s Word.” I love this hymn very much. I first heard it in my Missiology class with Zane Pratt at Southern Seminary. We sang a hymn as a class before every class (as a
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I Hate Fred Phelps' Message and That's Exactly Why I Hope He's In Heaven

March 20, 2014 dbrickhouse
The message of Fred Phelps and his Westboro “Church” is abominable. May God have mercy on Fred Phelps. I find no contradiction in those two statements. In fact, the very things that make me anathematize what Fred Phelps preached are precisely the things that make me hope He has found the grace of God which
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Jesus Shall Reign Where E'er The Sun

August 25, 2013 dbrickhouse
I love this hymn by Isaac Watts. As I prepare tonight to preach on Christ’s authority, I felt like these selected lyrics provided a wonderful time of preparatory worship. Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
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Jonah

March 17, 2014 dbrickhouse
Recently, we finished up an expository series through the book of Jonah. Here are all of those sermons in one place.   “Away From His Word, Away From His Presence” Jonah 1:1-6     “Of Sailing Pagans and Wayward Prophets” Jonah 1:7-16   Praying in the Fish’s Belly (Part 1) Jonah 1:17-2:6   Praying in
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Ladies' Bible Study

March 20, 2014 dbrickhouse
The Bible study will be held in Smitherman Hall in the Family Life Center from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Ladies of all ages are welcome to attend! Contact Whitney Alexander at whitneywalexander@gmail.com for more details.
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Leaning Into the Lord's Day - Easter Edition

April 20, 2014 dbrickhouse
Tomorrow is Easter. I am anxious to preach the resurrection of Christ to His people tomorrow morning. Even now, I am preparing my heart to be with God’s people. This song by Keith and Kristyn Getty is a fantastic song to help prepare your heart for Easter! How can it be, the One who died,
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Loving Young Families

October 23, 2012 dbrickhouse
We love young families at FBC! I am writing to remind you of the tangible way you can love a  young family here at FBC Gadsden! Remember that right now we are providing meals for the Haller family for a couple of weeks. Go to this link, create an account, and sign up to bring
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Lupine Livestock and Grapes of Wrath: Beware False Teachers and Bad Fruit

August 13, 2013 dbrickhouse
On August 4th, I preached a sermon from Matthew 7:15-20. The title of the sermon is, “Lupine Livestock and Grapes of Wrath: Beware False Teachers and Bad Fruit.” I hope that you will be blessed by it!  
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Maundy Thursday Communion

March 27, 2012 dbrickhouse
April 5, 2012 at 7:00pm
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McSpadden Music Camp

April 23, 2018
June 25-28, 2018 Completed K5-5th grade     McSpadden Music camp is a community wide event hosted by First Baptist Church Gadsden. Children will experience professional musicianship, learn theory, practice instruments. This camp is designed not only to grow and develop children as musicians, but more so to point them to Christ through music. It will
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Meeting in the Middle

March 27, 2012 dbrickhouse
Palm Sunday Celebration April 1, 9:45am, corner of 5th and Chestnut
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Merry Christmas from Pastor Mat!

December 19, 2012 dbrickhouse
Dear Church Family,   I love being the pastor at First Baptist Church. As Christmas draws near, I want to tell you how much it means to me to be the pastor of this great church. Since our arrival here in July we have been loved and accepted by this congregation in a special way.
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Ministering to Your Ministers

May 23, 2013 dbrickhouse
One of the most influential periods of my life was the time I spent serving at Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile. While in college, I served as the Pastoral Intern. Then, after graduation, I became the Minister to College Students. I often think back on my time there and have a recurring thought: “Man,
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Modern Hymns

March 17, 2013 dbrickhouse
Oxymoron? Thankfully, no. I am so grateful for a crop of songwriters who are writing songs of content meant to be sung corporately in the church. I lament greatly the lack of substance in so much of modern Christian song writing. I think “worship wars” would have been far less common and pronounced had the
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Mothers Are a Gift

July 16, 2013 dbrickhouse
Right now, in the early days of our son’s life, my wife is able to have essentially one focus: Ford Alexander. Nobody else can feed Ford. When he gets really upset, nobody but Whitney can comfort him. She wakes up in the middle of the night to feed him. She can’t go very far, or
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Music Ministry

November 7, 2011 dbrickhouse
  Sanctuary Choir Each Wednesday, a special time of worship takes place. Our Sanctuary Choir gathers at 7:00 PM to prepare musically and spiritually to lead in worship on Sunday. This group provides ongoing Sunday leadership and prepares several major works throughout the year. We would love to welcome you into this special choir family!
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New Student Associate - Jarred Boyd

October 31, 2012 dbrickhouse
  We have exciting news! Beginning on January 13th of 2013, we will have a full time Student Associate in charge of student ministry here at First Baptist Church. Jarred Boyd will be coming here to serve our students and their families. I could not be more excited about the prospect of Jarred’s ministry here
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Post-Easter Discouragement

April 7, 2013 dbrickhouse
Dear Fellow Pastor,   Let me guess: last Sunday–Easter Sunday–was awesome. It was for us. Everybody showed up! and they brought people with them! I preached to more people than I have ever preached to as a senior pastor. The worship was fantastic. The fellowship was wonderful. Everyone was wearing pastel and seersucker and hats–and
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Reading the Bible in Light of the Gospel

June 4, 2013 dbrickhouse
Do you sometimes struggle with how to go about reading and understanding the Bible? Perhaps this video will help you begin to grasp the big picture of the Scriptures.  
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Royal Priests & Exiled Strangers

August 26, 2013 dbrickhouse
  Join us, beginning on May 18th, for our sermon series through 1 Peter!                          
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Salt and Light in Practice

March 26, 2013 dbrickhouse
A couple of weeks ago, I preached this sermon on being salt and light: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing arguments about marriage and so-called gay marriage. This is one area where the church must be salt and light. We must stand strong on the truth of God’s Word that marriage
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Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert and Fellowship

November 19, 2018 mat
Join us for a Christmas Concert from the FBC Gadsden Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra on December 12 at 6 pm! Afterward, we will enjoy refreshments and fellowship in the fellowship hall! Return  
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Senior Adults and Friends

April 23, 2012 dbrickhouse
Senior Adults and Friends
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Sorrow and Joy

March 10, 2020 mat
Join us on Palm Sunday, March 28th and Easter Sunday, April 4 as Pastor Mat explores the theme, “Sorrow and Joy” in his sermons. This short series will help you make sense of who Jesus is and how His life, death, and resurrection make sense of our sorrow and give us joy. Back  
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Stars and Bars, Stars and Stripes, and Stripes That Heal

July 3, 2013 dbrickhouse
Last year I attended one day of a revival on Sand Mountain, here in Alabama, to hear the president of the Southern Baptist Convention preach. I grew up on Sand Mountain so the culture I grew up in is very similar to the culture I was attending church in that day. I grew up in
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Summing up the Sermon on the Mount

August 26, 2013 dbrickhouse
Yesterday, I finished my series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. I did my best in the last sermon to sum up the Sermon surrounding one theme: Christ’s authority. I find it important that, as the greatest sermon ever preached reached its conclusion, Matthew chose to highlight the following: “and when Jesus
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The Lord's Kindness at Easter

April 2, 2013 dbrickhouse
We have just finished up a very busy March at First Baptist Church. We had several events leading up to the culmination of the month–Easter Sunday. The Lord has been very kind to us this month. We had a fantastic concert with Matt Scott a few weeks back. Then, we had a wonderful Easter Egg
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The Number One Reason for Church Decline

August 19, 2013 dbrickhouse
I was greatly intrigued by a recent article by Thom Rainer. In it, he posited that the main contributor to the decline in church attendance is that people now attend church with far less frequency than they did in the past. “Stated simply, the number one reason for the decline in church attendance is that
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The Wonderful Value of Old Hymns

November 18, 2012 dbrickhouse
I love old hymns. God uses them over and over to bless my life and remind me of His goodness. I want to share with you three (of many!) reasons I feel this way. First, the best of old hymns are theologically rich. Often they resound with themes and ideas that are not as popular
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The Word Centered Home

October 8, 2013 dbrickhouse
This past Lord’s Day at FBC was Baby Dedication day. It was a joyful occasion for me as the pastor of the church, but more importantly as the father of two children who were dedicated. I love the opportunity to get babies on the stage for the church to see and pray for. I also
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TV & Media Ministry

March 19, 2020 wturner
Our TV ministry was started in the 90’s and is one of our integral ministries for outreach in Etowah county. Our team of volunteers is lead by Kay Moore and they work hard to broadcast our Sunday Services live, as well as make studio quality recordings of church events. You can find these recordings on
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Two Sermons on Jesus Death and Resurrection

April 7, 2013 dbrickhouse
I want to point you to the sermons I preached on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. They were titled “The Death of the Son of God” and “The Resurrection of the Son of God,” respectively. These sermons will provide the listener with a concise description of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you have any
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VBS 2018

April 23, 2018
  Please Register Your Child online using the form below. June 4-9 2018, 9:00am-12:00pm, in the Davis Children’s Building, parking on 5th st. in the Main Lot, and 6th st. in the FLC Lot.  VBS is a week-long summer program for children who’ve completed grades K5-5th. Children will experience the stars in the night sky
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Vision 2025

November 18, 2013 dbrickhouse
Recently, our church voted to implement several strategic changes that were presented on Vision Sunday. Over the next several blog posts, I want to share the vision FBC Gadsden has for the future. Today, I will show you the basic nuts and bolts of our plan for FBC. This is the letter I gave each
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What's With All Those Biblical Genealogies?

April 16, 2013 dbrickhouse
“I love reading the Bible until I get to all those begats!” I hear this quote–or something like it–all the time as a pastor. I completely understand where folks are coming from. Sometimes Biblical genealogies seem a little tedious–and can make Bible reading quite difficult. However, I want you to know that those genealogies matter!
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Why I Have Gotten Serious About Diet and Exercise

September 23, 2013 dbrickhouse
After high school, I went on a diet and lost a significant amount of weight. Then, in college, I exercised regularly and ate pretty much whatever I wanted and kept the weight off. However, after I got married to an excellent cook, went to seminary, had children, and began pastoring churches, exercise fell completely out
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Why We Hunt Easter Eggs at FBC

March 27, 2013 dbrickhouse
Every day, every service, every brick, every event, every staff member, every sermon, EVERYTHING at First Baptist Church is about Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected. We are relentlessly committed to the proclamation of the Gospel of our risen Lord. We are relentlessly committed to seeing the glory of God cover Etowah county like the waters
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Winter Preaching Series

August 23, 2012 dbrickhouse
               
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