FBCPS

FBCPS

Sermons, teachings, and podcasts from First Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia.

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August 19, 2025 45 mins

Families are messy—every single one of them. Yet within those messes, God works powerfully to reveal His character and reshape ours. Drawing from Ruth chapter 3, this message explores three essential qualities of godly womanhood that actually apply to everyone seeking to follow Jesus faithfully.

The modern world bombards us with conflicting messages about who we should be and how we should live. With approximately 265 diff...

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The power of godly male leadership cannot be overstated. In this compelling exploration of Ruth chapter 2, we uncover four essential qualities that transform men into the leaders God designed them to be—and how these qualities dramatically impact families, churches, and communities.

At the heart of this message stands Boaz, a man of extraordinary character living in one of history's most corrupt periods. While everyon...

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Your family is a mess. My family is a mess. We're all a mess in some way. The restaurant disaster with my kids running wild? Just the latest evidence that family life rarely goes according to plan. But what if these messy moments aren't just obstacles to overcome—what if they're precisely where God wants to show up?

In this kickoff to our "Bless This Mess" series, we dive into the book of Ruth—the ...

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Have you ever confidently thought "I've got this" only to discover you're completely out of your depth? When the bike chain falls off, the GPS would've been better, or your strength simply fails you - these moments of humility reveal a profound spiritual truth.

Looking at the infamous story of Samson from the book of Judges, we discover a biblical superhero who possessed extraordinary physical stre...

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July 25, 2025 49 mins

Life hits hard sometimes. Wave after wave crashes in—work pressure that never lets up, family needs that drain you dry, health concerns with no end in sight, financial storms that keep brewing, or temptations that seem to know exactly when you're vulnerable. 

What do we do when life feels this relentless? Through Gideon's remarkable journey from hiding in a winepress to leading 300 men against an army of 135,000,...

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July 18, 2025 44 mins

What if the secret to your mental, emotional, spiritual, and even physical wellbeing was hiding in plain sight all along? Groundbreaking research from Harvard, Psychology Today, and other leading institutions now confirms what Jesus taught centuries ago—serving others transforms every aspect of our lives.

When you serve, you're not just helping others; you're activating a powerful mechanism God designed within yo...

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July 9, 2025 41 mins

Ever feel like you're caught in a never-ending cycle of making the same mistakes? Like a laboratory mouse running through a maze toward the same cheese, we often find ourselves responding to life's triggers—stress, loneliness, anger, boredom—by pursuing temporary satisfaction through sin rather than lasting fulfillment in Christ.

In this powerful opening message of the "Relentless" series, we dive into ...

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July 2, 2025 38 mins

What does it truly mean to finish strong in life? In this powerful exploration of Joshua's farewell message, we discover that finishing strong isn't about perfection—it's about living to please God every day.

Through a humorous story about GPS directions gone wrong, we see how our stubbornness often leads us to wrong destinations despite clear guidance. This mirrors our spiritual journeys where we frequently...

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What does biblical manhood really look like in a world that's increasingly confused about gender and leadership? Through the life of Joshua, we discover five powerful principles that define godly leadership for fathers, husbands, and men of all ages.

The journey begins with a fundamental truth - you must follow before you can effectively lead. Joshua didn't simply take command; he remembered Moses' words fro...

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What happens when you follow the wrong leader? Pastor Chip opens with a harrowing tale of getting lost in the Canadian wilderness after following his canoe partner Bert down the wrong trail. This misadventure brilliantly illustrates a profound truth: the success of your life depends entirely on the leader you choose to follow.

Drawing from Joshua chapter 1, Pastor Chip reveals three transformative keys to unlock God's...

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Have you ever wondered what Jesus is doing right now? Has it been 2,000 years since He ascended to heaven—did He go there to rest, retire, or wait? In this powerful conclusion to the six-month "Made for More" series, we discover the life-changing truth that Jesus didn't go to heaven to rest, but to rule.

Right now, Jesus is seated at the right hand of God the Father—the ultimate position of authority. Everyt...

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May 27, 2025 42 mins

Have you ever signed up for a gym membership with the best of intentions, only to watch your commitment slowly fade away? That's exactly how many of us approach our spiritual lives—starting with enthusiasm but letting distractions pull us away from what truly matters.

Drawing from the example of the early church in Acts 2, Pastor James challenges us to examine what we're truly devoted to. Are we giving our best t...

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May 22, 2025 41 mins

Ever felt like sharing your faith is too intimidating? Like you're standing 300 feet up, afraid to "pull the cord" and take the plunge into witnessing? This powerful message tackles the uncomfortable truth that many Christians avoid evangelism out of fear or perceived inadequacy.

Drawing from Acts 1:8, we discover the transformative secret to witnessing – it's not about our eloquence or theological expe...

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Every mother knows what it means to sacrifice—staying up all night with a feverish baby, preparing endless snacks, taxiing kids to activities, washing clothes that were just washed yesterday, all while managing to smile through it all. But in this heartfelt Mother's Day message, Pastor Chip reminds us of a truth that's easy to miss in the busyness of parenting and life: we were made for more.

Drawing from Matthew...

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What if the five things people typically live for—success, relationships, pleasure, impact, and fulfillment—were actually byproducts of living for something greater? Through a captivating story about glowing waters in Jamaica, we discover how our lives can illuminate the darkness around us when we embrace our divine purpose.

The Great Commission isn't just a biblical concept; it's our greatest mission imaginable....

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April 15, 2025 43 mins

The profound distinction between human passion and the passion of Jesus reveals a transformative truth about love and sacrifice. While our passions often center on self-gratification—whether through food, sports, family, or achievements—Christ's passion demonstrates the ultimate act of enduring suffering for others.

Through the lens of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we discover the three fundamental aspe...

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What if the most profound miracle isn't the one you're desperately seeking, but has been right in front of you all along? In this powerful conclusion to the "I Need a Miracle" series, we explore the awe-inspiring truth that we're not just searching for miracles—we're living within them every moment.

From the scientific wonder of our bodies (DNA that could stretch to the moon and back 150,000 t...

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Resurrection power isn't limited to physical bodies being raised from the dead – it's actively available to transform every spiritually dead area in our lives today. Through powerful personal testimonies and biblical accounts of Jesus raising the dead, this message explores how Christ's resurrection power works in us to revitalize our spiritual condition.

When Jairus, a synagogue ruler who would have opposed...

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March 25, 2025 45 mins

What does it mean when God doesn't heal? In this powerful exploration of John 5, we encounter a man who had been disabled for 38 years—waiting hopelessly by a pool rumored to have healing properties. Out of thousands gathered there, Jesus singles out this one man, asks a seemingly cruel question, and then performs an instantaneous miracle.

But the story doesn't end with physical healing. When religious leaders cr...

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