First Baptist Church of Bay Springs

06/10/2026

One of the central truths of the Christian life is that genuine faith produces good works. While the Bible clearly teaches that we are saved by grace through faith and not by our works (Ephesians 2:8-9), it also teaches that true faith will result in a changed life.

Faith is more than simply agreeing with facts about God. Genuine faith is a personal trust in Jesus Christ that transforms the heart and influences the way we live. When a person is born again, the Holy Spirit begins producing spiritual fruit in that believer’s life. Love, obedience, compassion, generosity, and a desire to serve others become visible expressions of an inward reality.

James addressed this truth when he wrote, “Faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:17). He was not teaching that works save us, but that authentic faith reveals itself through action. Just as a healthy tree naturally bears fruit, a genuine believer will demonstrate evidence of God’s work in his or her life.

Good works are not the root of salvation; they are the fruit of salvation. They do not earn God’s favor, but they do reflect a heart that has been changed by His grace. As believers, we should regularly examine our lives, not to determine whether our works can save us, but to see whether our faith is producing the evidence of a living relationship with Christ.

A faith that saves is a faith that shows.

Genuine faith produces good works because genuine faith produces a transformed life.

06/08/2026

T-Shirt Sale Alert!

Support the WMA and help make a difference in our community and beyond! Proceeds from this fundraiser help support ministries such as Just the Crumbs Ministries, which provides disaster relief, feeds the hungry, and serves those in need.

Shirts are $20 each. Deadline to order is Wednesday, June 17.

Once a (or both) designs reach the minimum order quantity, we'll share payment instructions.

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Thank you for supporting the WMA and its mission to serve others!

06/08/2026

First Baptist University is going strong! Join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 10:00 AM as we continue growing in God's Word together.

There's a place for everyone—we'd love to see you there!

06/08/2026

Today was a special day at First Baptist Church as we celebrated the Baby Dedication of Lainey Jewel McCarty. We are thankful for parents who desire to raise their child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and we are honored to partner with them through prayer and encouragement.

Please join us in praying for Lainey and her family as they seek to follow the Lord and raise her to know and love Him.

06/05/2026

Imagine gathering around the table for a family meal. Laughter fills the room, conversations flow, and everyone settles into their place. Then suddenly, you realize someone you love isn't there.

A child's chair sits empty. A parent's place remains untouched. A sibling who is always present is nowhere to be found.

The conversation pauses. Concern begins to rise. One question fills everyone's mind: Where are they?

Most of us wouldn't simply continue eating and forget about it. We'd call, send a text, or head out the door to look for them. Why? Because family notices when family is missing.

The same should be true in the family of God.

Each time we gather in the Lord's house, we come to the Father's table. We worship together, pray together, study God's Word together, and encourage one another in the faith. When a brother or sister is absent, it should matter. Their empty seat should be noticed, and their absence should move us to action.

Too often, we assume someone else will check on them. Yet the Bible teaches us to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2), encourage one another daily, and spur one another on to love and good works. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us to “consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works,” not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, but encouraging one another.

A simple phone call, text message, or visit can remind a fellow believer that they are loved, missed, and valued.

Take a moment today and think about who has been missing from the Lord's table for a week, two weeks, or even longer. Choose one person and reach out within the next few days. Send a message such as, “We missed you at church and wanted to check on you.”

Don't contact them to criticize or make them feel guilty. Contact them to encourage, listen, and show genuine care. Let them know they were noticed, they are loved, and they are an important part of the church family.

Sometimes a simple act of concern can make all the difference for someone who is struggling, discouraged, or drifting away.

After all, when family is missing from the table, family goes looking for them.

Who's missing from the table?

06/04/2026

If you missed last night's First Baptist University class, you missed a blessing! The good news is we'll be back at it this Sunday at 10:00 AM.

There's a place for you—come join us as we study God's Word together!

06/03/2026

The room is prepared, the chairs are in place, and the Word of God is ready to be opened. This week marks the beginning of our College Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark. We are excited to see what the Lord will do in the lives of these young adults.

In a world filled with distractions, confusion, and competing voices, there is still no greater foundation than God’s Word. Our desire is not simply to gather for another meeting, but to create a place where college students can grow in their walk with Christ, build meaningful friendships, ask honest questions, and discover God’s purpose for their lives.

06/02/2026

Reminder! Begins Wednesday, June 3rd!

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

There’s always something special about gathering in the House of the Lord, but today was especially sweet as we celebrated a believer following Christ in baptism!

Baptism is a beautiful picture of the saving grace of Jesus Christ and a public declaration of faith in Him. As a church family, we rejoice with those who take this important step of obedience and are reminded of God’s faithfulness and love.

What a blessing to witness lives being changed and hearts surrendered to Christ. To God be the glory!

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." — 2 Corinthians 5:17