First Baptist Castroville

09/06/2026

When the early church faced growing needs, the apostles appointed deacons to serve while they focused on prayer and the Word. This wasn’t hierarchy; it was harmony. Elders lead spiritually; deacons serve practically — both reflect Christ’s servant heart.

09/02/2026

THIS SUNDAY starts groups!

Here at First Castroville we are dedicated to connecting people to Jesus and community.

Groups start September 6th so sign up TODAY!

Women's groups: https://fbccastroville.com/womens-ministry/
Men's groups: https://fbccastroville.com/mens-ministry/
Coed groups: https://fbccastroville.com/groups/
Re|Engage: https://firstcastroville.churchcenter.com/groups/unique/re-engage

Let us know about your group (as a participant or leader) in the comments below!

09/01/2026

There is a question underneath every conversation about church leadership that does not always get asked out loud. It is this: who does the church actually belong to? The answer changes everything. Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep." He did not just manage the flock from a distance. He gave everything for it. The church was purchased with His own blood. That means no pastor, no board, and no congregation ultimately owns the church. Every human leader is a steward. A steward does not ask, "What do I prefer?" A steward asks, "What does the owner want?" This is actually a freeing truth. It takes the pressure off any one person to have all the answers or to carry the full weight of a community. It also raises the stakes in the best possible way. If the church belongs to Jesus, then how we lead, how we serve, and how we care for one another is not just a preference. It is an act of faithfulness to Him. You are part of something that Jesus loves deeply enough to die for. That is worth treating with great care.

08/30/2026

From Moses to the apostles, God has always provided leaders to shepherd His people. Spiritual leadership is not a modern invention but a divine provision for the care and unity of the flock. When we align with God’s pattern, burdens are shared, the mission moves forward, and the people thrive.

08/26/2026

We tend to trust what is popular. A long line outside a restaurant feels like a good sign. A crowded road feels like confirmation that we are headed the right direction. But crowds have never been a reliable compass. Jesus was direct about this. The road that leads to life is narrow, and few find it. That is not meant to discourage you. It is meant to free you from using the size of the crowd as your guide. This applies in subtle ways too. A packed schedule of church activities does not automatically mean a thriving relationship with God. Knowing the right language, showing up in the right places, doing impressive things in Jesus’ name, none of that is the same as actually knowing Him. It is possible to be very busy for Jesus while quietly avoiding life with Him. The good news is that Jesus is not hiding. He is not making Himself difficult to find. He is simply asking for something real. Not performance. Not a polished version of you. Just you, honestly, following Him. The narrow road is not a punishment. It is a path that has been walked before you, by the King Himself. And He is still on it, walking with you.

Miss the sermon Sunday or just want a review? We've got you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLeowgZk1xQ

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

30 Days of Prayer for our schools starts TODAY!!

Jump in on interceding for our next generation by following the instructions in the video!

08/23/2026

The crowds were amazed by Jesus’ authority, yet amazement alone doesn’t transform. The sermon ends with an invitation — to not just hear the words of Jesus, but to surrender to His reign. When we let His authority rule our hearts, His kingdom becomes visible in our lives. The message concludes with a call to let go of control and trust the King who knows exactly what to do with our lives.

08/19/2026

There is something almost funny about the image Jesus paints. A person with a plank sticking out of their own eye, squinting to locate a tiny speck in someone else's. It is absurd. And yet, if we are honest, it is also familiar. We are remarkably good at seeing what others are doing wrong. We know what they should have said, what they should have done differently, and sometimes we even feel confident about their motives. Meanwhile, our own failures arrive with footnotes. Context. Explanations. Reasons why our situation is different. This is not just a bad habit. It is a spiritual warning sign. When the truth that once humbled us starts to make us feel superior, something has quietly shifted. Conviction has been replaced by comparison. Jesus is not asking us to stop caring about the people around us. He is asking us to deal honestly with ourselves first. Not so we become paralyzed by self-criticism, but so we approach others from a place of genuine humility rather than quiet superiority. You know what it feels like to need grace. Let that knowledge be the lens through which you see everyone else. That shift in perspective is not weakness. It is one of the most Christlike things you can do.

Did you miss the sermon Sunday? Or maybe you want to experience it again! Either way, we've got you covered!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZNAArozC7c