Alpine Baptist Church

05/29/2026

⛪️ A look back at the Spring Season

-Great Sundays
-People staying after services to fellowship
-Service projects from
-Putting together a new nursery space as we build for a new generation
-Praying for each other and sharing burdens on Wednesday Nights
-Growing closer as a church family

It’s only been a few months of this new season, but we love what God has done and are excited about what He’s doing in our church.

05/26/2026

Do you go to church… or consume it?

Most of us would never say it out loud, but it’s easy to start treating church like a product, something we evaluate based on what we get out of it.

This past Sunday, we looked at James 5 and wrestled with a different vision:

Not a cruise ship.
More like a hospital in the middle of a war.

It’s harder. It’s messier.
But it might also be what we’ve been missing. Building real community.

Watch it here:

How the church serves you, and how you can serve the church. We t...

05/20/2026

Did you miss our sermon on Sunday? Or simply want to listen to a section again? Do so here:

We are all drawn to live our lives that value certain things. The q...

05/19/2026

So thankful to have Marcus and his family with us on Sunday!

Marcus brought a helpful and timely word that challenged us to be a church of:

- People who don't put possessions above God or others.
- People who treat those who work "under" us with respect and dignity, paying them generously.
- People who fight against grumbling and judgmentalism. A church of grace.

We become these types of people as we entrust our lives to Jesus, learning from Him.

How will you live this out this week?

05/14/2026

Upcoming events at Alpine! Mark your calendars.

⛪️ - On May 31st, we will look together during our Sunday sermon on what family life at Alpine looks like! How do we journey together as Christians in this life?

👩‍💼 - June 3rd - Family business meeting. We'll provide an update on the finances, as well as a proposed church membership process. (We will share more about this on an upcoming Sunday)

🌭 - June 7th - Family Dinner! Come enjoy some time of fellowship as we celebrate all the Lord has been up to. We have a few guest speakers from our congregation, as well as a word from Pastor Josh on this current season of Alpine!

Signups are in the lobby.

🛝 - August 1st - Saturday at 5:30, Alpine will be hosting a neighborhood block party. We'll have a bounce house, large blowup slide, corn hole, snow cone machine, cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs/burgers, and drinks!

This is our way to love our neighborhood - they won't care what we know until they know we care. More details on how to volunteer for this event will be coming soon!

05/12/2026

"There is an inseparable link between your ability to be still before God and who you know Him to be.

To the extent you see Him as an all-powerful, all-loving, all-wise God, you can be still. To the extent you see him as a small, side addition to your life, you will not be still and experience His rest amidst a chaotic world."


Miss our sermon on Sunday?

View it here:

What does it actually mean to be still and know that God is God in the midst of anxiety?Preached at Alpine Baptist Church, 5/10/2026, by Josh Powell.

05/04/2026

Miss this past Sunday's sermon?

The Hamilton County Baptist Association's new Director of Missions, Scott Harriss, continued our series in James:

Listen here:

A Sermon On Handling Time | Week 11 | James 4:13-17 | Scott Harris

04/28/2026

"In conflict, am I seeking to win, or am I seeking peace? The answer to that question reveals if I am dealing with conflict as Jesus would."

“We must deal with our conflict vertically with God before we deal with it horizontally with the other person. Before you go to them, go to God, because most conflict starts in the heart, and you need your heart melted by the grace of God towards you before you can approach conflict in humility."

“But God gives greater grace. Even when we’ve made a mess of things, God meets us with grace that can actually change how we handle conflict.”

Those are just a few quotes from our sermon this past Sunday, looking at how Christians are to deal with conflict.

A Sermon On Handling Conflict | James 4:1-12 | Josh Powell

04/22/2026

Pastor Josh had us reflect on the following questions after Sunday's sermon:

- What am I chasing to feel okay?
- What do I rely on when life feels out of control?
- What do I run to instead of God?
- What, if lost, would shake me the most?

These questions help us understand what is truly on the throne of our hearts.

Listen to the full sermon here:

What is Wisdom? | James 3:13-18 | Josh Powell

04/14/2026

This past Sunday, Pastor Josh walked us through James 3 and reminded us, your words aren’t just habits to manage. They’re revealing what’s going on within your heart.

Here are 5 ways to put this into practice:

1- Go after the root, not just the words.
When something comes out wrong, don’t stop at “I shouldn’t have said that.” Ask instead: “Why did that come out of me like that?” What’s underneath it: pride, anger, insecurity, entitlement? You then have a place to ask God to work within you.

2- Don’t underestimate your everyday speech.
It’s not just the big blowups that matter. It’s the normal conversations, the tone, the sarcasm, the comments you barely think about. James reminds us small things can steer big directions.

3- Use your words to give life.
Look for one or two people this week you can intentionally build up. Not flattery, not vague encouragement, but something specific that lifts, steadies, or strengthens them.

4- Slow down your reactions.
Most damage doesn’t come from long thought-out statements, it comes from impulse. A text sent too fast, a comment said in frustration, a joke that goes too far. Pause long enough for wisdom to catch up.

5- Bring it to God, not just behavior change.
Trying harder isn’t enough. Ask God to show you what’s underneath your speech and let Him deal with that level. Because changed words only come from a changed heart.

Listen to the full sermon here:

We continue in our series through the book of James. Preached at Alpine Baptist Church, 4/12/2026, by Josh Powell.

04/13/2026

We love our church!

Last Wednesday, our church gathered to write letters and prayers to our homebound members.

We invite our church family to remember the faithful saints of Alpine who are no longer able to attend our physical gathering. Pray for them this week.