Fundamental Baptist Church of Elizabeth

02/22/2024

Join us in March for our Spring Revival with Evangelist Tim Tilley!

08/10/2023

Stewarding Your Roles

“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” - 1 Peter 4:10-11

Each year, usually in late August, I try to separate myself to fast, pray, and plan the upcoming year. I get away, not for a vacation, but to take time to map out a high-end view of our schedule for both the church and my family. I create a preaching calendar, schedule revivals and special services, and seek God for a “theme” to focus our attention for the year. The Bible tells us “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” - Proverbs 29:18

During this time, I cut off my phone and limit access to the internet and the outside world. I try to focus solely on the things of God. To begin this process, I take out a blank sheet of paper and list my God given roles and responsibilities: Christian, Husband, Father, Pastor, Son, Brother, Friend, Etc. Once each role is listed, I designate a color to them in my calendar. As I fill in the overview of my year, the colors remind me of areas that need attention, or perhaps those that are a heavy-handed. This simply helps me to steward my roles. I can see if the church is taking over my time with family. Even as a man of God, my first ministry is my family. It also allows me to see if I’m missing other opportunities somewhere else. Once I have my yearly overview, I go in each individual month and week as time goes on to add appointments and events accordingly.

Good stewards recognize their roles and responsibilities and do not wander around aimlessly without a sense of purpose and direction. They take their job as a manager of the mission seriously, understanding that they are going to have to give an account to God for how they managed His accounts. What are your God given roles? What are you doing to fulfill those responsibilities? Do you have a plan? Benjamin Franklin once said “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” A goal without a plan is simply a wish.

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?” – Luke 14:28

08/09/2023

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1

Have you ever taken a moment to consider what comes to mind in others when your name is mentioned? What emotions are amplified when they think of you? Are you someone who can be trusted? Are you faithful in the responsibilities in which God has given you? The answers to these questions create a markup of your personal testimony in the world.

Now I understand that what God thinks of us is far more important than others, or even what we think about ourselves. However, our text this morning essentially tells us that what people think of us is of higher value than what is in our possession: the value of our house, and how many toys we have tucked away at our disposal. In fact, your testimony is of greater value than the sum total of your net worth!

It has often been said “I don’t care what people think about me!”. I cringe when I hear that come out of a Christian’s mouth. What a foolish way to think. It is neither a Christlike attitude nor a Biblical one. We are ambassadors for Christ; and our attitudes and actions will either help or hinder the cause of Christ. Gandhi once said “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”

Paul often spoke of his testimony:

2 Thessalonians 3:7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

Philippians 4:9 - Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 - Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

Be careful to steward your testimony in the same manner you would your time, talent, and treasure. Be diligent to repair relationships you have hindered and be brutally honest with yourself when taking accountability for your actions. My Pastor taught me something, Lord willing, I will never forget “A testimony takes a lifetime to build but only a moment to lose.”

Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

08/07/2023

Dillon's Daily Devo: From the Studies of Pastor Trey Dillon.

2 Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today. You need a hierarchy of improvement, you need to be aiming for something. If you compare yourself to others, you'll always be lesser than those who've already attained. So who's the enemy? Who should you defeat in the final analysis? The answer: Your Former Self.

You are your greatest control. You're the one who can tell if you have improved or regressed. If you want a fair fight, fight yourself. You're the only one with your advantages and disadvantages. You're the one with the failures and successes.

The ultimate test is: Are you more like Christ today than yesterday? That is sanctification.

06/20/2023

What an encouraging message on Sunday to hear about the Achievements of a Successful Father!

06/15/2023

06/12/2023

A Little Bit About Us

Our church family is passionate about serving Christ and sharing His love with our community. Our goal is to make you feel welcome and wanted through the love of Christ; to take the gospel: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, across the street and around the world; and to prepare the christian for service of the Savior. During your visit you will experience a family friendly atmosphere, soul stirring conservative music, and a challenging message from Pastor Dillon preached from the King James Bible.
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We are excited for how the Lord will use our church in our new community.
Come be a part of something New:
New Church, New Hope, New Life through Jesus Christ.
We can't wait to meet you!

06/10/2023

Leave us a prayer request in the comments below: we want to pray for you!

06/08/2023

Just a reminder that there will be no service tonight. (June 8th) Regular service will resume on Sunday!

06/03/2023

New Church
New Hope
New Life

Join us at Elizabeth Middle School this Sunday!
10 am Sunday School
11 am Sunday Morning Worship
6 pm Sunday Evening Worship

For more info:
fbcelizabeth.com

05/17/2023

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