First Baptist Church of Hightstown

08/31/2026

Today at First Baptist Church of Hightstown, we were blessed to hear a special message from our Worship Leader, Dr. Chris Peterson, titled “The Power of Worship.”

Teaching from Acts 16:1–40, Chris took us into the story of Paul and Silas and reminded us what can happen when God’s people choose worship even in the middle of hardship.

Paul and Silas had been beaten, imprisoned, and placed in chains. Yet at midnight, instead of surrendering to despair, they prayed and sang hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.

Then God moved.
The prison was shaken.
The doors were opened.
The chains came loose.

And before the night was over, a jailer and his household heard the Gospel and believed in Jesus Christ.

That is a powerful picture of worship.

Worship is more than singing songs on Sunday morning. It is an expression of love, reverence, surrender, and devotion to God. It turns our attention from the prison around us to the God who is with us in the prison.

Chris also takes us to John 4:23–24, where Jesus tells us that the Father is seeking those who will worship Him “in spirit and truth.”

And in Luke 17:11–19, we see the healed l***r return, fall at the feet of Jesus, and give Him praise. Ten received healing, but one returned in worship, and Jesus spoke of something deeper: his faith had made him well.

The invitation of this message is simple:
Become a worshiper.

Worship when things are good.
Worship when you are hurting.
Worship when the doors seem closed.
Worship when you cannot see what God is doing.
Worship because Jesus Christ is worthy.

And never underestimate what God may do while His people are praying, praising, and worshiping Him.

🎧 Join us for this special episode of Rooted in God’s Word: “The Power of Worship,” with Dr. Chris Peterson.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Y7eGzA18woXwRb0J31VdL?si=f2902088443a4294

Rooted in God’s Word · Episode

08/30/2026

Sunday Service

08/26/2026

7pm tonight … cya there

08/25/2026

📖 John 8:39–59 - Who is your Father?

This week on Rooted in God’s Word, we take a powerful look at one of Jesus’ most challenging conversations in the Gospel of John.

The people standing before Jesus claimed Abraham as their father. But Jesus challenged them to look deeper—not at their ancestry, religious identity, or what they claimed to believe, but at the condition of their hearts.

Who we belong to is revealed by what we love, what we believe, whose voice we listen to, and how we live.

Jesus exposes the difference between claiming to belong to God and truly belonging to Him. He confronts their pride, their rejection of truth, and ultimately reveals the spiritual allegiance behind their actions.

Then comes the stunning declaration:

“Before Abraham was, I am.”
— John 8:58

Jesus was not merely claiming to be another teacher or prophet. He was revealing His divine identity, and the response of those listening shows just how deeply their hearts had rejected the truth.

But this passage isn't only about them.
It confronts us with a question:
Where do you find your identity?
Whose voice are you listening to?
Under whose authority are you living?
Where does your wisdom come from?
Who do you ultimately belong to?

The world offers countless identities, loyalties, and sources of security. But Jesus calls us to something far greater: to know the Father through the Son.

For those who belong to Christ, this is our great comfort and joy:
We know the Son.
Through the Son, we know the Father.
And we know that we belong to Him.

Join us this week on Rooted in God’s Word as we explore John 8:39–59 and ask the question that every person must ultimately answer:

🎧 Who Is Your Father?

Come meet the Son, so that you too may know the Father.

🙏 Let’s pray, rejoice, and worship together.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gCqyAewrkRN8VeBTfonWH?si=3cf7ea62f1764a4e

Rooted in God’s Word · Episode

08/22/2026

Pantry open now 2-4pm

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

🍎 FOOD PANTRY OPEN TODAY! / ¡DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS ABIERTA HOY! 🍞

ENGLISH 🇺🇸
Our Food Pantry is open TODAY from 2:00–4:00 PM!

If you or someone you know could use a little help with groceries, please come by. We would be blessed to serve you and your family.

📅 Today
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
❤️ Everyone is welcome!

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

⸻

ESPAÑOL 🇪🇸
¡Nuestra Despensa de Alimentos está abierta HOY de 2:00–4:00 PM!

Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda con alimentos, venga a visitarnos. Será una bendición poder servirle a usted y a su familia.

📅 Hoy
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
❤️ ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

¡Por favor comparta esta publicación y ayúdenos a correr la voz!

08/19/2026

7pm tonight