Hixson First Baptist Church

Hixson First Baptist Church Making Disciples who Know God, Serve Others, and Share Jesus.

06/16/2026

Prayer isn't a competition of the longest, loudest, or most extravagant words. In fact, God warns us against it. ⬇️

In Matthew 6, Jesus says:
💙 DO NOT be like those who pray standing in the streets and synagogues to be seen by others (V. 5)
💙 DO NOT be like those who babble with many words to be heard when they pray (V. 7)

Instead, He tells us to pray in private - telling us to go to our room, close the door, and pray in secret.

Take a moment to evaluate your prayer life. Consider how often you pray, your heart behind it, and what it actually means to you. 🙏🏼

Faithful fatherhood is often seen in the steady presence, the patient guidance, the provision, the sacrifice, and the wi...
06/15/2026

Faithful fatherhood is often seen in the steady presence, the patient guidance, the provision, the sacrifice, and the willingness to keep showing up when no one is applauding. Those ordinary acts give us a glimpse, however imperfect, of something true about the heart of God. Scripture reveals Him as a Father who is faithful, patient, near, and loving toward His children.💙

This week, we want to take time to give thanks and honor the faithfulness of men in our lives that reflects the character of our Heavenly Father. 🙏🏼

The people we spend our time with are often the people who we become most like. That's why it becomes so important for u...
06/14/2026

The people we spend our time with are often the people who we become most like. That's why it becomes so important for us to make time for Jesus in our everyday lives...

Following Jesus means intentionally giving Him space to shape our heart and mind each day. That may look like...
💙 Opening Scripture before opening social media
💙 Turning a commute into time for prayer and worship
💙 Reading a Psalm before bed
💙 Or simply sitting quietly with God for a few honest minutes each morning.

Becoming more like Jesus rarely happens accidentally. It grows through daily attention to His presence, His Word, and His voice. But He doesn't just want to become something we add onto our lives; He is our life.

📖"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2

Maybe you’ve been thinking about the whole faith thing again lately... We've got a seat saved just for you 💙⏰ Blended Wo...
06/13/2026

Maybe you’ve been thinking about the whole faith thing again lately... We've got a seat saved just for you 💙

⏰ Blended Worship | 9AM
⏰ Contemporary Worship | 11:15 AM
📍 5800 Grubb Rd, Hixson, TN
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06/12/2026

Some of the most difficult decisions in life involve people we genuinely care about.

Scripture calls believers to forgive freely because Christ has forgiven us, yet it also calls believers to walk in wisdom. Grace and discernment belong together. A healthy relationship is built on trust, and trust grows through faithfulness over time. Proverbs reminds us to guard our hearts wisely, not out of bitterness, but out of a desire to walk in God's wisdom. A mature believer learns how to release offenses to the Lord while also making wise decisions about who is given influence and access in their life.🙏🏼

Have you or someone you know experienced the loss of a loved one, or the heartbreak of a life change that has left you i...
06/12/2026

Have you or someone you know experienced the loss of a loved one, or the heartbreak of a life change that has left you in grief? You don't have to navigate it alone.

GriefShare is a support group designed to help you find hope, encouragement, and healing as you walk through the journey of grief in community. 💙

Join us beginning August 2 on Sundays at 2:30 PM.

To learn more or register, visit:
hixsonfirstbaptist.org/ministries

06/11/2026

Markets change, cultures shift, circumstances rise and fall, yet the reign of Christ remains steady and secure. Hebrews 12 reminds believers that we have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken. We belong to something eternal, anchored in the faithfulness and authority of God Himself. That truth brings confidence, perspective, and peace into everyday life.🙏🏼

Take a moment to remember where your true citizenship rests. The kingdom of God stands firm, and those who belong to Him stand secure in His hands.💙

06/10/2026

Wednesday Bible Study | 6:15 pm | A Study in Romans, Week 18 with Pastor Steven Granger

06/10/2026

One of the healthiest habits in the Christian life is learning to stay honest with God.

David understood this well. He regularly brought his heart before the Lord, because fellowship with God flourishes in the light of truth. Sin is never merely a mistake to manage. It is a matter of the heart that needs to be brought before a holy and loving Father. That is why Jesus taught His disciples to pray with humility and repentance. A believer who walks closely with God learns to examine the heart regularly, confess quickly, and rest fully in the grace that Christ has provided.

The closer a person grows to the Lord, the more precious His forgiveness becomes.💙

📖"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." - Matthew 6:12

06/09/2026

One of the most important lessons a believer can learn is the difference between what is trying to grow you and what is trying to derail you...

Throughout Scripture, God often uses challenging seasons to develop character, deepen faith, and strengthen trust. Think about Joseph, who walked through years of difficulty that ultimately prepared him for his calling. God was shaping him, not sabotaging him.

The enemy works differently. His goal has always been to distract, deceive, and pull people away from God's best. That is why discernment matters. Not every struggle has the same purpose.

When life gets difficult, remember the character of God. He is a good Father who is committed to your growth, your maturity, and your future. He is always working to draw you closer, strengthen your faith, and help you become everything He created you to be.🙏🏼

📖"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good," - Genesis 50:20

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