First Baptist Moriarty

08/23/2026

David’s sin with Bathsheba and against Uriah shows the deadly progression of sin and the danger of power without righteousness. The king who should have protected his people instead takes, deceives, and destroys. David, the king, needs a Savior, and this passage connects to Christ in that way: David’s sin shows us the need for a better King. Jesus, the greater Son of David, faced temptation without sin. Where David abused power, Jesus Christ used His power to serve. Where David took, Jesus gave Himself. Where David brought sorrow and death through sin, Jesus brings forgiveness and life through His righteousness. The application? David’s sin is not a mistake, weakness, or lack of judgment. It is a sin against God and against others. The text warns believers about idleness, lust, secrecy, abuse of power, deception, and hardness of heart. Spiritual maturity means taking sin seriously, confessing early, guarding the heart, and refusing to excuse what God exposes. Therefore, as we grow in spiritual maturity, we should strive for watchfulness, humility, and honesty before the Lord, avoiding sin but confessing it when we do.

08/09/2026

Bringing the ark to Jerusalem shows the joy and holiness of God’s presence. David learns the Lord must be worshiped with reverence, obedience, and gladness. The ark represented God’s presence among His people, but we learn in the New Testament that Christ is the true and greater presence of God with us. In Jesus, God has come near. By His death and resurrection, believers now have access to the Father by grace. Jesus makes it possible for sinners to draw near to a holy God. This passage should not be reduced to “be more passionate in worship.” The text holds together reverence and joy. Uzzah’s death warns us that God’s holiness must not be treated casually, while David’s dancing shows that reverence does not produce coldness. A growing believer worships God according to His Word, rejoices in His presence, and humbles himself before the Lord. The Mark of Spiritual Maturity shown here is that Worship should be joyful, reverent, obedient, and focused on God’s holiness.

08/02/2026

God works through the lives of His people to accomplish purposes larger than their personal success. The Lord did not bring David out of the wilderness so David could enjoy a palace. He established David so Israel would have a shepherd, the nation would be united, and God’s larger redemptive purpose would move forward. For us today, we should recognize God’s purposes, submit every blessing to His rule, and use what He entrusts to us for the Good of others. That is a key life lesson. God's promises are not merely about what we receive. They are also about what He intends to accomplish through what He gives. And because God works through His people to accomplish His purposes, we must humbly use everything He entrusts to us for His glory and the good of others.

05/10/2026

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First Baptist Church Moriarty New Mexico

01/25/2026

NOTICE: FOR SUNDAY 1/25

01/12/2026

The livestream for 1/11 is posted here because there were technical difficulties with our worship service this morning. As a reminder, our services are also available through the First Baptist Moriarty app on iTunes/Google Play, the church website directly (https://fbcmoriarty.org/live-stream), YouTube, and Roku, in case our Facebook streaming experiences issues in the future.