First Baptist Church Newton, IL

06/07/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PENxV7psUUQ

First Baptist Church, Newton, ILPastor Anthony HarrisRomans Chapt...

06/06/2026

The Gospel isn't just something we believe; it's the power of God that exposes sin, reveals truth, and changes everything. Join us on June 7th as we dive into a new sermon series on the book of Romans! All are welcome!

06/03/2026

Dear Church Family,

I hope this message finds you well as we reflect on our incredible VBS Celebration service. What a joy it was to see our sanctuary filled with children, families, and volunteers who poured their hearts into this week of learning about God's transformative love.

The sermon explored the profound truth that God's love is not pretend, temporary, or something we must earn, it is real, saving, and transforming. Through four key passages from Romans, we journeyed through the complete Gospel story: God's love as a free gift we cannot earn, the transforming power that changes us from the inside out, the saving grace demonstrated at the cross while we were still sinners, and our calling to share this life-changing message with a hurting world. The implications for our spiritual life are clear: we are called not just to know about God, but to be genuinely changed by Him and to boldly share His love with others.

Takeaways:

God's love is a gift, not wages. Romans 6:23 reminds us that while sin earns death, God offers eternal life freely through Jesus Christ. We cannot work for salvation; we can only receive it by faith. This truth frees us from the exhausting pursuit of earning God's approval.

True faith transforms us from the inside out. Romans 12:2 calls us to be transformed, not conformed to the world. When Jesus truly changes us, it shows in our words, attitudes, relationships, and priorities not because we are trying harder, but because God is working within us.

No one is beyond God's grace. Romans 5:8 declares that Christ died for us while we were still sinners at our worst, not our best. The cross proves that God knows us fully and still loves us completely, making salvation available to anyone who trusts in Jesus.

As we transition from VBS back into our regular rhythms, let us carry this message forward. The world around us is filled with people carrying fear, pain, pressure, and burdens. We have the Good News they desperately need. May we never be ashamed of the Gospel, for it is still the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.

If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, I encourage you to take that step today. Salvation is not about perfect words but genuine faith. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Pastor A.

05/31/2026

https://youtu.be/OZZTnqIRT0k?si=nVMt0hhr5FUyy1j1

we do not own the rights to the songs but we love singing them!

05/31/2026

Join us tomorrow May 31st as we celebrate VBS and bring what the kiddos learned this week into the Sunday worship service!!! All are welcome!!!

05/30/2026

Day 3 of VBS complete! Our last day is tomorrow at 9am! Kiddos age 4-5th grade are welcome to join us!

05/29/2026

We are halfway through VBS but kiddos are still welcome to join! Come see us for night 3 of Rome- Paul and the Underground Church.

05/28/2026

Day 1 of VBS was a success!!! Amazing time was had by all! Its not too late to join!!! Kiddos age 4-5th grade are welcome to join us tonight May 28th at 5:00pm!

05/26/2026

VBS!!!!!!! Come join us!!!!!!!!

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