First Baptist Poinciana

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Rest That Actually Reaches Your Soul

We are really good at escaping. A show to binge, a scroll to lose ourselves in, a drink to take the edge off. None of those things are necessarily wrong on their own, but if we are honest, they rarely leave us feeling truly rested. They offer relief for a moment, but the weight is still there when we come back. What Jesus offers is completely different. He is not offering a distraction from your pain. He offers deep, real rest that reaches the part of you nothing else can touch—your soul. And here is what makes it even more personal: the rest He gives is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is custom-fit for you. He knows your history, your personality, your specific fears, and your unique burdens. He is not handing you a generic answer. He is meeting you exactly where you are. Satan works hard to keep your mind captive, convincing you that you are too far gone, too tired, or too broken for real rest. But that is a lie. Jesus is not adding to your burden. He is the only one who can actually lift it. Today, try something simple. Set aside even fifteen minutes to sit quietly with God. No agenda. No to-do list. Just you and Him. Let that be the beginning of something real.
Bible Verse
"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." - Psalm 63:1
Reflection Question
When life feels heavy, what is your first instinct: to reach for an escape or to reach for Jesus, and what does that reveal about where you are placing your trust?
Quote
"The world offers us temporary escapism. But Jesus offers deep and real rest for our soul."
Prayer
Lord, I want the kind of rest that only You can give. Quiet my mind, still my heart, and help me to seek You first before I reach for anything else. Amen.

08/26/2026

We are in this together. How can we pray for you?

08/01/2026

August 2
One Service
10AM
Baptism & Communion

07/07/2026

Have a great day.

06/28/2026

The unsung heroes of the worship service. We appreciate you: Edwin, Alexis, & Jean.

06/24/2026

The New York Knicks Win!
Your calling from God is NOT something to toss around! 🔥 Too many of us are just trying to scrape by — doing just enough to get a one-point win. But God didn't call you to barely make it. He called you to go ALL IN. It's time to stop playing small and start pursuing your purpose with everything you've got!

06/20/2026

Happy Father’s Day
Grab a donut & coffee OR our one of a kind tropical punch this Sunday 7/21 @ 9 or 11AM

05/14/2026

Still remembering these amazing Mother’s Day performances from some of our youth.