First Baptist Church, Portland, TN

05/31/2026

“We’re now at the midpoint in the David story. David’s lament over Saul and Jonathan functions as a pivot: David’s lament keeps everything in the first half of the story working in the second half. Lament is the bridge from life to death to life.” -Eugene Peterson
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www.fbcportland.org/sermons/lamenting-the-fallen

05/24/2026

"Do you need comfort in life? Do you need strength? Do you need encouragement? In any distress you face, there is one place to turn. Strengthen yourself in the Lord."
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www.fbcportland.org/sermons/sharing-the-spoils

05/21/2026

An erroneous view of God’s character and actions have caused many people to question God when they face suffering. Join Jacob and Cory on this episode of the Grief Speak Podcast as they tackle the quandary, “I thought being a Christian would protect me from the pain.”

In this episode, Jacob and Cory discuss the lie many people believe, "I thought being a Christian would protect me from pain."

05/14/2026

May this be a resource for you as you wrestle through difficulties you face and as you seek to be a light for Christ in this broken world.

The conversation delves into the timeless question of why bad things happen, exploring the philosophical and theological dimensions of evil and suffering. It...

05/10/2026

We are grateful supporters of the mission and ministry of the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes, and each Mother's Day we take up a special offering for this wonderful ministry. You will be able to give in person today or online at tennesseechildren.org.

05/03/2026

"Compromise slowly reshapes what feels normal to us. David is living among the enemies of God’s people, and after sixteen months, it no longer shocks him. That’s what sin does. The things that once would have bothered your conscience start feeling acceptable the longer you sit in them."
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www.fbcportland.org/sermons/united

04/29/2026

Join us Wednesday, May 6 from 6–7:30pm for Family Tech Reset with

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults: Worship Center
📱 Students (6th–12th): Upper Room
👧🏻 Childcare provided

Lead your home with wisdom in a digital world.

04/28/2026

To confess God with your lips but deny Him with your actions is to be a practical atheist.
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https://www.fbcportland.org/sermons/wisdom-in-crisis

04/26/2026

"We often spiritualize emotional reactions. We say, I’m just standing for what’s right. But if we’re honest, we’re just fighting because our pride has been wounded. We’re just exhausted or grieving and it lowers our discernment. When you’re tired, everything feels more personal. When you’re hurting, everything feels heavier. And if you’re not careful, in those moments you’ll act in ways that don’t reflect the God you claim to trust."
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www.fbcportland.org/sermons/wisdom-in-crisis

04/23/2026

Many people who face grief feel like nobody understands what they are going through, so they isolate themselves and never receive the care and comfort they need. Jacob and Cory discuss practical and theological aspects of this common aspect of grief in this episode of the Grief Speak Podcast. 💧

NO ONE UNDERSTANDS WHAT I'M GOING THROUGH | episode 21 | Grief Speak Podcast