Fifth Avenue Baptist Church

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02/20/2026

Show mercy this week! Withhold a consequence from someone who deserves it. Do an act of kindness in Christ’s love for someone undeserving. What difference could that make?

When you extend mercy and grace to others, you’re reflecting the same mercy and grace Christ showed you. This week, challenge yourself to be someone’s unexpected blessing.

02/18/2026

The royal law of love: Love others as yourself. This is obeying God’s law.

From Leviticus 19:18 to Matthew 22:37-39, this command echoes through Scripture. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.

When we love others as ourselves, we’re fulfilling the entire law. No revenge, no grudges, just love.

02/17/2026

Mercy is God’s ministry to the miserable. It is both intensely personal and immensely practical.

When we’re treated unfairly, God’s mercy relieves our bitterness. When we grieve over loss, it relieves our pain, anger, and denial. When we struggle with disability, it relieves our self-pity. When we endure physical pain, it relieves our hopelessness. When we deal with being sinful, it relieves our guilt.

This powerful truth from biblical scholar J. Dwight Pentecost reminds us of God’s compassion in our darkest moments. Micah 6:8 says it best: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”

What does God’s mercy mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

02/02/2026

When everything shifts, He doesn’t. 🙏

God never changes. Never wavers. Never fails you. While everyone and everything around you is unstable, He is your solid ground.

In the chaos, He gives you an escape. In the temptation, He shows you the way out.

That’s the God we serve.

01/29/2026

God gives without finding fault. He doesn’t judge you for coming back. He doesn’t hold your past mistakes against you. He gives generously, every single time you ask. James 1:5

01/28/2026

When you lack wisdom, ask God. He gives generously without reproach. 🙏

James 1:5 reminds us that God doesn’t hold back His guidance. Whatever trial you’re walking through, He’s already prepared the wisdom you need.

Ask Him. Trust Him. He’s listening.

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01/21/2026

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01/20/2026

What is good for our lives? To be more like Jesus.

01/14/2026

Faith that perseveres through trials 💪 Are you willing to stay in the fire and grow? When testing comes we all want to escape. But God says: it’s in those uncomfortable moments that I have growth and spiritual maturity planned for you. Stay. Trust. Let Him refine you

01/12/2026

Faith without works is dead.
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead.” - James 2:26 God saved you to make a difference in others’ lives. Not just to live for yourself. Are your eyes open to others’ needs? Let your faith move you to action today. 💪

01/09/2026

Open your mouth to encourage. 💬

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up, according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." - Ephesians 4:29

We all have reasons to speak—to defend ourselves, promote ourselves, or even tear others down. But we have a better option. We can open our mouths to lift up, to encourage, to strengthen, to show love.

What will you say today? 🙏

Address

4901 5th Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33710

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+17273273353

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