First Baptist Church Valley Mills

09/05/2026

We gather again tomorrow to worship our Lord and Savior. It will be a time of looking at Matthew 13:44-46. You will be challenged and blessed.

We are excited to see you all. Bring a friend.

Sunday School/Bible Studies for all ages at 9:45 am.

Worship service starts at 10:55 am.

09/03/2026

Thursday September 3, 2026

Matthew 13:44

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

[44] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

The Kingdom of heaven is worth everything.
When we truly find the Kingdom of God in Jesus then we do everything to grab a hold of it and we never look back. Even though we sell everything, we gain it all and more. God somehow provides immeasurable more than we could ever expect when we listen to His words and obey Him. This is not a conditional clause that you have to obey for God to bless, but it is a description of God being a good Father. Philippians 4:19 tells us that “19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Today live a life of submission and abandonment towards God in Christ Jesus. Jesus is worth it.

Worship Songs:
“Come Unto Jesus” and “My Jesus I Love Thee”

Scripture Reading
1 Samuel 29; Psalm 3; Proverbs 3; Titus 2

09/02/2026

*Edited. Online registration is no longer available for grades K - 2nd. There are still spaces available in grades 3rd - 5th. Thank you for understanding.
Wed. Children's Discipleship Program begins one week from today! Registrations must be received by Monday, Sept. 7th at 5pm in order for your child to be on the Church bus list for the first Wednesday. The online registration will then be temporarily suspended to allow time to communicate the bus list to the school.
*please note, in addition to the registration, the Church must receive a signed copy of the permission slip/liability release in order for your child to attend. You can print it by clicking the button on the online registration.

09/02/2026

Wednesday September 2, 2026

Matthew 13:44

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

[44] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

The Kingdom of Heaven is valuable. We find this to be the case here. It is like a treasure hidden in a field. It is there and some happen on it. When one finds it, they recognize the great worth. In our lives as believers we have come to believe that Jesus is the treasure. He is worth it all. Paul says in Philippians 3:8, 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ. Our goal today is to live Kingdom focused and for His glory. Let us run after Him.

Worship Songs:
“Firm Foundation” and “Faithful Now”

Scripture Reading
1 Samuel 28, Psalm 2, Proverbs 2, Titus 1

09/01/2026

Tuesday September 1, 2026

Matthew 13:44
44 “God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic—what a find!—and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field.

The amazing thing about seeing God's Kingdom is that it can be found. So many people are working each day to appease an idol or a fake god just for a chance at finding a blessing or some form of truth. People practice religious piety only for a hope of getting a blessing at the end of life. However, for us in Christ Jesus that found the treasure. We aren't performing to gain; we have already found it. The reality is that the Kingdom of God is attainable. It is so attainable that some people just happen upon it. People happen to find the greatest treasure in places, times and circumstances they never expected to find the treasure of great value "Jesus". We must proclaim and we must go and make disciples. The treasure for someone is there, it is near (Romans 10:8-13). Let us have our Kingdom eyes open in order to be ready to help others that are seeking or just happen upon Jesus. Let us introduce them to the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

Worship Song:
"King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Glory, Hallelujah" and "The Mission by Steve Green"

Scripture Reading:
1 Samuel 27; Psalm 1; Proverbs 1; Jude 1

08/31/2026

Monday August 31, 2026

Matthew 13:44

[44] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

As we look at this parable, we will begin with this question. Why Parables?
• To fulfill the prophets.
Matthew 13:34-35
34 All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. 35 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:[a]
“I will open my mouth in parables;
I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”

• To reveal the secrets of the Kingdom of heaven.
o To keep hidden the secrets of the Kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 13:10-17
10 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” 11 And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:
“‘“You will indeed hear but never understand,
and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
15 For this people's heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed,
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their heart
and turn, and I would heal them.’
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17 For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.

• To be clear and contextual to his time. (Matthew 13:51)
Matthew 13:51
51 “Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.”
• To demonstrate His authority.
Today if you hear and recognize God’s voice then praise Him and live for Him the great treasure.

Worship Songs:
“More Precious than Silver” and “Psalm 34”

Scripture Reading:
1 Samuel 26; Psalm 150; Proverbs 31; Mark 16

08/30/2026

Welcome to worship this morning, Sunday, 8/30/26 at 10:55am.

"Hidden Treasure"
Matthew 13:44-46

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08/29/2026

Tomorrow on August 30, 2026 we gather again as a community of believers. We will be in Matthw 13:44 as we begin our series on "Kingdom Nuggets" and look at parables.
We will also celebrate at the Lord's table as we take communion and remember the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We will have a Prayer/Potluck time after the morning worship.

Join us for all activities.

8:00 AM- Missions Committee meeting
9:00 AM- Lay Leadership Committee meeting (Cornerstone Class)

9:45 AM- Sunday School and Bible studies for all ages.

10:55 AM- Worship Service

12:10 PM- Prayer and Lunch time

1:00 PM- Wednesday After School discipleship meeting.

6:00 PM- Hearing from Abraham Perez from Mexico on his time as a missionary in the Middle East and other places.

We are excited to celebrate all that the Lord is doing and to carry many things to Him in prayer.

08/27/2026

Thursday August 27, 2026

Matthew 7:24-29
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Hearing and doing what the Lord is asking of us is a vital step in our spiritual maturity process. Many of us know we are on the rock, but we don't have the maturity to tell the reason for the rain, flood and wind. We get confused and hurt and we become sensitive and tired. We need the Lord to help us out. We are to be people founded and grounded on the Word of God and then do what it says. We follow Jesus and live a life committed to Him. to do this, we must make a habit of training ourselves to distinguish between good and evil (Hebrews 5:14). We need to practice Godliness and live in a way that shows dependency on Him. It takes us back to the beginnings of Matthew 5 and we recognize that when the world is flipped upside down and we see it from God's point of view then we can endure it all. We truly are on the rock, and we can devote every moment of everyday to Him.

Worship Songs:
"The Potters Hand" and "Worthy of Your Name"

Scripture Reading:
1 Samuel 25; Psalm 149; Proverbs 27; Mark 15

08/26/2026

We have adult Bible study from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We will begin with an overview of the Epistles of John.
Come and join us!