FBCWest

FBCWest At FBCWest it is our desire to worship God in Spirit and in Truth, being passionate about God and worshipping Him and taking seriously His teachings.

We believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant word of God. SUNDAY:
8:15 – 8:45 am Prayer Time in Chapel
9:00 – 9:50 am Bible Study
10:00 – 11:15 am Worship Service

TUESDAY:
6:30 – 8:00 pm Tuesdays Judo
7:00 – 8:00 pm First Tuesday of every month "The Water's Edge": Worship through music

WEDNESDAY:
9:30 – 11:00 am Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
6:30 – 9:30 pm Wednesday Judo (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 – 7:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting

05/31/2026

What is the difference between happiness and joy?

There is Christian call to rejoice always. Happiness often depends on circumstances, but biblical joy is rooted in the Lord, His salvation, His Word, and the hope we have in Him. Joy is not meant to stay hidden. Rejoicing means expressing the joy God has placed within us.

Believers are to rejoice even though one's own life included suffering, persecution, imprisonment, and hardship. Joy is not based on an easy life, but on a secure relationship with Christ.

This message challenges us to ask:
Do we have joy?
Do others know we have joy?
Are we rejoicing in the Lord always—not just when circumstances are good?

Because of whom God is, what He has done, the salvation He provides, the hope He gives, and the Word He has revealed, believers have every reason to rejoice.

Sermon Notes
Philippians 4:4 Always
Philippians 3:1 In the Lord
Psalm 35:9 In God and His salvation
Psalm 118:19 – 24 This day because of Jesus
Psalm 119:161 & 162 At His word
Romans 12:9 – 13 In hope
Philippians 2:18 Share your joy

05/24/2026

We all want to improve, but Scripture points us to one of the hardest and most important areas to master: the tongue. Showing how something as small as the tongue can direct the course of a life. Like a bit in a horse’s mouth or a rudder on a ship, our words may seem small, but they have enormous power. Words can encourage, heal, and build up. Or words can wound, poison, and destroy.

This sermon also explores Proverbs 6, where God says He hates a lying tongue, and Proverbs 16, which contrasts the speech of the wise with the words of the fool. Words are not harmless. They can set fires, damage reputations, deepen bitterness, and reveal the condition of the heart.

James reminds us that we should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. If we can learn to control our tongue, we gain discipline in far more than just speech—we grow toward spiritual maturity and completeness.

This message challenges us to ask:
Are my words producing life or destruction?
Am I speaking with wisdom or foolishness?
Am I using my tongue to bless God while tearing down people made in His image?

Mastering the tongue is difficult—but Scripture tells us it is necessary.

05/18/2026

Has anyone ever failed to keep a promise they made to you? Have you ever failed to keep a promise yourself? In this message, we look at the promises of God and why His Word can be trusted. Unlike people, God does not make promises He cannot keep. He is faithful, and because He is faithful, believers can hold fast to hope without wavering.

This sermon walks through several promises God has given to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose: eternal life in Christ, resurrection and life through Jesus, a new and imperishable body, a permanent heavenly dwelling, a divine nature, the Spirit’s intercession, God working all things together for good, and the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

These promises are not merely for the future. They give strength, courage, and confidence now. God promises His presence when even two or three gather in His name, rewards what is given up for His sake, and remains with His people to the end of the age. This message is a reminder that we walk by faith, not by sight—and that the One who promised is faithful.

Sermon Notes
Hebrews 10:23 Jesus is faithful
1 John 2:25 Eternal life
John 11:23 – 27 Belief in Jesus we then receive His resurrection and life
1 Corinthians15:35 – 58 A new body
2 Corinthians 5:1 – 10 We to get a permanent and eternal body
2 Peter 1:2 – 4 Will have a divine nature
Romans 8:26 & 27 The Spirit prays for us according to the will of God
Romans 8:28 He causes all things to work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose
Romans 8:35 – 39 Nothing can separate us from God’s love
Matthew 18:20 Jesus is there if just 2 or 3 are gathered in His name
Matthew 19:29 Whatever you give up for Jesus, He will reward you many times more
Matthew 28:19 & 20 Jesus will be with us even to the end of the age

05/10/2026

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face, but God gives us a better answer than simply masking it or coping with it. Peace is not the temporary peace the world offers, but the peace Jesus gives.

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” His peace is not based on perfect circumstances, personal control, or the absence of trouble. It is rooted in who He is and what He has done.

Peace is not merely a feeling. It is a gift from Christ, a fruit of the Spirit, and the result of being reconciled to God. Whatever circumstance you are facing, the Lord of peace is able to grant you peace continually.

Sermon Notes
John 14:27 Jesus gives us His peace
Philippians 4:6 – 9 Prayer rather than be anxious and God’s peace surpasses all comprehension. Also dwell on positive things
1 Peter 5:7
Galatians 5:22
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Cast your cares on Jesus, He cares for you Peace is a fruit of the Spirit The Lord can grant peace in every circumstance
Ephesians 2:14 - 18 Jesus is our peace and He stops division by reconciling us to God
Colossians 1:19 – 22 Jesus by the cross reconciled and made peace for us
Isaiah 1:9 Jesus is the Prince of Peace

05/03/2026

What does it mean to be called by God?

Many Christians assume that God’s calling is limited to pastors, missionaries, or those in formal ministry. But Scripture shows that every believer has been called by God for His purpose. Paul explains that God does not call people because they are wise, powerful, noble, or impressive by worldly standards. Instead, God chooses ordinary people so that His power is displayed, and no one can boast.

The gospel may seem foolish to the world, but to those who are called, it is the power of God and the wisdom of God. Our responsibility is not to rely on clever speech, personal ability, or persuasive arguments, but to faithfully proclaim Christ and trust the Holy Spirit to do the work only God can do.

This sermon also explores the nature of God’s calling:

We are called to share the Word of God
We are called to sanctification and holiness
We are called according to God’s purpose, not our own
God’s calling is irrevocable

God knows who we are, including our weaknesses, failures, and limitations, yet He still calls us. The call is not about our greatness, but about His power, His grace, and His purpose. There is no greater calling than being used by God to point others to Christ.

Sermon Notes
1 Corinthians 1:18 – 25 Coming to know God is not through wisdom, but preaching the word
1 Corinthians 1:26 – 29 Consider your calling. We aren’t special, but God chose to share the word, but it is all God’s doing. There is no boasting
1 Corinthians 1:30 Boast in the Lord
1 Corinthians 2:1 - 5 Paul acknowledges it was not his skill, but the power of God
1 Thessalonians 4:7 God’s calling is for sanctification
2 Timothy 1:8 & 9 We have a holy calling according to His purpose
Romans 11:29 His calling is irrevocable

04/26/2026

Where do we look for love? What happens when we look in the wrong places?

In this message, Pastor Joe teaches from Scripture about the permanent, initiating, and unshakable love of God. The Bible tells us that God does not wait for us to love Him first. He loved us while we were still sinners, sent His Son as the payment for our sins, made us alive in Christ, and calls us His children.

This sermon walks through several passages, including 1 John 4:10, Ephesians 2:4–9, 1 John 3:1–2, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, and Romans 8, showing that God’s love is not based on our worthiness, performance, ethnicity, or ability to change ourselves first.

God’s love is not temporary. It is not reluctant. It is not fragile. He loved us first, demonstrated that love through Jesus Christ, gives us eternal comfort and good hope, and promises that nothing can separate His children from His love.

If you have ever wondered whether God truly loves you, whether you have failed too many times, or whether you are still His child, this message is a reminder: God has not merely said He loves you—He has shown it.

Sermon Notes
1 John 4:10 God loved us first even when we did not love Him
Ephesians 2:4 – 9 God loved us greatly and seated us with Him in the heavenly places
1 John 3:1 & 2 Because of God’s great love we are called and are children of God
2 Thessalonians 2:16 God loved us and has given us eternal comfort and good hope
John 3:16 God’s love does not distinguish our genetics
Romans 3:5 God’s love does not depend on changing first

04/19/2026

What does it really mean to be blessed?

In this message, we’re challenged to move beyond thinking of blessings as temporary or material and instead see the deeper, lasting spiritual blessings God has given us. Drawing from Ephesians 1, we discover that believers are not just lucky or fortunate—we are chosen, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed by God, with an eternal inheritance that cannot be taken away.

This sermon then shifts to Matthew 5, where Jesus describes a different kind of blessing that one often feels counterintuitive. Blessed are those who mourn, the gentle, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and even those who are persecuted. These are not weaknesses, but marks of a life aligned with God and filled with His favor.

The message challenges us to change our perspective:

Stop focusing on what we don’t have
Start recognizing the spiritual blessings we already possess
Learn to rejoice in both good times and difficult circumstances

Instead of asking “Why me?” in hardship, we are encouraged to ask, “Why not me?”, trusting that even in difficulty, God is still blessing us and shaping us for eternity.

When we truly begin to count our blessings, we realize something powerful—we will never reach the end of the list.

Sermon Notes
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be God who blessed us with every spiritual blessing
Ephesians 1:4 - 14 Positional blessings – holy & blameless, redemption, made known the mystery of His will, an inheritance, and seal by the Holy Spirit as a pledge as God’s own possession
Matthew 5:3 – 12 Character and Circumstance blessings – the kingdom of heaven, comfort, inheriting the earth, to be satisfied, receive mercy, seeing God, called sons of God, the kingdom of heaven and great reward

04/12/2026

Sermon Notes
Numbers 25:1 - 3 Israel begins to play the harlot with the women of Moab and make sacrifices to Moab’s gods
Numbers 31:13 – 16 Balaam counsels to sin against God
1 Kings 11:1 – 13 Even wise men rebel against God for their love of foreign wives
Revelations 2:14 Jesus against the teachings of Balaam

04/05/2026

Christianity is based on faith, but it is not a blind faith. In this Resurrection Sunday message, we examine the facts and evidence surrounding Jesus’ death, burial, empty tomb, and resurrection. From the sealed tomb and Roman guard in Matthew 27–28 to the eyewitness testimony summarized in 1 Corinthians 15, Scripture presents a compelling case that Christ truly rose from the dead. The women found the tomb empty, the guards witnessed the earthquake and angel, the religious leaders tried to suppress the truth, and the risen Jesus appeared to Peter, the Twelve, more than 500 believers, James, and even Paul, once an enemy of the church.

This message challenges every listener to respond. Some deny the facts. Some ignore them. Others believe and are changed forever. If Christ has not been raised, faith is empty. But if He has risen—and the evidence says He has—then the resurrection changes everything: forgiveness, salvation, hope, and eternity. Consider the facts. Consider the evidence. And do not brush off the risen Christ.
Sermon Notes
Matthew 27:62 - 66 Because they were afraid that the disciples might steal Jesus’ body make the grave secure by posting guards
Matthew 28:1 - 7 Jesus is resurrected the women discover the empty tomb are told that Jesus was not there and tell the disciple
Matthew 28:8 - 10 Jesus meets with His disciples
Matthew 28:11 - 15 Guards tell the officials about the resurrection, but they bribe them to say that the disciples stole the body
1 Corinthains 15:1 - 15 Witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus

03/29/2026

A man hired to discern and influence the future cannot even see what is directly in front of him. Instead, his donkey sees what he cannot, and in doing so, saves his life.

As Balaam travels with the leaders of Moab, motivated by the promise of money and honor, God stands against him. An angel blocks the path, but Balaam is spiritually blind. Three times the donkey turns aside, protecting him, and three times Balaam responds with anger and violence. Finally, God opens Balaam’s eyes—and he sees just how close he was to destruction.

This passage reveals powerful truths:

Spiritual blindness can exist even in those who claim to speak for God
God may use unexpected means to redirect us
The love of money can cloud judgment and lead to compromise
Saying “no” to sin once is not enough—we must remain faithful continually

Balaam’s story is filled with irony, humor, and ultimately tragedy. It warns us that partial obedience is still disobedience, and that a heart drawn toward money, influence, or self-interest will always struggle to fully follow God.

This message challenges us to examine our own lives:
Are we truly seeking to honor God—or just trying to make our own path work?
Do we recognize when God is trying to stop us?
And are we willing to trust Him, even when it costs us?

Message by Pastor Joe
“When a Donkey Sees More than You”

Sermon Notes
Numbers 22:21 Balaam goes with the leaders of Moab
Numbers 22:22 God is angry with Balaam and sends an angel in his way as an adversary
Numbers 22:23 – 27 The donkey sees the angel repeatedly blocking the way. Balaam strikes the donkey repeatedly
Numbers 22:28 – 30 The Lord opens the donkey’s mouth and it speaks and Balaam argues with the donkey
Numbers 22:31 – 33 The angels says if not for the donkey the angel would have killed Balaam
Numbers 22:34 & 35 Balaam acknowledges his sins and offers to return, the angel gives him permission to proceed but only speak what God says
Numbers 22:36 – 41 Balak offers sacrifices to Baal and gives some to Balaam and then takes him to the high places of Baal

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