Radical Change – Is it our Enemy or our Friend?

The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Radical Change – Is it our Enemy or our Friend?May 12, 2026 Change is a difficult thing for many of us. I have been recently talking with several leaders about how hard it is to drive change. Many times, we fall into a pattern where we are comfortable and change brings Continue Reading…

Our Hope in Dark Times

The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Our Hope in Dark TimesSeptember 16, 2025 This last week has been difficult. Just as we were approaching the anniversary of the 911 attack, we were shocked again by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Regardless of the political party you associate with, the killing of a human being for sharing their Continue Reading…

The Armor of God – Part 2

The Community MinistryWeekly Message: The Armor of God – Part 2August 12, 2025 Last week we talked about it being hard to believe in things we can’t see, touch, or feel. Despite that challenge, there are things we can’t experience with our senses that we very much believe in like wifi, cell phone signals, x-rays Continue Reading…

Faith Without Works is Dead

The Community Ministry Weekly Message: Faith Without Works is Dead June 17, 2025 Have you ever been half committed to something? I certainly have. Sometimes uncertainty about the future or the amount of change we need to take on can cause us to not be fully committed to something or someone. Sometimes that can Continue Reading…

Why Faith is Important

First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: Why Faith is Important March 18, 2025 I’m sure all of us believe in something we can’t see. We breathe air that keeps us alive, but we can’t actually see it. We respond to the laws of gravity when we jump, fly in a plane or throw a ball Continue Reading…

The Wise and Foolish Builders

First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: The Wise and Foolish Builders March 11, 2025 Jesus had many things to say when He was here on earth. Sometimes it is easy to get confused about His teaching because everyone seems to have their own opinions about it. As much as I enjoy listening to pastors and Continue Reading…

Anchored in the Storm

First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: Anchored in the Storm March 4, 2025 Have you ever had to anchor your boat in a storm? I have had several occasions where a severe thunderstorm seemed to come out of nowhere and gave me some significant challenges out on the water. I have talked to many of our Continue Reading…

What is a Soul Saving Faith?

First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: What is a Soul Saving Faith? February 4, 2025 What does it mean to be “sold out?” Let’s take a moment to consider what this may look like in our world today. It’s Friday and this person (John) leaves work early to begin preparations. The house is already decked out Continue Reading…

Answering the Call

First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: Answering the Call January 14, 2025 Have you ever heard of the phrase “Answer the Call or Answering the Calling?” The idea of answering the call of God appears in multiple places in the Bible. Answering God’s call often involves serving others and fulfilling a specific mission to serve Him and Continue Reading…

Walking with God or Walking with the World

The Community Ministry Weekly Message: Walking with God or Walking with the World September 24, 2024 We live in a world that is changing all the time. Sometimes those changes are positive and make our culture stronger and other times it seems we keep moving away from the design that God intended. I was Continue Reading…