The Community MinistryWeekly Message: I am the Way – Part 1January 13, 2026 Change is difficult. Not only is it difficult for us today, but it has been a major issue the human race has been wrestling with since the beginning of time. When we get comfortable with something, our brain conserves energy by automating Continue Reading…
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What Would You Do for Someone You Love?
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: What Would You Do for Someone You Love?December 16, 2025 Love is a powerful force in our world. We have lots of evidence that tell us that love not only changes who we are but also had amazing health benefits. Strong loving relationships are linked to longer life spans, and lower Continue Reading…
Asking the Right Questions – Part 4
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Asking the Right Questions – Part 4December 2, 2025 Steve mentioned in one of his last messages that we live in a complicated world and it’s not always easy to understand why the world works the way it does. One of the biggest questions I hear is: Why does GOD permit Continue Reading…
Distance from God
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Distance from GodOctober 21, 2025 Have you ever felt distant from a friend or family member? Distance in relationships is not uncommon, especially in a time where people move for school and jobs and many times, we are physically distant from those we care about. Emotional distance in relationships can happen Continue Reading…
Others First
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Others FirstAugust 26, 2025 Have you ever noticed how much we are encouraged to live life looking out for ourselves? This idea is embedded into so many parts of our life, that it is becoming a standard way of thinking. This idea of self-preservation has found its way into popular phrases Continue Reading…
The Mind of Christ
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: The Mind of ChristJuly 22, 2025 Last week I wrote about the distractions in our life that draw us away from an intimate relationship with God. One of those distractions is the worldly desire to make a name for yourself. The world we live in values becoming famous, wealthy, well-known, or Continue Reading…
Loving Like Jesus
The Community MinistryWeekly Message: Loving Like JesusJuly 1, 2025 The word respect as defined by Dictionary.com means: esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person. Were you ever told by your parents to “respect your elders?” This saying is thought to have come from the fifth commandment which says: “Honor Continue Reading…
Grace – Understanding Each Other
The Community Ministry Weekly Message: Grace – Understanding Each Other June 10, 2025 We live in a world where there is conflict all around us. Whether it is differences in the sports teams we cheer on, competition for the jobs we pursue, or the political candidates we support, it seems we are always able Continue Reading…
Faith & Character is Everything
First Baptist Islamorada Weekly Message: Faith & Character is Everything March 25, 2025 We live in a world that often glorifies outward appearances, fleeting successes, and the pursuit of material possessions. Whether it is the shows we watch on TV or the advertisements that bombard our phones and tablets, the world is constantly telling 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…
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