We Guard the Unity

First Baptist Church Copperas Cove

We Guard the Unity

October 29, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Ephesians 4:1–6

The church is made up of many members yet we are called to be one body in Christ. Jesus prayed on the night before He was crucified that those who believe in Him would be one so that the world would see and believe that the Father sent the Son (see John 17:20-24). Our unity has far reaching implications! It glorifies Christ, testifies to the world, and blesses us. Therefore it should be carefully guarded.

We Serve

October 15, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • 1 Peter 4:7–11

Jesus came to serve and those who follow Him will serve. In the Lord's church, we have opportunity to serve one another through the abilities and power that He Himself provides. We are blessed when we serve, others are blessed through our service, and God is glorified by our service.

We Give

October 8, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Acts 4:32–37, Acts 5:1–11

When the church talks about giving we may tend to get uncomfortable. But the truth is there is not much more basic to being a Christian than giving as God has given to us. When we are part of a church, we give to the Lord through the church to further His kingdom and glory. This passage tells how the first church gave to meet a particular need. It illustrates principles that guide all Christians in faithful giving.

We Pray

October 1, 2023 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Acts 2:42, Ephesians 6:18–19

Prayer is to our spiritual life what breathing is to our spiritual life. We cannot be alive and vibrant without it. The first Christians were "continually united in prayer" (Acts 1:14) and God used them to change their world for the glory of Christ. May we have the same practice and make the same impact in our day.