West Florida Baptist church

Bulletin

February 21, 2021

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From the Pastor

This morning we get to participate in the Lords Supper, a wonderful command that Jesus gave to the church. We also refer to this as communion. The word communion perfectly sums up why Jesus allowed His body to be broken and His blood to be shed. God wants a relationship with you, with me. Sin separates us from God, but at the cross Jesus paid our penalty and made a way for us to have fellowship/communion with God.
How close does Jesus want us to be to Him? In John 6 He called Himself the “Bread of Life” which means that we are nourished by Him; we survive because of Him; and we are satisfied and fulfilled only in Him. This morning as we eat the bread and drink the cup remember and proudly show that Jesus died to meet the greatest need that we have in our life – our need for Him!
Wow! Communion with God. Lord help us never get over what You did for us on the cross!

Pastor Mike Brown

Examine Yourself

1 Corinthians 11:24-30

Examine your Love for Others

  • The Love Feast?
  • The Abuses?
  • The Solution?

Examine Your Love For God

  • Drink ALL of it?
  • Betrayal or True Worship?
  • The Lord’s death?
Click here to watch more sermons.

Upcoming Events  

  • February 26 & 27 Couple’s Refresher
    We are finalizing plans now for our 2 day Couple’s Refresher held here at WFBC with Dr. Jeff Redlin.  We hope you’ll make plans to attend. More details to follow.
  • March 7 Baptism Sunday
    Please contact the church office if you are interested in learning more about baptism.
  • March 7 New Members Class (pm)

Ongoing Events  

  • Acts Challenge
    The Acts Challenge is designed to encourage every member of WFBC to be engaged and intentional with the Gospel. You can participate in three ways. 
    1. Make a connection – simply invite someone to church by handing them an invitation card. Don’t forget to encourage them to use the QR code or go to the website. 
    2. Have a conversation – ask God for opportunities to ask people if they know for sure that Jesus is their Savior. 
    3. Pray for conversions – only God can do this but He does it through His Word and our faithful witness. Pray He will save people.  
    Let us Know – help us reach our goal by recording your weekly activities each Sunday AM in the auditorium at the Acts Challenge Display.
Click here to see our full calendar of events.

RightNow Media

We are excited to offer guests and members of WFBA free access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media! It’s like the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” and has a HUGE library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV.

We’re always looking for ways to help you develop and strengthen your faith. We believe that RightNow Media will be a tool to serve you as you live out your faith at home, at work and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for everyone—kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals—all aimed at helping you grow.

Click here to set up your account.

Next Steps

If you’d like more information about how you can get involved at WFBC, or if you’d like to let us know about a prayer request, click the link below.

Next Steps

Questions?

If you have any questions about anything in this week’s bulletin, please fill out this form and let us know. We’d be thrilled to assist you!

February 14, 2021

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From the Pastor

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I am so thankful for a day that honors and celebrates love. Love in a broken and imperfect world can be messy. I have no doubt that your marriage is far from perfect and that it needs to constantly be worked on. (Sign up for the Couples Refresher!) You are married to a sinner, someone with problems, someone you may not always like. Make no mistake about it, love in your marriage is worth fighting for. Your marriage is a gift from God, and He wants to do something incredible with your love for each other by showing the world a picture of Jesus and His love for them. Love God first, and He will give you a love for each other that is rewarding and inspiring.

Today, we also conclude the book of Acts! It has been an incredible journey. I hope your heart has caught fire with a passion to share Jesus and that your life will never be the same. The conclusion of this book is to preach Jesus. Preach Jesus compassionately, preach Jesus biblically, preach Jesus tirelessly, and preach Jesus completely. Do this consistently day after day, week after week, year after year, and you and I will make a difference for Christ! We are a part of history – His Story and there is no greater cause worth committing your life to! Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no man cometh unto the Father but by Him.

Pastor Mike Brown

The Consistencies

Acts 28:11-31

Who or what are you following?

A Brilliant Conclusion

  • It’s Anticlimactic
  • It’s Incomplete
  • It’s Inspiring

The Consistencies

  • Paul Preached
  • Paul Preached Respectfully
  • Paul Preached Biblically
  • Paul Preached Tirelessly
  • Paul Preached Completely

The Conclusion

  • Consistency Results in Greatness
Click here to watch more sermons.

Upcoming Events  

  • February 21 Communion
  • February 26 & 27 Couple’s Refresher
    We are finalizing plans now for our 2 day Couple’s Refresher held here at WFBC with Dr. Jeff Redlin.  We hope you’ll make plans to attend. More details to follow.
  • March 7 Baptism Sunday
    Please contact the church office if you are interested in learning more about baptism.
  • March 7 New Members Class (pm)

Ongoing Events  

  • Acts Challenge
    The Acts Challenge is designed to encourage every member of WFBC to be engaged and intentional with the Gospel. You can participate in three ways. 
    1. Make a connection – simply invite someone to church by handing them an invitation card. Don’t forget to encourage them to use the QR code or go to the website. 
    2. Have a conversation – ask God for opportunities to ask people if they know for sure that Jesus is their Savior. 
    3. Pray for conversions – only God can do this but He does it through His Word and our faithful witness. Pray He will save people.  
    Let us Know – help us reach our goal by recording your weekly activities each Sunday AM in the auditorium at the Acts Challenge Display.
Click here to see our full calendar of events.

RightNow Media

We are excited to offer guests and members of WFBA free access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media! It’s like the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” and has a HUGE library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV.

We’re always looking for ways to help you develop and strengthen your faith. We believe that RightNow Media will be a tool to serve you as you live out your faith at home, at work and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for everyone—kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals—all aimed at helping you grow.

Click here to set up your account.

Next Steps

If you’d like more information about how you can get involved at WFBC, or if you’d like to let us know about a prayer request, click the link below.

Next Steps

Questions?

If you have any questions about anything in this week’s bulletin, please fill out this form and let us know. We’d be thrilled to assist you!

February 7, 2021

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From the Pastor

How are you doing with the Acts Challenge?

As I get older I realize more and more how difficult it is to make significant changes in my life. Life is extremely busy and moves at an incredibly fast pace. Habits and routines are built into our daily lives. More often than not, week after week goes by, and we repeat the same things over and over again. The only way to change anything is to change it on purpose. To be extremely intentional about what you are doing and what you want to accomplish.

My concern and burden is for the lost people in our community. The people that are all around us everyday but more often than not we are oblivious too. It is great to be burdened about them. It is great to genuinely desire to make a contact or to have a conversation with someone. The reality is that a burden and a desire is simply not enough. You must determine to make a contact, and then do it. You must determine to have a conversation, pray that God will give you the opportunity, and then be prepared for the time that it will take.

I was reminded about this quote this week, and it hit me hard. “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” I believe that every person here who has experienced the saving power of the gospel has good intentions to share that same gospel with others. Good intentions are not enough. Action is required. Make a connection; have a conversation; pray for conversions!

Pastor Mike Brown

The Responsibilities

Acts 27-28:10

How can we love better?

The Story

  • The Departure
  • The Dilemma
  • The Destruction

The Responsibilities

  • Build Trust
  • Take Initiative
  • Never Compromise
  • Lead By Example

The Challenge

  • Impact Your World
Click here to watch more sermons.

Upcoming Events  

  • February 8 Ladies’ Coffee Night
    6:00-8:00pm—Coffee Break Cafe (4265 Woodbine Rd, Pace).
  • February 26 & 27 Couple’s Refresher
    We are finalizing plans now for our 2 day Couple’s Refresher held here at WFBC with Dr. Jeff Redlin.  We hope you’ll make plans to attend. More details to follow.
  • March 7 Baptism Sunday
  • March 7 New Members Class (pm)

Ongoing Events  

  • Acts Challenge
    The Acts Challenge is designed to encourage every member of WFBC to be engaged and intentional with the Gospel. You can participate in three ways. 
    1. Make a connection – simply invite someone to church by handing them an invitation card. Don’t forget to encourage them to use the QR code or go to the website. 
    2. Have a conversation – ask God for opportunities to ask people if they know for sure that Jesus is their Savior. 
    3. Pray for conversions – only God can do this but He does it through His Word and our faithful witness. Pray He will save people.  
    Let us Know – help us reach our goal by recording your weekly activities each Sunday AM in the auditorium at the Acts Challenge Display.
Click here to see our full calendar of events.

RightNow Media

We are excited to offer guests and members of WFBA free access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media! It’s like the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” and has a HUGE library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV.

We’re always looking for ways to help you develop and strengthen your faith. We believe that RightNow Media will be a tool to serve you as you live out your faith at home, at work and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for everyone—kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals—all aimed at helping you grow.

Click here to set up your account.

Next Steps

If you’d like more information about how you can get involved at WFBC, or if you’d like to let us know about a prayer request, click the link below.

Next Steps

Questions?

If you have any questions about anything in this week’s bulletin, please fill out this form and let us know. We’d be thrilled to assist you!

January 31, 2021

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From the Pastor

As we have moved along through the book of Acts, conviction has grown in my heart. Every incredible story, miracle, and transformation that has happened in this book has been the result of the gospel being preached. The Acts of Jesus were not completed with the completion of this book. New stories, miracles, and transformations have been taking place over the past 2,000 years all around the world as Jesus has continued to build His church, by His Spirit, through His followers.   

I want to be a part of the story! I want West Florida Baptist Church to be a part of the story. The only way we are not is if we fail to preach the gospel. I know the gospel is being preached inside these walls but how well are we doing with preaching it outside these walls in our neighborhoods, workplaces, gyms, and our personal interactions in the community? How intentional are we with the gospel, the good news the world desperately needs to hear?

Will you accept the challenge? Will you determine with God’s help to be intentional with the gospel? Will you pray and believe that God will transform lives and grow His church as a result?

Pastor Mike Brown

The Opportunities

Acts 25-26

The Opportunity to Suffer

  • Stop Running Away

The Opportunity for Incredible

  • Desire More

The Opportunity to Declare

  • Share Your Story
  • Put the World on Trial
  • Have Compassion
Click here to watch more sermons.

Upcoming Events  

  • February 6 Children’s Ministry Meeting
    9:00-11:00am—All volunteers working with children are asked to attend.
  • February 8 Ladies’ Coffee Night
    6:00-8:00pm—Coffee Break Cafe (4265 Woodbine Rd, Pace).
  • February 26 & 27 Couple’s Refresher
    We are finalizing plans now for our 2 day Couple’s Refresher held here at WFBC with Dr. Jeff Redlin.  We hope you’ll make plans to attend. More details to follow.
  • March 7 Baptism Sunday
  • March 7 New Members Class (pm)

Ongoing Events  

  • Acts Challenge
    The Acts Challenge is designed to encourage every member of WFBC to be engaged and intentional with the Gospel. You can participate in three ways. 
    1. Make a connection – simply invite someone to church by handing them an invitation card. Don’t forget to encourage them to use the QR code or go to the website. 
    2. Have a conversation – ask God for opportunities to ask people if they know for sure that Jesus is their Savior. 
    3. Pray for conversions – only God can do this but He does it through His Word and our faithful witness. Pray He will save people.  
    Let us Know – help us reach our goal by recording your weekly activities each Sunday AM in the auditorium at the Acts Challenge Display.
Click here to see our full calendar of events.

RightNow Media

We are excited to offer guests and members of WFBA free access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media! It’s like the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” and has a HUGE library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV.

We’re always looking for ways to help you develop and strengthen your faith. We believe that RightNow Media will be a tool to serve you as you live out your faith at home, at work and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for everyone—kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals—all aimed at helping you grow.

Click here to set up your account.

Next Steps

If you’d like more information about how you can get involved at WFBC, or if you’d like to let us know about a prayer request, click the link below.

Next Steps

Questions?

If you have any questions about anything in this week’s bulletin, please fill out this form and let us know. We’d be thrilled to assist you!

January 24, 2021

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From the Pastor

This morning I am beginning the conclusion of the book of Acts. After 36 messages and with only 3 more to go, there is not a more fitting way to conclude this book than with a challenge, the Acts Challenge.

As we have moved along through the book of Acts, conviction has grown in my heart. Every incredible story, miracle, and transformation that has happened in this book has been the result of the gospel being preached. The Acts of Jesus were not completed with the completion of this book. New stories, miracles, and transformations have been taking place over the past 2,000 years all around the world as Jesus has continued to build His church, by His Spirit, through His followers.

I want to be a part of the story! I want West Florida Baptist Church to be a part of the story. The only way we are not is if we fail to preach the gospel. I know the gospel is being preached inside these walls but how well are we doing with preaching it outside these walls in our neighborhoods, workplaces, gyms, and our personal interactions in the community? How intentional are we with the gospel, the good news the world desperately needs to hear?

Will you accept the challenge? Will you determine with God’s help to be intentional with the gospel? Will you pray and believe that God will transform lives and grow His church as a result?

Pastor Mike Brown

The Realities

Acts 24

Reality 1 – Christians are Always on Trial (1-23)

  • The charges against Paul (1-9)
  • Paul’s defense (10-21)
  • Felix’s decision (22-23)

Reality 2 –  The Truth must be Heard (24-27)

  • God is Righteous
  • Salvation is beyond my control
  • Judgment is coming

Reality 3 – Justice will prevail…. Even if Justice Fails

Click here to watch more sermons.

Upcoming Events  

  • February 6 Children’s Ministry Meeting
    9:00-11:00am—All volunteers working with children are asked to attend.
  • February 8 Ladies’ Coffee Night
    6:00-8:00pm—Coffee Break Cafe (4265 Woodbine Rd, Pace).
  • February 26 & 27 Couple’s Refresher
    We are finalizing plans now for our 2 day Couple’s Refresher held here at WFBC with Dr. Jeff Redlin.  We hope you’ll make plans to attend. More details to follow.
  • March 7 Baptism Sunday
  • March 7 New Members Class (pm)

Ongoing Events  

  • Acts Challenge
    The Acts Challenge is designed to encourage every member of WFBC to be engaged and intentional with the Gospel. You can participate in three ways. 
    1. Make a connection – simply invite someone to church by handing them an invitation card. Don’t forget to encourage them to use the QR code or go to the website. 
    2. Have a conversation – ask God for opportunities to ask people if they know for sure that Jesus is their Savior. 
    3. Pray for conversions – only God can do this but He does it through His Word and our faithful witness. Pray He will save people.  
    Let us Know – help us reach our goal by recording your weekly activities each Sunday AM in the auditorium at the Acts Challenge Display.
Click here to see our full calendar of events.

RightNow Media

We are excited to offer guests and members of WFBA free access to an extensive video library called RightNow Media! It’s like the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” and has a HUGE library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV.

We’re always looking for ways to help you develop and strengthen your faith. We believe that RightNow Media will be a tool to serve you as you live out your faith at home, at work and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for everyone—kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals—all aimed at helping you grow.

Click here to set up your account.

Next Steps

If you’d like more information about how you can get involved at WFBC, or if you’d like to let us know about a prayer request, click the link below.

Next Steps

Questions?

If you have any questions about anything in this week’s bulletin, please fill out this form and let us know. We’d be thrilled to assist you!