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FBCWest
by First Baptist Church of Westminster, California
FBCWest is a place where church means family. As a family that follows the Lord, we are commanded to love one another as we love ourselves. We hope that this site and our church can be an effective place for your family, and life, so that we can show the affect God has had on us to the world.
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The Lord Saves Not Numbers
What do you do when everyone around you is afraid, the circumstances appear impossible, and even those closest to you are failing to trust God? Jonathan refuses to remain passive while the Philistines threaten Israel. While Saul and his remaining army wait, Jonathan and his armor bearer cross…
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The Consequences of Failing to Wait
Faith is easier when circumstances are calm and everything appears to be going according to plan. But what happens when the situation looks desperate, time seems to be running out, and God does not appear to be acting when we think He should? Saul faces an overwhelming Philistine army while his…
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Consider What Great Things God Has Done for You
Israel was entering a time of enormous change. The nation had moved from a family, to a nation, to leadership under judges, and now to an earthly king. Yet Samuel reminds the people that despite all these transitions, the most important thing had not changed: they were still called to fear the...
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Holy Anger and God’s Victory
What happens when surrendering to evil seems easier than standing in faith? The people of Jabesh-gilead face an enemy demanding a devastating price for surrender. What appears to be a hopeless situation becomes a powerful demonstration of God’s involvement in the lives of individuals and nations,...
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God Changes Hearts
In 1 Samuel 10, Saul is anointed to lead God’s people, and Samuel gives him a series of signs confirming that God is at work. Then Scripture tells us something even more significant: God changed Saul’s heart. Saul’s calling, strength, and ability to fulfill what God had given him to do would not...
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Searching for Donkeys but a King Is Found
Saul's on what begins as an ordinary search for his father’s lost donkeys. Saul and his servant then travel from place to place without success until the servant suggests seeking Samuel; the man of God. What Saul does not know is that God has already told Samuel that Saul is coming. While Saul is...
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God Rejected as King
Israel’s demand for a human king, Samuel is growing old, his sons are dishonest judges, and the people want a ruler who will make them “like all the nations.” Samuel takes their request to the Lord, and God makes the real issue clear. Israel is not rejected Samuel. They have rejected God from…
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Remembering God’s Help
After the Ark of the Covenant remains at Kiriath-Jearim for twenty years, Samuel calls the people to turn from their foreign gods, direct their hearts toward the Lord, and serve Him alone. Israel gathers at Mizpah, confesses its sin, and asks Samuel to continue praying. When the Philistines move...
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Who Is Able to Stand Before the Lord
Who is able to stand before a holy God? The Ark of the Covenant as the Philistines finally decide to send it back to Israel. They prepare a guilt offering, place the Ark on a cart, and return it according to the instructions they have been given. When the Ark arrives, Israel initially responds…
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Even Idols Bow
What happens when people believe they have defeated God? The Ark of the Covenant after it is captured by the Philistines and placed in the temple of their god, Dagon. The Philistines assume their god has defeated the God of Israel, but the next morning Dagon is found facedown before the Ark.…
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Superstition not Faith
Israel’s disastrous decision to treat the Ark of the Covenant like a lucky charm. After losing a battle to the Philistines, Israel never asks God why they were defeated or whether they should fight again. Instead, they bring the Ark into the camp, assuming that possessing the symbol of God’s...
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Samuel Confirmed as a Prophet
How does God call someone, and how is that calling confirmed? Although Samuel had faithfully served in the sanctuary, he did not yet recognize the Lord’s voice. Three times he went to Eli before Eli understood that God was calling the boy and instructed him to answer, “Speak, Lord, for Your…
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Different Sons
Samuel was still a boy, yet he faithfully ministered before the Lord under Eli’s guidance. His mother, Hannah, continued supporting his calling by making him a linen garment each year. Samuel grew in stature and in favor with both God and people. Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were the…
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Two Prayers
Two prayers from Hannah’s life: one prayed in deep distress, and one prayed in joyful praise. Hannah was barren, provoked, misunderstood, and grieved. In her pain, she poured out her soul before the Lord and made a vow that if God gave her a son, she would dedicate him back to the Lord. Eli the...
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Even If
What decision will you make before the pressure comes? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face a life-or-death test. King Nebuchadnezzar commands everyone to bow before his golden image, but these three men had already made their commitment: they would worship God alone. When given one final chance…
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Love
Love is not merely a feeling, preference, or sentimental idea. Biblical love is an action rooted in the love God has already shown us. Scripture calls believers to love in several distinct ways: to love the Lord completely, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to love our enemies, to love one…
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Faith
Biblical faith is not assumption, wishful thinking, or simply believing hard enough for something we want. True faith is believing what God has said and trusting that He will do what He has promised. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. Without faith…
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Forgive
Forgiveness is one of the hardest things God calls us to do. Many people say unforgiveness harms us emotionally or physically, but Scripture shows that refusing to forgive carries an even deeper spiritual consequence. Jesus commands us to forgive others as God has forgiven us in Christ, not…
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The Word
Many Christians know they should read the Bible and should study the Word of God. Scriptures are not merely helpful literature or religious advice. Scriptures are God-breathed, profitable for teaching, correction, reproof, and training in righteousness. The Bible reveals who God is, teaches us…
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Rejoice
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...
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The Tongue
The Tongue by First Baptist Church of Westminster, California
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Promises
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,...
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Peace
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...
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Called
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,...
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Loved
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…
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Blessed
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...
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Evil Advice
Balaam could not curse the people of God, but he still found a way to profit. In this message, the story moves from Numbers 25 back to Numbers 31 to reveal the tragic truth: Israel’s fall into idolatry and sexual immorality did not happen by accident. It came through Balaam’s counsel and evil...
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When the Facts Do not Matter
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...
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When a Donkey Sees More than You
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...
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The Call of Money
As Balak, king of Moab, becomes terrified of Israel, he sends messengers to hire Balaam to curse God’s people. Balaam at first refuses because God tells him not to go and not to curse Israel. But when a more distinguished delegation arrives with the promise of greater honor and greater payment,...
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Lifted Up
The life-and-death crisis Israel faced in the wilderness. After speaking against God and Moses, the people were bitten by fiery serpents and many died. When they finally confessed their sin, Moses interceded for them, and God gave an unexpected remedy. Sermon Notes Numbers 21:4 & 5 Because the...
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The Rock
God’s people face another crisis: no water, renewed complaints, and rising pressure on Moses. After Miriam dies, the congregation contends with Moses and Aaron, blaming them and accusing them of bringing the people into a “wretched place.” Instead of solving anything, their complaining produces...
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Rod Producing Fruit
Miracles did not stop Israel’s unbelief or grumbling. To demonstrate His sovereignty, God gave His people a clear sign, confirming His chosen priesthood and silencing their rebellion. On our own, we are prone to spiritual rebellion as well. But God sent Jesus so the Law could be fulfilled, and...
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Between the Living and the Dead
Very few people are willing to stand in the gap, and even fewer are willing to do so for people who complain about them, blame them, or even hate them. Aaron step into that very place. After rebellion and judgment, the people continue to grumble against Moses and Aaron. God’s wrath begins, and a...
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Rebellion and Judgment
A direct rebellion against God’s appointed leadership, and a judgment so dramatic it leaves no doubt who the Lord has chosen. Korah, along with 250 leaders of renown, rises up against Moses and Aaron, claiming that “all the congregation is holy” and accusing Moses of exalting himself. The issue...
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Without God - Failure
Israel makes the same mistake twice. First, they say, “we can’t,” then they say, “we can,” and they are wrong both times. Because the deciding factor was never their ability but weather God was with them. After God’s judgment that the older generation would die in the wilderness, the people mourn...
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Be Careful What You Want
When things don’t go according to our plans, we often ask God to fix the situation. But then try to tell Him how to do it. We see why that approach can be spiritually dangerous and why Scripture warns us to be careful what we ask for. Sermon Notes Numbers 14:1 – 4 The people say it would have…
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Two Reports
At the moment Israel stood on the edge of the Promised Land, and faced a decision shaped by two conflicting reports. After God delivered them from Egypt, provided for them in the wilderness, and brought them to Canaan’s border, the Lord told Moses to send spies into the land. The spies returned...
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A Lesson in Humility
Most of us struggle with one of two extremes: thinking too highly of ourselves or too lowly of ourselves. Scripture calls us to something better: an accurate, God-centered understanding of who we are. In Numbers 12, God teaches a painful but necessary lesson in humility when Miriam and Aaron...
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Slavery for Cucumbers
After generations of slavery, God delivered Israel from Egypt with undeniable power. Yet shortly after gaining freedom, the people began to complain and even longed to return to slavery for the comfort of familiar food. Israel’s complaints about manna are met with a merciful response from God.…
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God’s Will for You
People search for answers in books, advice, and personal experiences to discover God’s purpose for their lives. But Scripture is clear: God has already revealed His will. God’s will is not guesswork. The Scriptures show that His will is expressed in how we live, who we become, what we value, and...
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When Why Is Not Sufficient
When evil happens, one of the first questions we ask is why. Scripture provides reasons, prophecies, and context. But rarely the kind of answers that bring immediate comfort. Even the celebration of Christmas includes the atrocity of Herod’s massacre of the children in Bethlehem. Advent is not…
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For All the People
the Scripture reveal that the birth of Christ was announced as good news for all people, regardless of status, background, ethnicity, or past. Jesus did not come for a select group. He came for the world. His invitation is open to all, and the path is clearly revealed. Sermon Notes Luke 2:4 – 20...
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Your Purpose
What is your purpose? Culture, self-help books, and institutions promise to help you find your purpose, but the Bible tells us something very different. The Scripture explains what your purpose truly is and why it applies to every person, at every stage of life, in every circumstance. Our purpose...
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Jesus Isn’t There
The event that confirms Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be: the Messiah, the Son of God. After His burial, the women came to the tomb expecting decay, but the Scriptures had already declared that the Holy One would not see corruption. Instead, they found the stone rolled away, an empty tomb…
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Buried According to the Scriptures
A part of the gospel story that is often treated as a simple transition between the crucifixion and the resurrection. Scripture shows it is far more significant. The burial of Jesus fulfills prophecy, demonstrates God’s control over timing and events, and provides evidence that He is the promised...
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The way someone dies does not usually prove who they are. But in Jesus’ case, His crucifixion fulfills the very scriptures that foretold the Messiah’s suffering, death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus’ crucifixion is not a story of defeat. It is the ultimate proof that He is the Messiah, the Son…
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Jesus Mocked
Ever since Adam and Eve’s children, humanity has shown cruelty toward one another. There’s even an expression: man’s inhumanity to man. But today, we’re going deeper—into man’s inhumanity to God. Sermon Notes Mark 15:16 – 21 Soldiers mock Jesus and lead Him to be crucified Probers 14:9 Fools mock...
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Satisfying the Crowd
Pontius Pilate faced a moral crossroads when choosing between justice and public pressure. As Jesus stands silent before His accusers, we witness the ultimate example of strength, humility, and divine love. Sermon Notes Mark 15:1 Religious leaders bind Jesus and deliver Him to Pilate (The Roman...
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Acting like a Non-Believer
While Jesus stands firm in truth, Peter falters under pressure, denying his Lord three times. Sermon Notes Mark 14:66 – 70 Three times people accuse Peter of being with Jesus. The first two times he denies it and moves away from the accuser Mark 14:71 The third response to the accuser was to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
FBCWest is a place where church means family. As a family that follows the Lord, we are commanded to love one another as we love ourselves. We hope that this site and our church can be an effective place for your family, and life, so that we can show the affect God has had on us to the world.
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First Baptist Church of Westminster, California
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