La Grande First Baptist Church

“for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (NKJV)

What has Christ commissioned us to do? He was sent to earth to seek and save that which was lost. He sends us out to do the same. This winter we will be doing a topical study emphasizing evangelism, focusing especially on the life of Christ so as to learn from His example and instruction.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (ESV) Photo by: Eric Valentine

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. (ESV) Photo by: Eric Valentine

We are studying together in the book of 1st Peter. This book provides encouragement to those who are suffering and in distress. It is comforting to know that God is ultimately in control. You can listen to recorded sermons by clicking here.

Paul’s letter to Titus urges us as believers in Christ to put the gospel into practice, to practice what we profess. What we believe will change the way we behave, and how we behave will attract others to what we believe. Audio recordings of sermons can be found under Media.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Mathew 11:28-30

The God who made the world and everything in it, being LORD of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things. Acts 17:24,25 Photo by: Evgeni Dinev

Do you wish to have peace in your life? Do you want to have the kind of peace that says “No matter what happens today, I will rest in the peace of God”? That kind of peace can be found in the person of Jesus Christ. The end of 2 Thessalonians tells us in plain [...]

Do you feel the weight of the world coming down on your shoulders? Do you fall into the depths of despair under the crushing intensity? Do you wonder if there is anything…anything at all that can take that burden from you? Can you feel the crushing weight of sin squeezing the very life from you? [...]