First Baptist Church Columbia (sc)

In the last of the series from 1st Peter, Dr. Estep closes the letter from the Apostle Peter, who admonishes us to (1) be humble towards man, (2) be watchful towards Satan and (3) be hopeful towards God

Psalms 23 starts: "The Lord is my Shepherd..." and during Christ's earthly ministry, he instructed Peter to "...feed My sheep..." In today's message, Dr. Estep explains the role of the pastor to lead the Church (people) but also exhorts us to be godly shepherds to others in our daily lives. We should shepherd (lead) others to Christ.

In the past several weeks of October, we have seen an unpresedented stock market crash, and many of us are fearful about our financial future. Today, Dr. Estep returns to the pupit and shares with us what God says about the Dow.

With the world on the brink of economic downfall, energy concerns continue to worsen and families continue to fail, it is no wonder that many feel down and out. Today, Rev. Banks encourages us with the message that God heals and revives a wounded soul.

In his book, "Trusting God", Jerry Bridges wrote: "God is completely sovereign, infinite in wisdom, perfect in love. God's desire for us is that we learn to trust Him." In your adversity, are you willing to acknowledge that God has a purpose? Today, Rev. Wilson reminds us that God gives us grace through our trials.

Today, Rev. Wilson asks you a simple question: "How do you want to be remembered?" His challenging message helps us to understand that we should finish strong...regardless of when we start!

College Minister Wes Church brings the message for the 7th Annual Greek Day

Hurricanes, famines, diseases and other calamaties cause world-wide suffering. Why does a loving God allow suffering? In today's message, Dr. Estep explains Peter's letter concerning our pain.

How will you live the rest of your life? Peter gives us two choices: (1) Live "in the flesh" or (2) Live "in the spirit." Today, Dr. Estep shares his thoughts on how we should live for "The Rest of Time."

#7 in the Series on 1 Peter

In the latter chapters of 1st Peter, the apostle summarizes the basic qualities of the Christian life. Today, Dr. Estep reminds us of our responsibilities as a follower of Christ.

Thus far, in Dr. Estep's series on 1st Peter, he has discussed submission to the government and to one's employer. Submission is necessary for order but it does not suggest inferiority. Still, it is not easy. Today, Dr. Estep teaches us of the role that submission plays in a God-centered marriage.

Some Christians have allowed their past mistakes to paralyze them on a subconcious level. They are in bondage...a bondage that can become a "comfort zone" in which we stay mired in defeat and discouragement. If you always do what you've always done, you'll always be what you have always been. Today, Reverend Wilson encourages us to break away from the comfort zone and to live a life of joy and purpose

Why do Christians have such a problem with submission? Closely related to humility, submission requires us to submit to others - and it can be hard for us to humble ourselves. In today's message, Dr. Estep reviews Peter's lesson on submission.

As Christians, Peter explains that to be in unity with other believers we must be in unity of family, structure, service and citizenship. Today, Dr. Estep encourages us to love one another fervently just as Peter had taught the early Christians.

If we live in anticipation of Christ's return, it will lead to holiness. In today's sermon, Dr. Estep continues his new series in 1st Peter by discussing the message of holiness that Peter wrote to the early Christians but is still true today.

Neil Strait said: "...[Man] can go on without wealth and even without purpose for a little while but he will not go on without hope." Are you looking for hope? 1 Peter is a letter of encouragement to suffering Christians and offers the hope of glory. Today, Dr. Estep starts his series from the book of 1 Peter and brings the message of hope through God's grace.

Adam & Eve chose to sin and immediately changed the world. Because of that one instance, we now live in a fallen world, burdened with sickness and suffering. So, if God is the Great Physician, why is everyone not healed? Today, Dr. Estep uses the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda to answer that question.

In this election year, the debate about church and state has intensified. This debate has been around for as long as this country has existed. In today's message, Dr. Estep explains that self-governance has a divine origin, ordained by God.

What should we do when a fellow believer strays from the Word? In today's message from James 5, Dr. Estep teaches us the sensitive act of restoration of a fallen believer.