Psalm 23:1-3 - “[A psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.
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Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.
If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to have you be our guest for Sunday School and worship.
When you visit our church, you will find:
- A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
- Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
- Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
- A corporate outlet for truth-filled and moving praise and worship
In His Care,
FBC Congregation
Pastor's Comments
Can People Have Faith Without Commitment?
The Apostle Paul testified of his faith in Christ in this fashion, “...for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day” (2 Tim. 1:12). For Paul, believing on Christ was very much a matter of committing something to Him, namely his soul and life and everything comprising his earthly existence.
This was precisely what Christ required of those who believed on Him: “Then He said to them all, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it” (Luke 9:23,24).
There is indeed a faith which sees truth in Jesus Christ and yet refuses to commit the whole of life to Him, it is the faith of demons spoken of in James 2:19.
The faith which unites the soul of a person to Christ in a saving way is that which is so convinced in heart and mind that Christ is all that the Bible declares Him to be that it gladly surrenders soul, body, and the entirety of life to Christ to be ruled by His Word and to be used in His service. What would be the practical worth of a sick man’s professed faith in his physician if he refused to commit himself to the regimen of treatment prescribed by the doctor for the cure of a terminal disease? Obviously, that man’s professed faith would be empty and meaningless of no practical benefit whatsoever.
It is very true that salvation comes entirely from Christ and only to those who believe on Him. However, believing on Christ is much more than an intellectual or academic exercise. It is an exercise of the heart and of the will resulting in the commitment of life to so live as Christ the Lord commands in His Word. Please do not be deceived by those who would recommend to you a faith without commitment. Such faith is dead and false, useful only to impart a false sense of security. Real faith never looks dormant or dead. It is alive and active being operated by the Spirit. If you show no commitment, then how is it that you are having biblical faith?
Pastor Terry Moore | First Baptist Church of Mandan
1100 Collins Avenue
PO Box 96
Mandan, North Dakota 58554 Telephone: (701) 663-5020
Sunday • Morning Worship - 10:30 AM • Sunday School - 9:15 AM Wednesday • Prayer Meeting and Bible Study and Team Kid - 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM • Youth (7th -12th Grade) - 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM   Wednesday Night Fellowship and Bible Study Come join us for great fellowship and Bible teachings that will promote Spiritual growth and encouragment. If you have been pondering about the topics of evangelism, discipleship, Christian fellowship, and the like, then you will enjoy the friendly, relaxed setting we have, as Pastor Terry Moore leads us through God's Word. Pastor Terry Moore We want to welcome Pastor Terry Moore and his wife Pattie to First Baptist Church of Mandan. Come and visit our church this Sunday and meet Pastor Terry and Pattie.
TEAM KID Team Kid is in full swing and going well. Children are learning about God, learning memory verses and having fun. Children are served a lunch with a brief time of fellowship before the session begins each Wednesday evening at 6:45. Come and observe the childrens time or join in the devotion and prayer time with the adults. Call Pastor Terry for more information or request a ride to the church if necessary. Bus & Van Transportation Available Please call and leave your phone number, name and address if you would like to have our bus/van pick you up for services. |
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