Foster Creek Baptist Church

August 30, 2026 • 11:00 am

"Be Wise About The Christian Calling - Part II"

Scripture: I Corinthians 1:1-9

Synopsis: Paul reminds the Corinthian church—and us—that we’ve been sanctified and called by God, enriched by sheer grace with spiritual gifts, knowledge, and speech, and therefore have no warrant to divide over preferences or flesh-driven opinions. Living with an eager, daily expectation of Jesus’ return steadies the soul toward unity, faithful obedience, and blameless confidence in Christ as God completes His work in us.

August 23, 2026 • 11:00 am

"Be Wise About The Christian Calling - Part I"

Scripture: I Corinthians 1:1-9

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: Paul opens 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 by reminding a conflicted Corinthian church that they’ve been sanctified and called as God’s holy people, so lasting change in relationships and church life must start with a settled understanding of salvation and a consecrated life in Christ. Listeners are urged to rely on God’s grace and the Spirit-given riches of speech and knowledge to pursue humility, resolve conflict biblically, and use their spiritual gifts to strengthen unity and Christlike maturity in the church.

August 16, 2026 • 11:00 am

"God Is Holy, Protect His Testimony" Part II

Scripture: Nehemiah 13

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: Nehemiah 13 shows how quickly God’s people drift into compromise when His Word is neglected—welcoming sin into “holy space,” relaxing obedience, and treating the Lord’s day and worship as optional—until Nehemiah confronts it and calls for decisive repentance. The message presses listeners to examine what’s on the throne of their hearts, confess and forsake sin, replace compromised habits with Scripture-saturated worship and obedience, and trust that God will bless faithful, holiness-minded living.

August 9, 2026 • 11:00 am

"God is Holy: Don't Compromise His Testimony" Part I

Scripture: Nehemiah 13

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: Nehemiah 13 shows how quickly God’s people drift back into compromise when they neglect Scripture and loosen their commitment to God’s holiness, and it calls the church to renewed obedience and integrity rather than a “buffet” approach to discipleship. A listener will be challenged to examine everyday choices (relationships, worship habits, media, priorities) through God’s character, reject selective obedience, and pursue ongoing heart-level sanctification that protects both personal witness and the health of the church.

July 19, 2026 • 11:00 am

"Every Member Vital"

Scripture: Nehemiah 11

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: God calls every believer—regardless of personality, background, or perceived “smallness” of their role—to serve as a necessary part of the church body, fitly joined together for the church’s health and mission. The sermon urges listeners to remember how God changed their desires at salvation, identify their gifts, and sacrificially step into active service (not merely “sit and soak”) so the church can be strengthened through unified, honored, shared ministry.

July 12, 2026 • 11:00 am

"Conforming to God Brings Blessing"

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: Nehemiah 10 shows God’s people returning to obedience—submitting to God’s Word as their foundation, separating from worldly compromise (especially in marriage and worship rhythms), and supporting God’s house—trusting that God builds up and blesses repentant, responsive hearts. A listener is called to renewed daily devotion to Scripture, practical holiness, and a faithful church testimony, trusting Christ’s shaping work to bring lasting spiritual stability and blessing.

July 5, 2026 • 11:00 am

"Living in true freedom"

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: In 2 Timothy 1:1–18, Paul’s charge to Timothy becomes a call for believers to live in true spiritual freedom—free from sin’s power—by refusing shame, embracing gospel-shaped sacrifice, and relying on God’s power, love, and self-discipline rather than fear. You’ll be urged to guard and accurately hold fast to Scripture, speak openly about Christ in everyday relationships, and pursue a steady, sanctified life that influences others with courageous, loving faith.

June 28, 2026 • 11:00 am

"Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart"

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: This sermon calls the church to look back at God’s faithful “signposts” throughout Scripture (especially Nehemiah 9 and Israel’s restoration) and in their own congregation’s story, responding with humble confession, renewed devotion to the Word, and wholehearted praise. It highlights that worship flows from a grateful heart as God’s greatness, goodness, and grace are remembered—producing repentance, deeper trust in God’s providence (even in discipline), and fresh hope for what He will do next.

June 7, 2026 • 11:00 am

"The Priority of God's Word for Spiritual Growth"

Scripture: Nehemiah 7 & 8

Speaker: Pastor Joel Potter

Synopsis: God uses trials to deepen trust and joy in Him, and He grows both individuals and the church by making Scripture the central, daily priority—heard, understood, and obeyed. From Nehemiah 7–8 and Psalm 19, you’re called to respond to God’s Word with repentance, reverence, and glad obedience, letting it saturate your life as essential spiritual nourishment that steadies you against fear, sin, and distraction.