First Baptist Church Longview
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To Be or Not To Be
What do we do when suffering feels overwhelming and the answers never seem to come? Through Job's story, Pastor Collin Bullard shows that God welcomes honest questions while reminding us that suffering is not meaningless. Instead of offering a simple explanation, God meets us in our pain through Jesus and gives us hope beyond death. Trust God's purposes, presence, and promises - even in life's hardest moments.
Aug 30
39 min
Permission to be Human
Looking at how technology continually promises more efficiency, more knowledge, and more time, Pastor Collin Bullard invites listeners to consider a deeper question: what if the goal is not to overcome our human limits, but to embrace them? Drawing from Psalm 8, he reflects on the wonder of a God whose greatness fills the heavens yet who lovingly knows and dignifies people as His image-bearers. True humanity is found not in trying to be like God but in being conformed to Jesus, the perfect image of God who embraced the limits of human life. With that perspective, listeners are encouraged to use technology wisely, protect relationships, cultivate the abilities God has given them, and rediscover the freedom and joy of simply being human.
Aug 23
39 min
The Question Before The Questions
How do we navigate a world full of complicated questions when everyone seems to have their own version of truth? Pastor Collin Bullard begins in Genesis 3, where humanity's first temptation was not simply disobedience but the desire to decide for themselves what is good and true apart from God. He shows that beneath debates about identity, meaning, technology, and ethics lies a deeper question: who gets to define reality, us or our Creator? Rather than trusting ourselves as the ultimate authority, listeners are invited to receive life, purpose, and truth from Christ, the One who comes seeking sinners with both grace and redemption.
Aug 16
38 min
Breakfast  Club
What do you do when you've worked hard, done everything you know to do, and still come up empty? Drawing from John 21, Cam Reynolds reflects on the disciples' fruitless night of fishing and the moment they discovered that lasting fruit comes not from competence or effort, but from listening to and depending on Jesus. He highlights how Christ met Peter at the place of his failure with grace, provision, and restoration, showing that our identity is rooted first in loving Jesus, not proving ourselves. Whether carrying disappointment, regret, or exhaustion, listeners are invited to come to Christ, receive what He provides, and follow Him faithfully without comparing their journey to anyone else's.
Aug 9
29 min
What the Church Offers the World
What are we really inviting people into when we invite them to church? Drawing from Mark 3, 1 Corinthians 12, and Paul’s teaching on the kingdom of God, Pastor Collin Bullard shows that the church is far more than a service or a building. Through Christ, people are welcomed into a family where they belong, a body where they are needed, and a kingdom where they live under a greater King. Listeners are encouraged to experience these realities for themselves and to faithfully invite others to “come sit with me” and discover the life-changing grace of Jesus.
Aug 2
32 min
Do Not Be Anxious
How often do the worries of tomorrow steal the joy and peace available today? Drawing from Philippians 4:4-9, Dr. Randal Lyle reflects on Paul’s call to rejoice, pray, and resist anxiety by remembering God’s faithfulness. Rather than letting fear of the unknown dominate our thoughts, he reminds listeners that peace grows when we look back with gratitude at the ways God has already provided and cared for us. The invitation is to intentionally practice thanksgiving, trust God's character, and let His peace guard our hearts and minds even when life feels uncertain.
Jul 26
35 min
Behind the Veil
Katie Yoder invites listeners to consider how easily comparison can shape the way we see ourselves and others, often leaving us trapped in insecurity, envy, and the need to compete. Drawing from the story of Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29-30, he shows how a lifelong struggle with comparison led to compromise and conflict, yet God remained faithful through their brokenness. The central truth is that our worth is not found in measuring ourselves against someone else, but in receiving the love and identity God freely gives. As our eyes turn from rivalry and self-validation to the Lord, we can find freedom from the burdens of comparison and learn to rejoice in His purpose for our lives.
Jul 19
1 hr 6 min
Leave Room for God
Pastor Collin raises a question many people quietly wrestle with: what do we do when someone hurts us and everything in us wants to settle the score? Drawing from Romans 12:14-21, he shows that followers of Jesus are called not only to reject revenge but to actively bless enemies, trusting God to handle justice perfectly. The central truth is that freedom comes when we stop trying to balance the scales ourselves and leave room for God to judge rightly. Through the example of Christ and powerful stories of forgiveness, listeners are encouraged to release old debts, pursue peace where possible, and allow God to overcome evil with good.
Jul 12
31 min
Ask For Help
Have you ever read Scripture that sounds beautiful on paper but feels impossible to live out in real life? Walking through Romans 12:9–13, Pastor Collin highlights how the call to sincere love—marked by humility, zeal, patience, and generosity—reveals a standard far beyond what we can achieve on our own. The heart of the message is that genuine, Christlike love is not something we manufacture, but something God produces in us as we stay connected to Him. This leads us to stop striving in our own strength and instead come honestly before God, asking for help and trusting Him to transform our hearts from the inside out.
Jun 21
30 min
No Room For Pride
What if how you see yourself is shaping everything else in your life? In Romans 12:3–8, Pastor Collin shows how the gospel reshapes identity, removing pride and comparison. Each gift is given by grace for the good of others. Embrace humility and faithfully use what God has given you.
Jun 14
34 min
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