Jesus asks powerful questions that are penetrating and revealing. They seem to come at critical moments and cut to the heart of the matter. When Jesus asks Bartimeus – What do you want me to do for you?  When he asks the disciples- Who are you following – What are you looking for? When he asks Peter – Who do you say that I am? Jesus wasn't looking for an answer; he was inviting transformation. In his disciples, in his followers... in US... here and now.
The disciples found themselves caught out at sea in the middle of a frightening storm. Jesus easily calms the storm but his real desire is to calm the fear in his followers.There are lessons we can learn from Jesus and the Disciples as they are in the boat together. Following Jesus is not always smooth sailing. Fear, anxiety and difficulty happen and what should we do in their midst? What will Jesus do? How do we live our lives here and now? 

Welcome to online worship with First Baptist Church. Let us join hearts together as we honor our Lord, Jesus Christ with our worship today.
OUR RESPONSE
Keeper of our lives, you know the hardness and gentleness of human hearts. You call your people to faithful living. Through the storms of life that bring suffering and fear, joy and laughter, teach us to turn to you for all we need, so that we may come to know your presence even in the midst of the trials that surround us. Amen.
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Fear, anxiety and difficulty happen and what should we do in their midst? What will Jesus do? How do we live our lives here and now? 
God desires to have a relationship with you! He has given us ways to know Him better through His son, Jesus Christ. Knowing God and having faith in Jesus is a personal and individual decision for each person. We would love to talk with you and help you begin or deepen your faith journey.