Word of Faith
First Baptist Church Carrollton
Word of Faith provides a convenient way to hear a message that applies the Bible to real-world issues we all face - in about fifteen minutes each week. It presents sermons preached at First Baptist Church, Carrollton, Georgia that are equally applicable if you have never attended our church, missed worship and want to catch up, or just want to listen again. If you hear something that challenges or inspires you, be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends on social media.
Episodes
October 2, 2026 - Community and Confession
Dr. David Hughes brings the word from James 5:16 and Acts 2:42–47.Big Idea: Transformation happens in community, not isolation.The myth of solo ChristianityHealing through confessionAuthentic relationshipsPractice: Share honestly with one trusted person
September 27, 2026 - Prayer As Presence
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 6:5-13Big Idea: Prayer is about being with God, not impressing Him.Breaking performance mindsetThe Lord’s Prayer as a patternConversational prayerPractice: Pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly each day
September 20, 2026 - Scripture As Formation
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Psalm 1.Big Idea: Scripture is meant to shape us, not just inform us.Meditation vs. consumptionSlowing down with God’s WordInternalizing truthPractice: Lectio Divina (Read, Reflect, Respond, Rest)
September 13, 2026 - Be Formed, Not Conformed
Dr. David Hughes brings the word from Romans 12:1–2Big Idea: You are always being formed—either by the world or by Jesus.Cultural discipleship (media, habits, pace)Intentional formationTransformation as a processPractice: Do a “formation audit” of your week
September 6, 2026 - Eliminate Hurry
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Luke 10:38–42.Big Idea: Hurry is one of the greatest barriers to spiritual formation.Busyness vs. fruitfulnessWhy love requires timeJesus’ unhurried life Practice (choose one):Slow down one daily activityArrive earlyReduce screen time
August 30, 2026 - Be With Jesus
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from John 15:1–8.Big Idea: You cannot become like Jesus without being with Jesus.Abiding vs. achievingRelationship before obedienceThe root of spiritual lifePractice: Set a daily 10-minute time with God
August 23, 2026 - The Invitation: Follow Me
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 4:18–22.Big Idea: Jesus didn’t invite people to believe ideas—He invited them to follow Him.What an apprentice isReordering life around a rabbiWhole-life discipleshipPractice: Daily 5-minute stillness: “I am here with You.”
August 16, 2026 - The Crisis of Discipleship
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 7:21–27.There’s a growing gap between calling ourselves Christians and actually following Jesus.- Knowing vs. doing- Cultural Christianity vs. true discipleship- The cost of shallow faith- Why this series matters now“Many admire Jesus. Few apprentice under Him.”
August 9, 2026 -There Is No Law
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Imagine living a life of complete freedom. This is the very life Christ desires for you.
August 2, 2026 - The Fruit of Self Control
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Self control allows God’s people to learn the art of response in a reactionary world.
July 26, 2026 - The Fruit of Gentleness
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Gentleness opens doors so that we get to walk through them instead of barging our way in.
July 19, 2026 - The Fruit of Faithfulness
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Never underestimate the power of simply showing up and giving of your best day after day.
July 12, 2026 - The Fruit of Goodness
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Goodness leaves the world a better place than we found it and footprints for others to follow.
June 28, 2026 - The Fruit of Patience
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Yes, pray for more patience, but beware! God will ensure you get lots of opportunities to develop this all important fruit of the Spirit!
June 21, 2026 - The Fruit of Peace
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.The spirit of peace comes into your life differently than you might expect.
June 14, 2026 - The Fruit of Joy
Guest Speaker: Rev. Ruth Perkins LeeCBF Georgia Director
June 7, 2026 - The Fruit of Love
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Love is the first fruit of the Spirit for a reason. With it, nothing else matters. Without it, nothing else matters!
May 31, 2026 - But The Fruit of the Spirit…
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.We begin this series by seeing all of the different fruits that God’s Spirit will produce in our lives!
May 24, 2026 - Everyone’s Talking
Memorial Day WeekendDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Numbers 11:24-30.
May 17, 2026 - Be Alert and of Sober Mind
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11.
May 10, 2026 - An Apologia People
Graduate SundayDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Peter 3:13-22.
May 3, 2026 - Suffering For Doing Good
Baseball SundayDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Peter 2:19-25
April 26, 2026 - Like Living Stones
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Peter 2:2-10.
April 19, 2026 - Reverent Fear
Call Sunday for Candidate of Minister of Music, Mrs. Rebecca HughesDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Peter 1:17-23.
April 12, 2026 - Inexpressable and Glorious Joy
Organ Dedication SundayDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Peter 1:3-9.
April 5, 2026 - Adjust Your Sights
Easter SundayDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 28:1-10 and Colossians 3:1-4.Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our sight can be set to otherwise impossible realities and human potential.
March 29, 2026 - Descending
Palm SundayDr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 21:1-11 and Philippians 2:5-11.We take the shape of the cross by descending to servanthood.
March 22, 2026 - Children's Sunday
This Sunday was be led by Rev. Jennifer Jindrich, FBC Kids, and their amazing leaders! Come and watch our children lead us in worship today!
March 15, 2026 - Obedience
Guest Preacher Rev. Rick Burnette brings the word this week from Ephesians 5:8-14.We take the shape of the cross through finding the joy of obedience to God.
March 8, 2026 - Suffering
Guest Preacher Dr. Karen G. Massey, Associate Dean, McAfee School of Theology, brings the word this morning from Romans 15:1-8We take the shape of the cross through suffering for a purpose greater than ourselves.
March 1, 2026 - Submission
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Genesis 12:1-4. We are also joined by special guests from University of West Georgia’s Campus Outreach.We take the shape of the cross through submitting our lives to God’s will.
February 22, 2026 - Confession
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Psalm 32.We take the shape of the cross through confession of sin.
February 15, 2026 - It Takes Embracing Neighbors and Nurturing Hope
Guest Speaker Rev. Ellen Sechrest, CBF Director of Mission Engagement, brings the word this week from Colossians 3:12-14.If Carrollton is to look like heaven, our church will be connected globally to other people and churches who seek to do the same in their communities. This is why we participate in Global Missions Month!
February 8, 2026 - It Takes Testimonies!
Full Attendance Sunday & Chili Cook Off SundayDr. David Hughes brings the word this morning from 1 Corinthians 2:1-12.If Carrollton is to look like heaven, we must be willing to share the story of our faith with those who do not yet know Jesus Christ!
February 1, 2026 - Youth Sunday
If Carrollton is to look like heaven, youth will be a central part of FBC’s mission and ministry to the world. Come hear what “Making It In Carrollton As It Is In Heaven” means to them!
January 25, 2026 - It Takes Reaching Out!
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Psalm 27:1; 4-9.If Carrollton is to look like heaven, then we will reach out to extend FBC’s rich community to others who don’t yet know the community of Christ. We will desire nobody to be alone.
January 18, 2026 - It Takes All Of Us!
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9If Carrollton is to look like heaven, then it will take all of us – a unified, committed body of believers who share a common confession yet possess diverse gifts.
January 11, 2026 - It Starts Here!
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 3:13-17 with help from the FBC Ministerial Staff.If Carrollton is to look like heaven, then it starts here first with people who are baptized anew and willing to share God's love everywhere they go. You have heard of our strategic plan. Now hear about our ongoing "Action Plan!"
January 4, 2026 - A Thrill Of A New Year
Rev. Jennifer Jindrich brings the word this week.
December 28, 2025 - A Weary World Rejoices: A Promise Fulfilled
Rev. Jennifer Jindrich brings the word this week from Isaiah 9:1-7.The life of Jesus is God’s promise fulfilled…
December 21, 2025 - A Thrill of Love: A Manger
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Luke 2:1-7.The birth of Jesus in a manger says that Jesus is a new type of king…
December 14, 2025 - Carrollton Christmas Concert
“The Ballad of Bethlehem”
December 7, 2025 - A Thrill of Peace: A Star
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 2:1-12The appearance of a star signals that Jesus is for everyone...
November 30, 2025 - A Thrill of Hope: A Name
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 1:18-24The name of Jesus changes everyone…
November 23, 2025 - Troubled Kings
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 1:6-7; 2 Samuel 11; 1 Kings 11:1-13.
November 16, 2025 - The Outsiders
Guest Preacher, Dr. Matt Duvall brings the word this week from Matthew 1:5; Joshua 2; Ruth 4:13-17.
November 9, 2025 - The Cheater
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Matthew 1:1-2; Genesis 27:21-29.
November 3, 2025 - Family Tree
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Psalm 22:22-31.
October 26, 2025 - We Will Be In The Garden Again!
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Genesis 3:21-24; Revelation 22:1-5.
October 19, 2025 - There Is A Plan!
Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week from Genesis 3:14-15; Romans 16:17-20.