Sermons by Pastor Toby Locke (Page 15)

I joined the staff as lead pastor at First Baptist in March 2017 after nine years of ministry in Racine, Wisconsin as an associate pastor. I grew up as the child of missionaries in South America, where I got to live among and learn from the beautiful people of Bolivia and Chile. After high school I attended Baptist Bible College of PA (now Clarks Summit University) and graduated at long last in 1998 with a Pastoral Ministries degree. After completing a two-year short term missionary assignment in Chile, I returned to Baptist Bible Seminary for my Master of Divinity, which God graciously enabled me to complete in 2007. From there it was off to Rochester, New York for a year-long internship at North Baptist Church (now Northridge Church) before jumping into full-time vocational ministry at Fellowship Baptist Church in Racine in the fall of 2007.

The Big Picture: Why Genuine Faith Matters

Our pain has purpose because the process of going through it proves our faith to be genuine. But what’s so great about having genuine faith? What makes it worth dealing with all the pain and suffering I face in my life? Join us as we explore these questions in today’s study of 1 Peter 1.

The Big Picture: Seeing Our Pain Properly

Once we see God properly, it’s time to make sure that we gain His wisdom in seeing our pain properly, from His perspective. Join us today as we talk about the purpose that can be found in the midst of our suffering.

The Big Picture: Seeing the Father

In order to properly interpret our suffering, we need to learn to see God as He truly is and not as the Enemy would want us to see Him. Join us today as Peter gives us a long look at our God and Father.

The Big Picture: Setting the Table

July 3, 2022
Pastor Toby Locke
I Peter

The First and Final Word: Now For The Hard Part

To love the lost, we have to start by caring for their plight. The hard part, though, is moving beyond emotion to proper action. Join us today as we explore how to love those far from God in heart, word, AND deed.

The First and Final Word: Loving the Lost

Lost people matter to God. He is actively seeking to save them, and He calls us to join Him in His efforts. We can get involved by caring about their plight, sharing the good news with them, and throwing a party when they come home.

The First and Final Word: A Wake-Up Call

May 29, 2022
Pastor Toby Locke
Love
Romans

It’s easy to slide into a state of spiritual slumber when it comes to how important or how urgent it is to heed God’s call to love. Join us as we explore Paul’s wake-up call to the Romans and seize the opportunity to live (and love) as though God’s Kingdom has already arrived!