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HOW TO BE HAPPY ACCORDING TO JESUS How do we find true happiness? The Beatitudes—precious promises of Jesus—offer a kingdom path to true happiness. As we embrace these truths, Jesus invites us into new rhythms that lead to flourishing & happiness.
Locations & Times
1901 Timber Creek Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Saturday 12:30 PM
About FM First Baptist
Flower Mound First Baptist has been making much of Jesus in the Timber Creek area for over 30 years. Every week we gather to magnify Christ in word & deed, mature as Christ-followers, and multiply and make disciples for Christ. Our garden is a living parable of the Good Gardener's work in and through us.
SONG LYRIC - Higher Ground
I'm pressing on the upward way
New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day
Still praying as I'm onward bound
Lord plant my feet on higher ground
Lord lift me up and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord plant my feet on higher ground
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay
Tho' some may dwell where these abound
My pray'r my aim is higher ground
I want to live above the world
Tho' Satan's darts at me are hurled
For faith has caught the joyful sound
The song of saints on higher ground
I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found
Lord lead me on to higher ground
CCLI Song # 21844
CCLI License # 117583
New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day
Still praying as I'm onward bound
Lord plant my feet on higher ground
Lord lift me up and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord plant my feet on higher ground
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay
Tho' some may dwell where these abound
My pray'r my aim is higher ground
I want to live above the world
Tho' Satan's darts at me are hurled
For faith has caught the joyful sound
The song of saints on higher ground
I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found
Lord lead me on to higher ground
CCLI Song # 21844
CCLI License # 117583
SONG LYRIC - He Will Hold Me Fast
When I fear my faith will fail
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life's fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He'll not let my soul be lost
His Promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast
For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
Till our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last
CCLI Song # 7016161
CCLI License # 117583
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life's fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He'll not let my soul be lost
His Promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast
For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
Till our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last
CCLI Song # 7016161
CCLI License # 117583
The symbol of religion is a ladder; the cross is for Christianity.
The Prayer of the Pharisee
- He's focused on man not God.
- Sin is external & separate from him.
- He's not even talking to God really.
- He's focused on man not God.
- Sin is external & separate from him.
- He's not even talking to God really.
The Prayer of the Publican
- Three Never Failing (Daily) Prayers
1. 'God, be merciful...'
2. 'Nevertheless not what I will...'
3. 'God, I thank you...'
- What is he really asking for?
- 'Lord, I need atonement.'
Fred Lowery, 'His grace reaches lower than our worst mistakes.'
- Three Never Failing (Daily) Prayers
1. 'God, be merciful...'
2. 'Nevertheless not what I will...'
3. 'God, I thank you...'
- What is he really asking for?
- 'Lord, I need atonement.'
Fred Lowery, 'His grace reaches lower than our worst mistakes.'
1 – Comparison leads to contempt so renounce self-righteousness.
2 – The cross leads to confession so rely on his grace.
2 – The cross leads to confession so rely on his grace.
Which prayer was answered?
Song Lyric - Just As I Am (Come Broken)
Just as I am without one plea
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee
O Lamb of God I come I come
Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come
I come broken to be mended
I come wounded to be healed
I come desperate to be rescued
I come empty to be filled
I come guilty to be pardoned
By the blood of Christ the Lamb
And I'm welcomed with open arms praise God
Just as I am
Just as I am I would be lost
But mercy and grace my freedom bought
And now to glory in Your cross
O Lamb of God I come I come
CCLI Song # 5635850
CCLI License # 117583
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee
O Lamb of God I come I come
Just as I am and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God I come I come
I come broken to be mended
I come wounded to be healed
I come desperate to be rescued
I come empty to be filled
I come guilty to be pardoned
By the blood of Christ the Lamb
And I'm welcomed with open arms praise God
Just as I am
Just as I am I would be lost
But mercy and grace my freedom bought
And now to glory in Your cross
O Lamb of God I come I come
CCLI Song # 5635850
CCLI License # 117583
Happiness Challenge
Over the next 10 weeks we encourage you to reflect and remember the Beatitudes. Save the image to your phone. Read it several times a day. Find a rhythm that works for you. You'll be drawn to Jesus each day and become more like him.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QPbV--hG7nC6womVnG3ACxtwvm3dJBbO/view?usp=sharingGive Here
Giving is an act of worship. We acknowledge God as the supreme treasure of our hearts & homes. We give to him as a way of praising and thanking him for his abundant grace toward us. We trust the Father will care for us as he does the rest of creation. It also frees us to live simple lives unhindered from what moth and rust can destroy.
https://fmfb.church/giveDigging Deeper
- What were some of the things the Pharisee was proud about?
- What have you been proud of?
- Why did the Pharisee come to the Lord's House? Publican?
- In what ways did the tax collector express humility before God?
- What was the significance of his various actions?
- How do you feel right now in terms of your own standing before God?
- How can you develop an attitude of humility before God?
- How might trusting in yourself result in treating others with contempt?
- How is your view of God, prayer, yourself, and others impacted by this parable? How is your appreciation for the gospel strengthened?
- What were some of the things the Pharisee was proud about?
- What have you been proud of?
- Why did the Pharisee come to the Lord's House? Publican?
- In what ways did the tax collector express humility before God?
- What was the significance of his various actions?
- How do you feel right now in terms of your own standing before God?
- How can you develop an attitude of humility before God?
- How might trusting in yourself result in treating others with contempt?
- How is your view of God, prayer, yourself, and others impacted by this parable? How is your appreciation for the gospel strengthened?