Welcome to Deer Park First Baptist Church

     Easter Sunday will be here before you know it! Why is Easter so important? I was not alive during WWII but I understand there were at least two key dates in the great conflict. The first key date was D-Day. The crucifixion of our Lord would parallel with D-Day. On the cross Jesus battled all the forces of Hell. He gave His life that we might have freedom. He carried our sin that we might find forgiveness and peace with God. Isaiah writes, “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.”

     The second key date was V-Day. The Resurrection of our Lord would parallel with V-Day. On that day Jesus rose from the dead. He won the battle over sin and death. Without the resurrection the Gospel ceases to be “Good News”. You and I cannot possibly become like Jesus apart from the resurrection. Our only real hope of transformation involves the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Paul writes, “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either.…And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins.”

     On Palm Sunday, March 28th, join me as we celebrate the greatest sacrifice ever made—Christ’s death on the Cross. Jewish followers of Jesus will lead us through the same Passover Meal that Jesus took part in the night He was betrayed. On Wednesday, March 31st, join me as we celebrate a unique Lord’s Supper at our Passion Week Service.  On Easter Sunday, April 4th, join me as we gather to celebrate the greatest victory ever won—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Please invite your friends to join you in the celebration.

Expecting Great Things,

Pastor Dale