https://firstbaptistchurchmi.org/ Chris Spires cspires@fbcmi.net Chris Spires Fuel is a powerful and necessary substance in our lives. We depend on fuel in the practical aspects of daily living. Our cars, lawnmowers, kitchen appliances, hot water heaters, grills, and so much more depend on a reliable source of clean fuel in order to function properly. Our bodies also need a reliable source of clean fuel to give us health and sustenance. The food we eat determines our quality of life and well-being. Without the right food, or fuel, we become ineffective or possibly even die. God’s Word can be considered the cleanest and most reliable source of fuel in our lives. Scripture continually reminds us of the power and effectiveness of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may competent equipped for every good work.” God has chosen to reveal Himself to us through His Word and calls us to be faithful stewards. We also know from John 1:1 “in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” This passage continues in John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus Christ is the Word Incarnate. God has given us a gift, His Word. We must use it as means to push us towards the things of God. We must use it to grow in our relationship with the Lord and empower us for His Kingdom. The importance of God’s Word is what has pushed us to create a new community gathering in Murrells Inlet. Fuel is a powerful and necessary substance in our lives. We depend on fuel in the practical aspects of daily living. Our cars, lawnmowers, kitchen appliances, hot water heaters, grills, and so much more depend on a reliable source of clean fuel in order to function properly. Our bodies also need a reliable source of clean fuel to give us health and sustenance. The food we eat determines our quality of life and well-being. Without the right food, or fuel, we become ineffective or possibly even die. God’s Word can be considered the cleanest and most reliable source of fuel in our lives. Scripture continually reminds us of the power and effectiveness of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 states “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may competent equipped for every good work.” God has chosen to reveal Himself to us through His Word and calls us to be faithful stewards. We also know from John 1:1 “in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” This passage continues in John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus Christ is the Word Incarnate. God has given us a gift, His Word. We must use it as means to push us towards the things of God. We must use it to grow in our relationship with the Lord and empower us for His Kingdom. The importance of God’s Word is what has pushed us to create a new community gathering in Murrells Inlet. en © 2026 First Baptist Church Murrells Inlet no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1831 1 9a0697fb0783adf03ff83175f1c1c648 no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1396 2 3cef33029181e2e33ad559d673e7d5f9 no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1600 3 3b61c8b97f669ee0ddbe17364cc61ef6 no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1479 4 9bc52ced33d9fe499ae7db4a15c2ca1b no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1435 5 f64dcd8de7d2c2b66415fa88442f546d no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1405 6 aa525e61cacb07db478c701eb6229014 no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1606 7 15dc0aa7542d5cd32f163615d79bfd98 no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1410 8 64ca864ede8b038c7c6d6919c0021f7b no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1497 9 21e745c7d9426934e3ee4f6946dff21e no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1421 10 bd817ce4de43eb01cea5027a0b7612fe no Lead Pastor Chris Spires Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1100 11 791db07aa9548e281726b2734b6a301d no