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It Sure Is Windy Today — August 9, 2026
In “It Sure Is Windy Today,” the sermon turns the wind outside into an image for the storms of fear, uncertainty, and failure. Beginning with First Baptist’s history of baptism, it reads Peter’s walk on the water as a call not merely to notice his sinking, but to trust that Christ reaches for people when they step out in faith. The message connects that promise to the church’s present work—feeding neighbors, welcoming children, and helping new believers take root.
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Scripture References
Each reference links to the point where it was detected in the service video.
- Psalm 105:1–6, 22, 45 at 57:34 (57:34)
- Matthew 14:22–33 at 1:04:41 (1:04:41)
- John 20:25 at 1:20:42 (1:20:42)
- Matthew 11:28 at 1:22:53 (1:22:53)
Hymns And Service Music
Each hymn links to its detected introduction or performance in the service video.
- Hymn 322 — How Great Is Our God at 34:22 (34:22)
- Hymn 348 — Shout To The Lord at 6:18 (6:18)
- Hymn 546 — Give Me Jesus at 1:24:24 (1:24:24)
- Hymn 548 — When We All Get To Heaven at 1:32:58 (1:32:58)
References and hymn numbers were reviewed against the service captions. Caption transcription can occasionally be imprecise; staff review remains welcome.
Caption-guided chapter links
These automated transcript markers are a starting point and will be reviewed by church staff.
- 28:40 — Welcome And Worship
The congregation welcomes visitors and gathers for the service after the pre-service countdown.
- 1:15:05 — Sermon: Faith In The Storm
The message begins with First Baptist’s baptismal history and Peter’s decision to step out of the boat toward Jesus.
- 1:20:00 — Jesus Reaches For Peter
Peter’s fear and rescue are connected with Thomas’s doubt and the invitation to believe without needing every uncertainty resolved.
- 1:25:00 — Taking Root In Community
The sermon applies faith to the church’s meals, children’s ministry, baptism, and the patient follow-up that helps people grow.
Service Guide And Bulletin Context
Read the August 9, 2026 worship bulletin. The guide was used to cross-check this service’s captions and order of worship.
The bulletin confirms Rev. Michael S. Williams’s sermon “It Sure Is Windy Today.” Bob Wilson provided the prelude “Find Us Faithful” and the postlude “When We All Get To Heaven.”
Scripture In The Worship Guide
- Psalm 105:1–6, 16–22, 45
- Matthew 14:22–33
Music In The Worship Guide
- Hymn 322 — How Great Is Our God
- Hymn 348 — Shout To The Lord
- Hymn 546 — Give Me Jesus
- Hymn 706 — Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
- Hymn 548 — When We All Get To Heaven
- Find Us Faithful