First Baptist Church Hilliard Florida Hilliard

First Baptist Church Hilliard Florida

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#GodsFaithfulness

“When your kid tests you, you can remember the faithfulness of God and how you've tested him. When you hear the words, you have cancer, there's nothing we can do. You can press on because you know you're not just promised this life. When you hear the words we're sorry, there's nothing we can do, you're not gonna be able to have children. You keep going because you rest in the fact that you're a child of God. Like, when you bank on what God has done for you, it compels you to want to be faithful to him all the days of your life.”

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#GratefulHeart

“the lord in his grace and mercy has been so good to me and has given me the very air to breathe in my lungs and has provided me with this family that I prayed for that I'm now annoyed with or the job that I prayed for and now I'm frustrated with. And how in the world could I ever do anything other than live my life in faithfulness to him because he, not me, he has been so faithful to me and my family. And what if that was our mindset? That just being captivated by god was enough to compel us to serve him more.”

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#SavedByGrace

“Why did God promise Abraham he'd make him to a great nation? The answer is to be a blessing to all the other nations. How so? That through this nation, an anointed one would come who would far exceed Saul, who would far exceed David, and he would come and live the life that we couldn't live and die on a cross because of our own sins, and then by the power of god, raise him from the dead so that if we trust in his work and what he accomplished on the cross and as he overcome the grave, that we could be saved.”

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Visiting

When and where are services?
Services are at First Baptist Church in Hilliard, Florida. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday evening programs run from 6:15 p.m.; Awana meets in the Children’s Building, youth Bible study in the Youth Building, and prayer and discipleship activities at 6:30 p.m. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
The Sunday worship service begins at **10:50 a.m.** Families worship together through Bible preaching, singing, fellowship, prayer, and giving; nursery childcare is available for ages 0–4. The website does not specify how long the service lasts. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The Sunday worship service is a family gathering at 10:50 a.m. It includes expository preaching, singing, fellowship, prayer, and giving. The website describes one Sunday worship format and does not indicate that it varies by service. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. We invite anyone who would like to know more about following Christ or being part of the church to come and talk or pray with us. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you visit. ([01:19:19 from November 09, 2026])

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
Registration is not mentioned as required; you can simply arrive. The church welcomes visitors, and its website lists Sunday services and classes without mentioning registration. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/pastor-welcome/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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Kids & families

Which service times have children's programs for each age group?
Children’s programs are offered at these times:

- **Newborn–4 years:** Sunday School at **9:30 a.m.** and nursery/childcare during the **10:50 a.m. worship service**. Nursery and preschool are also available during Wednesday activities; the schedule lists nursery from **6:30–7:30 p.m.** (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/sunday-school/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/ministries/)
- **Kindergarten–2nd grade and 3rd–5th grade:** Sunday School at **9:30 a.m.**; Awana on Wednesday from **6:15–7:45 p.m.** (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/sunday-school/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)
- **6th–12th grade:** Sunday School at **9:30 a.m.** and Youth Bible Study on Wednesday from **6:15–7:45 p.m.** (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/sunday-school/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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Do children need advance registration, and can visiting families participate?
The website doesn’t mention advance registration. It describes Sunday School classes for children from newborn through 5th grade and says there’s a class for you and your family; Wednesday Awana is for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Visiting families can therefore find age-appropriate activities, though the site doesn’t explicitly explain visitor sign-up procedures. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/sunday-school/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
First Baptist Church Hilliard is Baptist in its beliefs and practice. Its website describes believer’s baptism by immersion and says churches may cooperate through voluntary associations and conventions, but the provided material doesn’t identify a specific network or convention affiliation. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
First Baptist Church Hilliard states that it affirms the **Baptist Faith and Message 2000**. Its core beliefs include that the Bible is divinely inspired, wholly true and trustworthy, and the supreme standard for faith and conduct; that there is one God, eternally revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; and that Jesus Christ is God’s Son, who died to redeem people from sin, rose from the dead, and will return. The church also teaches that salvation is entered through trust in Christ, that baptism is by immersion and the Lord’s Supper is symbolic, and that Christ will return to judge the world. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/)

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How does it practice baptism and communion, and who can participate?
Baptism is by immersion in water for a believer, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It symbolizes faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection and new life in Christ; baptism is a prerequisite for church membership and participation in the Lord’s Supper. Communion is a symbolic observance in which church members share bread and the fruit of the vine to remember Christ’s death and anticipate his return. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/)

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
First Baptist Church Hilliard states that Christians should oppose “all forms of sexual immorality, including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography.” It defines marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. The cited statements address conduct and marriage; the website does not specify a separate policy on LGBTQ people’s attendance or membership. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/)

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Who leads the church, and how are leaders accountable?
Jesus Christ is the head of the church, and First Baptist is led by a plurality of biblically qualified pastors under Christ’s authority and the authority of Scripture. The congregation is ultimately responsible for selecting pastors and deacons, affirming and sending people into ministry, and holding pastors, deacons, and members accountable according to the Bible. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/our-structure/)

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
A recent sermon on **1 Samuel 12**, Samuel’s farewell address, would help someone understand our teaching on faithful living. It emphasizes remembering God’s faithfulness as motivation to serve him, rather than treating faith as a checklist. ([54:49 from November 09, 2026])

It also addresses what to do after failure: receive correction, confess sin, and return to God instead of giving up. ([50:54 from November 09, 2026]) ([01:08:58 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
We teach that sin is part of humanity’s fallen condition: people inherit a nature inclined toward sin, and sin brings condemnation. The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin, and the response is repentance—a genuine turning from sin toward God—and faith in Jesus Christ. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/)

Confession means honestly owning sin rather than making excuses or shifting blame. We encourage believers to seek correction and accountability, and to admit when they have wronged others—for example, apologizing for anger, gossip, or hurtful words. ([50:54 from November 09, 2026]) ([52:10 from November 09, 2026]) We also teach that conviction can lead someone back to God; it is different from condemnation, which says there is no hope. ([01:07 from November 09, 2026])

Forgiveness rests on Christ’s work, not on our ability to earn acceptance. We teach that those who trust in Christ are forgiven through his death, and that God remains faithful when believers stumble: they should return to him, even after repeated failures. ([01:13:06 from November 09, 2026]) The church’s statement of faith also says that believers may fall into sin and experience its consequences, yet God keeps them by his power; growth in spiritual maturity continues throughout a believer’s life. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/)

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We teach that community means doing life together with care, encouragement, and mutual responsibility—not just gathering for worship. Our covenant calls us to bear one another’s burdens, forgive and reconcile, and avoid gossip and hateful anger. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/our-covenant/)

We also emphasize honesty as integrity: living consistently in private and public, taking responsibility when we fail, and being open enough to apologize and confess rather than deflect blame. We encourage loving accountability and correction among members, and humility in receiving it as a way to grow in Christ. ([44:23 from November 09, 2026]) ([50:54 from November 09, 2026]) ([52:10 from November 09, 2026]) ([53:31 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
We acknowledge that suffering can make people feel afraid, hopeless, or distant from God, and we point them back to God rather than treating those feelings as proof that they have been abandoned. The sermon names trials such as a cancer diagnosis or infertility and encourages believers to keep going by remembering that their hope rests in God, not only in this life. ([01:03:13 from November 09, 2026])

When failure or fear makes someone feel that all is lost, we distinguish God’s conviction from condemnation: conviction can call a person to turn back to God, while condemnation says there is no hope. We teach that God remains faithful, forgives those who trust in Christ, and helps them press on—even through discipline and consequences. ([01:07:50 from November 09, 2026]) ([01:10:58 from November 09, 2026])

We also encourage honesty and support within the church: believers can pray together, accept loving accountability, and help one another through the ups and downs of life. ([00:50:54 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach faith and work?
At our church, faith should shape how we work—not be compartmentalized from it. We emphasize integrity and faithfulness in public and private, including among coworkers and in everyday decisions. ([47:16 from November 09, 2026])

That means doing what honors God, rather than acting faithfully only to protect a job or reputation. We’re encouraged to keep pursuing faithfulness over time, motivated by God’s faithfulness to us rather than by worldly success. ([01:03:13 from November 09, 2026])

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It depends on the claim. The church’s published **“What We Believe”** and **“Our Structure”** pages are official statements. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/what-we-believe/; https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/our-structure/)

By contrast, applying Samuel’s story to integrity in public and private life is a sermon’s interpretation and application, not necessarily a formal church statement. ([48:01 from November 09, 2026])

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
**Sunday School groups meet Sundays at 9:30 AM.** Classes are available for children (newborn–4, kindergarten–2nd grade, and 3rd–5th grade), youth (6th–12th grade), and adults: coed, men’s, women’s, and young married. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/sunday-school/)

**Wednesday evening groups meet from 6:15–7:45 PM:** Awana for kindergarten–5th grade and Youth Bible Study for 6th–12th grade. **From 6:30–7:30 PM**, adults not serving in children’s or youth ministries can attend a seasonal study with Pastor Ryan or the prayer meeting in the sanctuary; nursery care is available for ages 0–4. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Sunday School is open to all ages and offers interactive Bible study and a chance to build relationships in a smaller group. Classes meet Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; there are options for children, teens, and adults, including adult coed, men’s, women’s, and young-married classes. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/sunday-school/) (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/service-times/)

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Can someone join groups or volunteer before becoming a member?
Yes—First Baptist’s website invites people to find a ministry and get involved, and says there’s a Sunday School class for every age and stage. It doesn’t state that membership is required to join a group or volunteer, though it doesn’t specify any volunteer requirements. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/ministries/)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
You can contact First Baptist Church Hilliard through its Contact Us form. You can send a message and choose email or phone as your preferred response method. (https://www.firstbaptisthilliard.com/contact-us/)

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