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Modern Worship | 9AM
Traditional Worship | 11AM
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Sundays | 10AM
Downtown Campus
Wednesdays | 6:15PM
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Livestreams at 9AM & 11AM
Past sermons available
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This Week's Sermon

Date of Sermon:

Jul 12, 2026

9AM (Modern) & 11AM (Traditional)

When Spaces Become Places: Wilderness

Deuteronomy 8:2-5

Rev. Barrett Owen

The wilderness feels empty, but it becomes the place of testing, dependence, and identity. Israel finds itself there. Jesus clarifies his mission there. Wilderness spaces strip us of illusions and teach us trust. Sometimes the most barren seasons become the most formative places of encounter.

LIVESTREAM

A student pastor leading a group discussion

Sun, Jun 21
Summer Art Gallery
Connector Building
Jun 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 02, 2026, 1:00 PM
Connector Building, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Our summer gallery is now open! The theme coincides with the summer worship series: When Spaces Become Places. Stop by the Connector Building to see how our artists reflected on sacred places through art.
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Wed, Jul 22
Senior Adult Weekday Wandering - Bellamy Mansion
Bellamy Mansion
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Jul 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Join us for a guided 90-minute tour of the Bellamy Mansion. We will learn about the architecture, original owners, and the long effort to restore it. After, we will walk back to FBC to debrief over ice cream! Cost is $25, which includes admission and the ice cream social after.
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Wed, Jul 22
The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall
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Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Why are so many things in life so hard? Why does doing the right thing often feel like a battle? In this series, Pastor Rick Warren shares insights from God’s Word about the unseen spiritual forces working against us.
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Sat, Jul 25
Baptist All-State Youth Choir Concert
Downtown Sanctuary
Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Sanctuary, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
We are excited to host a concert by the Baptist All-State Youth Choir of NC, a ministry of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC. Their summer tour features songs with the theme "Called" and includes FBC member Mattie Tanner. Come support these young people as they share the gospel through music!
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Fri, Aug 14
Beloved Retreat
St Francis Springs Prayer Center
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Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
St Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
Cost: $330 Single, $285 Double. All meals from Friday - Sunday & transportation included. Come away on retreat. Create space to rest from the striving, embrace the truth of who God made you to be, and know that you are enough just as you are. Led by Barrett Owen & Jayne Davis.
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Tue, Aug 25
Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
First Baptist Church Activity Center
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Baptist Church Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
During the summer, TNC will meet only on select Tuesdays. Our last regularly scheduled TNC is May 12. We will then gather for the Summer Edition of TNC on June 2, followed by a Potluck TNC on July 7. TNC resumes in the fall with our kickoff on August 25.
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Wed, Aug 26
Senior Adult Weekday Wandering - Sunset Cruise
Cape Fear River Boats
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Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cape Fear River Boats, 106 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Join us for a sunset evening on the water as we cruise the Cape Fear River on the Henrietta! The cost is $35 per person, and you can pay via cash, check, or credit card. If you have questions, please contact the church office at 910.763.2471.
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Sun, Aug 30
Engagement Festival
FBC Activity Center Gym
Aug 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FBC Activity Center Gym, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Celebrate the end of an exciting summer on August 30! Explore booths featuring FBC ministries and local mission partners, enjoy activities and giveaways for all ages, hear testimonies from our mission trips, and discover ways to get involved this fall. We'll enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, & ice cream!
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