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Out of an abundance of caution due to today’s weather conditions, the church office and Activity Center will be closed today, Monday, March 16. Our staff will be working remotely and will remain available by email or phone should needs arise.

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Our mission is to become and help others become

fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

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Modern Worship | 9AM
Traditional Worship | 11AM
Downtown Campus

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This Week's Sermon

Date of Sermon:

Mar 22, 2026

9AM (Modern) & 11AM (Traditional)

Nothing Separates us from the Love of God

Romans 8:31-39

Rev. Barrett Owen

The Path of Descent leads us to the Spirit of Christ. And as Paul says, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” When we pursue God . . . there is no condemnation. Paul says, “We become more than conquerors through him who loved us” which means we experience unconditional grace.

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    FBC Activity Center
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    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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  • Kids Choir
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    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 22
    FBC Activity Center
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    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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    Zoom
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    Downtown Sanctuary
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    FBC Activity Center
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    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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    FBC Downtown Sanctuary
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