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Independent Bible Church

About
Beliefs
Leadership
2026 Vision
History
Church Plants
Contact
Our App
Get Involved
Membership & Baptism
A.B.E. (Adult Bible Education)
Men
Women
Young Adults
Students
IBC Kids
Life Groups
Bible Quiz Team
EPBI (Eastern Panhandle Bible Institute)
Serve
Events
Calendar
Resources
Pastors' Blog: Heart to Heart
Sermons
Bulletins
Watch Live
Memorial Services
F1Go: Online Directory
Journey Booklet
The Story That Makes Sense Out of Life
Staff Documents
Library
Giving
En Español
Employment
Plan a Visit
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Phillip Macdonald
December 20, 2021
Mission

My Mission Statement

Phillip Macdonald
December 20, 2021
Mission
My Mission Statement

The mission of my life is to glorify God through the systematic study, diligent application, and practical teaching of the Bible in order to multiply and edify Christ’s Church.

Tagged: Mission, goals

Phillip Macdonald
December 7, 2021
Preaching

Preaching Plans and Our New Podcast

Phillip Macdonald
December 7, 2021
Preaching
Preaching Plans and Our New Podcast

Be praying for the seed of God’s Word to bear much fruit through IBC’s preaching ministry.

Tagged: Preaching, Expository Preaching, Podcast

Phillip Macdonald
November 28, 2021
Evangelism

Pass On the Word in Writing

Phillip Macdonald
November 28, 2021
Evangelism
Pass On the Word in Writing

I have found that giving someone a book, pamphlet, or “tract” to be an effective tool in sharing the Gospel.

Tagged: evangelism, missions

Phillip Macdonald
October 5, 2021
Church Planting

Happy 30th Anniversary to FBC

Phillip Macdonald
October 5, 2021
Church Planting
Happy 30th Anniversary to FBC

Jesus is building His church and it is a joy to watch Him at work through the efforts of His servants.

Tagged: Church

Phillip Macdonald
September 29, 2021
Missions

IBC Speaks Spanish

Phillip Macdonald
September 29, 2021
Missions
IBC Speaks Spanish

In answer to many years of prayer, God is expanding our Hispanic Ministry.

Tagged: Hispanic Ministry, missions

Phillip Macdonald
September 2, 2021
Prayer

Pray for Afghanistan and Jesus' Return

Phillip Macdonald
September 2, 2021
Prayer
Pray for Afghanistan and Jesus' Return

When we pray Scripture, we pray in the will of God.

Tagged: Prayer, Persecution

Phillip Macdonald
August 16, 2021
Discipleship

Discipleship Resources

Phillip Macdonald
August 16, 2021
Discipleship
Discipleship Resources

Life to life disciple-making is for every Christian. Ask God to show you who He has for you to reach or disciple.

Tagged: Discipleship

Phillip Macdonald
May 25, 2021
Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit

Phillip Macdonald
May 25, 2021
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit

How well do you understand WHO the blessed Holy Spirit is and HOW He does and doesn’t work?

Tagged: Holy Spirit, Spiritual Gifts

Phillip Macdonald
March 29, 2021
Missions

Missions Weekend Reflections

Phillip Macdonald
March 29, 2021
Missions
Missions Weekend Reflections

Let’s be doers of the Word and not hearers only in our praying, giving, and going.

Tagged: missions, evangelism

Phillip Macdonald
March 8, 2021
Church Planting

Praise for Church Plants

Phillip Macdonald
March 8, 2021
Church Planting
Praise for Church Plants

Church planting has proven to be an effective way to reach the unchurched. And why not? It’s biblical.

Tagged: Church Planting

Phillip Macdonald
February 5, 2021
Prophecy

Jesus in Daniel and Life

Phillip Macdonald
February 5, 2021
Prophecy
Jesus in Daniel and Life

Jesus was there in the Book of Daniel and He wants to walk with us every day until we see Him face to face in His glory.

Tagged: Prophecy, Jesus

Phillip Macdonald
January 18, 2021
Christian Living

Ready to Die. Ready to Live.

Phillip Macdonald
January 18, 2021
Christian Living
Ready to Die. Ready to Live.

Being ready to die makes us ready to live more effectively, joyfully, and certainly with more peace of mind.

Tagged: Christian Living

Phillip Macdonald
December 7, 2020
Suffering

Encouragement in Our Suffering

Phillip Macdonald
December 7, 2020
Suffering
Encouragement in Our Suffering

Suffering. God encourages the sufferer. The sufferer passes on that encouragement to another. Repeat.

Tagged: comfort, suffering, encouragement

Phillip Macdonald
November 23, 2020
Evangelism

The 21 Day Journey

Phillip Macdonald
November 23, 2020
Evangelism
The 21 Day Journey

Pass Jesus on to someone else and invite them to Him, the life-giving Light.

Tagged: evangelism, Bible

Phillip Macdonald
November 16, 2020
Parenthood

Encouragement for Moms (and Dads)

Phillip Macdonald
November 16, 2020
Parenthood
Encouragement for Moms (and Dads)

God is using your love, your hard work, your teaching, and your praying to impact the next generation for eternity and to grow your faith in the process.

Tagged: parenthood

Phillip Macdonald
August 31, 2020

Resources About Racial Harmony

Phillip Macdonald
August 31, 2020
Resources About Racial Harmony

Racism is sin. Many people have been hurt by it. The Gospel is the answer.

Phillip Macdonald
July 27, 2020
Christian Living

Spiritual Health During the Pandemic

Phillip Macdonald
July 27, 2020
Christian Living
Spiritual Health During the Pandemic

I encourage you to assess your spiritual life—including your relational involvement with other Christians and your engagement with your Bible daily.

Tagged: Bible, spiritual health

Phillip Macdonald
July 14, 2020
Prayer

Our 9 Second Prayer

Phillip Macdonald
July 14, 2020
Prayer
Our 9 Second Prayer

LORD, CAUSE YOUR WORD TO RUN AND BE SUCCESSFUL THROUGH IBC, GRACE CHURCH, AND OUR MISSIONARIES!

Tagged: prayer

Phillip Macdonald
June 23, 2020
Christian Living

What Demolishes Racism?

Phillip Macdonald
June 23, 2020
Christian Living
What Demolishes Racism?

Jesus is the answer to the racial divide.

Tagged: racism

Phillip Macdonald
May 21, 2020
Trust

Coronavirus and Christ

Phillip Macdonald
May 21, 2020
Trust
Coronavirus and Christ

God’s sovereignty is a rock on which we can stand no matter how fierce the storm.

Tagged: sovereignty, Covid, providence, trust

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