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Addison Free Will Baptist Church is a family of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ committed to sharing the gospel, treasuring the word of God, and ministering to our community through evangelism, education, and community outreach both in person and through digital platforms. Learn, Grow, Disciple ABOUT ADDISON FWB CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS Home: Welcome Our mission is to share the gospel from the truth of God's Word, to provide a loving atmosphere for families to gather and learn, and to help each other worship and grow in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. YOU are welcome here! Learn, Grow, Disciple ABOUT US Sunday School Lessons December 7th, 2025: God's Word | Psalm 19:7-13 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12). To the skeptic, the word of God, or simply belief in God, is viewed as a crutch to a believer. To the atheist, there is no god and no need for one. Agnostics contend that any knowledge of a god is unknown and unknowable. The ideas th Debbie Barcus & Laura Neal 22 hours ago 8 min read ALL LESSONS Resources Sermons Sunday School Lesson Battle Ready Bible Study Resources Contact Us Address 210 Addison Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631 Contact (740)-578-9044 contact@addisonfwbcurch.org Service Times Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Evening 6:00pm Wed Evening 7:00pm Upcoming Events Gallipolis Christmas Parade Sat, Dec 06 Gallipolis More info Learn more Charlie Brown Christmas Party Fri, Dec 12 Addison FWB Church More info Learn more To Addison Family and Friends, Whether you attend services, follow our Bible teachings, listen to our weekly radio program, or are just visiting, we are honored that you chose to be a part of the Addison family. Our mission is to share the gospel from the truths of God’s word, to provide a loving atmosphere for families to gather, and to help each other worship and grow in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Many thanks to our youth leaders who plan and direct amazing Sunday School lessons, seasonal activities, drama presentations, Bible School, and trips. We are blessed with Godly leadership to have a Ladies Group, a Prayer Team, and a Battle Ready Group for adults of all ages. Spiritual services, guest ministers and singers, and a weekly online study group are designed to use all the talent possible from among our parishioners. Everyone is welcome! A word of caution, we look forward seeing what new talent or gift you bring to use to honor God! Thank you for choosing Addison FWB Church and making it a vibrant center of Godly worship!

Addison Free Will Baptist Church is a family of believers in our Lord Jesus. About Addison FWB Church Addison Freewill Baptist Church is a family of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ committed to sharing the gospel, treasuring the word of God, and ministering to our community through evangelism, education, and community outreach both in person and through digital platforms. Contact Us Go to I'm New Go to What We Believe Go to Leadership Go to History Go to Videos & Resources Go to Sermons Go to Gospel in the Park Go to FAQs Go to Events Go to Ask for Prayer Go to

Join us for the Battle Ready Bible Study! Hosted by Debbie Barcus and Laura Neal. Click now to listen! Battle Ready Bible Study Join Debbie Barcus and Laura Neal for the Battle Ready Bible Study! Since their first Facebook live stream in 2020, Debbie Barcus and Laura Neal have been sharing the gospel message and walking through the Bible with their Battle Ready community. What does it mean to be Battle Ready? In Ephesians 6:10-24 the Bible tells us that we're fighting a spiritual battle, and 1 Peter 3:15 tells us to "always be ready to give an answer for the hope that is within you." The way to be ready to spread the gospel, grow in our sanctification, and live life to the fullest is to study God's Word. We'd love to have you join us! Check out our listening options below! You can also listen to the Battle Ready podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. BATTLE READY LIVE STREAMS BATTLE READY PODCAST

Sermons Play Video Play Video 27:49 Pastor Matt Smith | 11/16/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 31:39 Pastor Matt Smith | 11/9/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 18:27 Truman Johnson | 11/5/2025 Join us for preaching by Truman Johnson! You can find more info about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 28:41 Pastor Matt Smith | 11/2/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurhc.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 39:02 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/26/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 39:02 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/26/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 22:30 Don Elliott | 10/22/2025 Join us for preaching by Don Elliott! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 30:05 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/19/2025 Join us for preaching by Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 33:31 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/12/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB CHurch on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Load More > Sermons > SERMONS View all our sermon live streams on Facebook! To see all of our sermons or to join us live, please go to our Facebook page, Addison Freewill Baptist Church! Click the link below to check it out. You can also check out our sermon podcast! TAKE ME TO FACEBOOK Check out our Sermon Podcast! SERMON PODCAST

Our Battle Ready Bible Study with Debbie Barcus and Laura Neal! Weekly 1 hour studies walking through books of the Bible. Watch now! Battle Ready Bible Study Play Video Play Video 58:08 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 7 | 11/17/2025 Join us for Battle Ready as we study Luke chapter 7! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 59:45 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 6 Part 3 | 11/9/2025 Join us we study Luke Chapter 6 Part 3! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 57:39 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 6 Part 2 | 11/2/2025 Join us as we study Luke Chapter 6! You can find more info about the ministry of Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 57:36 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 6 Part 1 | 10/26/2025 Join us as we study Luke Chapter 6! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 01:00:07 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 5 | 10/19/2025 Join us as we study Luke Chapter 5! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 59:52 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 4:16 | 10/12/2025 Join us as we study Luke Chapter 4, starting in verse 16! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 59:03 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 3 | 10/5/2025 Join us as we study Luke chapter 3! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 01:02:32 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 2 Part 2 and Luke Chapter 3 | 10/7/2025 Join us as we study Luke Chapter 2, Part 2, and Luke Chapter 3! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 59:44 Battle Ready- Luke Chapter 2 | 9/21/2025 Join us as we study Luke Chapter 2! You can find more info about Battle Ready on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org/battlereadybiblestudy. You can email us at battlereadybiblestudy@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Load More > Battle Ready Bible Study > Battle Ready Live Streams > Want to watch more from Battle Ready and see updates? Our Bible studies and weekly live streams can be found on the Battle Ready Facebook page! TAKE ME TO FACEBOOK!

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Harmony Quarterly Conference The Harmony Quarterly Meeting of the Free Will Baptist Churches, referred to as the Harmony Quarterly Conference, was established in ____. Since that time, the Harmony Conference has been made up of many churches dedicated to loving God, loving others, and providing support, communion, and ordination to pastors and deacons. We are currently looking for new churches to join the conference! If you are a pastor or church leader and would like to talk to us about joining, we'd love to hear from you! CONTACT US Mission The purpose of this organization is to forward the gospel, forward the teaching of God's word both at home and abroad, and to provide protection and assistance to all churches desiring to unite in this compact and comply to the original Free Will Baptist doctrine; and still exercise the right of independent or self-government. Member Churches Addison Free Will Baptist Church Saving Grace Free Will Baptist Church Don's Church Articles of Faith The Bible God Christ The Holy Spirit The Government of God The Sinfulness of Man The Work of Christ The Terms of Salvation Election Freedom of the Will Salvation Free Perserverance Gospel Ordinances Tithing The Christian Sabbath Resurrection, Judgement, and Final Retribution Church Covenant Having given ourselves to God by faith in Christ, and adopted the word of God as our rule of faith and practice, we now give ourselves to one another in this solemn covenant. We promise by His grace to love and obey Him in all things, to avoid all appreance of evil, to abstain from all sinful amusements and unholy conformity to the world, to abstain from all sanction of the sale or use of intoxicating beverages, adn to "provide things honest in the sight of all men." We agree faithfully to discharge our obligations in reference to the study of the scriptures, secret prayer, family devotions, and public worship; and by self denial, faith, and good works endevor to "grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." We will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together for church conferences, public worship, and the observance of the ordinaces of the gospel; nor fail to give according to our ability for the support of the church and all its benevolent work. We agree to accept Christian admonition adn reproof with meekness and to watch voer one another in love, endeavoring to "keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," to be careful of one anothers happiness and reputation, adn to seek to strengthen the weak, encoruage the afflicted, admonish teh erring, adn as far as we are able, promote the sucess of the church and of the gospel. We will everywhere hold Christian principles and obligations supreme, esteem it our chief business to make Christ known to the world, adn constantly pray and toil that the kingdom of God may come adn His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. To this end we agree to cooperate in the promotion of deminational instutions and enterprises, the support of the work of the local church, and the evangelization of the world. CONTACT US Articles of Faith THE BIBLE The scriptures of the old and new testaments were given by inspiration of God, and are our infallible rule of faith and practice. GOD There is one living and true God, revealed in nature as the Creator, Preserver, and Righteous Governor of the Universe; and in the scriptures as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yet as one God, infinitely wise and good, whom all intelligent creatures are to supremely love, adore, and obey. CHRIST Christ is God manifest in the flesh, who came to earth both fully man and fully God. The mediator between God and man, once crucified, He is now risen and glorified, and is our ever present Saviour and Lord. THE HOLY SPIRIT The scriptures assign to the Holy Spirit all the attributes of God. THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD God exercises a wise and benevolent providence over all beings and all things by maintaining the constitution and laws of nature. He also performs special acts, not otherwise provided for, as the highest welfare of men requires. THE SINFULNESS OF MAN Man was created innocent, but by disobedience, fell into a state of sin and condemnation. His posterity, therefore, inherit a fallen nature of such tendencies that all who came to the years of accountability, sin and become guilty before God. THE WORK OF CHRIST The Son of God by His incarnation, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection effected for all a redemption from sin that is full and free, and is the ground of salvation by faith. THE TERMS OF SALVATION The conditions of salvation are: Repentance of sincere sorrow for sin and hearty renunciation of it. Faith, or the unreserved committal of one's self to Christ as Savior and Lord with purpose to love and obey Him in all things. In the exercise of saving faith, the soul is renewed by the HOly Spirit, freed from the dominion of sin, and becomes a child of God. Continuance in faith and obedience until death. ELECTION God determined from the beginning to save all who should comply with the conditions of salvation. Hence by faith in Christ men become His elect. FREEDOM OF THE WILL The human will is free and self-controlled, having the power to yield to the influence of the truth and the Spirit, or to resist them and perish. SALVATION FREE God desires the salvation of all, the gospel invites all, the Holy Spirit strives with all, and whosoever will may come and take of the water of life freely. Perserverance God determined from the beginning to save all who should comply with the conditions of salvation. Hence by faith in Christ men become His elect.

For 137 years the faithful gathered together and worshiped the God who sustains and provides. Through wars, floods (including the great flood in 1937), and through new industries and railroads, Addison Free Will Baptist Church has adapted and grown, serving countless people and striving to show the love of Jesus to a lost and dying world. 138 Years of Serving a Faithful God. Est. 1886 The Village of Addiso n On March 3rd, 181 1 (Only 35 years after the United States became a country), in the new grist mill owned by A. Darot nestled next to Campaign Creek, the first elections were held to found the village of Addison Ohio. The river and creeks made the soil deep and rich, ideal for farming and building a comm unity. The river also provided the village an easy way to ship their goods up and down the mighty Ohio. Surrounded by tall oaks, sugar maples, pine, beech, and hickory trees, a sawmill was built in 1820, and John Cherrington (who was most likely at that first meeting) continued to teach in his log cabin school house with it’s oiled paper windows where he had since 1810 as new families arrived in Addison. The Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad (then known as the Mineral Railroad) started laying tracks in 1864 to transport salt and coal from the mines in Athens to the capital in Columbus. A few years later, the railroad came to Addison. For 138 years the faithful gathered together and worshiped the God who sustains and provides. Through wars, floods (including the great flood in 1937), and through new industries and railroads, Addison Free Will Baptist Church has adapted and grown, serving countless people and striving to show the love of Jesus to a lost and dying world. Since long before those who are there now, the church has been a place of refuge and strength. Revival means to renew something, and through God and His Word, Addison Freewill Baptist Church has been a place where people can start over and experience the freedom and grace only Jesus can give. The generations before us served faithfully, making sure that future generations would have a place to worship God and that a legacy of faithfulness would be left behind. While we don’t know all their names, our Savior does. It is required of a steward that he be found faithful, and now it’s our turn. Our turn to praise His name, our turn to spread the gospel, and our turn to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. As we glance back and remember the hardships God has brought us through and how far we’ve come, let it be a reminder that we serve a faithful God. Addison FWB Church In 1886 (21 years after the Civil War) Addison Church was founded. The basement was dug with shovels and hard work, and the faithful started gathering. In the 1880 census, the village boasted 79 residents, with Addison Township having around 1,440 . W.J. Fulton (a graduate of Rio Grande College) was pastor for a brief time during the early 20s, and during the Great Depression, the close proximity to the railroad offered the perfect place for people riding the rails to jump off and find hope and a meal. Jennings Cremeans became pastor in 1949, then Walter Patterson in 1965. Miles Trout pastored for a time after that, and Richard Barcus became pastor in 1987, where he served faithfully until the Lord called him home in 2021. Matt Smith was elected in 2022, and he continues to serve and shepherd his flock with a passion for the gospel and sharing the Word of God to a lost and dying world. We don’t know everyone who pastored, everyone who s erved faithfully over the years, everyone who served food in the kitchen, everyone w ho took time to care for the building, everyone who sang and played music, and everyone who shouted the victory, but we do know the one who was there through it all.

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Sermons Play Video Play Video 27:49 Pastor Matt Smith | 11/16/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 31:39 Pastor Matt Smith | 11/9/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 18:27 Truman Johnson | 11/5/2025 Join us for preaching by Truman Johnson! You can find more info about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 28:41 Pastor Matt Smith | 11/2/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurhc.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 39:02 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/26/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 39:02 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/26/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 22:30 Don Elliott | 10/22/2025 Join us for preaching by Don Elliott! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 30:05 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/19/2025 Join us for preaching by Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB Church on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Play Video Play Video 33:31 Pastor Matt Smith | 10/12/2025 Join us for preaching by Pastor Matt Smith! You can find more information about the ministry of Addison FWB CHurch on our website, www.addisonfwbchurch.org. You can email us at contact@addisonfwbchurch.org. We'd love to hear from you! Load More SERMONS View all our sermon live streams on Facebook! To see all of our sermons or to join us live, please go to our Facebook page, Addison Freewill Baptist Church! Click the link below to check it out. You can also check out our sermon podcast! TAKE ME TO FACEBOOK Check out our Sermon Podcast! SERMON PODCAST