Oct 23, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Allen Wyley was not an ordained minister, but late in his life he did preach and exhort the brethren. After being baptized by David Thomas in 1765 he yearned to have a Baptist preacher to come to Culpepper, Virginia, to evangelize the people and possibly to start a...
Oct 19, 2026 | Sunday Evening
This will be a short message this afternoon, but not because of anything you are probably thinking. It is not because I preached this morning. Nor is it because you had a big lunch, and I know you’re waiting for a nap. It is not because we have some preparation work...
Oct 19, 2026 | Sunday Morning
It is open to some debate, but I think that the Spirit’s primary purpose in leading John to write this epistle, was to lay down guidelines whereby we can test whether or not we are children of God. Are you unsure if you are saved? Read and study I John. It is not the...
Oct 15, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History
On this day in 1649 the Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony wrote the following letter to the leadership of the Plymouth Colony, chiding them for their leniency toward the Baptists in their realm. “Honored and beloved Brethren: We have heretofore heard diverse...
Oct 13, 2026 | Timothy Parrow
Dear Pastor and Brethren: Mission Activities During this month, we had a fellowship meal after the morning service to create a successful time of spiritual fellowship and social fellowship. Sis. Elaine Maginnis attended for the first time since she moved to...
Oct 11, 2026 | Sunday Morning
One of the enjoyable things Judy and I did while on vacation was to visit the Tennessee Museum of the Bible. I knew there was a book store involved, so I went into their mini mall bay in Pigeon’s Forge with low expectations. I thought there might be a few old Bibles...
Oct 9, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History
C. A. Stiles is not a familiar name. He was not famous. He didn’t do anything outstanding to draw attention to himself. But he was faithful to his Saviour. C.A. was born in 1836, near Charleston, South Carolina. Following his salvation, he was baptized not long...
Oct 8, 2026 | Timothy Parrow
Dear Pastor and Brethren: Preaching Material I have begun a new series of messages entitled, “Seven Promises of God the Father to God the Son to Aid Him in the Fulfillment of the Covenant of Redemption.” It seems like my sermon titles get longer and longer...