April 26

Apr 20, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Early in 1529, the council of the Archbishop of Cologne presented a special report to Charles V, Emperor of the “Holy” Roman Empire. It said in part that the Anabaptists call themselves “true Christians,” and that they had existed for more than...

The Proverbs of Solomon – Proverbs 1:7-9

Apr 20, 2017 | Wednesday

A good sermon usually begins with an introduction of some sort. It might be an ear-catching illustration designed to hook the attention of the audience for a while. It might be a reiteration of what has been recently taught, building on that earlier foundation. Or it...

The Stone of the Resurrection – Matthew 27:62-28:2

Apr 16, 2017 | Sunday Morning

I am going to take a unorthodox approach to several orthodox points of doctrine. My theme will be the stone, which covered Joseph’s tomb when Jesus’s body lay inside. Other than the seal which was placed on it, I have never spent any time giving it much consideration....

April 16

Apr 13, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

William Moore was born on December 8, 1821 in Ohio. At the age of twenty he was born again. Six years later he was ordained to the gospel ministry. He and his wife sailed for Burma and arrived there on this day in 1849. For five years the couple labored unceasingly...

The Proverbs of Solomon – 1:1-6

Apr 13, 2017 | Wednesday

I have been thinking about a study of Proverbs for several years. But its enormity and probable tedium deterred; I just didn’t feel the Lord’s leadership in it. Well, I’ve looked at it again, and feel that it’s the Lord’s will that at least tonight we look at the...

The Full Circle of Sacrifice – John 13:1-17

Apr 9, 2017 | Sunday Morning

There are tens of thousands of people in this country who believe in the foolish notion of reincarnation. Of course, we don’t begin give any credence to idea. But what if was such a thing? Just imagine your chagrin, if you died tonight and awoke tomorrow trapped...

April 9

Apr 6, 2017 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Calista Holman was born on this day in 1807 in Union, Connecticut. When she was sixteen she was saved by the grace of God, but shortly thereafter she contracted an illness which appeared to bringing her to the point of death. As a child of God, she asked for baptism...

The Trap Mis-Sprung – John 8:1-11

Apr 6, 2017 | Wednesday

Have you ever tried to set a mouse trap, only to have it spring before you were ready? Maybe it was when you were latching it, or as you were putting it down in a tight corner. Pow! It snapped at you, and perhaps even bit your finger. No wonder people have been...

February 2017

Apr 5, 2017 | Timothy Parrow

Dear Pastor and Brethren: Our Postal Project! Brethren, the Lord has been gracious to us concerning this postal project. Bethel Baptist Church of Choctaw, Ok., Pastor, Dr. Royce Smith, has given $1500.00 to add to our $1700.00 to bring us to a subtotal of $3200.00....