Jan 1, 2026 | This Sunday in Baptist History
William Staughton, born on this day in 1770, had an extremely sharp mind. At the age of twelve a publishing company was asking to print his poetry. He was saved early in life, dedicating his God-given talents to his Saviour. While a student at Bristol Baptist...
Dec 28, 2025 | Sunday Evening
Four months ago, I preached a message on the same theme as the one I have for you this afternoon. I am reminding you of this, not because it is so profound and spectacular that I can’t avoid it. It is quite the opposite. Both of us are going to have to struggle to...
Dec 26, 2025 | This Sunday in Baptist History
One of the missionaries working with William Carey was a physician named John Thomas. It was Thomas who won the first Hindu in India to Christ, after years of fruitless labors. A man, named Krishna Pal, fell and broke his arm, and Dr. Thomas was sent to set it. When...
Dec 21, 2025 | Sunday Morning
For the last two weeks we have looked at two of the foundational doctrines of Bible Christianity. They may not be as valuable as the deity of Christ or salvation by grace through faith. But the doctrines of Heaven and Hell are extremely important. This Sunday being...
Dec 20, 2025 | Timothy Parrow
Dear Pastor and Brethren, Mission Activity: Sis. Kim Willimas was away traveling to both new York and Virginia, missing three of the five Sundays in November. We are sure happy to have her back in the services again. On the 16th of November we had a visitor named...
Dec 18, 2025 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
I don’t believe that parachurch mission boards are Biblical or necessary, but they are a part of Baptist history, and therefore I can’t always ignore them. Here is a case in point. John Westrup was born in England on May 3, 1847, but at some point he immigrated to...
Dec 14, 2025 | Sunday Morning
This chapter begins with the names of Jesus’ first disciples. Then verse 5 tells us, “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded…” to preach the good news. After this, the Lord warns them of what to expect as they carried out their evangelistic...