Serenity Shared – John 14:27-31

Sep 8, 2024 | Sunday Evening

Before considering our Lord’s words here in John 14, please turn to what He said Matthew 7. We are turning from the “Upper Room Discourse” to the “Sermon on Mount.” Look at verse 24 – “Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a...

September 8

Sep 5, 2024 | This Sunday in Baptist History

In the struggle for religious liberty in this country the following letter was submitted to the General Assembly of Connecticut: “To the Honourable Genl Assembly of ye Colony of Connecticut, to be convened at New Haven on ye second Thursday of October next. The humble...

Why Callest Thou Me Good? – Matthew 19:16-22

Sep 5, 2024 | Wednesday

Obviously, we are going back to the text of Austin’s message two weeks ago and to my sermon last Sunday. I am also returning to a comment the Holy Spirit made in three recent Sunday School lessons. First, let’s consider the Lord’s introduction to His answer to the...

The “What’s in it for Me” Gospel – Isaiah 43:21-28

Sep 1, 2024 | Sunday Morning

The Book of Isaiah is filled with wonderful scriptures which are well-suited for the preaching of the gospel. One example is found in the passage we just read: “I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”...

September 1

Aug 29, 2024 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Sarah Hall was born in 1803.  As a teenager she came under the conviction of the Holy Spirit and was born again.   Soon she joined the First Baptist Church of Salem Massachusetts, and immediately became obsessed with the spiritual needs of others.  Providentially...

Blessings of Faithfulness (#2) – Revelation 17:14

Aug 29, 2024 | Wednesday

I will come back to our scripture in a few minutes – after we start with an illustration. Let’s say that you are a highly skilled college athlete. You could pick any sport and become a star player. After some consideration, you’ve chosen to play professional...

Blessings from Faithfulness – Proverbs 28:20

Aug 25, 2024 | Sunday Evening

On a scale of one to ten, how generally faithful are you? Be honest with yourself. Do you think your answer matches the Lord’s judgment of you? How faithful are you to your family – to your spouse and children – to your parents? Are you respectful? Obedient?...

August 25

Aug 22, 2024 | This Sunday in Baptist History

From 1813 to 1815, Vermont was unique among American states, because both its governor and lieutenant governor were diligent and doctrinal Baptists. Aaron Leland was born in Massachusetts in 1761. The Lord saved his soul, and he became a member of the Baptist church...

Cousins of Faithfulness – Luke 12:41-48

Aug 22, 2024 | Wednesday

Before coming back to this opening scripture, let’s begin with a word or two about cousins. It has been said that we can choose our friends, but we can’t choose our relatives. Perhaps you were born into a family with a couple siblings and another brother or two...

July 2024

Aug 19, 2024 | Timothy Parrow

Dear Pastor and Brethren: Many Visitors Sis. Kim asked her friend Stephanie to bring her to the service one Sunday morning and Stephanie did so and came with her. We had seven in the service that morning. Next, Bro. Jose’s sister Elena came to visit him from...