Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
May 29, 2023
By Travis TylerPastor, Grace Baptist Church, ElizabethtonFocal Passage: Jeremiah 1:4-19 Introduction: Jeremiah’s call to prophesy emphasizes a powerful reminder that God calls and equips us for His work. In this lesson, we will explore Jeremiah 1:4-19 and discover how God’s call to Jeremiah applies to us as Christians today. What Does the Text Say? In […]
May 29, 2023
By Andrew BosakPastor, First Baptist Church, SavannahFocal Passage: Exodus 18:9-11, 14-21 A burning bush, a split sea, broken tablets before an idol of gold. When one considers the life of Moses it is likely that one of these iconic biblical scenes comes to mind. Moses is one of the most well-known people in the entire […]
May 22, 2023
By Justin TerrellSenior pastor, First Baptist Church, DandridgeFocal Passage: John 21:15-23 As you think back over the course of your life, do you ever struggle with regret? For most of us, regrets are plentiful and painful, and some have changed the direction of our lives. But regardless of the mistakes we’ve made in the past, […]
May 22, 2023
By Kevin ShrumPastor, Inglewood Baptist Church, NashvilleFocal Passage: Numbers 12:1-15 Being unduly critical, without warrant and grace, is sin. In fact, the Bible calls believers to put away all kinds of attitudes, behaviors, and speech. As Ephesians 4:29-32 notes we are to put away filthy talk, bitterness, anger, slander, malice, and gossip. If most people […]
May 15, 2023
By Justin TerrellSenior pastor, First Baptist Church, DandridgeFocal Passage: John 20:19-29 One of the most tragic and dangerous developments in recent times is what’s known as Christian deconstructionism. Just as one deconstructs a building by tearing down the roof, the walls, and eventually the foundation, some today are claiming that persuasive arguments from science, philosophy, […]
May 15, 2023
By Kevin ShrumPastor, Inglewood Baptist Church, NashvilleFocal Passage: Ephesians 6:10-18 Temptation is real. So real that we must be on constant guard against falling into temptation. But how does one guard against temptation? What tools or resources has God given us to ward off the temptation to sin? The good news is that God has […]
May 8, 2023
By Justin TerrellSenior pastor, First Baptist Church, DandridgeHave you ever experienced a dark time in your life? A moment when it seemed like everything good was unraveling. It could have been a major health crisis when you were diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease. It might have been receiving word that you lost your job, […]
May 8, 2023
By Kevin ShrumPastor, Inglewood Baptist Church, NashvilleFocal Passage: Psalm 32:1-7 Can a person who has sinned be restored to usefulness in the kingdom of God, especially a Christian leader? This has been an age-old question in the church since the Donatist controversy of the fourth century — does the efficacy of the work of the […]
May 1, 2023
By Justin TerrellSenior pastor, First Baptist Church, DandridgeFocal Passage: John 18:28-40 One of the most thought-provoking literary devices is irony. Writers often grab our attention by describing situations that — to our surprise — turn out differently than we expected. We might read about a fire station burning down, or a marriage counselor filing for […]
May 1, 2023
By Kevin ShrumPastor, Inglewood Baptist Church, NashvilleFocal Passage: Deuteronomy 6:10-15; Matthew 4:8-11 We love people, places and things. We rightly love people, we cherish places, and we rightly enjoy the good things of life. Yet, when we love people, places, and things more than we love God we have committed a form of idolatry […]
April 24, 2023
By Justin TerrellSenior pastor, First Baptist Church, DandridgeFocal Passage: John 18:1-11 In our fallen culture, it’s not uncommon for criminals to scramble from police to avoid arrest. A few weeks ago, a man in West Tennessee was accused of assaulting a family member. When the police arrived, the suspect barricaded himself inside the home and […]
April 24, 2023
By Kevin ShrumPastor, Inglewood Baptist Church, NashvilleFocal Passage: Deuteronomy 6:16-25; Matthew 4:5-7 To say that we trust God is one thing, but to deliberately put God in a position where He must prove His trustworthiness without necessary warrant is sin. In other words, we can trust that God will take care of us as we […]