Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
November 23, 2020
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 65:17-25 Every day we awaken, we are met with the love of God, the grace of God, the faithfulness of God, the promises of God and hope for tomorrow. That truth has sustained me many a day where the rug seemed to be pulled […]
November 23, 2020
By Eric Taylor Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Focal Passage: Romans 10:9-17 The mission of God is simple: to glorify Himself by giving eternal life to everyone who believes on the Lord Jesus Christ. The question is, are God’s people committed to His mission of redeeming a people for Himself? Is the church […]
November 16, 2020
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 58:1-12 One truth is clear as we dive into this week’s Scripture and lesson. When my heart has been transformed by the gospel of Christ it should reflect not only in how I worship, but also in how I see people and respond to […]
November 16, 2020
By Eric Taylor Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Focal Passage: Psalm 99:1-9 Psalm 99 is part of a group of five psalms (Psalms 95-99) that are called by most scholars, “Royal Psalms,” or “Coronation Psalms.” They are a group of Psalms that exalt God as Creator, the righteous Judge, and the Sovereign Lord […]
November 9, 2020
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 53:1-12 The richness of knowing Christ in a personal relationship is discovering the depth of His love and what He has done for our salvation. I am 56 years old and I am still overwhelmed when I think of what my Savior has done […]
November 9, 2020
By Eric Taylor Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Focal Passage: Colossians 1:3-12 Now while the admonition to pray is an all-encompassing truth, the main idea in our text for this week is that we commit to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Yet, in truth, we seldom actually pray for one […]
November 2, 2020
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 49:1-13 As we walk with the Lord and the older we get, the more we realize that our God is a God who comforts His people. He comforts us through His Word and His presence with us. He also comforts us through His people, […]
November 2, 2020
By Eric Taylor Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Focal Passage: Romans 12:3-16 The epistle of Romans is often called Paul’s theological treatise concerning salvation and God’s work of grace. However, when you arrive at chapter 12, the apostle’s message moves from the theological to the practical. One could say that Romans 12 begins […]
October 26, 2020
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 46:3-13 Our lesson this week is a clear reminder of God’s heart and plan to save. He is a God of action and undeterred passion to bring salvation to anyone who will respond. Isaiah’s message to a hard-hearted people was one of God’s faithfulness […]
October 26, 2020
By Eric Taylor Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Focal Passage: Psalm 119:1-11 Remember the words: “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and will make it a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path, and hide its word in my heart that I may not sin against God.” While […]
October 19, 2020
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 40:18-31 One of the most encouraging and beloved Scriptures in God’s Word is Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” That is a truth that we can cling to in troublesome times. When we look to the […]
October 19, 2020
By Eric Taylor Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill Focal Passage: Mark 10:13-22 In the passage this week, there are two main thoughts that teach what commitment to Christ looks like. First, when Jesus received the children in Mark 10:13-16, He was teaching His disciples that salvation and entrance into the Kingdom of God […]