Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
October 21, 2024
By Darrell NimmoRetired Tennessee pastorFocal Passage: Acts 19:11-20 Many people have this idea that the outcome of a situation is all that matters. In other words, the end justifies the means. But God doesn’t see it that way. He looks at it from all views — the beginning, the end and everything in between. It […]
October 21, 2024
By Joshua MoorePastor, First Baptist Church, SharonThe patriarchal blessing founded by God through the family of Abraham carried with it the very promise of salvation for humanity, ultimately fulfilled in God’s only Son, Jesus the Messiah. However, this “first family” was not without its problems. In their favoritism Isaac and Rebekah infused in their children […]
October 14, 2024
By Darrell NimmoRetired Tennessee pastorFocal Passage: Acts 18:1-11, 18-21 Over the years serving in ministry, I wish I had a dime for every time I heard the excuse, “I don’t have to be in church on Sunday to worship God. I can worship God anywhere.” While this is true because we can worship God anywhere, […]
October 14, 2024
By Joshua MoorePastor, First Baptist Church, SharonFocal Passage: Genesis 13:5-11, 14-18 Families often face difficult crossroads of conflict. Problems can arise when we only look after our own interests. Abram and Lot responded to a family squabble by wisely deciding to part ways. However, Lot’s decision, out of greed and self-conceit, would result in life-altering […]
October 7, 2024
By Darrell NimmoRetired Tennessee pastorFocal Passage: Acts 17:22-34 Idolatry is something we don’t think about often, but it is very real and it’s all around us. Most people are not even aware of its presence would tell you they do not idolize anything. But if we were honest and looked closer, we might discover that […]
October 7, 2024
By Joshua MoorePastor, First Baptist Church, SharonFocal Passages: Genesis 4:1-12 We begin a new six-week study on family relationships and how they are to pattern our connection with the community at large. We start with the tragedy of Cain and Abel. This story provides deep insights into the human condition and the importance of taking […]
September 30, 2024
By Darrell NimmoRetired Tennessee pastorFocal Passage: Acts 16:11-15, 29-40 God has a way of getting us to where He wants us to go. Often, we think we have an idea of what God wants us to do only to find out that we are so off the mark that we are left clueless and completely […]
September 30, 2024
By Joshua MoorePastor, First Baptist Church, SharonFocal Passage: Philippians 1:1-11 The final study on God’s purpose for His people focuses on the importance of ministry partnerships and glorifying God through consistent and lifelong service to the kingdom of God. Give thanks for ministry partnership. The book of Philippians is often called the Letter of […]
September 23, 2024
By Darrell NimmoRetired Tennessee pastor Focal Passage: Acts 15:39-16:10 Sometimes things happen, which at the time, seems to be devastating. However, later we discover was the best thing that could have happened. Let me give you an example. There was a church that was strong and healthy in the community in which I lived. It […]
September 23, 2024
By Joshua MoorePastor, First Baptist Church, SharonFocal Passages: Galatians 6:1-10 As we live out God’s will for our lives through embodying the fruit of the Holy Spirit, God’s purpose expresses itself in how we relate to others, especially those who belong to the household of faith. Restore and share burdens. It’s easy for us to […]
September 16, 2024
By Darrell NimmoRetired Tennessee pastorFocal Passage: Acts 15:7-9, 22-31 Entitlement is not a virtue most of us would consider a good thing. Entitlement can cause us to develop many other undesirable such as pride, jealously, envy and selfishness. It can also cause us to look at others with contempt and arrogance. The dictionary defines entitlement […]
September 16, 2024
By Joshua MoorePastor, First Baptist Church, SharonFocal Passage: Galatians 5:16-26 What is God’s purpose for your life? Many Christians often worry over this question. The New Testament, however, is clear on God’s desire for the believer. Galatians 5:16-26 teaches that God calls Christ’s disciples to live a life in the Spirit and to turn away […]