Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
May 28, 2019
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 1:3-17 During the next few weeks we will be looking at First Timothy, Second Timothy and Titus. These books are often referred to as the “pastoral epistles” because of their emphasis on church leaders and church leadership. These books were written […]
May 28, 2019
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: Joshua 2:1-14 Now that Joshua has assumed leadership for leading the Israelites on to the Promised Land, the city of Jericho was one of the first obstacles just across the Red Sea. Joshua sends two spies to “scout the land.” They went and came […]
May 20, 2019
By Clay Hallmark Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lexington Focal Passage: Luke 14:25-35 What we see in these verses is a steward or a manager who was willing to “think outside the box.” Jesus did not commend this manager for stealing from his boss or for encouraging the dishonesty of others. Rather, Jesus commends him […]
May 20, 2019
By Chris Chambers Pastor, Brush Creek Baptist Church, Brush Creek Focal Passage: Mark 15:42-47; 16:1-8 In Mark 15 we are told of the death and burial of Jesus Christ. His death occurred during a dark time over the earth and brought an even darker time to those who followed him. Joseph of Arimathea, a member […]
May 13, 2019
By Chris Chambers Pastor, Brush Creek Baptist Church, Brush Creek Focal Passage: Mark 14:3-11; 32-36 The disciples were not ready for this. Jesus had taken them to the same garden they had been to multiple times. He had gone off with Peter, James, and John. The next thing they know, a mob is approaching, and […]
May 13, 2019
By Clay Hallmark Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lexington Focal Passage: Luke 14:25-35 A young man wrote a love letter to his girlfriend that said this: “My darling, I love you more than life itself. Words fail to describe my love for you. For you I would climb the highest mountain, swim the deepest seas, […]
May 6, 2019
By Chris Chambers Pastor, Brush Creek Baptist Church, Brush Creek Focal Passage: Mark 13:24-37 Have you ever noticed a child who has been promised something for their birthday or Christmas? How about when that child has been promised a trip somewhere? The anticipation is almost too much for the child and sometimes it is too […]
May 6, 2019
By Clay Hallmark Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lexington Focal Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Fans of Southeastern Conference Football are some of the most devoted people in the country to their teams. They will spend hundreds of dollars for tickets, travel mile after mile to watch their team play, sing their fight song with greater joy […]
April 29, 2019
By Chris Chambers Pastor, Brush Creek Baptist Church, Brush Creek Focal Passage: Mark 11:15-19; 12:41-44 In Mark 11, Jesus enters Jerusalem on the back of a donkey with a large crowd cheering for Him and welcoming Him. What were their motives? Were they welcoming the true Messiah or, were they welcoming a miracle worker? Were […]
April 29, 2019
By Clay Hallmark Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lexington Focal Passage: Luke 6:27-36 Two brothers were arguing at breakfast over the final pancake. Their mother walked in and said to them, “Boys! Is this how Jesus would act? I think Jesus would say, ‘Let my brother have the last pancake.’ ” At that, the older […]
April 22, 2019
By Chris Chambers Pastor, Brush Creek Baptist Church, Brush Creek Focal Passage: Mark 10:35-45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Jesus came as a servant. He did not come the first time to be exalted […]
April 22, 2019
By Clay Hallmark Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lexington Focal Passage: Matthew 19:21-30 Have you ever watched a TV show called “Hoarders?” I did recently and to be honest, I was amazed and astonished at the degree to which some folks will hold on to things (stuff). This one particular lady (the hoarder), had so […]