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March 24, 2015
By Jay McCluskey Pastor, North Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland Focal Passage: Matthew 27:28-31, 45-50, 54 “On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff’ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best, For a world of lost sinners was slain. “So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, […]
March 16, 2015
By Brent Moore Pastor to adults, First Baptist Church, Clarksville Focal Passage: Obadiah 1:1-4, 10-17 Obadiah is a tiny book dedicated to the judgment of the Edomites. As such it does not begin or end on a positive note for Edom. The book is an opportunity to see both a warning for destruction and a lesson […]
March 16, 2015
By Jay McCluskey Pastor, North Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland Focal Passage: Mark 1:21-22; 10:17-22 Today’s lesson is about one of the famous “unnamed” people in the Bible.” Not knowing his name, we refer to him as “the rich young ruler.” This title combines the characteristics describing him in the first three gospels. Mark and Matthew say he […]
March 10, 2015
By Jay McCluskey Pastor, North Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland Focal Passage: Mark 4:35-41 A little tune from the musical drama “The King and I” offers this counsel for the times when you are afraid: “Whenever I feel afraid I hold my head erect “And whistle a happy tune so no one will suspect “I’m afraid.”
March 10, 2015
By Brent Moore Pastor to Adults, First Baptist Church, Clarksville Focal Passage: Zephaniah 3:8-17 This section in Zephaniah begins with waiting on the Lord. But it is not a calm waiting like a person on a retreat in the woods hoping to hear from God. It is more like a soldier on the ground under attack […]
March 6, 2015
By Brent Moore Pastor to Adults, First Baptist Church, Clarksville Focal Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-11 Everyone will be held accountable. That can be both a comforting and terrifying statement depending on where you are in life. It is comforting if you realize no one will escape the gaze and justice of God. The unfair boss, the back […]
March 6, 2015
By Jay McCluskey Pastor, North Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland Focal Passage: Luke 1:26-35 The Scripture today is the event some Christians call “The Annunciation.” This expression means the announcement. To be honest, receiving announcements does not usually generate enthusiasm. Yet Mary received from the Lord an amazing announcement that His role for her life was to be […]
February 24, 2015
By Brent Moore Pastor to Adults, First Baptist Church, Clarksville Focal Passage: Nahum 1:1-8 As teachers of the Bible we want to be helpful to those under our hearing. Often, we rush to practical application in a text without highlighting the truths of who God is. Nahum is clear in this text that God is jealous, […]
February 24, 2015
By Jay McCluskey Pastor, North Cleveland Baptist Church, Cleveland Focal Passage: Isaiah 53:2-12 Life is not fair. It is true. You do not always get a square deal. Things do not always work out evenly. “Justice for all” is a worthy ideal, but it is not reality. And no one likes to feel cheated, receiving less than […]
February 16, 2015
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 10:28-39 This week’s lesson marks the end of our study in Nehemiah. We have seen Nehemiah handle opposition and call the Jewish people to obey the Old Testament law. This week’s lesson focuses upon the Jewish people making a commitment to keep […]
February 16, 2015
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: I Thessalonians 4:3-8 In his book Wired for Intimacy, Christian psychologist William M. Struthers lists the following stages of how men get hooked on pornography: • Denial — “Sure,” they may say, “I’ve looked at it in the past, but I don’t […]
February 13, 2015
NRB News Release NASHVILLE — Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, is urging Tennessee pastors to bring their congregations to a Feb. 25 worship service in Nashville to seek revival in America. In a letter to pastors, Floyd said he will be “sharing a biblical vision for revival, renewal, and spiritual awakening” during […]
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