By Justin Randolph Pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Sevierville Focal Passage: Psalms 33:6-9, 13-15; Colossians 1:15-17 “The Bible is not a science book.” Have you ever heard this? There is some truth to this statement. The Scripture was not ever intended to be a treatise on science, and yet being the very Word of God it does contain many truths found in science. So, this statement should not be

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Luke 10:25-37 Jesus encounters an expert in the law. This expert knew the first five books of the Bible backwards and forward. Jesus uses this occasion to teach a very important truth. That truth is that a person cannot separate their relationship with God from their relationship with their fellowman. Jesus told the Parable of the Good Samaritan to

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Proverbs 11:23-29 Proverbs offers practical instructions on the use of money. Money is essential for living; however, believers are to recognize that God requires accountability. No matter how hard a person has toiled, in reality God is the source of all blessings. God’s blessings are not given to be hoarded but to be shared (II Kings 4:1-7). The blessing

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 God desires for His children to be good stewards both in their life and finances. Herschel Hobbs said, “Throughout the book of Ecclesiastes the writer identified two key concerns connected to wealth: (1) Don’t be consumed with the quest for wealth; and (2) Don’t fall into poverty through laziness or misfortune.” There has to be a balance

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Proverbs 31:13-21 Often Proverbs 31 is viewed as a passage written describing an ideal wife. Yet this Proverb contains many business principles that apply to both men and women. The Proverbs 31 “business woman” understands that her business and its success are directly related to her God-given talents, skills, abilities, and the plan He has for her life. Her

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Proverbs 6:6-11 Hard work is a Christian virtue. It is a sign of increasing godliness. God does not want a person to waste their life but to move forward using all the opportunities that God has placed within each person’s path. Even before “The Fall,” Adam was to tend the garden. Hard work leads to a purposeful life and

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Proverbs 6:1-5, 22:7 Solomon, the man who asked for and received wisdom, warns about the snare of over-extended financial obligations. His words are needed as society is drowning in debt, both consumer and national debt. The average credit card debt is over $16,000. The national debt is about 18.9 trillion dollars. “Spending out of control” seems to be a

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Proverbs 23:4-5, 30:5-9 So much of a person’s life is consumed with matters concerning money. Therefore it is important that “money matters” are kept in proper perspective. Security is not to be found in our wealth but in God. Wealth is to be used for the glory of God. One of the areas where wisdom from God is needed

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Matthew 7:13-27 Every day choices have to be made in life. The choices made today affect the outcome of our tomorrows. Jesus warns us to carefully consider the outcome of those choices especially concerning spiritual matters. Jesus commands us to choose the narrow road or the narrow gate that leads to life (vv. 13-14). However, many will choose the

By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Matthew 7:1-12 In this passage Jesus speaks first of our relationship with other people (ch. 7:1-6). A Christian is to be a brother who loves rather than a judge who judges. Then Jesus deals with our relationship with God. A Christian is to be a child of God who asks for good things and receives His providential blessings. Perhaps