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 the commands of God. Together, the people make a sworn oath to follow the Law.
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 anymore.” Most men will confess their struggle with pornography only under the conditions of anonymity
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 the meeting held in conjunction with the annual convention of the National Religious Broadcasters.
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 9:32-37 One of the amazing things about my children is their memory. They do not seem to hear me when I remind them of their chores, but let me forget to do something they wanted to do and I am immediately met by “But Dad, you promised.” They remember my promises and do not hesitate to remind
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: Romans 1:18-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 During a family vacation, Sarah got a little ornery and pushed Hannah. “Did you push your sister?” I asked. “No,” she denied. Since this was becoming a growing pattern for Sarah, I decided to take a walk with her to get to the bottom of things. “Sarah,” I told her, “I’m really
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12 I was taught the FAITH evangelism strategy in Auburn, Ala., almost 20 years ago. I went because my church was planning on making it their method of outreach and since I was on staff, it was a good idea that I be trained in it. I did not go because I wanted to learn more about
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: Ephesians 5:1-10 Pastor Andy Stanley recently gathered with about 250 singles to answer questions on the topic of love, sex, and dating. The most pointed question of the night came from a middle-aged gentleman. “Why save sex for marriage?”
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-8 I have had the privilege of being a part of helping to start two new churches. I have arrived early on Sunday morning and set up folding chairs in a gym for the morning worship and stayed to take them down and put them away. There were a lot of inconveniences along the way, but there
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: II Corinthians 4:16-18; 12:7-10 After living as a quadriplegic for 45 years, Joni Eareckson Tada reflected on the diving accident that changed her life. Immediately after the accident, Joni told God, “You’ll never be trusted with another of my prayers.” But after struggling with anguish and anger Joni said, “I prayed one short prayer that changed my
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-19 We enjoy the great benefits of digital resources and the Internet. I can do Bible research in a fraction of the time. I can quickly copy and paste any valuable information into my document and mark its source with ease. I can communicate with other ministers and missionaries quickly through e-mail and social media. It has
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.
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
NRB News Release NASHVILLE — Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, is urging Tennessee pastors to bring their congregations to a Feb. 25
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 9:32-37 One of the amazing things about my children is their memory.
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: Romans 1:18-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 During a family vacation, Sarah got a
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12 I was taught the FAITH evangelism strategy in Auburn, Ala., almost
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: Ephesians 5:1-10 Pastor Andy Stanley recently gathered with about 250 singles to
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-8 I have had the privilege of being a part of helping
By Randall Pressnell Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel Focal Passage: II Corinthians 4:16-18; 12:7-10 After living as a quadriplegic for 45 years,
By J.D. Davis Senior Pastor, Dublin Baptist Church, Dublin, OH Focal Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-19 We enjoy the great benefits of digital resources and the Internet.
