By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: John 15:9-14 The subject of most conversations during the past weeks has been COVID-19 and the social distancing requirements that have been established to attempt to curb its escalation. Prayerfully, in the coming weeks, we will begin to move back into closer social gatherings and reacquaint ourselves with friends, neighbors and our church families.
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 8:12-25 There is nothing like knowing you have a home. Many are familiar with the Christmas song, “I’ll be Home for Christmas.” I was a young soldier in the army as Desert Storm began in 1991. As the prospect of war became real, and as our training began to reveal the dangers we would be exposed to, thoughts of home
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 54-58 It is no coincidence that the Lord has orchestrated this lesson for this time in our nation’s history. Most, if not all, churches are still in the online-only format following Executive Orders and States of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of the shutdowns and fear, God’s Word of hope and peace echoes
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Luke 24:1-12 “It’s just too good to be true. And besides, I was always told that if something is too good to be true, then it must not be true.” I understand. We live in a world filled with uncertainty and hopelessness. Indeed, as I write this, the COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc around the world. Many are filled with
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in the history of mankind. As we prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ this year, let us realize its utmost importance and stand firmly on the truth that Jesus is alive from the dead! The resurrection is the climax and the conclusion of the gospel
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 6:1-14 “So, I’m saved. Now what? I was told that if I confess my sin and call on Jesus I am saved by faith. Further, I was told that because of what Jesus did on the cross I am justified before God, have peace with God, and am declared righteous. But I don’t feel righteous. I still struggle with sinful
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5 The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that whosoever believes in Jesus has everlasting, eternal life (John 3:16). Jesus said at the tomb of Lazarus, “He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes shall never die” (John 11:25-26). Paul states that the gift of God
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 5:1-11 There are many religions in the world. As a result, people speak about different “faiths.” Used this way, the word faith refers to a set of beliefs that people share. For example, people will say, “I am of the Hindu faith,” or “I am of the Buddhist faith.” Christians will even say, “I am of the Christian faith.” However,
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Several lessons ago, we focused on the word “holy.” It is one of the chief descriptors of God. It is also an adjective of everything associated with God, such as the holy temple, the priest’s holy garments, and the Holy Bible. The word “holy” simply means to be set apart. As believers in Jesus Christ, we are
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 3:21-4:3 As our team crossed the finish line, we were all covered from head to foot in thick mud. There stood a preacher, a lawyer, a housewife, and a construction worker — all looking grimy and tired. The Marine Corps mud run taxed our strength and made us all look like we walked out of a pig pen. The only
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: John 15:9-14 The subject of most conversations during the past weeks has been COVID-19 and
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 8:12-25 There is nothing like knowing you have a home. Many are familiar with the
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 54-58 It is no coincidence that the Lord has orchestrated this lesson
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Luke 24:1-12 “It’s just too good to be true. And besides, I was always told
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in the
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 6:1-14 “So, I’m saved. Now what? I was told that if I confess my sin
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5 The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that whosoever
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 5:1-11 There are many religions in the world. As a result, people speak about different
By Tim Frank Pastor, First Baptist Church, Carthage Focal Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 Several lessons ago, we focused on the word “holy.” It is one
By Travis Biller Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton Focal Passage: Romans 3:21-4:3 As our team crossed the finish line, we were all covered from head to
