Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: II Timothy 1:3-14 It had been more than 30 years since that moment when the light “had shown around him from heaven” (Acts 9:3). His journey had taken him many places since that day. From the dusty road of Damascus to a Roman prison cell, Paul now waits for the inevitable, his own execution! All alone he sits
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: II Timothy 2:1-2; 3:10-17 Most of us can recall someone who has been a valued example for us in life, someone we recognized as “having it all together,” someone who has made right decisions, accomplished things that we ourselves would like to accomplish. Someone we desire to pattern our own life after. For many of us, Billy Graham was
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 6:6-19 Living in the state of Tennessee, we are quite familiar with the sound of the audible emergency weather warning system. The purpose of this system is to provide advanced warning of dangerous approaching storms. As we continue in our study of I Timothy, we find the Apostle Paul sounding the warning alarm. His alarm is
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: John 4:10-18, 28-30 The shortest distance between Jerusalem and Galilee was to travel through Samaria. However, in order not to be defiled, many Jews preferred detouring, going the long way to avoid the Samaritans. By the time Jesus came this way there was a strong hatred between Jews and Samaritans. Evidently Jesus felt He must confront this hostility in
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 5:1-8. 17-21 Out of the realization of the importance of their own church family, Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote these words: “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God – I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: Luke 12:13-21; 21:1-4 Luke tells us about Jesus’ confrontations with the Pharisees while pointing out to His disciples the problems of hypocrisy and greed, and by illustrating the value of good stewardship of possessions and sacrificial giving. By looking at these two contrasting stories — the rich fool who stores and the poor widow who gives — we discover
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 4:1-13 The greatest resource and best way to identify a counterfeit is to become totally familiar with the real and genuine. Whether it’s in the banking world of counterfeit bills or in the church with false teachers and doctrines, the best way to recognize the counterfeit is to be soundly familiar with the real and true.
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: 1 Samuel 25:2-3, 14-17, 23-28, 32-35 The lesson of Abigail and David demonstrate character qualities which are important to take to heart and to emulate. Nabal, the rich husband of Abigail, acts in a harsh and insensitive, foolish manner. Abigail is discerning and takes steps to avert further harm and sure death by taking the blame for her husband’s
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 3:1-13 Sitting in a classroom at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary over three decades ago I heard some words that were forever etched in my mind. These words were stated by a professor who simply said, “Who you are thunders so loudly I can’t hear what you say!” In that one sentence, he was helping those future
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 9-11, 17-18, 26-28; 2:1-3 The sincere, heart motivated prayers of Hannah for a son are exemplary and truly made a great impact on the course of Israel’s future. Prayer is not a last resort, but prayer can and does make a difference. Prayer is like a “power house” for God’s people. Yes, God does hear the
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: II Timothy 1:3-14 It had been more than 30 years since that moment
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: II Timothy 2:1-2; 3:10-17 Most of us can recall someone who has been a
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 6:6-19 Living in the state of Tennessee, we are quite familiar
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: John 4:10-18, 28-30 The shortest distance between Jerusalem and Galilee was to travel through
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 5:1-8. 17-21 Out of the realization of the importance of their
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: Luke 12:13-21; 21:1-4 Luke tells us about Jesus’ confrontations with the Pharisees while pointing
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 4:1-13 The greatest resource and best way to identify a counterfeit
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: 1 Samuel 25:2-3, 14-17, 23-28, 32-35 The lesson of Abigail and David demonstrate character
Mickey D. Brackin Senior Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg Focal Passage: I Timothy 3:1-13 Sitting in a classroom at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary over
By Mike Kemper Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dyer Focal Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 9-11, 17-18, 26-28; 2:1-3 The sincere, heart motivated prayers of Hannah
