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Baptist Church in Greensboro North Carolina featuring uplifting worship, Biblical sermons, encouraging friendships, and opportunities for service. "Growing Towards Christ"
Jesus shows that common grace allows sinners time to repent, which is "go and sin no more." Jesus is the final sacrifice for sin. The Pharisees who wished to condemn were guilty themselves, and they knew it.Tries to follow Bible Studies for Life for the week of March 19 but can't.
Jesus restored what was broken in my life. Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life Week of March 12, 2023.
Jesus Met My Greatest Need: Only Jesus can truly satisfy my thirst. John 4:7-18, 25-26.
How can we discern the word of God? Does it bring conviction of sin and truth? The voice of God convicts us of the truth. We are struck to the heart, we are convicted of our sins, we are saved. Follows Acts 2:32-41, part of Peter's sermon on Pentecost.
The voice of God never contradicts the Bible. Does it agree with the Bible? Genesis 3:1-6. Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life for the week of January 22, 2023.
Valued By God - Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. God values human life and we should too. Psalm 139:1-10, 13-16.God the Creator expects us to value each human life as He does. David responds with awe and wonder at God's affection for him as a human person, because he is God's creation. God values each of us individually and personally. We may have difficulty in seeing how God can work through a person, but we do not see as God sees. God finds value in all people, regardless of how the world views them or their usefulness. God values people and has a God-purpose for their lives which is none of our business.
Follows Lifeway's Bible Studies for Life: Session 6 Joy in Place of Fear, week of January 8, 2023. Fear will be a thing of the past in God's eternal kingdom. Focal Passage is Zephaniah 3:9-20
Courage in Place of Fear: Courageously follow Jesus, even in fearful circumstances. Follows Lifeways Bible Studies for Life week of January 1, 2023. Matthew 14:22-33
Isaiah 41 flanked by two Christmas stories that remind us of giving, all for this weird week between Christmas and New Year's 2022.
Bible Studies for Life Week of December 18 2022. Love in Place of Fear: There is no room for fear when God's love is in us. Passage is 1 John 3:13-18; 4:14-18.
Bible Studies for Life: Security in Place of Fear. Follows Lifeway Sunday School curriculum for week of December 11 2022. Because of Christ, nothing will keep us from God and His work in our lives. Scripture: Romans 8:28-39
Let all the earth fear the Lord, Behold the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him. Do we hope for His lovingkindness? Do we stand in awe of Him? He is our Loving Creator, and our souls are made to wait for Him in positive expectation.
Communicate God's Word: Knowledge of God's Word should not be kept to yourself; pass it on. Bible Studies for Life. Deuteronomy 6:1-9.
Special Focus Lesson Three Reasons for Giving Thanks: Give thanks for the ways God is at work in your life. Psalm 107:1-9
Leaders Needed: ungodly leadership will lead to God's wrath. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Session 11 Week of November 13, 2022.
The Restoration Promised: God promises to forgive all who turn to Him in repentance. Hosea 14:1-9. Follows Explore the Bible Session 10 for the Week of November 6 2022.
Follows Lifeways Explore the Bible for Week of October 30 2022. The Sin Harvested: God's judgment will be experienced by those who reject Him. Hosea 10:5-15 are the verses.
Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible for the week of October 23 2022. The Hollow Promises: God despises false repentance, delighting instead in undivided loyalty. Hosea 6:1-7:2.
Paul did not compromise the truth of the gospel, so we should never compromise when it is a matter of Biblical right and wrong. We need encouragement to not compromise when we are right; and it IS possible to be completely correct and right.
The High Council threatens the church, so God responds. We learn from this that Christians should expect to be threatened and be prepared for God to respond. We must have faith even under threat, because "freedom from threats" is not a Christian goal.
The Unfaithful Bride of Hosea in Hosea 1:2-9; 3:1-5 illustrates God offers grace to people even when they are unfaithful to Him. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God.
Bible Study for Life Session 6 for the week of October 9 2022. Faith on Display in Your Priorities. No matter what lies ahead, maintain your trust and dependence on God. James 4:13-17; 5:7-11
You can Stand triumphantly in Christ over sin, the world and Satan. Follows loosely Lifeway Bible Studies for Life for week of October 2 2022. Faith on Display in Facing the Enemy. Also consults William Barclay The letters of James and Peter. From where to fights come? Lean towards God and don't trust wrongly. How to trust and lean on God. James 4:1-10
Faith on Display in Your Conversations - James Chapter 3 When you rely on God, your words reflect His character. The words we choose make a big impact on others.
Faith on Display in Your Actions: What your believe is seen in what you do. James 2:14-26 is the focal passage. Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life Week of September 18, 2022.
Follows William Barclay's Daily Bible Study Series The Letters of James and Peter. James 2:1-13 Respect of Persons-The Peril of Snobbery Within The Church-The Riches of Poverty and the Poverty of Riches-The Royal Law-The Law of Liberty and the Life of Mercy
Faith On Display in Hard Times James 1:1-12 Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life Session 1 Fall 2022. God uses trials to mature your faith.
Follows Explore the Bible week of August 28, 2022. God Moves: God's Spirit moves with power when His people obey His Word. Josiah responds to the discovery of the book of the Law during the temple renovations in 640 B.C. God's wrath is coming upon Judah.
God Hears: God listens to the honest and humble prayers of His followers. Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible for the Week of August 21, 2020. 2 Kings 19:10-19, 32-34
God Judges: God holds all people accountable for their sin. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Session 11 for the week of August 14, 2022.
God Honors: God honors people who demonstrate God's priorities. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Week of August 7 2022.
God Provides: God can be trusted to provide hope from hopelessness but will the elite listen? God worked a miracle that the lowly saw and shared with the community.
God offers compassion to people who follow His commands. Namaan eventually obeyed the Lord, and was healed. God's blessings cannot be bought, they come by grace through faith.
Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible for the week of July 17. Hope: focusing on God's purposes brings hope out of despair. Elijah needed encouragement and fellowship as he gains renewed hope in God's purpose.
Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible Session 6 for the Week of July 10 2022. Proven: Only God is Worthy of Worship. Elijah's God, the true and living Lord, triumphs over the prophets of Baal. Therefore, the people of Israel can make the decision to return to the Lord. The Lord is proving his power to make covenant, in spite of the debauchery of Ahab's house and the people's complicity.
Paul advocates for freedom in Christ, opposes spiritual bondage. Christians must move on to active faith working through love, and not keep falling into religious traps that lead to spiritual bondage.
God's promises call people to respond in faith. Will Americans have faith in God so they can survive. The first act of faith is repentance.
Return: Repentance of sin can stop its spiraling effects. Follows session 5 of Lifeway's Explore the Bible Week of July 3, 2022. King Asa does away with the horrible sinful practices of his ancestors.
Failure to listen to wise counsel contributes to conflict. King Rehoboam blows an amazing opportunity to have the United Kingdom of Israel prosper. He does so because of his wish to have a huge ego.
Christians are children and heirs of the free woman, so we must pursue our freedom in Christ. Galatians 4:21-31
Compromised: Ungodly partnerships lead to spiritual compromise. I Kings 11:1-13. Solomon turns away from the Lord to worship idols.
Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible for the week of June 19, 2022.
Forgiveness awaits all who turn to God in repentance. Solomon prays at the new temple dedication, and then gives a great blessing to the people. Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible for the week of June 12, 2022.
Our Immediate Good Hope is the we can experience the power of God's deliverance immediately. Judgment day comes upon the wicked into the present. David expects God's immediate deliverance because of his covenant standing and God's faithfulness.
Granted: God offers wisdom to those who ask Him. Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible Session 1 week of June 5 2022.
Stay prepared and ready. Grow in Christ as you wait for His return. Matthew 25:1-13. Jesus gives the parable of the 10 Virgins, where 5 were foolish and unprepared, 5 were wise and were prepared. Those who were prepared made it to the wedding banquet, the others were shut out. The Kingdom of God is like this.
Serve Christ Faithfully as you wait for His return. Keep Serving Faithfully. Bible Study for Life Week of May 22.
Jesus is certain to return even though we don't know exactly when. We are to trust God's timing. Matthew 24:32-41 Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life Session 4 Week of May 15, 2022.
When Christ returns, everyone will know it. So we watch for Christ's return. Matthew 24:23-31
Jesus warned His followers to remember Lot's wife in Luke 17:28-33. She had benefited very much from her family of faith. Yet, in the midst of rescue, she died because of disobedience to the commands of the rescuing angels.
Even in the darkest times, God has not abandoned His people. Follows Lifeway's Bible Studies for Life week of May 1, 2022 with very necessary supplemental material.
God desires compassion and mercy, our devotion and worship, of the heart kind. This causes us to increase in our love of God and our love for people. Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 12:1-8, Hosea 6:1-7.
Expect difficulty when you choose to follow Christ. Stand strong to the End. Follows Bible Study for Life Sunday School curriculum.
Rest confidently in the resurrection of Christ, just like the ladies left the tomb with great fear and joy to share the good news. Matthew 28:1-10 "Jesus lives-And You Can Too"
Jesus died for your sins, and He is alive today, according to the Scriptures. We read and meditate together on Bible verses that explain what happened.
John 16:16-33 Follows William Barclay's lesson on these passages. Jesus realizes His disciples need clarification of His departure and what it means to them. He promises and predicts for them courage and strength through suffering. This will give them true and lasting happiness in God as they realize their part in God's plan.
Christians are new creatures with new life with which to glorify God. Easter is the time to see the power for living the resurrected life intentionally for Christ.
Jesus defends the loving anointing for his burial in preparation for the Passover while Judas the utilitarian complains. John 12:1-8 Do you appreciate Jesus' sacrifice?
A Life of Persecution: Living like Jesus means being treated as He was. John 15 & 16 follows Lifeway's Bible Studies for Life week of April 3, 2022.
A Life of Love: Remaining in Christ means our relationships are marked by love. John 15:9-17. Follows Bible Study for Life for the week of March 27, 2022.
Personal repentance leads to true and lasting happiness. Joy, gladness, happiness, and blessedness comes with experiencing the forgiveness of God. We need a contrite repentant heart to enjoy the results of true repentance in our souls.
We can trust Jesus because He is the way, the truth, and the life. A Life of Trust. John 13:36-14:6 When has your life taken an unexpected turn?
The wonderful passage of Philippians 4:4-7 is expounded, so that we can rejoice with thanksgiving in our requests and in answered prayer. God's peace will be with those who exercise faith through Biblical prayer!
Healing the Sick Man at Bethesda from John 5:1-18. Jesus compassionately heals against false religion's bondage, and ignites controversy. God breaks up the status quo so we can have faith directly in Him.
A Life of Loyalty - Connection to Christ calls for consistent loyalty. John 13:21-35. Follows Lifeway Bible Study for Life week of March 13, 2022.
A Life of Humble Service - John 13 We reflect Christ when we serve others with humility. Jesus washed the disciples feet as the lowest servant in the house. Jesus provides the greater washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Simon repents as he hears Jesus and sees His power. We also need to repent, but we only do so when we hear the Word of God and see His power. Follows Luke 5:1-11
Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph is spiritual, knowing and loving God's unchanging plan that God had revealed to him. Joseph's brothers are carnal, lying to Joseph about their dead father, supposing their lying testimony will preserve their wealth. They are idiots, because they intentionally refuse to comprehend God's unchanging plan that God had revealed to their little brother Joseph. The main point is "you intended it for evil, but God intended it for good..." Plays off of Bible Studies for Life for the week of February 27, 2022
Sometimes skepticism is harmful, sometimes it is beneficial. What's the difference? The difference may be only the object of the skepticism. John 20:24-29
The Pitfall of Bitterness: relationships can only move forward with forgiveness. Genesis 45, follows Bible Studies for Life week of February 20, 2022.
Because of God's promises and salvation, we are moved from sadness and groaning to prayers for the world and ourselves. From Romans 8:18-27. The idea is that we need strong motivation to continue to pray wisely in the world affected by sin. This message may have began with a sermon outline from a "Preach for a Year" book by Campbell, but I can't remember for sure.
God promises to make His people mighty if they will ask Him. We need to ask God to fulfill His promises and glorify Himself through our lives. Zechariah 10:1-12
John 3:16 and I John 4:9 ought to be read together. Christian love for neighbors has its origin and foundation in the divine love of God.
God wants Israel to repent of big huge sins, and He is willing to forgive them. Are people today ready to be repentant, to turn away from their sins and turn towards God's righteous covenant?
God promises and describes the Day of the Lord. Judgment day is coming, and Jesus saves. Don't be complacent, but repent of sin and turn to the Lord. Zephaniah 1:1-18
God threatens judgment at the heart of Israel, and offers a way of hope through repentance. Joel 2:1-17
Trust God to see you through any crisis. Follows Lifeway's Bible Study for Life "Sesson4:The Pitfall of Hard Times" for the week of February 13, 2022.
God calls us to press forward through difficulties and disappointments because of our faith in His promises. Loosely attempts to follow Bible Study for Life Lifeway Sunday School lesson for the week of February 6 2022.
God is honored when we are faithful to His commands and standards, all because we have faith in His promises. Follows Genesis 39, Joseph in the House of Potiphar the Egyptian.
God can overcome people's evil intentions, turning the effects of those intentions for His good purposes. Genesis 37, following Lifeway's Explore the Bible for the week of February 3, 2019.
Reflects Lifeway's Bible Study for Life for the week of January 16 2022. Obadiah expresses God's displeasure and promised judgment upon those who fail to do the right thing to help others in need.
God calls His people to act in right ways and love others.
Jesus leads and cares for His people. Follows Lifeway Bible Study for Life Session 6 for the week of January 9 2022.
Generosity towards the poor is a big part of the Bible, so Christians are called to continue being generous to those in need.
We are in the struggle and spiritually alive when we see the Word of God and the life of the godless world. We are encouraged to have spiritual depth and union with God by feeling this problem.
As we enter 2022, we are invited to anticipate the love of God and the light of Christ in our lives. Jesus reveals God's glory and love. Follows Lifeway Bible Study for Life for the Week of Jan 2 2022.
Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Sunday School for the week of December 19 2021. Jesus came for our salvation When have you seen a decision by one person positively impact others? Comfort would com ein the angel's opening call not to be afraid.
The lovingkindness of God is everlasting - fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the true reason for the season.
Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible curriculum. Week of December 12 2021. The Light in the Darkness: Jesus shines His light into a dark world. Isaiah 9:1-3; John 1:1-9
Follows Lifeway Expore the Bible for week of Dec 5 2021. Jesus is Immanuel- God with us. God promises His Presence through faith in Christ.
Restoration: believers forgive others since they too have been forgiven. Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible Session 13 Fall 2021. See Philemon 8-21.
Christmas has always been, if we say that Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas. Follows John 1:1-5 & 14, so make this Christmas season a time of spiritual growth for you as you draw near to Christ.
Believers live and relate differently as a result of the gospel. Session 12 of Explore the Bible for the week of November 21, 2021. Paul calls on the family and slaves to cooperate and set an example of faith in their relationships.
There are several intangible spiritual things that we too often overlook in our Thanksgiving. We can appreciate what God has done and be thoroughly thankful as Jesus was. Matthew 11 & John 6
Confidence After We Fail: Trust God to redeem your failures. We can be like Abraham, and see God's Covenant as the basis for our lives even if we fail at time. God always calls us back to Himself and renews His covenant of grace with us.
You can't live however you want to and call yourself a Christian. The everyday implications of true beliefs for various church groups are binding on all people. Because of God's past grace and future promises, Christians behave appropriately to the truth in the present.
Trust God when you don't have all the answers. (Which is all the time, right?) Genesis 15 selected verses. Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life for the week of November 7, 2021.
From Matthew 18:21-35. Jesus wants His disciples to show mercy and forgiveness. Our lives must model compassion and mercy, as we have been forgiven and shown mercy by God for the terminal debt of sin.
A message adapted from an historic sermon by Rev. Isaac Backus in 1773. Civil rights of conscience in religion must be off limits to government. Church government and civil government should never be mixed, and when it is, the tyranny results in misery.
The Gospel promises forgiveness, which false non-Christian teaching does not do. Jesus is the Savior, and there is no need to look for another. Forgiveness of sin is found only through faith in Jesus. Follows Lifeway's Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson for the week of October 31, 2021
The Gospel's Goal is spiritual transformation, maturity by knowing Jesus Christ as a person. Wisdom and mysteries are revealed in Christ, not by attending parsimonious teaching from self-serving people who are not called by God.
God has Sent Israel into exile so He may be glorified in Babylon, therefore God has placed us here and now so that we may bring Him glory! We never give up, but strive to glorify the Lord immediately!
The Gospel's Power: the power of the gospel frees us from sin and Satan's control. Follows Explore the Bible for the week of October 17, 2021.
When have you had a warranty that really paid off? We can be sure God saves us when we trust in Christ. From I John 5. Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life Week of October 10 2021.
Sure of God's Love Session 5 from I John 4. Follows Bible Studies For Life Sunday School lesson for the week of October 3 2021. God's love is seen when we love others as He has loved us.
Follows Bible Studies for Life for the week of September 26 2021. Because Jesus has won the victory, His people are victorious.
Follows Lifeway Bible Studies for Life week of Sept 19 2021. I John 2:18-29. The truth is found in Jesus alone, and the truth about Jesus is of utmost importance for the Christian identity.
How can we be confident of our relationship with God? Look at how we desire to live. My relationship with God is reflected in how I live. Follows Bible Studies for Life Week of September 12 2021.
Jesus healed the one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, so his speech was healed. In response, people spoke inappropriately.
How have we done as a nation in 20 years? We remember what happened and look at what is happening now. "We Have Seen Evil" from Psalm 4:4-8
We are forgiven when we confess our sin and live with Christ. Focal Passage I John 1:5-22. Follows Bible Study for Life Lifeway Curriculum for the week of September 5 2021. Can you have confidence in your spiritual situation?
What is Life About? The Wise Person Fears and Obeys God. Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Week of August 29 2021 Sunday School Lesson. This is the conclusion and summary of the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 9:1-10
Facing Death? the wise person gratefully lives all the days he or she is granted. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Week of August 22 2021
Jeremiah had to tell some inconvenient truths to a smug generation, a generation that was almost as glib as our current one. Jeremiah spoke God's message clearly to hypocrites everywhere.
Where Is the Balance? The wise person realizes God offers wisdom to the imperfect. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Sunday School Curriculum for August 2021.
Worship in heaven is harmonized towards the earth as the Lamb is declared worthy to reveal God's plan! Revelation 5:1-14
John receives a glimpse of heaven which shows the powerful presence of God and worship by powerful beings. God's power and splendor are revealed in heaven, and shows that we need to worship Him.
the wise person heeds the warnings gained from past mistakes and godly counselors. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson for week of August 8 2021.
The wise person knows that time reflects eternity, which is in God's hands. We move through seasons of life, and this is our opportunity to glorify God. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Sunday School Quarterly
John receives a glimpse of heaven which shows the powerful presence of God and heavenly worship. When we see God's power and splendor in heaven, we can grow in confidence in His power as we worship Him more fully.
What's the Use? The wise person seeks to find meaning in life from God. Follows Explore the Bible Lifeway Sunday School Curriculum for the week of July 25 1885.
The ending of the book of Job shows the valuable lesson. That Job could trust God with his life without need of any explanation from God.
Follows Explore the Bible Lifeway curriculum week of July 11 2021. Power Displayed: God's wisdom and power are unfathomable.
Job 36:8-23 reveals that God is just in His treatment of all people. These are lessons from Elihu's speeches to Job, and show truth that is misapplied to Job, who suffers as a righteous man.
God's wisdom is found in fearing and obeying Him. Attempts to follow Lifeway Exlore the Bible week of June 27 2021. Wisdom is Godly Choice Making!
Redemption is found by trusting in God, and not in others and their ideas about things. Personal integrity coupled with faith in God's righteousness helps believers to endure abandonment and loneliness.
Believers find hope for life only in God, not in a limited naturalistic perspective that ignores the wisdom of the ages. Explore the Bible Lifeway Sunday School Lesson for the week of June 13, 2021.
Explore the Bible Session 13 Week of May 30, 2021. Jesus commissioned His followers to proclaim the gospel. There is power in knowing that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation in the Bible. This plan is for all people everywhere!
Jesus reveals His identity to those seeking Him. Follows Session 12 Explore the Bible Lifeway Curriculum Week of May 23 2021
Jesus' death provides salvation to all who trust in Him. Jesus willingly suffered on the cross to accomplish His goal of saving the world and glorifying God to the utmost.
Jesus willingly submitted to the Father's redemptive plan. We are challenged by Jesus' example to follow God through difficult times. Prayer is how we align ourselves with God's will.
Jesus' costly sacrifice should be remembered by believers. Believers can look forward to joining Jesus for a great banquet in His kingdom.
God offers salvation through faith in Jesus alone. Those who are leaders in God's covenant community must return the true fruit of love to God for God's glory. Is the true fruit of increasing love and faith present in your ministry?
Acceptance awaits those who seek Jesus in repentance. Spending time with "outcasts" could be one of our most powerful demonstrations of the gospel. Show results that prove repentance.
Jesus is worthy of our worship and praise. The implications of how one responds to Jesus are clear. Jesus provides everything we need to worship Him for the works we have seen.
God calls us to humbly trust in His ability, not our own for salvation. Follows Lifeway Explore the Bible Session 3 Week of March 21 2021 Lesson
Celebrate? Believers can celebrate God's restoring forgiveness. Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide for the Week of March 14, 2021.
Believers demonstrate their love for God by extending grace to others. Follows Explore the Bible Lifeway Sunday School for week of March 7, 2021
Believers are to join God's work in both the church and the world. When have you seen God glorified by the good fruit produced by His followers?
We need to connect to the Church as a result of our Spiritual Baptism, and live out the life God has for us in cooperation and love.
Maintaining Focus on God is enabled by Fasting and Confession. Daniel 9:1-7,17-19 Follows Lifeway Bible Study for Life Week of February 14, 2021
Intimacy with Jesus: Prayer draws us closer to Jesus as our hearts align with His. John 17:1-5,21-26. Bible Study for Life week of February 7 2021.
Paul is all about becoming friendly enough to save others, and we should focus on evangelism and mission so that what Jesus did for us can happen to others.
Our hearts are satisfied as we encounter God through His Word. Follows Bible Study for Life Lifeway curriculum for the week of January 31, 2021.
Growth in Christ occurs when we practice spiritual disciplines. I Timothy 4:1-10 following Bible Study for Life Sunday School Curriculum for week of Jan 24th.
I Peter 5:5b-11 shows us that the Culmination of Our Hope is true. What we hope for in Christ will one day be fully attained. Loosely follows ETB Sunday School lessons from Summer 2020. God cares for His humble people!
Jesus calls on His followers to live supernaturally, which means to love all with compassion and great mercy. From Explore the Bible Winter 2020-21 Session 7 for the week of January 17.
Suffering for Christ can deepen our walk with Him. Christianity is not easy, and can mean physical suffering as Christ suffered. And God is merciful and forgiving to His people as they struggle through "fiery ordeals."
Christians' testimonies can get into trouble. But they endure because of the Hope that they have for a blessing. So we are to bless others, and give blessings, by concerning ourselves with God's opinion always. From I Peter 3:8-17. Loosely follows ETB Session 4 June 2020.
John the Baptist preached that Jesus is the promised Messiah who brings judgment to the world. People hearing this warning can repent of their sins and believe in God, and then show that they have really given up their sins.
From I Peter 2:4-15 we see that the testimony of our hope in Christ points others towards Him! Loosely inspired by BSFL week of June 21, 2020.
Jesus, as the unique Son of God, experienced human life fully and without sin. Follows Explore the Bible Sunday School Personal Study Guide
Explore the Bible Session 4 from Luke 2:25-38. Simeon and Anna, who were prophet & prophetess, had anticipated the coming of God's work in Israel and the World. They saw and witnessed to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises! What do you anticipate for 2021?
Jesus the Savior was born in Bethlehem! Also a reading of "Christmas Don't Never Come Here" by Bill Flannagan.
God invites Mary to be a part of His Redemptive Plan, and Mary humbly accepts this grace God gave to her.
From Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for the Week of Nov 29, 2020. The one true God promises to restore His creation for His people through faith in His Son.
Isaiah is encouraged to tell the truth to God's covenant people, so that they may match their behavior with their religious rituals such as fasting.
God justifies believers, based on the prophesied work of God's ultimate Servant, the One who suffered and died for others and yet lived to see his descendants!
Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide Week of November 8, 2020. The one true God is compassionate; He comforts His people. Isaiah reminds Israel that God is preparing the way for His Servant.
Isaiah prophecies to Israel that God has a plan, and will carry out His plan to save His people.
Joshua & Israel see God miraculously defeat the strong city of Jericho against overwhelming odds.
God Renews, while everything else fails by comparison. Includes that famous verse Isaiah 40:31. Follows Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for week of October 25, 2020.
A historical sermon by Martin Luther. "Encouragement for Christian Living" from Romans 6:1-7 edited by James Jordan
God hears the prayers of His people and acts to fulfill His purposes for them. Session 7 for the Week of October 18 2020 Explore the Bible Sunday School Curriculum
The righteous need to trust and believe that God's promise is true, that He will oppose the wicked and bless His people. There is an assurance of God's help.
Isaiah warns against seeking help from Egypt against the Assyrians. He tells them to trust in God's Promises for the future.
Those who are righteous (because of Jesus) need to trust and hope in God to oppose the wicked. God promises to shine forth and rise up!
God's sovereign plan includes providing a way of salvation for those who believe in Him. God Saves! From Isaiah 25:1-10a.
Our hope in Christ changes how we view the world and live in it. This message roughly follows Bible Study for Life June 14, 2020.
God controls the rise and fall of nations and powers. From Explore the Bible Session 4 for week of September 27, 2020.
Only hope in Jesus Christ is sure and certain, because God has caused us to be born again into a hope that is alive every day. This message follows along roughly with Bible Studies for Life June 7, 2020.
God Promises! Since God is sovereign, His people can Trust His Promises! Explore the Bible, Week of Sept 20, 2020 from Isaiah 7:7-17.
Psalm 37 teaches us to trust in the Lord, rather than being upset and disturbed by the actions of evil. When we are tempted to be angry worried or frustrated, we need to leave those things in God's capable hands!
God revealed his holiness to Isaiah in a vision of the heavenly throne. Isaiah is cleansed by God and made ready for the mission of declaring God's judgment to the people.
Paul encourages restraint and self-control for the purpose of God's ultimate goals of mission to the many. Old style legalism has a place, but liberty of conscience has a place also in God's plan.
God Confronts His people about the consequences of their actions. We must not neglect our relationship with God.
The ancient Psalm 46 gives us hope today, as we trust in the Lord in every circumstance, no matter what comes to turn our lives upside-down. Refuge is for our outside, strength is for our spirit.
We stand strong with God's armor and the support of others. From Ephesians 6:10-20 "We stand together in Spiritual Battle" Bible Studies for Life week of August 30, 2020. Lifeway Adults.
We need the encouragement of others--and they need ours. Explore the Bible for the week of August 23. (actual week of August 16)
God calls us to pray and keep on praying. God wants Christians to pray, after we abide in him, and in order to glorify Him.
Jesus responds to His imminent glorification by explaining the importance of serving others and having faith in Him and what He was doing.
God gives the church spiritual gifts to accomplish His work. We make every effort to maintain relational unity and doctrinal unity as cooperating believers all for His glory.
Jesus preached, taught, and healed and His fame spread. Christians and Churches must be involved in true ministry to the world, rather than entertainment.
God calls us to trust in Him so that we can maintain hope for the certain future with Him. We have no need to escape through substance abuse. Alcoholism and gluttony are moral and medical problems.
Israel strays away from God as the generations pass, and is Judged for it. Christians need to discourage national self-destruction. Judges 2:1-15.
When we come to Christ, we also become a part of the body of Christ. This means so much to us as Christians must be together under Jesus' the head of the body.
Success is faithfulness. Our faithfulness to God that flows from His faithfulness to Himself and His glory. Proverbs 3:5-6.
The Book of Proverbs contains much wisdom & direction for those seeking to compare a godly life with a foolish one. We are urged to pursue wisdom and Godly sense when dealing with life's circumstances.
Jesus gives the Master Profit, the greatest gain in life. Our abilities must decrease as He increases in our lives. All we have accomplished are counted as loss in light of His glory and grace.
What we hope for in Christ will one day be fully attained. Bible Studies for Life Week of July 12 Bible Study from I Peter 5.
God offers success and goodness in a life that glorifies Him - His people are called to be faithful to Him! Jesus wants us to be sure we are following the right path for living.
Bible Studies for Life Senior Adults Week of July 5 The Joy Arising from Our Hope: Suffering for Christ can deepen our walk with Him.
"The Christian Patriot" by Mellish Irving Motte originally delivered at the South Congregational Church, Boston, July 5, 1840. Psalm 144:15 "Happy is that people whose God is the Lord." Edited by James Jordan. Motte describes how private morality and public politics are inextricably linked in our system of self-government. Christians and politicians must make political opinions based on what is morally right, and not act in narrow self-interest or party interest.
From authority, our elders and our God offer us their instructions in right ways of living with integrity. This is a contrast to the enticements of wicked violent sin that young people are encouraged to follow as a lifestyle.
Saul is converted because Jesus reveals Himself to him, redirecting Saul to the life of Paul.
This lesson covers verses that seem especially relevant to today's issues. Proverbs gives instruction to be kind towards others, and to avoid unjust behavior.
What character do we display in light of all of God's goodness towards us? What do we do with the blessings that God has lead us into?
Proverbs 3 offers sound advice on attaining and using wisdom in everyday life, all as God's gift.
Jude asks his church to obey an impossible command and keep themselves in God's love. By "themselves" he includes even their neighbor who has strayed into error through false teaching.
Psalm 104:24-34 displays our ideal attitude towards God's relationship with creation, with emphasis on animals. Let the Lord be Glad in His works, and may our meditations be pleasing to Him!
Paul reviews his mission and its team approach and goals - all of it is because of God's power and work in Paul's ministry. Believers must fulfill our calling, boast only about Jesus, and join the team in offer out the lost for salvation.
God acted to make us righteous and justified in His sight by means of Jesus Christ. When we have faith in Him as our Savior we experience Salvation!
Paul calls Christians to unity because matters of conscience prove we all belong to God as His servants, and hence we must please Him first ourselves. We all belong to God, we live or die to God, not to the debatable requirements of others.
In Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of the Dry Bones, God promises a future to Israel out of their captivity and dispersion. He will accomplish this miraculously and by His Spirit.
While God retains ultimate sovereignty, Paul teaches in Romans 13 what it means to be good citizens who cooperate with governmental authority. From Explore the Bible Sunday School literature for May 2020
Jesus' parable of The Good Samaritan shows us the lengths that God would go to reach those who need rescue from the attacks of sin.
This part of Romans tells us the because of all that God has done we are to live in love as living sacrifices to Him rather than be conformed to the depraved culture around us.
Ruth Chapter 4 teaches us that society is valuable and its institutions must be upheld against all who would tear them down to gain power over others.
In 2 Samuel 24 God judges Israel as David counts the people. As a result the Prophet Gad tells David that he has a choice of 3 evils.
Salvation comes by faith, and continues to be that way. No one can work up or earn salvation.
The Coronavirus is no surprise to God, and He helps us deal with it. A message delivered in the church parking lot.
Christ Crucified confounds the wise and sets salvation at the feet of all who will be called of God! A Historic Sermon by Charles Spurgeon, revised and updated by Pastor James Jordan.
Explore the Bible session 7 Spring 2020 "Raised" The disciples went to the tomb expecting Jesus' body to be there, but He was raised from the dead! He is alive today giving life to all who seek it!
Jesus is raised from the dead, the living Savior who gives all people hope in a dark world.
Good Friday 2020 Devotional with Matthew 27, real RRBC music, and an important reading from J I Packer's "Knowing God" and prayer.
John 13 Jesus gives a new commandment and washes the disciple's feet. A devotional including scripture, prayer, real church music.
All who accept the gospel find freedom from the guilt of sin. Explore the Bible Session 6 for the Week of April 5.
God is the Great Encourager, revealing His plans and moving us forward. Discouragement is a sin, as God showed Samuel.
While we were sinners, Christ died for us. This lesson is for the week of March 29, 2020 but is appropriate anytime! Romans 5:1-11
As we should learn from normal life, our Heavenly Father will give Good Gifts to those that ask! We are free to meet the needs of others!
Jesus was strong in the Word of God, and didn't fall for Satan's lies at His temptation in the wilderness. He was tempted so we could learn!
By His sovereign care over us, God shows us that He is the Master Potter who gives us life!
Jesus' miraculous transfiguration shows that He is the Son of God to whom we should listen.
Surprisingly, God commands Christians to agree, in a spiritual way, and to strive always for harmonious cooperation.
Christians can be encouraged about the future, since God's power secures us in His love forever!
Jesus' Baptism was an act of dependence upon the Father, and Jesus began the Second Exodus for us when He chose to be baptized.
The true and lasting happiness that God offers to His people is celebrated at Christmas.
Christmas is the season to emphasize the love of God, which He freely gives to all people in Jesus, the Only Begotten Son of God who speaks the truth!
Having and attitude of gratitude will enable sanctification to progress. There are many good reasons to thank our Good God! From Psalm 107:1-20
The Bible calls us to be "All In" with God on His great mission of salvation! Many Bible characters provide an example for us of great commitment and perseverance.
Part 2 reviewing the second half of Richard & Henry Blackaby's Flickering Lamps. Rolling Roads spent several weeks this Fall studying and working through this book together, with a view towards improving the church with Christ Jesus as Head of the Church.
Part 1 reviewing the first half of Richard & Henry Blackaby's Flickering Lamps. Rolling Roads spent several weeks this Fall studying and working through this book together, with a view towards improving the church with Christ Jesus as Head of the Church.
Why do some Christians live as if God hasn't fought and won the battle? We learn that we are to stand firm, for God fights the battle!
God has given gifts us, His people, so that we might bring glory to Christ through the Church. He is equipping His saints!
Jesus' pronouncement and fulfillment of the Kingdom of God is rooted in the OT expectations of God's people!
The Great Light that dawned was Jesus and His Teaching. God was breaking into the Kingdoms of this World with His unshakeable Kingdom.
Jesus heals a royal official's sick son, but not by a big show of signs and wonders. Near Cana of Galilee.
Jesus is the way of salvation. He is the ultimate standard of religious inquiry and information.
The Holy Spirit is with us, just as Jesus promised His disciples. We can believe that God's Presence is in our lives.
God promises the most vile phony that he promises to take away their sin and make them clean if they will repent and obey Him! Isaiah 1
God's heart of compassion provides a way to save His wayward people, who keep on listening to worthless advice.
James says that we are tempted by our own desires, but God always gives us a way of escape. Temptation is not the end of the world, but giving in leads to harm.
Christ calls us to serve others, and it is in this service that God's love is shown clearly. Christians aren't only throwing themselves a party, they are inviting everyone!
God inspired Paul to explain God's love in light of the behavior that it produces for all people, in direct contrast to the false teachers of Corinth who opposed his ministry.
As God inspired Saul to defeat Nahash's tyranny, so too we must be inspired to defeat socialist-progressive attacks on our country.
People need to accept many truths about God's Word, or they are missing out on what God has given to them. Don't listen to the critics of the Bible.
Christians must diligently hold on to their confession of the faith, in spite of all circumstances which might make us drift away from it.
God is the unlimited inexhaustible source of spiritual power! Are we living below our means?
ACTS acrostic can be a wonderful way to improve our prayer life according to God's will.
Participating in Rolling Roads Baptist Church has many spiritual benefits! A place to love God, worship, pray, and live as a Christian in a changing world. Come and worship with us this week!
Baptists are inspired by the Bible to conduct a congregational style of church government which is based on a believers church and the individual spiritual responsibility of all Christians.
True Christian unity is maintained as we draw near to Christ, who has already made us one in Him.
An exploration and inspiration from doors in the Bible, which represent our choices that must be made with wisdom in this life.
Through the pursuit of holiness we have spiritual vision! This is a sermon preached by the late North Carolina pastor Rev. Dr. Ronald E Wall, adapted from his book "Sermons on Prayer" by Baker Book House.
God is pro-life, and created humanity in His image. We should come together to protect and support life, and those in difficult pregnancy situations.
God tests our social relationships and moral status by our service and love towards others in the Kingdom of God. Conclusion to a series of messages from Hebrews.
Due to technical error, this is a partial recording. God gives us in Christ the power for holy living as God's people!
Jesus entered the most Holy place through the sacrifice of His body, making the ultimate final sacrifice for all sins.
Jesus is our Great High Priest who has performed the ultimate and unique sacrifice for the sins of the world!
Christians are faithful to the Prince of Salvation, and there is blessing in that faithfulness to this superior Savior!
Faith wins over fear in the life of the Kingdom of God. Israel is a lesson book for the nations on how to trust God.
Christians are called to generosity, because God is the most generous giver of all! Our Christmas tradition is rooted in history.
How are we doing as Christians in relationship with others? Are we following God's command to love others?
Christians realize that God is at work in our lives, and our morality stems from our relationship to Him, in contrast with the world's standards.
We can trust God for other people, and avoid conflicts and disputes by faith. Make the journey to the Promised Land!
God has rolled away the reproach of Israel, and has brought freedom and true liberty to the lives of His people!
Jesus shows how opportunities for hypocrisy are also opportunities to display character that comes from God.
In spite of life's difficulties, we may find comfort in the sovereignty of God over all situations.
The prophet Nathan delivers a very special message to King David. God will accomplish His purposes in and through history.
We are to live lives that reflect the inextricable link between happiness and blessedness!
Our precious salvation is rooted and grounded in the Blood of Jesus, the greatest once for all sacrifice!
Being to familiar or comfortable with God is a calling to Christians not to lose their awe of God!
The desolation of Jerusalem in Jeremiah's day is a picture of spiritual devastation today.
Jesus teaches in parables that Christians should be watchful because God's future work will break into their lives. God's future requires us to watch for His sudden work.
Jesus gets personal saying that He expects His followers to learn the lesson of the fig tree, and appreciate God's timing for God's plan.
Jesus describes what will really happen at His Second Coming, in contrast to what future false teachers will say. Jesus' Second Coming will be public and will alter creation.
Jesus tells Christians to flee the upcoming destruction of the temple. God used even a desolating sacrilege to bring salvation through the New Covenant.
Jesus promises that persecution will come and that we must embrace paying the price of discipleship as an eschatalogical act, which proves the reality of the Kingdom of God on earth, just as Jesus Himself did!
A "reading together" of a great prophetic apocalyptic passage where Jesus teaches His disciples, and us, that we can trust God for the future.
Is diversity for the sake of diversity to be pursued? Or is diversity a result of virtue pursued by God?
A message based on Chapter 9 of "The God of Promise and the Life of Faith" by Scott Hafemann. Jesus makes ALL the difference by giving us faith, freedom, and the power to obey God.
A message based on the Introduction to "The God of Promise and the Life of Faith" by Scott Hafemann. A strong justification for going back to the Bible as the reliable guide to faith in Christ.
A Biblical response to the shooting at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church, TX. Return fire, but not in the way you might think.
Why should we remember the Protestant Reformation? What is the importance of the Reformation for our lives as Christians today?
The Holy Spirit is vital, critical, and life-transforming for all people. A message from John's Gospel. True worshipers worship in Spirit and Truth!
Paul and his mission team journey to ancient Cyprus, where a dramatic conversation takes place. God accompanies His teaching with power.
The Bible encourages us to keep an eternal perspective when we are encountering life's trials and overcoming obstacles that are in our lives.
Our enthusiasm for the Kingdom of God ought to match the enthusiasm found in the Pilgrim Psalm 122.
God helps us to know the difference between foolishness and wisdom as it relates to money and His provisions for our lives.
The power of women needs to be under the power of God, or the church is open to reproach. Parallel passages are considered in this message on women in the church from I Timothy.
I Timothy shows us that we need to be people of prayer, because we are saved. God is very happy with those who pray.
No matter how great our law-breaking, God's mercy is always greater for those who repent of their sins.
Paul demonstrates that truthful teaching leads to the benefit of love, not to emptiness like false teaching.