If you're a Christian, you're a leader. Join us on April 24-26 for our 4th Annual Bible Conference that is themed: Christ-Centered Leadership. For more information, visit: https://pilgrimbaptist.church/bible-conference/

Sinful man has a way of using rules for selfish purposes. They may take advantage of those who find safety and security in keeping all the rules. Rule keepers tend to be people pleasers by nature. As a result, they may never ask some of these simple questions: * Are these

Job 8:13-14 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider's web. The frail web of a spider can't hold much. Anyone can easily brush it away. It's just like

A couple of years ago, my son and I got to spend 5 minutes in a flight simulator. This was not a real flight. It was only a simulation of a real flight. All the simulator did was fake what it was not. It faked a real flight by assuming

When someone offers a better way or a new idea, sometimes they are viewed as arrogant or prideful by those who reject change and are threatened by new ideas. Could it be that those caught in the trap of "this is the way we've always done it" are the ones

If you are a Christian, you are a ... * minister * priest * ambassador * soldier * teacher * builder I think you'll find this sermon to be an encouragement...

There are a lot of made-up names that really have no meaning. They've been able to make their way into the English language, because of the viral popularity associated with the meaning behind their "brand". For example, when someone hears the word Kodak, they associate that name to mean camera.

We don't plan on making mistakes. Mistakes just happen. We don't want to make mistakes. But, mistakes sure do want to show up. Because of this, many people freeze in life. They come to a stand still and never attempt anything new or different because they're afraid of the mistakes.

Christians with the gift of mercy have a... * 🗝️ key to open the heart of someone that's suffering and comfort them. * 🙂 cheerful countenance that's ready to aid and assist someone. * 👐 hand that is open, outstretched and ready to lift someone up, not push them down. * 💡 perspective that is able to see

A verse-by-verse sermon series on the book of 1 Timothy 5. Sermon #1: 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Rebuke vs Intreat: The importance of relationships within the church. Sermon #2: 1 Timothy 5:3-10 Don't Deny the Faith: How to Treat Widows in the Church? Sermon #3: 1 Timothy 5:3

Very thankful, extremely blessed, and super-excited about Pilgrim Baptist Church's 1st service tomorrow, Sunday, March 17th, in our new building location @ 170 4th Ave. Cookeville, TN 38506. Our 11 am message will be on the spiritual gift of mercy! If you're in the area, stop by and worship the Lord

Thank you to all those who've supported, prayed, advised and labored with Pilgrim Baptist Church in our new church renovation project. And thank you to Born Again Pews for an excellent experience from start to finish. We so appreciate Rex and all the staff from Born Again Pews. Their attention

No one goes to a restaurant and is told by the waiter what they absolutely must eat. Instead, the waiter brings a menu stocked with choices. The waiter allows the customers to choose what they want based on their taste preferences. When a waiter hands you a menu, by default,

We are only 6 weeks away from hosting our 2024 Bible Conference. The theme this year is: Christ Centered Leadership, and the dates are April 24-26th. Our guest Pastors this year will be: * Tim Crotts * Melvin Daniel * Eric Vick * Jonathan Keeling * Travis Alltop For more information, including our conference schedule

A verse-by-verse sermon series on the book of 1 Timothy 4. Sermon 1: 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Doctrines of Devils and Departing from the Faith! Sermon 2: 1 Timothy 4:3-5 Boost Your Meals with Prayer and Thanksgiving! Sermon 3: 1 Timothy 4:6 Wanted: a Good Minister who is

If you're used to always turning right at the same stop sign year after year, and then one day you decide to turn left: that's OK! Turning left doesn't mean you've done anything wrong. Turning left means you made a new decision, not a bad decision. Turning left allows you

In the Book of Proverbs, the word "instruction" is mentioned 25 times. In Proverbs 1 the Bible teaches us that instruction... * brings understanding * is to be received * proves that you fear God * needs to be listened to ...and that's just in chapter 1. Regarding instruction, the book of Proverbs goes

There's always a situation to handle. There's always an issue to deal with. Inevitable, a problem will always arise. However, when the dust settles, what people will remember most about it all, is your character. * How did you handle it? * How did you act or react? * What did you say,

I believe this sermon will be a help to the body of Christ. It's a warning concerning abusive leadership. I had the liberty and the opportunity to preach this at Bear Trail Baptist Church in Cana, VA. To God be the GLORY!

America is NOT mentioned prophetically anywhere in the Bible. Those that founded America were NOT Bible-Believing, Born-Again, Blood-Brought Christians. * They were Deist's. * They believed in a Deity. * They subscribed to the religion of Deism, which would affirm that there is a creator God. However, with all that said, they also

I voted as the 2nd person in my district, this morning. When I arrived, they asked for my ID, to confirm my name and address. When they asked me to confirm my birthdate, I politely gave them my date of birth. I then followed up with this statement: "YES, I'm

When the world calls someone gifted, they are referring to someone's natural talent and ability. The assumed origination of their gift or talent is self. This is why the phrases: self-made, and self-esteem are so popular. It's why personal branding and personal ambition are promoted so much. It's also why

Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. The church is NOT a social or political organization. It's not a gym membership, or a sports team. It's not a gun club or a golf club. The church is one

Pursue YOUR passion. Invest in YOUR-self. The problem with these 2 statements is selfish priorities. How 'bout pursue Christ and invest in the members of His Body.

Hey, it's easy... It's easy to say I'm sorry. It's easy NOT to say I'm sorry. It's easy to say I love you. It's easy NOT to say I love you. It's easy to faithfully attend church. It's easy NOT to faithfully attend church. It's easy to pray. It's easy