The word as a hammer

The Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, likens the word of God to a hammer. Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? As a powerful hammer, the word of God is used to crush everything

The word as a fire

The Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, likened the word of God as a fire. Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; The word is designed to conform us unto holiness. Therefore, the dross in our life must be removed. The word of God serves

The word is enriching

The word is designed to enrich you. Psalm 19:7-10 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the

Attributes of God - Sermons

Those in attendance at Bear Trail Baptist Church's 2024 Bible Conference on the Attributes of God were well feed, from God's word. Keying in God's attributes during this conference was such a spiritual feast, that I wanted you to get in on the blessings.

The word as a bow

In Habakkuk 3, the Lord presented as a man of war, armed with a bow, likened to His word. Habakkuk 3:9 Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. The Bible says it "was made quite naked" -

The word is truth

ONE: The word of God is truth. * John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. TWO: The word of God identifies the man of God as truthful. * 1 Kings 17:24 And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a

The word is a mirror

The Word of God is likened to a mirror. James 1:22-24 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face

The word as a lamp and light.

The Word of God is likened to a lamp and a light. No one walks around their house while it's dark, with the lights out. It's too easy to stumble and fall. Instead, we turn on the lamp, so we'll have some light to

Attributes of God - Bible Conference

It's an honor to be a part of Bear Trail Baptist Church's annual Bible Conference that is starting this evening, Monday, December 30th at 7 pm. Would you please pray for all the preachers and the families who are traveling in today, as well as for

The word and water

A dry bar of soap isn't helpful without water. The water is what allows us to build up a good lather of soap, to get cleaned up. Like a hot shower, with fresh water, after a long day of work on the farm - it's refreshing!

The word is a seed

The Word of God is likened to a seed. Luke 8:11-15 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe

The word is a sword

The Word of God is likened to a SWORD. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts

The Saviour

Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Who is the Saviour? Thou shalt call his name JESUS What does the Saviour do? He shall SAVE Who does the Saviour, save? His

What to read, when to read

When In Sorrow Read John 14 When Men Fail You Read Psalm 27 When You Have Sinned Read Psalm 51 & 1 John 1:9 When You Worry Read Matthew 6:19-34 When You Are In Danger Read Psalm 91 When God Seems Far Away Read Psalm 139 If You

Our Church is OPEN

Pilgrim Baptist Church believes that Jesus is the reason for ALL the seasons. We also realize that many people today key in on the Christmastime of the year as: "Jesus being the reason for this season". Because of this, let it be known, that our church will be

What are we going to do?

Exodus 34:6 describes The LORD God as: merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. Since all of us could use another chance at something - longsuffering sure becomes a great blessing. Since we all are ignorant of some things - truth really does becomes a prized

Purposeful training

In the horse world, if you need a horse quickly and have the extra money, you'll likely purchase an older horse, already trained to do the specific tasks needed. On the other side of the market, there are also those who will only purchase younger horses who'

2 Timothy 2 - Expository Sermons

A verse-by-verse sermon series on the book of 2 Timothy 2 Sermon #1: 2 Timothy 2:1-4 A bloody book in the midst of a spiritual war! Sermon #2: 2 Timothy 2:5 The American Idol of Sports. Sermon #3: 2 Timothy 2:6-7 It's time to labor

Reason, relate and think critically

The "traditional" education model became very good at teaching children how to be robotic "job-doers", who would grow into being robotic "job-givers." In this model, children are rewarded for "memorizing" what they're told to memorize. They would receive passing grades

Gain obedience and wisdom

Romans 16:17-18 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the

2024 Algood Christmas Parade Outreach

Pilgrim Baptist Church had a great time, serving the Lord together at last night's Algood Christmas parade. There were 12 of us who were blessed to be able to wave our banner for Jesus. Hundreds of tracts were passed out with the saving gospel of God's

Do we need another want?

We don't need much, but we tend to want a lot. Most of us typically won't settle for what we need, we tend to strive to get what we want. The thing is: after we get what we want, for some reason, there is always something

Success defined wrong

The world defines success with carnal answers to carnal questions. For example: * How much money do you have? * What kind of car do you drive? * How many subscribers do you have? * What types of vacations can you afford? However, the BIBLE says: For what shall it profit a man, if

2 Timothy 1 - Expository Sermons

A verse-by-verse sermon series on the book of 2 Timothy 1 Sermon #1: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 How to encourage your friend from a jail cell? Sermon #2: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Why God gives the spirit of power, love and a sound mind! Sermon #3: 2 Timothy 1:8

In the sight of men

2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. God knows your heart, and in His sight you may be an honest Christian, but the world is skeptical of you. Therefore, you must consider how things