Mountain Top Experiences Lk. 23:33 – April 9, 2026

Mountain Top Experiences Lk. 23:33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We all go through trials and temptations in the valleys of life.  But there are certainly some wonderful mountain top experiences, as well.  Today we are going to look at some of these mountain top experiences in hopes that you will find yourself more often on the […]

Hagar Fled, Gen 16:4-10

This text from Gen 16 is about the time Hagar fled from Sarai. Have you been considering leaving?  Have you toyed with the idea that it is time for you to leave your husband?  It’s time for you to leave your job?  It’s time for you to leave your church? Hagar, Sarai’s handmaid, fled from […]

The Parable of the Vineyard, Lk 20:1-19

The Parable of the Vineyard In this Sunday school lesson we’ll study the question the chief priests, scribes, and elders asked Jesus and the Parable of the Vineyard. Question of Authority, v.1-8 On Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, after Jesus cast out the thieves from the temple on Saturday, he taught the people in the temple […]

Why We Are a Baptist Church

There are six distinct doctrines that distinguish Bible believing Baptist churches from all other churches and religions in the world.  Some non-denominational churches hold these doctrines, and, thus, they are Baptist in their doctrine though not in their name.  We are not ashamed of the name “Baptist” and we are not ashamed of these distinct […]

The Foolishness of Fools, Prov 14:24

The Foolishness of Fools Prov. 14: 24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Every child starts out from childhood with a fair amount of foolishness in him [Prov 22:15].  The Lord gives parents instruction on how to deal with their foolishness.  The idea is to drive this foolishness away from them so that they learn to respect and […]

Submission to Authority, Gen 16:9

Submission to Authority Submission to authority is one of the greatest means of protection in the Bible.  Our submission to God is demonstrated by our obedience to his word. In Gen 16:4-9, Hagar fled from the face of Sarai, after she dealt hardly with her.  When the angel of the Lord found Hagar, he said, […]

The God of the Bible, Ex 5:2

The God of the Bible Ex. 5:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO One of Pharaoh’s problems in Ex 5:2 is that he didn’t know the God of the Bible.  When Moses and Aaron approached him about letting Israel go into the wilderness he said, “I know not the Lord.”  There are many people today who likewise don’t […]

Under Authority, Lk 7:1-10

Under Authority In this lesson from Lk 7:1-10 we are going to study three different aspects of this passage.  First, we’re going to look at the facts of the story, second, we’re going to study “authority”, and, third, we are going to reconcile this passage with Matt 8:5-13. The Facts The scene is Capernaum, v.1.  […]

Authority and Power, Lk 4:33-44

Authority and Power While Jesus was in Capernaum, Lk 4:31, Jesus taught, preached, cast out devils, healed diseases, and prayed.  The people marveled at his authority and power, Lk 4:36. They said, “What a word is this! For with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out”. Jesus taught with authority […]

The Lord Is Not Among You, Num 14:42

The Lord Is Not Among You Num-14:42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage, the spies have returned from Canaan and 10 of the 12 of them talked the people out of following the Lord into Canaan.  After the people refused to go, the Lord pronounced that all of the men over 20 would die within […]