Pastor John Scripture Reference: Romans 8:18; 9:1-5; 10:1-4

Pray for your town, on site. On Saturday, October 6, we will meet at the First Baptist Church campus. We will offer brief orientation and training about prayer walking. Then we will go out in teams to walk through the neighborhoods of our town and pray for God to bless the people we see or the families who live in the homes we pass.

Another Southern Baptist Running for High Office, INTERVIEW PART 2: Values & beliefs by Will Hall NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Symbolically at least, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee follows in the footsteps of three high-profile politicians who identified themselves as Southern Baptists. Unfortunately, once in office Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Jimmy Carter rejected Southern Baptist values and beliefs. Jimmy Carter — following his departure from the White House — went so far as to renounce his membership in the Southern Baptist Convention … twice (in 1993 and again in 2000). [Carter remains a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga., […]

by John Adams (1735 – 1826) John Adams—second President of the United States and Revolutionary war hero—married Abigail Smith in 1764. Theirs was a remarkable marriage, not only for the constancy of their devotion (they were married for more than fifty years), but also for their offspring, one of whom, John Quincy Adams, would become President himself. The couple counted the spiritual and moral nurture of their children a high duty and privilege, indeed, “a sacrament.” Often separated from Abigail by government assignments (e.g., as emissary to both France and England), John was keenly aware of the mother’s critical role […]

Pastor John Scripture Reference:  Ephesians 2:1-10

In a recent issue of Scientific American, arch-Darwinist Richard Dawkins and physicist Lawrence Krauss discussed the relationship between science and religion. Dawkins, whose latest book, The God Delusion, is only one of a slew of recent books attacking religious beliefs, prefers an “in your face” approach. He once wrote that “if you meet somebody who claims not to believe in evolution, that person is ignorant, stupid, or insane.” He then added “or wicked, but I’d rather not consider that.” In his discussion with Krauss, Dawkins stood by his statement, calling it “a simple and sober statement of fact.” For his […]

by Howard Dayton, posted on Sep 19, 2007 GAINESVILLE, Ga. (BP)–Debt is something that we owe to someone else. God’s Word doesn’t say we can’t borrow, but it does warn us against excessive debt, and that’s called surety. Surety is the condition of being in debt without having a sure way to repay. The way to guarantee that you will be able to repay a debt is if you use collateral. When you borrow money from a financial institution you are required to sign over something of value as collateral that will cover the balance owed in case of default.

  by Michael Foust NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–In what some are calling groundbreaking research, a new four-year study concludes it is possible for homosexuals to change their physical attractions and become heterosexual through the help of Christian ministries.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Romans 6:19-23

“We have observed: when USA teams arrive God often removes barriers. Public schools closed to the Bible Narratives project ‘suddenly’ became open and eager. Churches struggling to reach their community ‘suddenly’ catch a vision and passion for evangelism. USA teams return to the USA, but the barriers remain down.