Value in Sunday School?

There are some great life changing truths learned through Adult Bible Studies! Sunday School still has great value! I know that sounds trite, but it is nonetheless true. You open His Book and “Bam” a morsel of Heavenly Manna falls on your lap. Presently, our church at 9:45 AM on Sundays is concentrating on the book …

The Value of Summer Vacation Bible School

     If you were to put aside the neat little crafts, the enjoyable snack time, the Gospel centered songs and choruses, the fellowship with other Christians, the offerings collected for missionaries, the fun activity time, the enjoyable skits, the competition between two teams and you would still have a dynamic Gospel sermon that impacts …

Debt is hurting me!

“Debt is hurting me!” (the first of two maybe three articles about the biggest downfall I have counseled in the thirty-three years of ministry) Those were the words said through tears in my office by a couple who couldn’t make ends meet. Consider the following information and weigh the benefits of applying Scriptural Truth verses …

“Is the baptism tank full?”

  This is a short note, memoir, blog that a specific group can relate too. You know who you are, and I risk dropping this line to let you know you are not alone, a little needy but not alone. You wake up at 4:30 AM on a Sunday morning and the first thing on …

Moms should be honored!

God has blessed mankind with mothers! The Lord’s goodness has been shown in moms. Some of the most recognized leaders and thinkers of our nation gave tribute about their mothers: “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life …

Missions: An Acts 20:20 Perspective

The Great Commission is a wonderful opportunity to please the Lord with our prayers, pursuance and persistence for souls. Did you know that most Christians have slipped in following the Lord with witnessing? All believers are to be missionaries where we live, work and play. The reason why many churches struggle with attrition is because the Great Commission is not …

Feed the Need!

Question: What does peanut butter; apple sauce and canned ham have in common? Answer: They are all items collected for the “Feed the Need Food Drive” this past weekend! “Feed the Need” was the theme of the food drive sponsored by our church for a special promotion to help the needy of our community. During …

Does tithing buy happiness?

That is the title of an article I read on  Monday December 12, 2011 from the USA Today Newspaper. The writer Laura Vanderkam, author of the forthcoming All The Money in the World of USA TODAY’s Board of Contributors had some interesting observations in her article. Consider some of her points as quoted below: 1. …

Vision Night 2012

Vision for the church in 2012 Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, have faith in God.   Spiritual Goals 1. Revival in the hearts of the church family. 2. Reading of the Bible by 100% of church family daily. 3. Cottage prayer meetings established with Bible studies to foster spiritual growth. 4. Soul …

Thanksgiving: Jesus gave Thanks…

Community Baptist Church November 13, 2011 Pastor Timothy Jackson Notes from the Evening service         “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations” (Psalm …