My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. —Proverbs 3:21-22Links to an external site. Proverbs, that ancient and wise collection, speaks to us of treasures beyond the gleam of gold or the strength of steel. ItContinue reading “Verse of the Day Devotional – August 21st, 2025”
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Revelation 13.1-10 – The Sea Beast
The Vision Unveiled John, the exile upon Patmos, lifts his weary eyes to the restless waters. Out of the deep—symbol of chaos, rebellion, and all that resists the order of God—there rises a monstrous form. It is a Beast of dreadful power, partaking of many creatures at once: leopard in swiftness, bear in strength, lionContinue reading “Revelation 13.1-10 – The Sea Beast”
Verse of the Day – August 20th, 2025
The House of the High King: A Devotional on Ephesians 2:19–20 “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.”—Ephesians 2:19–20 (NIV) I. The Gate in the WallContinue reading “Verse of the Day – August 20th, 2025”
Verse of the Day Devotional – August 19th, 2025
The Music of Love Before the World In the elder days, before the shaping of the stars, the Ainur sang before the face of Ilúvatar, and their song was the birth of all that was, and is, and is yet to come. Yet amid their harmonies, it was not by their strength that the themesContinue reading “Verse of the Day Devotional – August 19th, 2025”
Verse of the Day Devotional – August 18th 2025
On Romans 8:18 — “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” I. The Shadow and the Morning In the scroll of ages, there is oft a deep shadow that hangs heavy upon the weary hearts of mortals. Many wander, as did Frodo ofContinue reading “Verse of the Day Devotional – August 18th 2025”
August 17, 2025 – Spiritual Adulting: God’s Desire to Grow You Up – Romans 8:9-17
Original Sermon Notes: August 17, 2025 – Spiritual Adulting: God’s Desire to Grow You Up – Romans 8:9-17 https://vimeo.com/firstbaptistbiloxi https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ROM.8.9-17.ESV Fill in the blank: 1. Birth, evidenced by:– Possession of the Spirit (v. 9-11)– Confirmation of the Spirit (v. 16)You will never grow spiritually mature if you are constantly doubting your salvation. 2. Growth, evidencedContinue reading “August 17, 2025 – Spiritual Adulting: God’s Desire to Grow You Up – Romans 8:9-17”
Ephesians 1 (Aug 17, Sunday School)
Ephesians 1 (Aug 17, Sunday School) Paul Letter to the Ephesians v. 15 – v. 23 1 John 4:20, John 13:34-35 V. 17 – Paul Role of Holy Spirit – Not for Special Powers, but knowing God Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 17:3 v. 18 & 19 1 Peter 1:3-4 Deut. 32:9, Titus 3:6-7, Phillipians 3:10 v.Continue reading “Ephesians 1 (Aug 17, Sunday School)”
2022 Year End Ministry Update
I just wanted to share a quick ministry update. Military Chaplaincy Possibility:A few months ago a few chaplain recruiters reached to me about the possibility of becoming an Army chaplain. As many of you know, I have wanted to become a military chaplain since I was back on active duty, but due to some paperwork,Continue reading “2022 Year End Ministry Update”
Sermon on Acts 15:22-35
I preached on Acts 15:22-36 yesterday. Here is a link to the video, I have uploaded it to Youtube and it is currently processing, but this is the link to the link: https://youtu.be/kT_99bc3RE4 Thank you and God Bless, Jeremy Derby
The Good Person Test
The Good Person Test from Living Waters Ministry, they encourage to share freely: “Do you consider yourself to be a good person? Most people do. However, most of us differ as to the definition of “good.” The Bible says that God is good, and the Ten Commandments are His standard of goodness. So, we willContinue reading “The Good Person Test”
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