“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.” — 2 Thessalonians 1:3 There are words in Holy Writ that come like the steady light of a far lantern on aContinue reading “Verse of the Day – Devotional – Feb 9”
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Extra Genesis Notes
Other Notes for Genesis Class: Details of the Creation Days Genesis 1:1–2:4 Parallel of Creation Days 1–3 and 4–6 The Creation account is not merely forming and filling. Rather, it is a process of: Thus, the issues addressed in Creation are: There are three days of forming (1:1–13) and three days of filling (1:14–31), withContinue reading “Extra Genesis Notes”
Feb 8th Sermon – Joshua 2
First Baptist Church Biloxi ========== A Place Of Promise: Unexpected Hope In God’s Unfolding Plan – Joshua 2:1-14 A Place Of Promise: Unexpected Hope In God’s Unfolding Plan – Joshua 2:1-14 ========== ORDER OF WORSHIP Call To Worship God Is So Good – PreK ChoirWelcome/PrayerWorship Through SongThis Is Our GodHave Faith In GodWorthy Is TheContinue reading “Feb 8th Sermon – Joshua 2”
Loving the Enemy: The Impossible Command and the Kingdom It Reveals
(Matthew 5:43–45) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.”— Gospel of Matthew 5:43–45 I. The Word Spoken on the Height There are words in Holy ScriptureContinue reading “Loving the Enemy: The Impossible Command and the Kingdom It Reveals”
Revelation Study Unveils Babylon’s Fall Patterns
Summary: Meeting Summary: Revelation Study Group Date: February 4, 2026 Facilitator: [Name not given, assumed group leader] Location: In-person group Bible study Main Texts Covered: Revelation 18–19:8, 2 Thessalonians 2, references to Genesis, Daniel, Old Testament covenants Opening & Prayer • The meeting began with a prayer, focusing on gratitude for community, seeking understanding, andContinue reading “Revelation Study Unveils Babylon’s Fall Patterns”
Devotional – Feb 6
“He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.” — Proverbs 21:21 A Devotional Exposition in the Long Light By The Reverend Professor Jeremy Derby, in the voice of Tolkien I. The Road Set Before the Walker There are verses in Holy Scripture that read like signposts at a forked road—brief, weathered, andContinue reading “Devotional – Feb 6”
A Song at Dawn Before the Fortress
A Devotional on Psalm 59:16By The Reverend Professor Jeremy Derby(in the voice of J. R. R. Tolkien) “I will sing of your strength,in the morning I will sing of your love;for you are my fortress,my refuge in times of trouble.”— Psalm 59:16 🌄 I. The Morning Song and the Watchful Night There are songs thatContinue reading “A Song at Dawn Before the Fortress”
Verse of the Day Devotional – 2 Feb
“Beyond the Furthest Shore”: A Devotional Meditation on 1 Corinthians 2:9 “As it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.’”— 1 Corinthians 2:9 I. The Saying of the Apostle and the Silence of Wonder There are words in Holy ScriptureContinue reading “Verse of the Day Devotional – 2 Feb”
Jan 31 Sermon
Jan 31st First Baptist Church Biloxi ========== A Place of Promise: The Call For Unity in God’s Unfolding Plan- Joshua 1:10-18 A Place of Promise: The Call For Unity in God’s Unfolding Plan- Joshua 1:10-18 ========== ORDER OF WORSHIP Ordinance Of BaptismWelcome/PrayerWorship Through SongPraiseThe Love of GodNothing But The Blood/Give Thanks/Total PraiseOffertory SpecialEvidenceMessageA Place ofContinue reading “Jan 31 Sermon”
Jonah: Week 2
Jonah Session 2 Prayers from the Depths Jonah 2: When Relief Comes Before Repentance OPENING RECAP Alright, before we jump into chapter 2, let’s orient ourselves back to where we left off last week. In Jonah chapter 1: • God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, and although it’s not mentioned yet in chapter 1,Continue reading “Jonah: Week 2”
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