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Nahum 1:1-8
October 29, 2023
Right off the start in this book we see the balancing of the justice and wrath of God with the grace and mercy of God. One does NOT negate the other. It is a woeful thing to be an enemy of God, but there is no greater blessing than to be the recipient of His love and grace.
Nahum 1:1-8
October 29, 2023
Right off the start in this book we see the balancing of the justice and wrath of God with the grace and mercy of God. One does NOT negate the other. It is a woeful thing to be an enemy of God, but there is no greater blessing than to be the recipient of His love and grace.
What does it mean that every believer is a priest before God? In this message, Canaan Elder Chuck Easter explores the Baptist conviction that all followers of Jesus have direct access to God through Christ without needing a human mediator. From prayer to service to ministry, discover how the priesthood of the believer shapes how we worship, serve, and live out our faith together as a church.
Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 Date: October 5, 2025 Overview: For the Christian death is not where we are going to it is somewhere we are coming from. Because the tomb is empty our caskets will be, too. Jesus left the tomb behind and we can live our sins and our shame behind, too.
Who really leads the church? In this message, Pastor Daniel unpacks the Baptist distinctive of the autonomy of the local church; the belief that every local congregation governs itself under the lordship of Christ. Discover why this principle matters for church health, mission, and faithfulness to Scripture.
Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23 Date: September 28, 2025 Overview: Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts would be opened to truly see what we have inherited in Christ — not just eternal life, but relationship with the King and citizenship in His Kingdom. We aren’t spiritual orphans scraping for scraps; we are sons and daughters with full rights to the riches of His grace. Being an heir doesn’t mean sitting on what we’ve been given — it means stewarding it. When you know what’s yours in Christ, you can give freely without fear of running out.
Who has the final word in the life of the church and in your life? In this message, Pastor Daniel unpacks the Baptist conviction of biblical authority: that God’s Word is our ultimate and sufficient guide for faith and practice. Learn why Baptists have always stood on Scripture alone, and how trusting the Bible shapes what we believe, how we worship, and how we live.
Passage: Ephesians 1:1-14 Date: September 21, 2025 Overview: Paul opened his letter to the Ephesians reminding them of all the blessings they have in Christ Jesus. God has blessed us so we can bless God and others.
From small gatherings of believers seeking religious freedom to one of the largest Protestant denominations in the world, the story of Baptists in America is rich with conviction and perseverance. In this message, we trace the journey of how Baptists took root in the United States, the challenges they faced, and the biblical principles that fueled their growth.
September 14th, 2025Numbers 27Despite knowing he will not enter the Promised Land due to his failure Moses does not abandon his leadership role. Instead, he faithfully follows God’s command to commission Joshua as the next leader of Israel.
September 7, 2025Numbers 27Despite knowing he will not enter the Promised Land due to his failure Moses does not abandon his leadership role. Instead, he faithfully follows God’s command to commission Joshua as the next leader of Israel.
This message is Part 1 of our Sunday night series Baptist Distinctives. In this introduction, we explore what makes Baptists unique, why those distinctives matter, and how they shape the life of our church today. From the authority of Scripture to the importance of believer’s baptism, this series lays a foundation for understanding and living out our Baptist convictions in a way that honors Christ and serves His church.
September, 7th 2025Numbers 25Israel falls into sin by engaging in idolatry and immorality with the Moabites, bringing God’s judgment. However, Phinehas’ zeal for righteousness restores God’s favor.
August 31, 2025Numbers 25Israel falls into sin by engaging in idolatry and immorality with the Moabites, bringing God’s judgment. However, Phinehas’ zeal for righteousness restores God’s favor.
September, 7th 2025Numbers 25Israel falls into sin by engaging in idolatry and immorality with the Moabites, bringing God’s judgment. However, Phinehas’ zeal for righteousness restores God’s favor.
August 31st, 2025Numbers 22-24Balaam, a pagan prophet, is initially resistant to obeying God fully. However, after a supernatural encounter (his donkey speaking), he acknowledges God’s authority.
August 17, 2025Numbers 21After facing rejection from Edom , Israel encounters hardships, leading them to complain and rebel. God punishes them with venomous snakes, but Moses intercedes, and God provides a solution through the bronze serpent.
August 10, 2025 Numbers 20In Numbers 20, Moses disobeys God by striking the rock instead of speaking to it as commanded. This failure results in severe consequences Moses is denied entry into the Promised Land.
August 10, 2025 Numbers 20In Numbers 20, Moses disobeys God by striking the rock instead of speaking to it as commanded. This failure results in severe consequences—Moses is denied entry into the Promised Land.
Passage: Numbers 17:1-13 Date: August 10, 2025 Overview: God issues commands that will settle the rebellion. It is a challenge of whose staff will bud. Aaron’s budded demonstrating he as truly to be the chosen priest of the LORD. No matter what, the Lord will always have the final say, not us.