Baptist Religion

Sometimes it can seem as if friends are more work and pain than they're worth, with friendship challenges that we have to endure and struggle through. Life gets in the way of our well-intentioned efforts to connect. Conflicts and differences over serious issues divide us and make us think that we could never be close to a person ever again. How can we build real relationships that are life giving and pass the test of time? Bryan Loritts mines one of the Bible's least-known books for insights into how friendships can flourish even in the midst of sin and brokenness.

Jesus said no one comes to the Father except through him. But in our inclusive world, such an exclusive claim isn't popular. Believers today face persistent pressure to abandon this belief, which the world sees as antiquated at best and hateful at worst. What we need is godly encouragement to stay the course and courage to share the gospel compassionately with those around us.

You’re going to live forever. The questions are where and how. With so many views about the afterlife - from reincarnation to annihilation - is there any way to know for sure what lies beyond the grave? The answer is a resounding yes! The same God who created you in his image has revealed important truths about your destiny.

Using plain language and word pictures, Spurgeon shares an earnest word for those who are seeking salvation. It has been written to show clearly how much we all need grace and how much grace is available for our needs. The writer would like to compel us, by his words, to come to Jesus Christ and receive that grace. A classic on a great subject written by one of the greatest preachers who ever lived.

Stories told from the imagined perspective of various biblical characters, offering insight into what they might have felt and thought deep within their heart of hearts. Take this beautiful journey with an author who has spent his lifetime of 100 years studying and teaching the bible to thousands of people from many cultures around the world.

We are all together in the visible world, walking our paths and choosing our adventures, but we have all already known the truth about what the Bible says about God and the realms of the divine. We are more than what we can see with our eyes. You are in luck, because this audiobook is here for you. It is an audiobook full of stories to help you see how the Bible proves the work of the lord and all of his hosts to keep us in alignment with our true power as children of God.

In this sermon, English preacher Charles Spurgeon uses candles to illustrate spiritual concepts. He delves into the history and use of lanterns to draw memorable parallels between candles and the Christian life. “Many people use their Bibles as lights to be hung up at a Chinese feast of lanterns,” he says, “for amusement, or for show.” The word of God should not be a prop, however, but rather the light that guides us through life.

From living from drink to drink, from womanizing to drugs, then from drugs to God, Rudy Davis tells his story of how he was pulled from the pits of hell to stand in the pulpit to preach the word of redemption. Listen as he recounts his life as a heartless man who lied, cheated, and stole, finally finding redemption and salvation. It is heartwarming and you will be a amazed at the transformation of Rudy Davis.

A Case for Being Timeless makes a case for churches remaining on the old, fundamental paths on which they began rather than constantly changing in order to keep up with fads. The three parts (What, Why, and How) to this audiobook make a compelling case for why our generation of youth should choose to be passionate about the old paths.

This collection of prayers by noted Hebrew Bible scholar Walter Brueggemann can be used in both public worship and private devotion. These prayers run the gamut from particular days in the church year to special moments in the lives of worshiping communities to events playing out on the world stage. In all cases, the prayers show us how God accompanies us through all the moments and stages of our life, bringing us the joys of life even amid a broken and hurting world and especially offering a joyous calling in Christ to serve that world.

Contending but Not Contentious is one young pastor’s perspective on when and how to fight. We do not merely fight against, but for, and this inheritance we have received from the previous generation is worthy of protecting.

"Baptismal Regeneration" is a classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon, first delivered on Sunday Morning, June 5, 1864. This narration is exquisitely performed by Bryan Nyman.

Do you love Jesus for who He is or for what He has done for you? Before you answer too quickly, ask yourself this: If everything you had was taken away, would Jesus still be enough for you? Come along on a on a journey with me to discover the true depth of your relationship with Jesus.

If anyone had good reason to join the league of the “Nones,” the “Dones,” and the deconstructionists, it would be Zach Hoag. After growing up and out of the compound walls of a Texas cult, and becoming a failed church planter in one of the most post-Christian cities in America, Zach was...

Find peace, purpose, and god’s presence in the empty nest. As your child steps into adulthood—whether leaving for college, starting a career, or beginning a life of their own—you may find yourself facing unexpected emotions. The once-busy home is now quieter, your daily routines have shifted, and you’re left wondering, Who am I now? What comes next? You are not alone. This 52-Week Empty Nest Devotional is designed to help you navigate this transition with faith, hope, and renewed purpose.

For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, bestselling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John's life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming.

John Jasper (1812-1901) was a significant Baptist preacher known for his vibrant and dramatic speaking style! He presents his case for the sun's motion over a flat Earth in his most well-known sermon, The Sun Do Move, which he preached 273 times due to its widespread demand. As an evangelical Christian, he bases his case on the Bible, including referencing several biblical verses from Scripture.

A Case for Reverence is a simple look at why we choose to conduct our services with a more reverent atmosphere than many other churches do today. If God is to be honored, worshiped and revered for who He is, our church services ought to reflect the same reverence.

We are reverent at funerals and other occasions that demand reverence. Is a weekly gathering to worship God less important than any other gathering? We think not.

You attend a beautiful church near downtown. The area is getting an influx of blacks and Hispanics. The church has a meeting to decide what to do. Do you sell the church and move to a "nicer" place? How would you vote? And how does God really feel about...White Flight.

It's time to "Drain the Swamp." With the right leadership, it will get done. The nation's frustration with political scandals, partisan corruption, and the government's quest for control during the pandemic has created an urgency to drain the swamp of government corruption. America needs a leader with the skill set and empowerment to get the job done.