Bartimaeus Baptist Temple
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from July 20, “Be Angry and Do Not Sin
Sometimes we talk about anger like it’s a sin. It can be depending on the reasons for it, but anger is one of our God-given emotions. Even God gets angry, so anger itself must not be the problem. Sometimes we … Continue reading →
Sunday School by Linda Thacker from July 20, “Imperishable”
Over the past week we watched as heroic rescuers braved the flood and its aftermath to find and recover survivors. Life is precious, and we thank God for the people who are willing and eager to preserve it. But life … Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from July 13, “To Die For”
With our tenancy toward hyperbolic speech, the phrase, “to die for,” gets used a lot now. It makes me sad when I hear it, because it is usually used in reference to something that is absolutely not worth dying for, … Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from June 29, “By Grace Through Faith”
We continue our study with Romans 4:16-25. Paul holds up Abraham as the model for our faith, explaining in greater detail how he believed what God said despite the apparent reality of his situation. But if we know the story … Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from June 15, “Faith of Our Father”
On this Fathers Day, we trace our spiritual heritage back to Abraham, considered righteous because of his faith, and thus the spiritual father of us all. Our study continues with romans 4:9-15
Continue reading →Sunday School by Linda Thacker from June 15, “Blesse Are the Joy Bombs”
Let’s look at what Jesus had to say in His very first sermon, which we refer to as the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5:3-12. In this age of “influencers,” His list of Beatitudes (from the Latin word “beatus,” … Continue reading →
Message by Larry Thacker Jr from June 8, “Working Faith”
Our study continues with Romans 4:1-8. Having explained that faith is the one and only means of reconciliation with God, Paul now illustrates this truth through the example of Abraham. It was not by his works that Abraham was considered … Continue reading →
Sunday School by Priscilla Whitmore from June 8
Sunday School by Priscilla Whitmore from June 1
Priscila speaks on the topics of the importance of family and the power of God for redemption based on the story of Nick Cruz.
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