Let your heart long for the salvation of the lost, as Paul’s did in Romans 10:1. Pray for The Well Outreach as they provide nourishment and hope to families in Spring Hill, and for Daniel and Sandra in Central Mexico as they share the gospel through storytelling and discipleship. Ask God for boldness to share His love and for open doors to reach those who need Him.
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Faith and Healing: David Carpenter’s Recovery from Partial Paralysis On February 20, David Carpenter’s life changed in an instant. What started as a normal night...
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Genesis 39: Joseph, now a slave in Egypt, prospers under God's blessing in Potiphar’s house but is falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and thrown into prison. Even in prison, God grants him favor, and he is placed in charge of the prisoners. Mark 9: Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. He heals a boy possessed by a demon, teaches about true greatness through servanthood, and warns about causing others to stumble. He calls His disciples to radical holiness and to have peace with one another. Job 5: Eliphaz continues his speech, advising Job to seek God for help, emphasizing that God disciplines those He loves. He describes how God protects the weak and frustrates the plans of the wicked, urging Job to accept divine correction. Romans 9: Paul expresses sorrow over Israel’s rejection of Christ. He explains God's sovereign choice, using the examples of Isaac, Jacob, and Pharaoh, and emphasizes that salvation comes through faith, not works. He highlights how Gentiles have obtained righteousness by faith, while Israel stumbled by seeking it through the law.
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Living out our faith in community strengthens us through prayer, accountability, and shared burdens. Pray for Room in the Inn as they support Nashville’s unhoused community with shelter and care, and for Britney and Micah in Sub-Saharan Africa as they meet medical and spiritual needs while discipling others. Ask God to deepen your trust in Him and guide you to a community of faith.
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Genesis 32: Jacob prepares for a potentially hostile reunion with Esau by sending gifts ahead and splitting his camp for safety; he wrestles with a divine figure, earning the name Israel for prevailing in the struggle. Mark 3: Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, leading to Pharisaic plots against Him; He appoints the Twelve Apostles and teaches about the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, emphasizing true familial bonds as those who do God's will. Esther 8: Esther and Mordecai write an edict allowing Jews to defend themselves against impending attacks, reversing Haman's orders; the Jews rejoice and many locals declare themselves Jews out of fear and respect. Romans 3: Paul argues that both Jews and Gentiles are guilty of sin under God’s law, but all can be justified by faith in Jesus Christ, establishing that righteousness comes not from the law but through faith for all who believe.
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Discipleship is like a treasured heirloom, passed down from one generation to the next. Pray for Eternal Rock Evangelical Church in Antioch as they share the gospel and build a Christ-centered community, and for the IMB SCARA team in South Asia as they equip local leaders and ignite discipleship movements in challenging areas. Ask God to help you embrace your calling to share the gospel with joy and commitment.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother, senior pastor at Brentwood Baptist, interviews Hope Hines, a former sports broadcaster turned fervent prayer warrior. They explore the transformative power of prayer, sharing personal stories of spiritual growth and the significance of both personal and corporate prayer life.
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Discipleship calls us to be teachable and to grow through community and guidance. Pray for Dalewood Baptist Church as they pursue revitalization and gospel outreach in Nashville, and for Amy and Steve Aaron in South Africa as they serve their community through Living Hope. Ask God to lead you to mentors and opportunities to grow as you follow Christ’s example.
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Genesis 37: Joseph, Jacob’s favored son, dreams that his family will bow to him, fueling his brothers’ jealousy. They sell him into slavery, deceiving their father by faking his death. Joseph is taken to Egypt and sold to Potiphar. Mark 7: Jesus confronts the Pharisees about their empty traditions, emphasizing that true defilement comes from within. He heals a Syrophoenician woman’s daughter and restores hearing and speech to a deaf man. Job 3: Job laments his birth, wishing he had never been born due to his suffering. He longs for death as relief from his anguish. Romans 7: Paul explains how the law reveals sin but cannot save. He describes the struggle between sinful desires and the desire to follow God, concluding that only Christ can rescue us from this conflict.
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The Great Commission invites us to actively share the gospel, carrying the baton of discipleship in our daily lives. Pray for Parker’s Creek Baptist Church as they proclaim Christ’s truth in Middle Tennessee, and for Carla and Keegan in Southeast Asia as they create gospel resources and support missionaries. Ask God for boldness and opportunities to make disciples wherever He has placed you.
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Genesis 35–36: Jacob returns to Bethel, where God reaffirms His covenant with him, renaming him Israel. Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin, and Isaac passes away. Esau’s genealogy is listed, showing the formation of Edom. Mark 6: Jesus is rejected in His hometown, sends out the Twelve, and feeds five thousand. John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod, and Jesus walks on water, astonishing His disciples. Job 2: Satan afflicts Job with painful sores, but Job remains faithful. His wife urges him to curse God, and his three friends arrive, mourning in silence for seven days. Romans 6: Paul teaches that believers, united with Christ in His death and resurrection, are no longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness, leading to sanctification and eternal life in Christ.
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The Great Commission calls us to embrace change as Jesus works to sanctify and transform us daily. Pray for Waverly Belmont Elementary as volunteers share Christ’s love through mentorship and support, and for the IMB Jewish Cluster as they equip Jewish believers to lead and disciple others. Ask God to ignite a deeper affection for His Word and His mission in your heart.
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