Opening Reflection: Declaring Allegiance and New Life The journey of faith begins with a profound declaration of allegiance. Just as ancient Israel declared “The Lord...
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I’m still reflecting on our time together this past Sunday, delving into Acts chapter 4. What a powerful reminder it was of the incredible transformation...
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God is working across Middle Tennessee in powerful, practical ways. One of those ways is through one of our local partners, Cul2vate, a ministry that...
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What does real devotion look like? Acts 2: The Spirit-Empowered Foundation of the Early Church Acts 2:42–47 gives us a vital snapshot of this early...
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Answering the Call: How Brentwood Baptist Church Is Helping Rescue Orphans in Haiti’s Crisis In times of crisis, God often calls His people to act...
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Building Bridges: Reaching Unreached Families Through Embrace Ministry “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility, consider others as more important than...
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Rapid Growth and Gospel Need: A New Work in Smyrna God is moving in Middle Tennessee, and we see His work unfolding in Smyrna as...
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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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At our church, we’re passionate about sparking a disciple-making movement in Middle Tennessee and beyond. This year, we’ve had the joy of partnering with families to include their children in this mission. We firmly believe that the gospel is central to our lives, and that “Gospel First and Always” has no age limit (1 Timothy 4:12).
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Daily Devotional
January 6, 2025
Genesis 6: As humanity's wickedness escalates, God decides to cleanse the earth with a flood, sparing only Noah, a righteous man, who is commanded to build an ark for his family and pairs of every living creature.
Matthew 6: Jesus teaches on sincere practices of giving, praying, and fasting, emphasizing privacy in devotion and trust in God over material anxieties, culminating in the principle to seek God’s kingdom above all else.
Ezra 6: Darius confirms Cyrus's decree to rebuild the temple; the construction is completed with Persian support and culminates in a joyful dedication and the Passover celebration by the returned exiles.
Acts 6: The early church addresses internal disputes by appointing seven men to serve, ensuring the apostles can focus on teaching; Stephen, full of grace and power, performs wonders but faces accusations of blasphemy.
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January 5, 2025
Genesis 5: This chapter lists the genealogy from Adam to Noah, emphasizing the longevity of the pre-flood generations and highlighting Enoch's unique relationship with God, who "took him" rather than him experiencing death.
Matthew 5: Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, introducing the Beatitudes, teaching on the fulfillment of the Law, and providing new interpretations on issues like anger, lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love for enemies, calling His followers to a higher standard of righteousness.
Ezra 5: The rebuilding of the temple resumes under the prophetic encouragement of Haggai and Zechariah, despite inquiries and challenges from local governors, leading to an official investigation by King Darius about the legitimacy of the Jewish claims to rebuild.
Acts 5: Ananias and Sapphira face divine judgment for lying to the Holy Spirit, the apostles perform many signs and wonders, face imprisonment and a council trial, but are miraculously freed and advised by Gamaliel to continue their ministry despite opposition, rejoicing in their suffering for Christ.
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January 4, 2025
Genesis 4: Cain, out of jealousy and anger, murders his brother Abel and is subsequently cursed by God to be a restless wanderer, leading to the beginnings of his lineage and the progression of human civilization through his descendants.
Matthew 4: Jesus withstands Satan's temptations in the wilderness, begins His public ministry in Galilee by calling His first disciples and performing various miracles, drawing large crowds from across the region.
Ezra 4: The rebuilding efforts of the Jewish exiles face opposition from local inhabitants and political intrigue, resulting in a halt to the construction of the temple until the reign of King Darius of Persia.
Acts 4: Peter and John are arrested for healing a lame man and preaching about Jesus but stand firm before the Sanhedrin, leading to a prayer for boldness among the believers and a united community that shares everything in common.
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