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https://www.youtube.com/live/pN4M8VYeYTU?si=mbQ1dFMpk3_qZKVU&t=2710 In April 1906, through the work of many, especially Rev. J. H. Summers of the Charleston Baptist Association, a church was organized in Edna, MO (now Scott City). At that time, the need for a gospel-preaching church was great. Records from July 1905 indicate that Edna had already completed its fifth saloon, with plansContinueContinue reading “The Need Is Too Great, The Time Is Too Short”

https://www.youtube.com/live/5pA4u9465RA?si=e3HxCmbualTBESzd&t=2079 The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead. From the beginning they realized that Jesus was different than other Rabbis. Nicodemus told Jesus, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him” (John 3:2). They knew Jesus was different,ContinueContinue reading “Jesus: Son of God (John 10:31-42)”

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Because He Lives (John 5:24-29) Christ the Lord is risen! Hallelujah! As the hymn says, “because He lives I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future and life is worth the living just because He lives.” Jesus diedContinueContinue reading “Because He Lives (John 5:24-29)”

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · He Turned the Water into Wine (John 2:1-11) The Gospel according to John was written so that we may “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing we may have life in His name” (John 20:31). John, in our current section, isContinueContinue reading “He Turned the Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)”

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Testimony of the First Converts (John 1:35-51) John wrote his gospel so that we may “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing we may have life in His name” (John 20:31). In our current section of the Gospel of John,ContinueContinue reading “Testimony of the First Converts (John 1:35-51)”

A common question amongst Christians is: “Are Christians able to celebrate Halloween?” The short answer is: “It depends.” If that answer is not satisfactory, I will offer a few observations. First, Halloween, as we know it today, is not a holiday (i.e., holy day). It is called Halloween because it is “All Hallows’ Eve”, theContinueContinue reading “Ain’t No Ghost Like the Holy Ghost!”

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Reject Foolishness (Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:10) Our study of the book of Ecclesiastes has been helpful as we learn that life on earth is vanity (fleeting and frustrating) apart from a personal relationship with God. So far, we have learned of the vanity of: wisdom, pleasure, toil, relationships, religion, wealth,ContinueContinue reading “Reject Foolishness (Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:10)“

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Enjoy Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12) Ecclesiastes is a confusing but necessary book for our spiritual maturity because it eloquently captures the beauty and the frustration of life. In Ecclesiastes, we learn that life should not be expected to be self-fulfilling because only through a personal relationship with Jesus ChristContinueContinue reading “Enjoy God’s Gift of Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12)“

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Religion in the USA in 2022 Tomorrow (July 4th) the United States of America turns 246 years old! That’s a very good age for a government. The United States is a Constitutional Republic. The Constitution establishes the rights and responsibilities while the citizens elect representatives in order toContinueContinue reading “An Important Follow-up About Religion“

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Father's Day 2020 Photo by Josh Willink from Pexels After Mother’s Day was officially recognized in 1914, a campaign was launched to have a day to honor Fathers. Sadly, it did not meet with as much success as Mother’s Day. One florist hilariously explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal thatContinueContinue reading “Praise God for Fathers”