Christmas is Coming

This conversation explores the transformative power of the gospel in the Muslim world, emphasizing that God's sovereignty ensures salvation regardless of cultural resistance. The discussion highlights the importance of genuine conversion, defined by radical and permanent change rather than mere verbal confession, and the necessity of building authentic relationships to share the faith effectively. It reflects on the value of local church life, noting that persecuted believers often cherish the assembly of saints more deeply than those in comfortable contexts. The narrative encourages Southern Baptists to support international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas offering, asserting that this funding enables missionaries to focus entirely on evangelism and church planting without the burden of fundraising. Ultimately, the message affirms that the gospel remains the power of God for salvation to all who believe, inviting listeners to trust in divine provision and engage with their neighbors in faithfulness.

The important Christian holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us. Let them draw you closer to God rather than push you farther away from Him. One way is by having rest in the Lord as He intended for us.

God did not create any cookie-cutter Christians. Have you ever wondered whether what you have to offer really matters to God? In this message from Thrive @ 5, Pastor Nathan Collison at Quentin Road Baptist Church shows from God's Word that each believer is made on purpose, gifted with care, and needed in the local church. There are diversities of gifts but the same Spirit, many members but one body. When any one of us is not serving where God has placed us, it hurts the whole church, not just ourselves. Pastor Collison challenges every Christian to discover how God has uniquely made them and to use those gifts to worship Him, to work for Him, and to warn others with the gospel, including through the opportunity of the Christmas pageant. Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Genesis 1:27; John 3:16; Psalm 139:13-14; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Samuel 16:7

CHRISTMAS, CHRIST WAS: THE ANGEL OF PROVISION 1.    The Cruelty of Man 2.    The Goodness of God

Many people are looking for the next star to rise, hoping some of the stardust of fame will fall on them. The Magi of the East were also scanning the skies, but they were looking for something far greater: not "a star," but "THE Star," one they could worship. In this message from the series Christmas Pageant Kickoff, Pastor Jim Scudder at Quentin Road Baptist Church opens God's Word to ask who the Magi really were, how Daniel's years in the courts of Babylon may have prepared them to look for the Messiah, and what the Scriptures had already said about the coming King. From the promised seed of the woman in Genesis, to the Suffering Servant in Isaiah, to the Star out of Jacob in Numbers, the prophecies pointed to one Child, and the Magi followed the sign to find Him. As the church kicks off its Christmas Pageant outreach to bring the gospel to thousands, this message calls us to seek the same Star they did, and to worship Him. Scripture referenced: Matthew 2:1; Daniel 2:48-49; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 53:3-5; Daniel 7:13; 2 Chronicles 6:16; Numbers 24:17; Matthew 2:2-11; Micah 5:2

We address the question of alternatives to Halloween and what guidance the word of God gives us about such matters. Also Reference: Colossians 2:16 https://bbfohio.com

WHEN GOD PUT A KING IN THE FAMILY TREE! 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Luke 1:32–33 KJV The road to Bethlehem now leads us to David, the shepherd boy whom God chose to become Israel's king. From the fields of Bethlehem to the throne of Jerusalem, God prepared David for a remarkable purpose. Then He established a covenant promising David a royal descendant and an everlasting kingdom. Centuries later, the angel Gabriel announced that Jesus Christ would receive the throne of His father David. This powerful message follows God's promise from David's pasture to Bethlehem's manger, from the manger to Calvary, and from the empty tomb to Christ's glorious return. Discover why Jesus is the promised Son of David, the Savior of sinners, and the King whose kingdom will never end.