Last time we were with you, Jim began a message looking at the topic of water baptism. Depending in what church you grew up in, you might have been baptized as an infant, you might have been baptized as a new believer, or you might have not been baptized at all. What is the truth about the purpose and meaning of water baptism?

It seems like every denomination today has a different opinion of there importance or meaning of water baptism. Is it required for salvation? If not, why do we even bother? Jim is going to tackle the topic of water baptism head on today, and we pray that you will glean the truth as we look at what God's word actually says on the topic.

Today, we're looking at the role of the submissive wife who is to respect and support her husband. This doesn't mean that she is inferior - but rather in a place of safety and submission even as we are submissive to Christ. Biblical submission is widely misunderstood these days, and Pastor Jim Jarrett is here now to elaborate by taking us back to Ephesians five.

Today on Growing in the Word, we begin a message about biblical submission in marriage. Specifically, we will look at Ephesians five, verses twenty-two through twenty-four. Wives, submit to your husbands. Those five words have been misunderstood, attacked and rejected for centuries. Why? Because we don't understand what the word "submission" actually means.

Today we will bring you the conclusion of a message Jim began last time in the topic of election. NO, we will NOT talk about republicans and democrats. WE are talking about our election as Christians. Before we were formed in the womb, God knew us. He knew we would or wouldn't choose to surrender our life to Him. We were elected. Exactly how does that work? Does it mean we have no choice one way or the other? Let's join pastor Jim and discover the truth about election.

Pastor Jim will talk today about our election as children of God. Before we ever took a breath, we were chosen by God. That's a basic tenet of the Christian faith, and it is backed up by scripture. For some reason, there are a lot of pastors and other church leaders these days who are trying to argue against election, so let's set the record straight.

Today on Growing in the Word, pastor Jim Jarrett takes us again to First Corinthians eleven with a look what communion is all about - and the correct attitude we should have about it. It's a good thing to be reminded exactly what Jesus' death on the cross accomplished on our behalf.

Today on Growing in the Word, pastor Jim Jarrett takes us to First Corinthians eleven to remind us of just how special it is to remember the Lord's Supper and more importantly, how much it means to Jesus.

Unfortunately, bible teaching churches are becoming a rare breed. Feel-good pep-talks have replaced sound bible teaching in many churches. Today on Growing in the Word Jim Jarrett takes us again to Second Timothy and attracts our attention to chapter four where we see the priority of the preaching of the Word of God.

Many churches today are gradually departing from the teaching of the Word and integrating other things that they believe will be more appealing to the people. And then there are actually some churches that never even crack open a Bible or perhaps give mention of it on rare occasion. Today on Growing in the Word, Jim Jarrett opens the fourth chapter of Second Timothy and highlights for us Paul's charge to Timothy and us - "Preach The Word!"