Introduction So often songs capture the heart and mind quicker than words stated can. Something about words put to melody pierce the heart much more quickly and stronger too. Maybe that is why in the early days of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, my alma mater, one of the founders of the seminary,…

Introduction The feeling of despair, the grasp of hope… Before we read our passage, let me encourage you to pay attention as you follow along at the repetitive themes. In the sandwich of Matthew 9:18-26 , we see faith in Jesus to heal, an act of mercy, mockery and Jesus’ fame spread. In the second section…

Introduction When it comes to weddings, can we all agree that at least in our culture, the center of attention is the bride. It is the bride all decked out in white. When she enters, all attention turns to her. In fact, I know on my own wedding day, as my own bride came out, I was so eager to set my…

Introduction I don’t know about you, but I am someone who hates going to the Doctor. I have to be feeling pretty sick to be willing to even consider the thought of making a trip to the doctor. In fact, I’m so resistant on going to the doctor, back in 2007, it nearly cost me. I had been feeling sick for…

Jesus, the Exorcist Matthew 8:28-34 October 6, 2024 Land O’ Lakes Bible Church Scripture Reading & Prayer 14 The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the…

Jesus, the Creator Matthew 8:23-27 Sunday, September 29, 2024 Land O’ Lakes Bible Church Scripture Reading & Prayer 23 Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters; 24 they saw the deeds of the Lord , his wondrous works in the deep. 25 For he commanded and raised the stormy…

Matthew 8:18-22 Jesus, the Cost to Follow Sunday, September 22, 2024 Land O’ Lakes Bible Church Scripture Reading & Prayer A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” 2 The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the…

Matthew 8:1-17 Jesus, the Illness Bearer Sunday, September 15, 2024 Land O’ Lakes Bible Church Introduction It should come as no surprise to the majority in this particular local church that illness and disease are prominent in this world in which we live. For it does not take long from talking with…

A message from Psalm 4 on Sunday, September 8, 2024 by Kyle Ryan.

A message from Psalm 3 on Sunday, September 1, 2024 by Kyle Ryan.