Scripture: Amos 2:4-5

Focus: God’s own people will not escape judgment if they reject His Word.

Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor

Date: February 8, 2026

LECTURE TWO: HERMENEUTICS

Speaker: Joey McDermott

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Dr. John E. Penn was the Pastor Emeritus of North Bryant Baptist Church (formerly Southwest MBC), where he pastored for 43 years. He was also professor at the Missionary Baptist Seminary where he taught for 34 years (1970-2004). During Bro. Penn’s time there, he taught several courses, including Church History, Hermeneutics, Comparative Religion, and Ministerial Practicalities.

Bro. Penn was passionate about Church History and Hermeneutics. He taught Church History seminars in several states and conducted Church History tours in the U.S. and abroad in France and Italy. His pastorate was characterized by his conservative doctrinal stance, and his verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, which led him to preach through the entire New Testament.

We hope this lecture series will inspire the next generation to study and learn from God’s word and about His people!

Date: February 5, 2026

LECTURE ONE: CHURCH HISTORY

Speaker: Terry Parrish

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Dr. John E. Penn was the Pastor Emeritus of North Bryant Baptist Church (formerly Southwest MBC), where he pastored for 43 years. He was also professor at the Missionary Baptist Seminary where he taught for 34 years (1970-2004). During Bro. Penn’s time there, he taught several courses, including Church History, Hermeneutics, Comparative Religion, and Ministerial Practicalities.

Bro. Penn was passionate about Church History and Hermeneutics. He taught Church History seminars in several states and conducted Church History tours in the U.S. and abroad in France and Italy. His pastorate was characterized by his conservative doctrinal stance, and his verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, which led him to preach through the entire New Testament.

We hope this lecture series will inspire the next generation to study and learn from God’s word and about His people!

Date: February 5, 2026

Scripture: Amos 1:3-2:3

Focus: The Almighty God judges all nations for violent crimes.

Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor

Date: February 1, 2026

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Focus: God must be worshiped on His terms.

Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor

Date: January 18, 2026

Scriptures: Exodus, Acts, and Selected Scriptures

Focus: Helping others, especially in the work of the Lord, is a biblical blessing.

Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor

Date: January 11, 2026

Scriptures: Luke 17:5 & Selected Scriptures from Matthew

Focus: When we find that our faith is "little," we need to pray for the Lord to increase our faith.

Speaker: Ruben Moreno

Date: January 4, 2026

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Focus: Do you have contentment in the Lord rather than earthly riches?

Guest Speaker: John Dellorto

Date: December 28, 2025

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Focus: The birth of Jesus Christ brings peace to all who trust Him.

Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor

Date: December 21, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Series: "Don't Shrink Back"



Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own?

Challenge: Will you run with endurance and finish the race faithfully or will you shrink back?

Focus: Jesus is the ultimate example of faithful endurance.

Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor

Date: December 14, 2025