Pathways Church | Messages

Celebration of Life Service for Pastor Pat Freeman, held at First Baptist Church of Sevierville.

Kids have a special talent — and it’s called wearing out the good furniture! That’s why, in our house, we set aside a special place in the living room called "The King’s Chair." It’s supposed to be my clean, comfy throne... a spot reserved just for me. The only catch? Most of the time, I’m not the one sitting there!

The discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb stands as the most defining moment in history. It proved He is the Son of God, overcoming the pain of the cross and even death itself. Because of that, Christians everywhere have a lasting hope and the promise of salvation that’s found in Him alone.

Join us for a special service as we stop to remember the sacrifice of Jesus' death on the cross.

One of the paradoxes of faith and doubt is that it is the ultimate intellectual challenge. While simple and uneducated people may live with great wisdom, PhDs may choose foolishness. This week, we look at the tension between doubt and unbelief.

This week, we look at a seemingly mysterious statement Jesus made, with a massive lesson and truth for His followers and all of us thousands of years later. This week's analogy of a vine and branches has an important warning for us individually as well as a challenge to impact our sphere of influence.

We have many different kinds of light in life. Some lights serve practical purposes; after all, it's hard to work in the dark. Others exist because we feel uncomfortable. Having light makes us feel more secure. Jesus used the analogy of light to illustrate His purpose.

Remember how excited we all used to get when there was a knock on the door? Today, if the doorbell rings or a knock is heard, many pretend they are not home while checking doorbell cameras to see who is outside. We don't even like to go to the door! Jesus used the analogy of a door to talk about himself.

Very few people have "shepherd" on their resume or even know the first thing about caring for sheep. But one of the titles that Jesus assigned to himself was "the Good Shepherd." Why? What message was He trying to convey, and why did He choose a shepherd?

Bread is a widely debated food—some people crave it endlessly, while others go to great lengths to avoid it. Interestingly, Jesus used bread as a powerful metaphor in one of His seven distinct statements about Himself, declaring, *“I am the Bread of Life.”* In this series, we will explore each of these profound declarations, unpacking their meaning and discovering how they shape our lives today.