Side by Side: South Arkansas Tales & Straight Up Bible Teaching

Preaching from 2 Chronicles 30, the pastor uses Hezekiah’s restoration of Passover to show the necessity of returning to God, the unity of God’s people, and the purity God requires. The message connects the Old Testament Passover to Jesus Christ as the true Passover Lamb and calls listeners to repentance, cleansing, and confidence under the covering of Christ’s blood.

Main text: 2 Chronicles 30; 1 Corinthians 5:7

Attorney and evangelist Frank Harbor shares how his own journey from atheism to faith was transformed by Scripture, then centers on Jesus' claim in John 14:6. He argues that Christ alone is the sinless Savior who proved His identity through miracles, the virgin birth, and especially the resurrection, concluding with a clear gospel invitation.

Main text: John 14:6

This one's a grab bag. We crack open Brother Jimmy Goad's vault of vintage evangelistic tracts (93 years young and still faithful), swap stories about the infamous "here you go, don't get caught with it" butterfly knife from youth group, dig into Texas's new Bible-in-schools mandate and what it actually means in the classroom, and close it out talking music.

Here's a fun one! This episode features a throwback sermon from Clark's granddaddy. Listen and be blessed with the preaching of God's Word!

We're back after a few weeks off — one of us got married! We kick things off with the Fouke Monster (South Arkansas's own Bigfoot legend), debate whether Sasquatch is real, and then get serious: China's Communist Party is literally rewriting the Bible. We break down what they changed and why it matters.

What does a banjo have to do with the church? More than you'd think. In this message from Immanuel Baptist Church, Pastor Clark dives into Psalm 133 — David's timeless song about the beauty of unity among believers. Through humor, heartfelt stories, and a live banjo demonstration, he unpacks what it truly means to dwell together in harmony: it's not an accident, it takes attention, it takes love, and it takes every unique "string" playing its part. Whether you're a longtime churchgoer or just exploring faith, this message is a reminder that we're better together — and that God is the one producing the harmony.

Topics covered: Unity in the church · Psalm 133 & 134 · Colossians 3 · The power of synergy · Salvation & community

From the Vault — This week on Side by Side, we're cracking open a sermon from the late Earl Duggins, a man who preached the Word of God for over 55 years. Preaching from Acts chapter 8, Brother Duggins takes us deep into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch — and reminds us that nothing in your life is an accident. God loves you, God sees you, and God is always arranging things to bring you to Himself. Featuring the story of John Newton, the power of obedience, and a timeless call to preach Christ. This one hit different. We think you'll see why!

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📖 Episode Description:

This week on Side by Side, we're going into the archives. 🗂️ Clark shares a recorded sermon from his grandfather — a pastor who spent 35 years behind the pulpit in Kilgore, Texas — preaching a message that still hits hard today. 💥 Drawing from Luke 15, he unpacks three striking stories about lostness, love, and a God who never stops searching. 🐑 We're talking the lost sheep, the lost coin, the prodigal son — and one unforgettable image of a Savior whose love is written permanently on the palms of His hands. ✝️ We close out with a powerful bonus testimony from a country music legend who found freedom after years of addiction. 🎸🙌 This one's timeless. Pull up a seat.

What happens when two friends hit the road to honor a life well-lived? A whole lot of honest conversation. 🛣️ In this episode, we sit down with youth pastor Micah Terry somewhere between Sheridan and Fort Ice for a wide-ranging talk that goes from alligators in the bathtub 🐊🛁 to anxiety in the TikTok generation 📱. We dig into why teenagers struggle with people pleasing and perfectionism, what the Bible says about the fear of man 📖, and how to find your identity when social media has you comparing your life to everyone else's highlight reel. Plus: Wright's BBQ reviews 🍖, Bigfoot playlists on Spotify 🦶🎵, and a heated debate over who really owns the Blackstone grill 🔥🥩.

In this episode of Side by Side, we walk through the powerful story of Jesus and the woman at the well from John 4 and talk honestly about shame, sin, brokenness, and the deep thirst of the soul.

Shame has a way of making people hide. It keeps people isolated, weighed down, and convinced they’ll never change. But Jesus steps right into the middle of that shame and offers something better: living water that satisfies from the inside out.

This episode connects everyday life in South Arkansas — spring weather, gardening, hard work, farming, trucking, refinery life, and the rhythms of ordinary people — with the timeless truth of the gospel. Jesus knows everything about us, and yet He still calls us to come, believe, and be changed.

You’ll also hear an invitation to upcoming worship opportunities, including Easter services and the launch of a new Sunday evening service designed especially for shift workers, single parents, busy families, and anyone looking for a place to belong.

If you’re thirsty for peace, freedom, and real hope, this conversation is for you.

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