Desoto Hills Baptist Church

A whole city crowds the synagogue, tensions spike, and the gospel refuses to stay inside familiar lines. We walk through Acts 13:42–52 where early excitement meets resistance, jealousy clashes with joy, and Paul and Barnabas press forward with a clear call: continue in the grace of God. This isn’t a story about hype; it’s about perseverance—roots deep enough to hold when contradiction, misundersta...

A single sermon in Acts 13 carries the weight of centuries—and a decision that can’t be dodged. We walk with Paul into the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch and watch him stitch Israel’s history into a clear picture of the Messiah: chosen promises to Abraham and David, a patient God through rebellion and wilderness, and a forever King who does not see decay. The thread tightens around one claim that c...

Ever wonder why anyone would plant a church in the middle of the Bible Belt? We sit down with Pastor Sam Henderson of Redemption Church in Coldwater to unpack the surprising math behind local need, the gritty work of breaking up hard spiritual ground, and the simple, old-school methods that are actually drawing new people through the doors. Sam’s story moves from early ministry zeal to a humbling...

What if a single gift could ripple from a college campus to a prison chapel to a storm-torn neighborhood—and then out to the docks where seafarers find rest and kindness? We open our hearts and our calendar to the Margaret Lackey State Missions Offering, sharing how generosity fuels ministries across Mississippi that most of us never see up close: seminary training happening inside correctional fa...

What if God placed you exactly where you are for a purpose? Through the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13, we discover the powerful truth that the Holy Spirit works through ordinary believers to accomplish extraordinary things. The church at Antioch was simply worshiping, fasting, and praying when the Holy Spirit called Paul and Barnabas to carry the gospel message outward. Their...

Corey DuBois, FedEx pilot and deacon chair at DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, shares his most memorable flight experiences and vision for church leadership while exploring how faith guides his high-pressure career. • Summer family activities including vacations to Pickwick and Atlanta with baseball games and the Georgia Aquarium • Harrowing flight experiences including an engine failure, shattered wi...

Do you ever wonder if you're where you're supposed to be? Pastor Grant delivers a powerful reminder that your location is no accident - you've been divinely positioned to share the Gospel where you are. Starting with sobering statistics about Mississippi's spiritual landscape - only 25% participate in any religious community and just 33% believe Jesus is the only way to salvati...

Laura Ullrich joins Marc Lewis for a reflective discussion on comparison and how it affects our relationship with God and our purpose. • Laura reflects on her appearances in Season One episodes, sharing updates on resolutions and faith challenges • Discussion of upcoming church events including Worship Night on September 28th and Fall Fest on October 26th • Laura explores how comparison affects pe...

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Dave Burgess takes us on a journey through what true spiritual transformation looks like in this candid conversation about repentance. Starting with entertaining stories about childhood mischief involving bottle rockets and trash cans of water, Dave weaves together personal experiences with profound biblical truth. The heart of the episode centers on Luke 5:27-32, where Jesus calls Levi (Matthew)...

What does it mean that God is "provident" in our lives? Looking at the dramatic events of Acts 12, we discover how God works constantly in every situation - even when His methods challenge our understanding. The passage presents a striking contrast: James is killed by King Herod while Peter is miraculously rescued from prison. Rather than offering easy explanations, this sermon explores...

Season Two of the Midweek Motivation Podcast kicks off with Pastor Grant Stegall and Mark Lewis reflecting on summer adventures and launching exciting fall initiatives at DeSoto Hills Baptist Church. The conversation begins with heartfelt personal stories as Pastor Grant shares his experience moving his oldest son into Mississippi College - a bittersweet milestone that brought unexpected tears whe...

Acts 11 records the first time followers of Jesus were called "Christians" – a term used by non-believers to describe this new movement that wasn't defined by ethnicity or nationality but by faith in Jesus Christ. • The Antioch church functioned as "an embassy of the kingdom of God" demonstrating what Christ's kingdom will ultimately look like • Early Christians procl...

Salvation isn't limited by cultural boundaries, ethnic backgrounds, or religious traditions, but is available to everyone who calls on the name of Jesus Christ. When Peter was criticized for preaching to Gentiles, he defended God's inclusive plan by recounting his heavenly vision and the remarkable way the Holy Spirit confirmed that salvation extends to all people. • The "circumcisi...

Peter reveals the revolutionary truth that salvation is for all nations, not through universalism but because God shows no partiality in who can respond to the gospel message. • Understanding what it means to truly believe in Jesus requires both faith and repentance • Faith means believing what God says about Jesus is true—that He is the Son of God and the only way to salvation • Being a "God...

We explore how Peter and Cornelius demonstrated their expectation of God's movement through obedience and preparation, revealing the paradox of divine providence and human responsibility. • God's plan for salvation has been for all peoples from before the foundation of the world • Peter obeys the Spirit despite being perplexed about his vision and not understanding the full plan • Cornel...

God reveals through parallel visions to Cornelius and Peter that His salvation plan has always included all ethnicities, not just the Jewish people. This pivotal moment in Acts 10 shows God's kingdom expanding beyond cultural boundaries as part of His eternal plan established before creation. • Peter, despite his boldness in proclaiming Christ, had limited his ministry to Jewish audiences • C...

Peter heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas and raises a woman named Dorcas from death, not to draw attention to himself but to point people to Jesus and advance God's kingdom. • Peter was actively present among the people, ministering to both believers and non-believers • In healing Aeneas, Peter explicitly said "Jesus Christ heals you," attributing all power to Christ • The people re...

The transformation of Saul from persecutor to persecuted demonstrates God's remarkable ability to turn opposition into opportunity for growth and peace within His church. • Saul faced persecution immediately after his conversion in Damascus as Jews plotted to kill him • When he escaped to Jerusalem, the disciples feared and shunned him until Barnabas vouched for him • Saul boldly preached to...

Scripture is full of moments when individuals questioned God's directions yet still had to trust and obey. In Acts 9, we explore the parallel stories of Ananias and Saul, examining their responses to God's unexpected work. • Ananias was a disciple who questioned God when instructed to minister to Saul, the notorious persecutor • The "but I" syndrome focuses on our limitations i...

What does true freedom look like? Pastor Grant examines Saul's conversion in Acts 9 to show that biblical freedom isn't independence but rather complete dependence on our Creator. • Freedom is being freed from sin to fulfill God's purpose for our lives • Before conversion, everyone who doesn't follow God is an enemy of God (Romans 8:7-8) • Jesus calls us personally by name, jus...

Pastor Grant uses the example of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch to show us how to be ready, able, and willing to share the gospel with others. • Philip was ready to share the gospel because he heard God's voice, obeyed without hesitation, and saw people through God's eyes • Philip was able to share the gospel because he knew Scripture and understood how it points to Jesus • Philip was w...

The church's mission expands beyond Jerusalem as persecution scatters believers throughout Samaria, demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to spread the extraordinary message of the gospel. • The church, not just the apostles, proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ everywhere they went • Philip, a servant chosen to wait tables, boldly preached Christ to the Samaritans who were considered...

Trials don't build character—they reveal it. Our responses to life's challenges expose the true nature of our faith and where we place our trust. • Stephen's trust in the Son of Man during his execution reveals a faith deeply rooted in Christ • The religious leaders' calloused hearts led them to rage and violence when confronted with truth • Saul's approval of Stephen&apos...

Stephen delivers a powerful sermon tracing Israel's pattern of rejecting leaders sent by God, illustrating how people focused on religion rather than relationship with God missed the true path to life. • Abraham trusted not in promises but in the God who made them • Joseph was rejected by his brothers yet used by God to save many lives • Moses was educated in Egypt's wisdom and called by...