North Bryant Baptist Church

Scripture: Amos 5:10-17 Focus: If you do not follow the Creator’s standards in how you treat other people, you will face His judgment. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: April 19, 2026

Scripture: Amos 5:1-9 Challenge: The God who turns night into day has the power to turn your life around. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: April 12, 2026

Scripture: Selected Scriptures from Matthew, Mark, and 1 Corinthians 15 Focus: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything. Has it changed you? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: April 5, 2026

Scripture: John 19:14-30 Focus: The sinless Son of God died on the cross for your sins. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 29, 2026

Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1-7; 52:13-15; 57:15 Focus: Our glorious Creator dwells the contrite and lowly spirit, making a way through Jesus Christ. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate Pastor Date: March 22, 2026

Scripture: Amos 4:6-13 Challenge: How do you respond to the Lord's discipline? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 15, 2026

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5 Challenge: How can you worship the Creator when you oppress people He created? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 8, 2026

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15 Challenge: How will you respond to the warnings of the Lord? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 1, 2026

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Speaker: John Dellorto Date: February 22, 2026

Scripture: Amos 2:4-5 Challenge: Do not be like Israel and miss the opportunity to be a great witness for the Lord in this sinful world. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: February 15, 2026

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 --- 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 Religio...

LECTURE ONE: CHURCH HISTORY Speaker: Terry Parrish --- 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 Religi...

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 endura...

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40 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? Focus: We need to live as faithfu...

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31 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? Focus: Faith is the victory. Spea...

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27-29 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? Focus: Faith trusts in the delive...

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26 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? Focus: Will you choose the eterna...

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22 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? Focus: Encourage the next generation...