Desoto Hills Baptist Church

What does real strength look like in a church? Not flash or noise, but people who return to hard places, open Scripture, and stand together through trials. We walk through Acts 14:21–28 as Paul and Barnabas retrace their steps through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch—cities that once rejected them—and show how disciples are formed, not just counted. We unpack a twofold challenge: be strengthened and s...

A week early and a world away, we hit record to share why Dave is actually in Germany while you’re listening—and what a true vision trip looks like when mission work moves from idea to action. We open up about how partnerships start, why trust matters more than speed, and how an established team serving Ukrainian refugees can guide our church toward meaningful, sustainable impact. Along the way, y...

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A quiet update turned into a story we couldn’t keep to ourselves. Addy, who grew up in our church, shares how a childhood faith became a bold calling that carried her from youth group trips to late-night conversations in Panama City Beach, community care in Chicago, two focused months with GenSend in Washington, D.C., and now a return to New York to serve among North African neighbors. Her path is...

What if you lived like God was the only one watching? We take that question from a high school football field straight to Lystra, where Paul and Barnabas heal a man, face sudden adoration, and then endure brutal opposition. Through every turn, their reflex is the same: point away from self and toward the living God who made the heavens, sends the rain, and raised Jesus from the dead. We walk throu...

What if the “differences” in the Gospels are exactly what make them ring true? We take a lively tour through real life—family updates, a five‑gallon bucket bass, Halloween costume chaos—and then turn to a clear, practical framework for reading the New Testament with confidence. By tracing how genre and audience shape each book, we show why parables, miracles, and long teachings demand different le...

A city splits, a mob gathers, and the message keeps moving. We step into Acts 14:1–7 to follow Paul and Barnabas through Iconium, where clear preaching meets charged resistance and the Lord “bears witness to the word of His grace.” Our aim is simple and stretching: learn how to speak about Jesus with resolve, courage, and wisdom when the ground under our feet feels unsteady. We start with the patt...

Ever fight children for the last slice of pepperoni and then end up sunburned under cloudy skies? That’s how our midweek begins—light banter about beach trips, Gulf winds, and the art of avoiding crowded high-rises—before we shift into the heartbeat of our community and the quiet strength that carries us through change. From Fall Fest logistics and why those “I love DHBC” buttons matter to the Mis...

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...