Mills Memorial Baptist Church

Proverbs 22:9 Acts 20:35 Tonight we are continuing our study on the character of Christ, and the word before us is generous. The definition we are using is this: generous is using all I have to glorify God because it all belongs to Him. Generosity is not measured only by what leaves the hand, but by…

Luke 18:1-14 The very first verse gives the Lord’s purpose before He gives the parable. Jesus is teaching His people to keep praying when the heart is tempted to give up. Then verse 9 says, “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others.”…

Luke 10:38-42 Ephesians 2:8-10 We are beginning a new series called Breaking the Myths. We are not talking about fairy tales or old legends. We are talking about ideas that sound spiritual but are not actually biblical. Some ideas get repeated so often that we begin to assume they must be true. But if…

Psalm 112:5-8 Ephesians 5:15-17 Tonight we’re looking at the character trait of being discreet. Discreet means forming sound opinions and giving serious attention and thought to what one is doing, especially to details. That may not sound as stirring as courage, compassion, or faith, but discretion is…

Luke 17:11–19 We are continuing tonight in our Sunday evening series through the Gospel of Luke called Follow His Steps. As we walk through Luke, we are not simply gathering information about the life of Christ. We are watching His steps so that we might learn to follow Him. Luke 17:11 says, “And it…

1 Timothy 4:12–16 Last week we began our series “Strength for the Home” by looking at the foundation. Jesus said the wise man built his house upon a rock. The house stood, not because storms never came, but because it was built on the right foundation. A strong home begins with Christ. A strong marriage…

Proverbs 21:5 ; Colossians 3:22–24 Diligent: Seeing a task as a special assignment from the Lord and doing everything to complete it. Some people see work as a burden to escape. Some see work as a way to get attention. Some see work only as a paycheck. Some see work as something to do only when someone…

Luke 17:1-10 We are continuing tonight in our Sunday evening series through the Gospel of Luke called Follow His Steps. As we walk through Luke, we are watching the steps of our Saviour, hearing His words, seeing His compassion, learning His priorities, and asking the Lord to make us more like Him. Luke…

Matthew 7:24–27 This morning we are beginning a new Sunday morning series called Strength for the Home. Our theme this year has been Strengthened for Service. One of the places where we need God’s strength the most is in the home. When the home is weak, almost everything else in life feels heavier. When…

John 3:16 Today we come to the final message in our series, Ever Wonder Why? I have tried to answer some very hard questions according to Scripture. Questions like: Why Did God Let It Happen? Why Would God Send People to Hell? Why Didn’t God Answer my Prayer? Why Should I Trust God? Why Can’t I Stop?…

Numbers 30:2 1 Timothy 6:20 We live in a world where dependability has become increasingly rare. People commit and then cancel. People promise and then disappear. People begin well but never finish. Businesses break their word. Politicians break their word. Friends sometimes break their word. Sadly,…

Psalm 16:8-11 We come this morning to the sixth message in our series, Ever Wonder Why? So far, we have dealt with suffering, hell, prayer, trust, and change. This morning we come to another question that many believers quietly carry in their hearts. What do I do when God feels far away? That is a very…

Genesis 13:8-9 1 Corinthians 10:33 Deference: Controlling my privileges and preferences in order not to offend those God has called me to serve. Most of us do not naturally like to give up our rights. We like our way. We like our seat. We like our schedule. We like our opinion to be heard. We like things…

Luke 16:13-18 One of the hardest things for a doctor to do is tell a patient the truth when the patient does not want to hear it. The patient may want comfort. The patient may want reassurance. The patient may want to hear that everything is fine. But if there is a serious problem, kindness does not…

Titus 2:11-14 We come today to the fifth message in our series, Ever Wonder Why? So far, we have dealt with questions about suffering, hell, prayer, and trusting God. This morning we come to a question that is painfully personal. Why can’t I stop? There are many people who know exactly what that question…

Joshua 24:15 James 1:5-8 Decisive: Making all decisions based on the perfect will of God Every day we make decisions. Some are small. Some shape the direction of our lives for years to come. A young man chooses whether to follow the crowd or follow Christ. A husband decides whether he will lead his home…

Exodus 2:7-8 Romans 12:2 , 6-8 Creative: Meeting a need, a chore, or a task from a different point of view When many people hear the word creative, they think only about art, music, building, or design. They think about talent. They think about imagination. They think about someone who can make something…

Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalms 20:7 We are continuing our series, Ever Wonder Why? In this series, we are bringing some of life’s hardest questions into the light of God’s Word. This morning we come to another deeply personal question. Why should I trust God? That question does not usually rise when life is smooth.…

2 Kings 4:9-10 Romans 12:13 Courteous: Yielding my rights and privileges so the grace of God may flow through me for the benefit of others We live in a rude world. People interrupt one another. People demand their own way. People treat others as inconveniences. People speak quickly, assume the worst,…

Luke 16:1-13 Luke 15 began with the Pharisees and scribes murmuring because Jesus received sinners and ate with them. Jesus answered them with three parables. A shepherd sought a lost sheep. A woman searched for a lost silver. A father received a lost son. Luke 15 shows us the heart of God toward lost…

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 We are continuing our series, Ever Wonder Why? In this series, we are bringing some of life’s hardest questions into the light of God’s Word. So far, we have asked why God lets painful things happen and why a loving God would send people to hell. This morning we come to another…

Deuteronomy 31:6 Philippians 1:20 Courageous: Demonstrating that God is with me, giving strength and firmness of character, enabling me to endure any trial or danger. We live in a fearful world. People are afraid of the future. They’re afraid of rejection. They’re afraid of failure. They’re afraid of…

Luke 15:11-32 Few stories in all the Bible are more loved than the story of the prodigal son. And yet, this passage is not just about one prodigal son. It is about a gracious father, a broken younger brother, and an angry older brother. It is about open rebellion and hidden self-righteousness. It is…

Luke 16:19-31 Last Sunday we began this series by asking, Why did God let it happen? We looked at suffering, sorrow, and the struggles that shake the heart. This morning we come to another difficult question. It is not an easy question. It is not a light question. It is not a question many christians…