Mills Memorial Baptist Church

Luke 10:1-16 When we picture the ministry of Jesus, it is easy to see Him at the center doing all the work. He preached powerful sermons, healed the sick, cast out demons, and drew great crowds. But in Luke 10 we see something important: Jesus never intended His ministry to stop with Him or even with…

James 2:14-26 John 15:13 We have been preaching through this series entitled Back in My Day, looking at sayings that we have heard our elders say. Many of these sayings are based upon biblical principles. And I wanted to take a closer look at those principles so that we can live a life more pleasing…

Luke 9:57-62 In this portion of the chapter, we find Jesus still making His way back toward Jerusalem. Along the way, He has been teaching His disciples about what it truly means to follow Him. He has taught them about humility, after they began arguing about who would be the greatest in His kingdom.…

Acts 24:10-16 Back in my day, getting a good night’s sleep wasn’t nearly as complicated as it is today. You didn’t need a $3,000 mattress with cooling gel, a weighted blanket, or a lavender-scented pillow spray. You had a mattress, a pillow, and maybe a fan in the window—and somehow, you survived! Don’t…

Luke 9:51-56 One of the hardest lessons for Christians to learn is that it is possible to be right in our doctrine but wrong in our spirit. We can defend truth with a clenched fist instead of an open hand, and in doing so, we may actually hinder the very work of Christ we think we are protecting. The…

Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 We are continuing our series Back in My Day: Learning from Previous Generations. Last week we talked about the saying “First things first,” and we learned that life only makes sense when Jesus is our first priority. This week we turn to another old familiar saying: “You can’t take…

Luke 9:46-50 After the Transfiguration Jesus heals the boy who was possessed by the demon. He speaks to the disciples about the need for them to pay attention and learn, because He would not always be with them. Unfortunately they didn’t get it. This even marks the end of Jesus’ Galilean ministry. Things…

Luke 10:38–42 Matthew 6:28–34 We are beginning a new series today called “Back in My Day: Learning from Previous Generations.” All of us have heard someone begin a sentence with the phrase, “Back in my day…” Sometimes it is a parent or a grandparent, sometimes an aunt or an uncle, sometimes even a friend…

Luke 9:37-45 Life can feel like it comes at us in waves—one thing after another, never letting up. That’s exactly how Luke 9 reads. It’s rapid-fire: ministry, miracles, confusion, mountaintop experiences—and now, a desperate father and a broken boy. I mean this chapter is packed with happenings. From…

2 Timothy 4:7-8 Most people loves the beginning of a race. The energy is high, the excitement is fresh, and the crowd is cheering. But the real test of a runner is not whether they start well—it’s whether they finish well. Many start fast, but only those who endure to the end can say they’ve truly run…

Hebrews 12:5-13 When you hear the word “discipline,” what comes to mind? For many of us, it immediately takes us back to our childhood. Some remember a parent’s stern look or a moment of correction that stung. Others may remember something far more painful—harsh words, angry punishments, or even abusive…

Luke 9:28-36 Real life is often lived in the valley, where trials, doubts, and disappointments weigh heavily on us. But every so often, God gives His people a mountaintop experience—a moment that reminds us of His greatness and strengthens us for what lies ahead. That’s what happened on the mount of…

2 Corinthians 9:8 Every one of us knows what it feels like to face a need. Sometimes it’s a small need—a little strength for a difficult day or wisdom for a decision you’re unsure about. But sometimes, life brings us face to face with a need so overwhelming that it takes our breath away. A need that…

Hebrews 12:1-4 Hebrews 12 turns the page from Hebrews 11 and brings the faith of yesterday into the race of today. And that is the scene that the writer of Hebrews is drawing for us here. The scene a stadium, the moment is a race, and the command is simple—run. We are not racing to earn salvation, but…

Matthew 6:14–15 Every one of us has been wronged. Sometimes it’s a small slight we shrug off, but other times it’s a wound that cuts so deeply we struggle to let it go. Jesus addressed this head-on when He said in Matthew 6:14–15 that forgiveness is not optional. Our forgiveness of others is linked to…

Hebrews 11:32–40 We have been going verse by verse through Hebrews, and recently what is often called the “Hall of Faith.” This is where the writer showcases lives that trusted God against all odds. Up to this point, the author has walked us through individual heroes in detail—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham,…

Luke 9:23-27 Jesus has just fed 5,000 men and asked His disciples Whom say ye that I am? And He had just revealed to them that he would need to be put to death and raised the third day. Now really these verses truly are a part of this conversation. Jesus revealed to His disciples that there is a cost…

Hebrews 11:31 Joshua 2:1-21 As we continue our study in Hebrews 11 , we come tonight to one of the most surprising names in the entire chapter. We’ve read about Abel, who offered a more excellent sacrifice. We’ve considered Noah, who built an ark and saved his family. We’ve looked at Abraham, Sarah,…

Luke 9:10-22 In 1930, a British missionary named William Burns was traveling through China, sharing the gospel village by village. One day, a group of men stopped him and demanded to know why he had come so far from home. When Burns began to speak about Jesus, they interrupted him and asked, “But who…

Ephesians 2:8-9 Today we begin a brand-new series entitled “The Grace of God.” Over the next several weeks, we will journey through Scripture to see how God’s grace saves us, sustains us, enables us to forgive, meets our every need, and helps us finish well. This is more than just a theological study;…