North Bryant Baptist Church

Scripture: Psalm 90 Focus: Your time on earth is short, but it can be used wisely with help from the Lord. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate Pastor Date Recorded: July 5, 2026

Scripture: John 8:1-11 Focus: Jesus upholds the righteous demands of God while offering mercy to sinners.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date Recorded: June 28, 2026

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15 Focus: Are you ready for the glorious kingdom of Jesus Christ? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Speaker Date Recorded: June 21, 2026

Scripture: Amos 9:1-10 Focus: God is inescapable. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date Recorded: June 14, 2026

Each year, the John E and Betty Penn Scholarship is awarded to a student of the Missionary Baptist Seminary. The student awarded must be a preacher who has sacrificed to attend the Seminary and proven himself to be dedicated to academic excellence and personal holiness. This year, this Scholarship has been awarded to Ricky Hice. Scripture: Genesis 2:25-3:11 Guest Speaker: Ricky Hice Recorded on Ju...

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14 Focus: Refusing to listen to God's Word could give way to His silence. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: May 31, 2026

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17 Focus: Regardless of the world's opposition, God's people must continue to proclaim the truth. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: May 24, 2026

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9 Focus: God is the sovereign judge whose judgments are just and final. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: May 17, 2026

Scripture: 1 Kings 17 Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor Date Recorded: May 10, 2026

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14 Focus: Do not be indifferent to sin, its ruin, or God's warnings of judgment. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: May 3, 2026

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27 Focus: Judgment looms for those whose worship is disconnected from a godly life. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: April 26, 2026

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