RTTBROS

Homecoming Service Jerome Free Will Baptist Church 5/5/24

Not My Kid Gal 3:26 #RTTBROS #Nightlight Not My Kid Verse: "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:26 (KJV) When mom was talking about going to the store with her to toddlers And she said to them their cars here in this parking lot so everybody take a hand. The older toddler of hers looked at a boy in front of them that was walking without holding a hand and sa...

Stepping Stones 2 Peter 3:18 #RTTBROS #Nightlight   Stepping Stones to Spiritual Strength "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18 KJV Just as you've embarked on a journey of physical fitness by taking small yet significant steps, spiritual fitness too can be nurtured through gradual and consistent e...

Embraced By Grace Eph. 2:8-9 #RTTBROS #Nightlight  Embraced by Grace: Living From Acceptance "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"   Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) In the journey of faith, we often face the towering giant of rejection, a formidable foe that whispers doubts and insecurities into our hearts. Yet, in the battle against this Goliath, we m...

Change Your Thoughts #RTTBROS #Nightlight  Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he..." -Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) Our thoughts have incredible power to shape our lives. The Bible tells us that as a person thinks in their heart, so they are. In other words, our inner thought life determines the course and quality of our outer lives. The Israelites are a prime exa...

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he..." -Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) Our thoughts have incredible power to shape our lives. The Bible tells us that as a person thinks in their heart, so they are. In other words, our inner thought life determines the course and quality of our outer lives. The Israelites are a prime example. After being miraculously delivered fr...

Back To Bethel Gen 35:1 #RTTBROS #Nightlight  Back to Bethel King James Version (Genesis 35:1) "And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother." In the journey of life, there are moments when we encounter God in profound ways. These are the Bethel moments– the times whe...

A Quiet Comfort 2 Cor 1:3-4  #RTTBROS #Nightlight A Quiet Comfort  "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;"- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 I was listening to a young mom talk about an exercise where she promised herself she would write one positive thing that happened to her down on a list at the end of each day.  she was doing really go...

Prelude Of Rest Gen 1:5 #RTTBROS #Nightlight  Prelude of Rest Genesis 1:5 (KJV) "And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day." As we reflect upon the divine order of creation, we find a profound principle woven into the fabric of time itself: the day begins not with the sunrise, but with the sunset. The sacred rhythm establishe...

Battling Life Dismorphia 1 Thess 5:18  #RTTBROS #Nightlight  Battling Life Dismorphia  "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." - **1 Thessalonians 5:18** (KJV) In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to overlook the simple blessings that each day brings. We live in an era of unprecedented comfort and convenience, a stark contrast to the...

Fearless PS. 91:5 #RTTBROS #Nightlight   Fearless in the Face of Night's Terrors "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;" (Psalm 91:5, KJV) In our modern world, the "terror by night" may manifest in various forms – the blaring of a fire alarm, the sound of a break-in, the sudden onset of illness, or the devastating news of a loved one's passing. We live in a world filled with sorrow and...

Standing In Grace #RTTBROS #Nightlight “Let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” - 1 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV) Consider 6 Thoughts toward standing strong in God's grace.  1. The Transparency of Scripture Unlike biographies that may overlook flaws, Scripture candidly reveals the faults of its heroes, teaching us that even in the wake of spiritual victories, we must be vigilant ag...

God Of All Comfort #nightlight #RTTBROS Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV) - "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." Devotion: In this fallen world, we all face trials...

The New Tool #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT Scripture: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30, KJV) Devotion: In this passage, Jesus extends a loving invitation to all who are weary and burd...

The Silversmiths Reflection #RTTBROS #Nightlight  Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” - James 1:12 (KJV) The Silversmith’s Reflection In the heat of the fire, a silversmith works diligently, refining silver until it’s pure. He explains that the silver must be kept in the hottest...

The Power of Constant Prayer #RTTBROS #Nightlight  "Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Our lives are filled with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, triumphs and challenges. In the midst of life's ever-changing landscape, there is one constant that can keep us grounded, encouraged, and filled with hope: prayer. As the unknown author wisely stated, "For a better morning talk with God...

Unveiling the Unseen: Extending Grace in Life's Hidden Struggles Bible Verse: "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32 (KJV) Devotion: In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in our own struggles and forget that everyone around us is fighting battles we know nothing about. The...

The Debt Rom 6:23  #Nightlight #RTTBROS  The Debt We Cannot Pay Verse: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 6:23 (KJV) In this story, a British pastor and his young son entered an expensive store with a strict policy: "Do not touch any breakages, much must be purchased." Despite the clear warning, the pastor found himself gent...

The Goodness Of God Ps. 27;13 #Nightlight #RTTBROS   Psalm 27:13, "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." In the midst of life's storms and challenges, it is easy to become fixated on the problems that surround us, causing our minds to be held captive by negativity and fear. But the Lord desires to set us free from this bondage, as stated...

Real Love Verse: "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;" - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (KJV) In my recent sermon on 1 Corinthians 13, I explored the true meaning of love as described in this powerful passage. I emphasized that love, or charity...

The Invitation Matt. 7:7  #Nightlight #RTTBROS  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" (Matthew 7:7, KJV) In our daily lives, we often find ourselves facing challenges, struggles, and moments of uncertainty. During these times, it is crucial to remember that our Heavenly Father is always present and aware of our circumstances. He is not a...

The Arena

The Ant Mill #Nightlight #RTTBROS Proverbs 14:12 (KJV) "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." In nature, there is a phenomenon known as an "ant mill" or "ant death spiral." This occurs when a group of ants gets separated from their pheromone trail, which they use to communicate and navigate. Without their trail, they begin to follow each other i...

The Paradox Eph 4:32 #Nightlight #RTTBROS   The Paradox of Christian Kindness “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” - Ephesians 4:32 (KJV) Inscribed on the wall of a ministry to the broken, rejected untouchables in Calcutta India is this poem: Anyway Poem People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; F...

Help For The Hurting Heart John 14:18  #Nightlight #RTTBROS  "John 14:18 KJV - 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you ." - John 14:18  No one can bring true comfort to a grieving heart like Jesus can. Even the most supportive friend or relative can only do so much. The sympathy and kindness of others, while helpful, often fall short of what we truly need. Only Christ can understan...