Mills Memorial Baptist Church

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…

Psalm 133:1 Philippians 2:2 Cooperative: Working and dwelling in unity with God and the saints We were not created to live the Christian life alone. God designed us to walk with Him and with one another. However, if we’re honest, some of the greatest struggles in the Christian life don’t come from the…

Psalm 119:10 1 Corinthians 15:58 Consistent: Not wavering from God’s principles and His Holy Word One of the hardest parts of the Christian life is not usually knowing what to do. Very often, the hardest part is continuing to do it. It’s one thing to start well. It’s another thing to stay steady. Many…

James 1:19–25 Most people do not plan to wreck their lives. They do not sit down and make goals for addiction, broken trust, wasted years, spiritual coldness, or damaged relationships. No one says, “I hope I become selfish, careless, undisciplined, and far from God.” No one says, “I hope one day I look…

Genesis 50:15-21 Philippians 2:3-5 Considerate: Thoughtful of others and of their feelings and opinions We live in a world that teaches us to protect our rights, defend our feelings, and prioritize our preferences. Most people are not trained to notice others. They have trained themselves to only notice…

Luke 14:25-35 Crowds are easy to gather. Disciples are not. Luke 14:25 says there went great multitudes with him. That looks like momentum. But Jesus turns and speaks in a way that filters the crowd. He does not lower the standard to keep people close. He raises the standard so people will be honest.…

Daniel 6:1–5 These verses are the setting for the well known story of Daniel and the Lions Den. When people hear the name Daniel, many immediately think of Daniel in the lions’ den. Even people with very little church background have often heard that story. But many do not know the whole picture behind…

Proverbs 3:26 Philippians 4:13 Confident: Having assurance that whatever I say or do in the will of God will benefit me and others for God’s glory. We live in a world that talks endlessly about confidence. Books are written about it. Seminars are built around it. People are told to believe in yourself…

Exodus 2:17 Galatians 6:2 Concerned: Bearing another’s burdens with great affection and admiration Some people can watch a burden and walk right past it. They see trouble and they keep moving. But the Lord shapes His people to notice. He trains us to care. He teaches us to carry each others’ burdens.…

Luke 14:1-24 Some of the most dangerous moments in life are not the storms. They are the dinners. They are the comfortable rooms where everyone is smiling, but hearts are measuring others around them. Luke 14 opens with Jesus at a meal in a Pharisee’s house. The setting is polite, but the atmosphere…

Romans 7:15 , 18–19 , 24–25 Read Romans 7:15-25 We all know what it is to want to do right and still find ourselves doing wrong. We make promises to God. We make promises to ourselves. We say this time will be different. Then before long, we are back in the same attitude, the same habit, the same weakness,…

Suggested Opening Reading Proverbs 31:18–21 1 Peter 3:8–12 Text: Proverbs 31:20 1 Peter 3:8 Compassionate: Giving whatever is necessary to meet another’s needs without expecting anything in return Compassion is easy to talk about. Everyone believes you ought to have compassion. But not everyone is willing…

Luke 13:31-35 Some threats are loud because they are meant to steer you through fear. Some fear is not mainly about danger. Some fear is about direction. If the enemy can’t destroy you, he will try to divert you. In Luke 13 , Jesus is walking toward Jerusalem. He is walking toward the cross. He is walking…

Daniel 2:16-23 There are seasons when the hardest part of life is not what you know. It is what you don’t know. You don’t know what the doctor will say. You don’t know what that phone call will bring. You don’t know what the economy will do. You do not know what tomorrow looks like for your family. And…

Psalm 37:1–7 Read verse 5 again Romans 12:1–2 Committed: Giving the control of my life fully to the Lord Most of us say we want to do God’s will. But the real question is whether we want God’s will more than we want control. Control over my schedule. Control over my money. Control over my reputation…

Luke 13:22–30 There is a question people love to ask when they want to stay at a distance from their own soul. They ask the question in a way that sounds spiritual. But it is really a way of avoiding the real issue. Instead of asking, Lord, am I saved They ask, Lord, are there only a few that be saved…

1 Corinthians 13:1-10 We have been walking through the Bible’s major sections so we can see how God reveals His will and strengthens His people. We started in the Pentateuch and saw foundations for knowing and loving God. We moved into the Historical Books and watched the cycle of drift and discipline…

Luke 13:10–21 There are two kinds of people in this synagogue. There is a woman who is hurting. There is a ruler who is judging. One is visibly bent over. One looks upright, but his heart is bent toward control. One comes needing mercy. One comes guarding a system. This is one of the most sobering things…

Acts 2:41-47 If you love your church, you know what it feels like to walk through these doors and breathe a little easier. You know the feeling of hearing the Bible opened and thinking, “This is what I needed.” You know what it is to sing a hymn and feel your heart steady again. You know what it is to…