Message
of the Week

July 19th, 2026

“Don't Follow Satan!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

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13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works."

2 Corinthians 11:1-4, 13-15

Have you seen deception in the world? False teachers, deceptive teachings? These so-called teachers will sometimes represent themselves as believers - as followers of Jesus Christ. They are wolves in sheep's clothing. They seek whom they can devour.

Paul warned of such things happening even back then in their times in today's passage. There truly is nothing new under the sun. Beware the messages you're hearing and test them with God's preserved Word.

Pastor explores these false teachers and warns in today's message: Don't Follow Satan! 

Bible Verses

Galatians 1:6-9

2 Thessalonians 2:3

1 Timothy 4:1

1 John 2:18

Matthew 24:42

1 Peter 3:9

July 12th, 2026

“Reflections of Life!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

2 And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

3 And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,

4 And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession.

5 And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.

6 And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance.

7 And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem.

8 And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?

9 And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.

10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

11 And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.

12 And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

13 And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him.

14 And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

15 And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,

16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

17 And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.

18 And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

19 And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations.

20 And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh.

21 And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

22 Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow."

Genesis 48

Jacob (Israel) had many children. He blessed his grandsons, giving favor to the youngest. Why? It was tradition to bless the firstborn.

In today’s message, Pastor explores Jacob’s life and how Jacob wrestled with God (literally, Gen. 32:22-32) and figuratively throughout his life.

From ‘Heel grabber’ to ‘a prince of God’, Jacob / Israel’s life can show us how God can change us, through His power, to bless us in ways we cannot even imagine.

Bible Verses

Hebrews 9:27

Genesis 28:10-17

Genesis 32:22-32

Hebrews 13:5

Matthew 28:20

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

July 5th, 2026

“History of America"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

13 To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?"

Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Do you enjoy the freedom that America has to offer? Often in today's age, we are taught deceiving things about our history. Many of our founding fathers were Christians. They built many of our laws and our ways on biblical principles. Today, many of the same institutions built on these principles actively deny and work against the moral code the Bible instilled into them.

Pastor explores the History of America in today's message.

Bible Verses

Deuteronomy 6:24-25

Psalms 33:12-22

Notes & Quotes

“True patriotism is not worship of our nation but rather, in the light of our worship of the God of justice, to conform our nation's ways of justice.” - Robert McAfee Brown

June 28th, 2026

“4th of July"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.

14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.

16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.

18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

22 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee."

Psalms 33:12-22

God could bless or destroy America just like He has other countries. He is our only hope and help. A shield and protector if we are faithful to Him. Pastor explores America's state in today's message.

Do you have Him as your eternal protector, guardian, and stay? We pray that you do. If not, accept Jesus as your Savior today. ❤️🙏

Notes & Quotes:

America, the Beautiful?

America the Beautiful or so you used to be.

Land of the Pilgrims' pride; I'm glad they'll never see

Babies piled in dumpsters, Abortion on demand,

Oh, sweet land of liberty; your house is on the sand.

Our children wander aimlessly. Poisoned by cocaine,

Choosing to indulge their lusts, when God has said abstain.

From sea to shining sea, our Nation turns away.

From the teaching of God's love and a need to always pray.

We've kept God in our temples, how callous we have  grown.

When earth is but His footstool, and Heaven is His throne.

We've voted in a government that's rotting at the core,

Appointing Godless Judges who throw reason out the door,

Too soft to place a killer in a well deserved tomb,

But brave enough to kill a baby before he leaves the womb.

You think that God's not angry, that our land's a moral slum?

How much longer will He wait before His judgment comes?

How are we to face our God, from Whom we cannot hide?

What then is left for us to do, but stem this evil tide?

If we who are His children, will humbly turn and pray;

Seek His holy face and mend our evil way:

Then God will hear from Heaven and forgive us of our sins,

He'll heal our sickly land and those who live within.

But, America the Beautiful, if you don't - then you will see,

A sad but Holy God withdraw His hand from Thee."

~The honorable Judge Roy Moore

Bible Verses:

2 Chronicles 7:14-22

Deuteronomy 28:1-20,45

June 21st, 2026

“Father's Day"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ."

Galatians 4:4-7

He is our Heavenly Father. He knows every one of us. He cares for us. Kids need their fathers; just like we need our Heavenly Father. What does He provide for us as followers of Him?

We, as fathers, need to: lead by example, Influence others for generations to come, choose to do right in all things, and above all, follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

Notes & Quotes:

“There's five things you will never hear a father say:

1: Well, how about that... I'm lost. Looks like we have to stop and ask for directions.

2: Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car. Go crazy.

3: Your mother and I are going away for the weekend, you might want to consider throwing a party.

4: Why would you want to go and get a job? I make plenty of money for you to spend.

5: Father's Day, eh? Well, don't worry about that, it's no big deal."

“This was an interesting one. Billy Graham said this. He tells of a time during the early years of his preaching ministry when he was due to lead a crusade meeting in a town in South Carolina and he needed to mail a letter. He asked a little boy on the main street how to get to the post office. After the boy had given him directions, Billy said, “Hey son, if you’ll come to Central Baptist Church tonight, I'll tell you how to get to heaven.” The boy replied, “No, thanks, you don’t even know how to get to the post office!”

Bible Verses:

2 Corinthians 6:18

John 4:7, 13-26

Joshua 24:14-15

Ephesians 5:25

June 14th, 2026

“A.I."

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."

Revelation 1:1-3

The time is at hand. Jesus Christ will return soon for His bride, the church, to be caught up with Him in the clouds. Will you be ready?

The advancement of AI shows the end is near. The beast system is being implemented. It has been centuries in the making, but now is coming at a rapid pace. 

Will you stand with Jesus Christ or be left behind, lost to be eternally separate from God.

Bible Verses:

2 Timothy 3:1-7

1 John 2:18

May 17th, 2026

“Seek Ye First!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

Matthew 6:19-34

Is God supplying your needs? Does He provide for you? Are you seeking His righteousness? Pastor explores this in today's message.

Today may be your last chance to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.

Will you accept God’s free gift of salvation?

Bible Verses:

Matthew 22:37

Isaiah 55:6

Proverbs 29:1

Proverbs 23:7

Luke 12:15-21

May 10th, 2026

“Mother's Day, Proverbs 31"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."

Proverbs 31:10-31

"Did you know that the idea for Mothers Day was born in a small Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia?

It was 1876 and the nation still mourned the Civil War dead. While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis thought of mothers who had lost their sons. She prayed that one day there could be a “Memorial Day” for mothers. The prayer made a deep impression on one of Mrs. Jarvis eleven children. Young Anna had seen her mothers efforts to hold the war-split community and church together. As she grew into adulthood, the younger woman kept Mrs. Jarvis dream in her heart. On the day of her mothers death, Anna was determined to establish Mothers Day in her honor.

On May 12, 1907, a local observance was held which later spread to Philadelphia. By 1910, Mothers Day was celebrated in forty-five states, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Elated, Miss Jarvis told a friend, “Where it will end must be left for the future to tell. That it will circle the globe now seems certain.”

On May 8, 1914, President Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as Mothers Day “for displaying the American flag and for the public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of the country.”"

Pastor explores the importance and honor that Mother's - and women all together - hold for us in our daily lives in today's message.

Bible Verses:

1 Corinthians 7:34

Proverbs 22:6

May 3rd, 2026

“Last Days"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come."

Matthew 24:36-42

We are living in the last seconds of the last days. Tribulation is coming. God’s wrath is coming. Pastor shares this warning to those who deny Jesus: repent and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. Time is surely running out.

Bible Verses:

Mark 13:30

Daniel 12:4

Revelation 22:10

Psalms 139:13

Amos 8:10-11

2 Peter 3:3-4

Matthew 24:6

2 Timothy 3:1

2 Peter 3:5

2 Peter 3:9

Hebrews 11:7

Romans 10:13

April 26th, 2026

“Jesus is the Head the Church is the body!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;"

Colossians 1:1-19

Faithfulness should be our desire - for our walk with Jesus, for our lives as brothers and sisters in Christ, seeking after Him in all things - seeking to live our lives abundantly, as only He can help us to do.

Living in abundance can only happen if Jesus is your Savior; why? Because He has to be your spiritual head. Otherwise, your spiritual body is already dead.

Pastor explores this in today’s message.

Bible Verses:

Colossians 1:28

John 14:6

John 10:10

Colossians 2:8-10

April 19th, 2026

“The Great I Am!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.

2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.

3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

4 And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.

5 And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

8 And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

9 Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?

14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations."

Exodus 3:1-15

God is that I AM. He states this clearly to Moses from the burning bush. God mentions that He is that I AM, our God, our Creator over 162 times in the Bible. Pastor explores our great I AM, the God of all Creation, in today's sermon.

Bible Verses:

Genesis 17:1

Genesis 26:24

Exodus 7:17

Exodus 29:46

Psalms 46:10

Psalms 50:7

Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 42:8

Isaiah 43:3, 5, 10, 11, 12

Isaiah 45:18,22

Jeremiah 9:24

John 6:35, 41, 48, 51

John 8:12

John 8:58

Bible Verses:

John 10:9

John 5:24

John 10:10-14

John 11:25

John 12:46

John 13:13

John 14:3, 6

John 15:1, 5

John 18:5-6, 8

Revelation 1:5-8, 11, 17-18

Revelation 2:23

Revelation 21:6

Revelation 22:13-17, 20

April 5th, 2026

“Easter"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.

3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.

4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.

5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them.

9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.

12 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews?

13 And they cried out again, Crucify him.

14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.

15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified."

Mark 15:1-15

What put Jesus on the cross? Was it the Roman soldiers just doing their job? Was it the religious leaders of the day, accusing Jesus of being a false teacher, a blasphemer, etc.?

Yes, they played their part. Just as Judas Iscariot did in betraying Jesus. Each person and each part was pivotal in completing His mission - to redeem us.

The most powerful thing that led Jesus to perform such a difficult, brutal feat was His great love for us. Despite our wretched ways, our sinful desires, and our rebellious nature against God, our Creator, Jesus knew He must endure the cross to offer us salvation.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior? We pray that you do. If you don't, please settle it today. As believers and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we truly believe that He could return at any time... time is running out.

Today's Easter message can be viewed here on Facebook or here on YouTube.

Bible Verses:

Mark 15:16-39

Luke 24:33-51

March 29th, 2026

“Palm Sunday"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

"1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,

5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him."

John 12:1-19

Would you recognize the Messiah? Many religious leaders of Jesus' day did not. They believed he was a blasphemer and a false teacher. They sought to denounce Him and His followers and when His ministry continued to grow, they sought to kill Him.

Some of His day knew Him, though. They worshipped Him the Sunday before His ministry's final hours by using palms to honor His entrance into Jerusalem. Pastor explores this on today, Palm Sunday.

We at Jordan Valley Baptist Church hope and pray that you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. He wants to know you and have a relationship with you. Almost 2,000 years ago, He suffered, bled, and died to redeem us. Will you put your faith in Jesus on this Palm Sunday?

Bible Verses:

Zechariah 9:9

Ezekiel 34:2-3

March 22nd, 2026

“Depart from me, said Jesus!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Matthew 7:21-29

Is your house built on the solid rock of Jesus Christ? Do you have a relationship with Him? The three most scary words for a self-professed Christian would have to be, "depart from me", as Jesus tells us in this passage that many will profess to know Him but will not.

Some points that our Pastor brings to this message: religious language does not mean relationship; spiritual activity is not proof of salvation (some of these activities may impress people, but it doesn’t impress God); Jesus judges based on relationships not reputations.

So, do you know Him? Is your faith and trust in His finished work on the cross? Have you repented, earnestly, of your sins and actively turn from them in reliance to His work? If you haven't, today is the day to make sure.

Bible Verses:

John 10:14

Matthew 7:17

2 Corinthians 13:5

2 Peter 3:9

March 8th, 2026

“Last Days"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;

16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

18 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

There are many signs that we are in the last moments before the coming of the Lord; first for the rapture of His church, then for the great tribulation, and finally the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to setup His kingdom for His millennial reign.

Pastor explores some of the biblical evidence for our world revealing God's plans through prophesy that we are in the last days... there are so many verses to show that we are close. Through deceptions and propaganda, satan is setting up the path for his own person to represent his power - the antichrist. Do you see the signs? Pastor explores this in today's message.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior? We pray that you do. If not, please - we earnestly pray that you accept Him today, repent of your sins, and ask for His salvation today. Time is truly running out.

Bible Verses:

Isaiah 45:4-5

Daniel 2:21

Matthew 24:6-8

Luke 21:11

Romans 8:22

2 Timothy 3:1-7

Matthew 24:14

Matthew 4:17

Matthew 10:7

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Matthew 24:42

March 1st, 2026

“About Esther"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“1 On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.

3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

4 And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.

5 And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.

6 So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?

7 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour,

8 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:

9 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.

10 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.

11 Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.

12 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.

14 And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared."

Esther 6

There are many things in this world that can draw us towards anger and frustration. The Lord can help us if we ask of Him. He tells us to not allow our anger to tempt us towards evil or sin.

Sometimes our plans turn on ourselves - often if we believe we are getting away with something that is sinful.

"You can count on the devil wanting to expose your sins."

Pastor explores this in today's message.

Bible Verses:

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Ephesians 4:26-27

Esther 8:11

Galatians 6:7-8

February 22ndth, 2026

“As a Little Child"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them."

Mark 10:13-16

Do you trust the Lord as a little child? We should have faith and trust in Him to help us with all things. Often, we rely on our own abilities and understanding. This is when we cause our lives to become more difficult because we cannot do it alone.

We need to be teachable, mild, not stubborn, willing to obey our Heavenly Father. We need to come to Him as a little child. Pastor explores this in today's message.

Does this world feel heavy? Do you want to lay down the load of life? We pray you know that Jesus Christ came, bled, and finished His work on the cross to pay for your sin debt. Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? We pray you do.

Bible Verses:

Luke 18:17

John 15:5

Acts 9:6

Acts 22:10

Philippians 4:13

2 Corinthians 12:9

John 5:39

Isaiah 30:21

Jeremiah 6:16

Proverbs 15:22

Proverbs 11:14

Galatians 6:9

1 Peter 5:6

Hebrews 9:27

2 Corinthians 5:10

2 Peter 3:3-11

Revelation 20:12-14

February 15th, 2026

“Why Christianity is Hated"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me."

John 15:18-21

Why is following the Lord Jesus Christ so divisive? Why do people hate His followers so much? Jesus told us that, "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you." [v.18] Why did He give us this warning? Because He knew that following Him would carry a heavy burden. Because He is the truth. Not a truth. Not my truth. THE TRUTH.

And the truth is hated in a world full of lies and deception. Many people follow satan - not out of willingness or purpose - out of pure ignorance. Tragically, just as Jesus said of those crucifying them, they know not what they do.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? We pray that you do. If you do, please be bold for Him as He laid His life down for us - it's really the least we can do.

Bible Verses:

1 John 3:11-12

Matthew 12:30

John 8:44-45

John 3:19-21

Revelation 3:20

Luke 17:1-2

2 Thessalonians 2:3

Revelation 2

Revelation 3

Matthew 15:7-9

February 8th, 2026

“Eternal Heaven or Eternal Hell!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Our confidence and faith should be in the truth and finished work of Jesus Christ. God has done so much for our benefit - and in mercy despite our fallen state.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? If you do, do you spread the good news of Jesus Christ with others?

We have a choice - eternal heaven or eternal hell - we all deserve hell; however, we are saved by God's grace in giving us salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. Repent; trust in Him; He is returning soon. 

Bible Verses:

1 John 2:15-17

Hebrews 11:1

2 Kings 6:16-19

2 Peter 3:9-18

February 1st, 2026

“Real Hope"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“1 (A Song of degrees.) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."

Psalms 121

• Have courage

• Have patience

• Labor for the Lord

• Trust in God

Our path in life is not easy. However, there is real hope in Jesus Christ. Do you know Him as your Savior?

Bible Verses:

Psalms 27:14

Psalms 31:24

Philippians 4:13

James 5:7-8

2 Thessalonians 3:5

Psalms 130:5

Hebrews 13:5

John 6:27

Matthew 6:19-21

1 Thessalonians 1:3

Proverbs 30:5

Nahum 1:7

Psalms 37:40

Psalms 62:8

Psalms 18:2

Genesis 28:10-15

Isaiah 41:10

January 25th, 2026

“Is That Your Final Answer?"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven."

Matthew 16:13-17

What will you do with Jesus Christ? Will you accept Him as your personal Savior? Will you reject Him? Will you act indifferently towards Him? We all have a choice to make in this life.

Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father but by Him [John 14:6].

What will your answer be?

Bible Verses:

1 Timothy 6:7

John 9:24

John 8:38-42

John 10:20

January 18th, 2026

“Pride Goeth Before Destruction"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.

13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;

14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.

16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:"

Proverbs 6:12-23

Pride. It affects us all. How will you let it affect you? Ho do you let it affect your walk with God? Will you be too prideful to humble yourself before Him? Are you back sliding and too prideful to come back to Him?

Pastor explores this dreadful sin - the first sin satan had in believing himself to be able to rise to the same level or higher than God - that of pride - in today's message. We pray you have humbled yourself before the Lord, repented, and come to know Jesus as your personal Savior.

Bible Verses:

Isaiah 14:12-15

Genesis 3:5

1 John 3:12

Numbers 20:11-12

1 Samuel 15:23

Luke 15

John 6:38

Proverbs 11:2

Proverbs 13:10

Proverbs 29:23

James 4:5-8

Psalms 10:4

Romans 6:13

Hebrews 13:21

2 Timothy 3:1-5

1 John 2:16

Proverbs 16:18

Obadiah 1:3

2 Corinthians 13:5

January 11th, 2026

“Bow the Knee!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.

36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"

Mark 4:35-41

The Bible says, clearly, that every knee should bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord [Philippians 2:10-11].

When will you bow your knee? Now, in surrender and acceptance of His salvation... or on Judgment Day in condemnation and damnation?

Ultimately, God has given us a choice. But make no mistake. Jesus is King.

January 4th, 2026

“New Year....How to Start A New Year!"

by Pastor Silas Doctor

“17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

20 But ye have not so learned Christ;

21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27 Neither give place to the devil.

28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Ephesians 4:17-32

God calls us, as followers of Jesus Christ, to put away our old lives and our old selves [v. 22] - who we were before we knew Jesus Christ as our personal Savior - and adorn the new creation we are in Christ Jesus [v. 24].

He is our great Coach, our Creator, our Savior, our Help, and our God. If you know Him, are you following Him like you should? If you don't know Him, please, please get it settled today.

Pastor explores this in today's message.

Bible Verses:

2 Peter 2:19-22