Adair First Baptist Church

Jesus ends this most famous sermon with the description of two houses, one built on rock the other built on sand. He says of these houses the one that hears THESE words and does them is built upon rock. The other is one who hears but does not do them. A wise man will live the principles of the Sermon on the Mount.

1. Let your light shine that others may see your good works and glorify God. 5:16

2. Do and teach the scriptures. 5:19

3. Quickly reconcile grievances. 5:23

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Excruciating pain! You can see it written on every questioning face that recites this phrase wondering where it is in scripture; desperate to find relief from their current misery. The questioning eyes betray a friend, family member or pastor who has so quickly quoted, “You know…. God won’t give you more than you can handle.” You can almost hear their tormented internal screams, “No I don’t know! No I can’t handle this! I just want the struggle to e...

Most Christians admit that the influence of the church (as well as their own influence) is waning. The typical lament goes a little like this: “What is wrong with this world? It seems like no one cares about God anymore!” Although the lament does shed light on a real problem, it seems that statements like this are not helpful and may even be harmful. “How can I seriously influence my family and friends for the glory of God?” is a much better question. It is better be...

The other day during a run I spied a coin on the ground but because I was very close to home I decided to pass by the coin and walk back to retrieve it later. You see I have developed the habit of picking up every coin that I come across because each time I am reminded that God has graciously provided for my every need so I pick the coin up and thank God for His many blessings. I also retrieve the coin because “In God We Trust” is stamped on each and every one and as such I am rem...

When do people experience quiet? Where do they find solitude? Everywhere a radio is blaring, a TV is on or earbuds are drowning out the silence. With all of the noise of life I don’t see how anyone can simply think, pray, discern, or learn. But people are strangely comforted by the noise. They don’t see what it is doing to them and they can’t see what they are missing. Recently I sat in an auditorium with a speaker directly above my head and I became more and more irritated ...

I need to develop courage. I am not sure courage is developed so much as it is sought for, asked for, and received from God. As I am mesmerized by the bravery, passion and intensity of David’s “mighty men,” but as I am now, David would not invite me to be included in this exclusive group….but I have a longing to be just that a “mighty man of God.” David routinely asked the Lord, “Do I fight?” The Lord often gave His blessing so David (with no t...