Magnolia's First Baptist Church

(Matthew 3:1-3) In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’” (Matthew 3:13-17) 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 28:18-20) 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has

(Ephesians 2:18-22) 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. (Matthew 21:42) Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? (Psalm 118:22) The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:20-21) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. (2 Timothy

Ephesians 2:1-10 (focus on vs. 8-9) Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) 6 For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesu

Hebrews 11:1-6: 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen ... 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Deuteronomy 6: 4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. I Kings 8:27: “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built! Jeremiah 23:23-24: Am I a God who is only close at hand?” says the LORD. “No, I am far away at the same time. 24 Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the LORD. Psalm 139:1-4: 1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down are acquainted w

Genesis 3 / Romans 3 Genesis 1  1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. Genesis 1   26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”  27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Exodus 33:17-19   17And the LORD said to Moses, “This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.” 18Moses said, “Pl

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

March 5, 2023 “I Haven’t Arrived But I Am Pressing On"  Philippians 3:12-21 & John 17:14-19 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia's First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 8   

February 26, 2023 “The Believer’s Highest Goal” Philippians 3:1-11 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia's First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 7

February 19, 2023 "What It Means to Give Yourself Away” Philippians 2:19-30 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 6

February 12, 2023 "Becoming a Pipeline for the Light" Philippians 2:12-18 Dr. Roger Yancey, Magnolia's First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 5

February 5, 2023 "Our Role Model for Humility" Philippians 2:1-11 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia's First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 4

January 29, 2023 "A Can’t Lose Outlook on Life" Philippians 1:12-30 and Selected Scriptures Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 3

January 22, 2023 "A Biblical Perspective on Life and Ministry"  Philippians 1:9-11 Roger Yancey, Tyron Evergreen Baptist Association  Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 2  

January 15, 2023 “Grateful for the Past and Praying for the Future” Philippians 1:1-8 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church Philippians : Letter of Joy, Part 1

December 11, 2022 "Listen! The Angelic Messengers Are Singing!" Milt Eichler, Magnolia's First Baptist Church  Christmas Carols And The Christ Child, Part 3

December 4, 2022 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Daniel Rowland, Magnolia's First Baptist Church  Christmas Carols And The Christ Child, Part 2 

November 27, 2022 "Wait No More" Daniel Rowland, Magnolia's First Baptist Church Christmas Carols And The Christ Child, Part 1

November 20, 2022 “Power in Prayer” James 5:19-20 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church “Make It Real!” - James Part 16

November 13, 2022 “Power in Prayer” James 5:16-18 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church “Make It Real!” - James Part 15 

November 6, 2022 “Hardships and Healing” James 5:13-16 Dr. Ed Seay, Magnolia’s First Baptist Church “Make It Real!” - James Part 14