1 Kings 19:10-21 (HCSB)10 He replied, “I have been very zealous  for the Lord God of Hosts, but the Israelites have abandoned Your covenant,  torn down Your altars,  and killed Your prophets  with the sword. I alone am left,  and they are looking for me to take my life.”11 Then He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the Lord’s presence.” At that moment, the Lord passed by.  A great and migh...  Read More

1 Kings 19:1-9 (HCSB)Elijah’s Journey to Horeb19 Ahab told Jezebel  everything that Elijah had done  and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods punish me and do so severely  if I don’t make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow!”3 Then Elijah became afraid and immediately ran for his life.  When he c...  Read More

A Note From Pastor H.DIt’s hard to believe that it is 2024.  Where does the time go?  We have been in our new worship center for an entire year.  God continues to do some amazing things here at Temple Baptist Church.  I hope you are excited about this new year and how you can serve God through your local church body.Our theme for 2024 is Simplicity! Jesus told His disciples to seek first the kingd...  Read More

JOHN THE BAPTISTJohn the Baptist fulfilled prophecy when he proclaimed Jesus was the Messiah.Key Truth: John the Baptist Pointed People to Jesus (Luke 1:5-45; John 1:6-8, 19-37; Matthew 3:13-17)Key Truth: John the Baptist Preached the Truth of God (Matthew 3:1-2; Mark 1:1-4; Matthew 3:7-12; Matthew 14:1-12)Key Truth: John the Baptist Trusted God’s Promises (Matthew 11:1-15; John 3:22-30)Family Con...  Read More

1.     What do the miraculous pregnancies of Mary and Elizabeth tell us about the power of God? What does it show about how God works in the world? Zechariah was a righteous man but he stumbled in unbelief. How often do you struggle with unbelief? Where do you struggle with that most? What has helped you most in that struggle? 2.     Luke 3:4-6 is a fulfillment of prophecies from Isaiah 40:3-5. Lo...  Read More

Luke 3:15-20 (HCSB)15 Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were debating in their minds whether John might be the Messiah.16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but One is coming who is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to untie the strap of His sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing shovel is in His hand to clear His thr...  Read More

Luke 3:1-14 (HCSB)The Messiah’s Herald3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 He went i...  Read More

Luke 1:57-80 (HCSB)The Birth and Naming of John57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son. 58 Then her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her His great mercy, and they rejoiced with her. 59 When they came to circumcise the child on the eighth day,they were going to name him Zechariah, after his father. 60 But his mother responded, “No! He will be cal...  Read More

Luke 1:39-56  (HCSB)Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth39 In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah 40 where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: “You are the most blessed of women, and your child will b...  Read More

Luke 1:1-25 (HCSB)The Dedication to Theophilus1 Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3 It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4 so th...  Read More

JESUS IS BORNOne of the names of Jesus is Immanuel, which means God with us.Key Truth: Jesus Had a Miraculous Birth (Matthew 1:18-21)Key Truth: Jesus’ Birth Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecy (Matthew 1:22-25)Key Truth: God Led Wise Men to Worship Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)Family Connection: Continue the discussion after church!When are times we should trust God?  Share some examples. Who is Jesus? What...  Read More

DECEMBER 23, 20231.  Read through the list of names in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1:1-17. Arethere anyguys’ names that stick out to you?  What do you remember about them? Now look at the 5 women listed. Why include them? What do you remember about  them? You could trace Jesus’ genealogy back to Abraham several ways. Why use this one?2.  Put yourself in Joseph’s shoes if you can. How hard would it...  Read More