Heritage Baptist Church

09/06/2026

Internet not working. Signal will not let us transmit. Sorry for the incvenience

09/06/2026

09/03/2026

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"And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?"
Nehemiah 6:3

As Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, his enemies repeatedly tried to distract him from the work God had given him to do. They invited him to meet with them, but their purpose was not fellowship, it was interference. Nehemiah recognized the danger and responded with one of the most focused statements in Scripture: "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down." The enemy often uses distractions more than direct opposition. Not every interruption is sinful, but many are designed to pull God's people away from what matters most. Urgent matters will constantly demand attention, but not everything urgent is important. The Christian who spends his life chasing every distraction may find that the work God called him to do is left unfinished. We live in a world filled with noise, demands, and endless opportunities to be sidetracked. The immediate often competes with the eternal. Time with God can be crowded out by busyness. Church attendance can be displaced by lesser priorities. Witnessing, serving, and raising a godly family can be neglected because other things seem pressing in the moment. Nehemiah understood that leaving the wall would cause the work to cease. Likewise, when believers abandon God's priorities, spiritual progress often stops. The Lord has entrusted each of us with responsibilities that deserve our focus. We must learn to distinguish between what merely demands attention and what truly advances God's purposes. Today, ask yourself: What "great work" has God placed before me? Are distractions pulling me away from prayer, Bible reading, church service, or obedience to Christ? Like Nehemiah, may we determine not to "come down" from God's calling simply because something else is demanding our attention.

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09/02/2026

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“But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, and conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.” Nehemiah 4:7-8

Whenever God’s people begin making progress, opposition follows. In Nehemiah's day, the enemies of Jerusalem were not troubled when the walls lay in ruins. But when the breaches began to be repaired and the work moved forward, the opposition intensified. The enemy became angry because something was being accomplished for God. The same principle is true today. When a Christian determines to pray faithfully, read their Bible, attend church faithfully, witness to others, or restore broken areas of life, resistance will arise. Satan has no interest in seeing God's people grow stronger in their walk with Christ. Yet Nehemiah and the people did not quit. A few verses later we read, “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night” (Nehemiah 4:9). They prayed, they stayed alert, and they kept building. Discouragement, criticism, setbacks, and spiritual battles are not always signs that you are doing something wrong. Sometimes they are evidence that you are moving forward in the will of God. The enemy fights hardest where God is working most. If you are facing opposition today, do not lay down your tools. Keep praying. Keep serving. Keep trusting the Lord. The God who called you to the work is able to sustain you through the battle. Remember the words Nehemiah later spoke to the people: “Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible." The walls were completed because God's people refused to quit. By God's grace, continue the work He has given you. The opposition may be great, but the Lord is greater.

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08/30/2026

WiFi is out at the church. We will try to Live Stream off of our phone. Hope you will make the time to be here, if you can

08/27/2026

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"The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: And all iniquity shall stop her mouth. Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, Even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD."
Psalm 107:42-43

Psalm 107 is a beautiful testimony to the goodness of God. Again and again throughout this Psalm, we read of people in trouble crying unto the Lord, and God delivering them from their distress. The psalmist then concludes by reminding us that the wise person is the one who observes and recognizes the Grace and goodness of God, through the events of life. It is easy to become consumed with burdens, disappointments, and unanswered questions. Yet God calls His people to deliberately look for evidence of His goodness. The righteous rejoice because they see God's hand at work. They recognize His provision in daily needs, His protection in dangers seen and unseen, His comfort in sorrow, and His faithfulness through every season of life. The world questions God's goodness, but the believer, who walks with the Lord, has countless reasons to praise Him. Every answered prayer, every mercy received, every spiritual blessing in Christ, and every promise bears witness to His lovingkindness. Even trials can become reminders of His grace as He strengthens and sustains His children through them. The wise Christian develops a habit of observation. Instead of focusing solely on what is lacking, he notices what God has done. He remembers past deliverances. He recounts God's faithfulness. He gives thanks for blessings both great and small. Such reflection fuels worship and strengthens faith. Today, take time to observe the lovingkindness of the Lord in your life. Consider where He has led you, protected you, forgiven you, provided for you, and comforted you. In doing so, your heart will join the testimony of the righteous and rejoice in the goodness of God.

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08/26/2026

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“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

One of the greatest goals and longings in the hearts of people is Peace. Some consider peace a result of circumstances going well, bills being paid, health remaining strong, and troubles staying away. But the LORD spoke of a different kind of peace, His peace. This is a peace that remains even when storms rage around us. When the Lord spoke these words to His disciples, He was preparing them for difficult days ahead. Trials, persecution, and sorrow would soon come. Christ did not promise us an easy road; He promised His presence and His peace. That peace is not found in politics, money, entertainment, or things going right. It is found only in a close walk with the Saviour.
Many believers live troubled and fearful because they listen more to the noise of the world than to the voice of God. Fear grows when faith begins to weaken. But when we rest in the promises of God's Word and remember that God is still in control, peace begins to settle the heart.
Notice that Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled.” Trouble may knock at the door, but we do not have to invite it to stay. Through prayer, trust, and surrender to God’s will, we can experience calmness in the midst of uncertainty.
Today, if your heart is heavy, fearful, or anxious, remember that the peace Christ gives is greater than the burdens you carry. The Lord has not abandoned His children. The world may shake, but the child of God can rest in the unchanging peace of Christ.

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08/24/2026

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"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah 43:2 KJV

We all understand that storms are part of the Christian life. The child of God is not promised a trouble free journey, but he is promised the presence of God in every storm. Isaiah 43:2 says, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.” Notice the Lord did not say if thou passest through the waters, but when. Trials WILL come. Burdens will rise. Some days feel like deep rivers that threaten to overflow the soul. However, God promises His people that they will not face those waters alone. Many believers spend their lives trying to escape difficulties, but God often uses these storms to deepen our faith and teach us to trust Him. The disciples learned more about Christ in the storm on the Sea of Galilee than they ever would have on calm waters. Sometimes the Lord allows the winds to blow so we will anchor ourselves more firmly in Him. The fires of affliction can seem unbearable, but God knows exactly how much heat His children can endure. He told Israel, “thou shalt not be burned.” The fire may grow hot, but it cannot destroy the child of God who is safely held in the hand of the Father. Trials do not mean God has abandoned you. Often they are proof that He is working in you, refining your faith and drawing you closer to Himself. Mature Christians have long stood on the truth that God’s Word is sufficient in every season of life. Feelings change, circumstances shift, but the promises of God remain settled forever. When the storm clouds gather, do not run from God, run to Him. Open your Bible. Pray faithfully. Stay in church. Trust the Lord even when you cannot trace His hand. The storm will not last forever, but the faithfulness of God will.

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