Three Springs Baptist Church

05/02/2026

Come join us tomorrow at 10:30 as we celebrate 120 year anniversary of Three Springs Baptist Church Hope to see you there

01/31/2026

No church tomorrow. Be safe.

01/25/2026

Church will be at 11:00 am. Parking lot and walkways are cleared

01/09/2026

01/06/2026

12/10/2025

The Apostle John wasn’t cancelled — he was exiled.

Rome didn’t unfollow him. They banished him to an island for preaching Jesus.

Patmos wasn’t a retreat.
It was a prison.

Under Emperor Domitian, John was sent away because he refused to shut up about Christ.
Revelation 1:9 says it plainly:
He was there “because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.”

And here’s the twist culture doesn’t want:
The moment the world tried to silence him…
God gave him the loudest message in Scripture.

While Rome thought they buried a preacher,
he was writing Revelation.
While they thought they ended his influence,
he saw Heaven open.
While they tried to isolate him,
God used the island as a doorway to eternity.

Patmos wasn’t punishment — it was the birthplace of prophecy.

Early writers like Irenaeus and Eusebius confirm it:
John received visions there that shook hell and outlived Empires.
And today you can stand in the Cave of the Apocalypse —
the place Rome thought would erase a disciple.
Instead, it became the launchpad of God’s final chapter.

Let that sink in:

They tried to silence the Gospel,
and God turned the silence into Revelation.

So ask yourself —
If John could worship in exile, what’s our excuse?
If he could speak truth when outlawed,
why do we stay quiet when we’re only uncomfortable?

Persecution didn’t stop Christianity.
Comfort does.

12/07/2025

Your tree lights are twinkling,
Your cocoa's just right...
Till an IRS notice
Drops in with a bite.

It snarls from the mailbox,
With warnings so clear-
Real Grinchy behavior
That brings on the fear!

But don't lose your jingle,
Don't tremble or pout-
Just call up our office,
We'll sort this thing out!

We chase off the notices,
We calm all your fears-
Restoring your peace
And your holiday cheer!

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05/22/2025

Floyd Kenneth Smith, age 88, of Bristol, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Waters of Bristol. He was born March 28, 1937 in Bristol, VA to the late O'Dell Smith and Nellie Catherine Goodson Smith. Throughout his life he worked in several factories and was a truck driver. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. Floyd was a member of Three Springs Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Peggy Jane Singleton Smith, and several brothers & sisters. Survivors include his son, Floyd "Douglas" Smith (Teresa Miller Smith); daughter, Nancy Ann Brooks (Russell Brooks) grandchildren, Dalton Smith (Mikayla), and Austin Smith (Amanda), Josiah Brooks (Lauren) and Caleb Brooks (Sydney); great grandchildren, Carter, Lincoln, Baylor, and Owen; and sister, Bonnie Sue Carrier.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm, Friday, May 23, 2025 in Mary's Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Michael Coonley officiating. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be rendered by the the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Floyd Kenneth Smith, please visit our

05/13/2025

This week, the cross outside our church fell. Not because of a storm, not because someone hit it—but because the wood at the foundation had slowly rotted away. On the surface, it still looked like a strong symbol of faith. But underneath, it was decaying—and eventually, that hidden weakness brought it down.

That’s a picture of cultural Christianity. It can look like faith on the outside—crosses on walls, verses in bios, occasional church attendance—but underneath, there's no living relationship with Jesus. No root in Scripture. No repentance. No transformation. And just like that cross, when pressure comes, it doesn’t stand.
Jesus warned us about this. In Matthew 7, He said that many will say, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but He will reply, ‘I never knew you.’ That’s not about how we look—it’s about who we truly are. We’re not called to have the appearance of the cross. We’re called to live under its power.

This fallen cross is more than a maintenance issue—it’s a wake-up call. Let’s not be content with the appearance of faith. Let’s dig deep and ask:
* Am I rooted in Christ, or just familiar with Christian culture?
* Is my relationship with Jesus active, or just assumed?
* Am I being shaped by Scripture, or just surrounded by it?
This week, take time to ‘check the foundation.’ Spend unhurried time in the Word. Pray honestly. Ask the Holy Spirit to expose any areas where things may be rotting beneath the surface. And if you’re not sure where to start, reach out. You're not alone—and the cross still stands, not because we hold it up, but because Christ has overcome.