Second Avenue Missionary Baptist

06/08/2026

You have 166 hours a week to spiritually nourish yourself and mature. This journey isn't on your teachers; the responsibility lies with you. I can only guide you so far – your personal growth goes beyond 30 minutes.

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Society despised tax collectors, labeling them alongside sinners. Yet, Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. This shows that no matter your past or how society views you, a desire to follow Jesus opens the door to belonging.

06/05/2026

Jesus calls us to leave everything behind and follow Him. Matthew gave up his life of ease and wealth, a path with no return, to embrace an uncertain future. There were always others ready to take his place.

06/04/2026

Imagine the impact if we all introduced people in our lives to Jesus. Your mission field is your circle of influence – your neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and friends. It's our responsibility to reach them.

06/03/2026

When Jesus called Matthew to follow him, it stirred things up. Matthew, a tax collector in Capernaum, was likely surprised. This call challenged the social norms and expectations of the time, showing Jesus had a unique plan for his disciples.

06/02/2026

The Pharisees thought they were spiritually healthy, blind to their own issues. But those known as sinners recognized their unworthiness, making them more receptive to Jesus' message. It's easy to become like the Pharisees, believing we're 'okay,' when the Bible states we're all spiritually sick, even dead, without Christ.

06/01/2026

Matthew was considered the worst, a traitor shunned by his own people. No one expected Jesus to even acknowledge him, let alone choose him. But Jesus walked by and changed everything.