Piedmont Baptist Church

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

Weekly Devotion

Operation VBS

Mark 16:15 - Then he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

Vacation Bible School is one of the church’s main strategies for keeping the great commission which Jesus gave, that is, to go into all the world and preach the gospel. We are in a war and Operation VBS allows us to draw in boys and girls and present them with the gospel. The good news. The hope for all people. The news that Jesus died on the cross for our sins to bring us back to God and give us hope and purpose. Because this is a battle the enemy will not take it lying down. So this week especially, pray for our church. Not only our church, but pray for every church in our association throughout the summer as each one has their VBS. We are calling on all prayer warriors, pray! Pray for unity in the body that we may band together as one mighty force against satan and his forces. May we have grace and forgiveness as needed. May we look over each other and not get upset about petty things that don’t really matter because if we are not careful that is how Satan will come in and break down our forces. Pray that we will keep our eyes on Jesus and reflect him and his love, and his mercy, and his grace in all that we do. Remember the importance of VBS. This may be the first place that some people have heard about Jesus. This may be the first time that some have heard about Jesus. And it could be the last time that some hear about Jesus. So pray that we stay focused on the mission so that we may see people saved. The VBS theme this year is “Shine the Light on Jesus”, so let’s do just that. This is an offensive operation, so be ready to charge! And again I say, pray. Pray that God will bless VBS!

Amy Neal

06/03/2026

Join us for VBS! Everyone is welcome.

05/28/2026

Weekly Devotion

Lord of Armies

1 Chronicles 11:9 - David steadily grew more powerful, and the Lord of Armies was with him.

In 1 Chronicles chapter 11 we learn about David becoming the King of Israel and capturing the city of Jerusalem. The people loved David because even when Saul was King, David was leading them in battle. The inhabitants of Jerusalem at that time were the Jebusites and they said to David, “You will never get in here.” But he did! David said whoever is first to kill a Jebusite will become the chief commander, so Joab being the warrior that he was, took that challenge. He was the first to charge and kill a Jebusite and David captured the stronghold of Zion, the City of David. David continued to grow more and more powerful, becoming the greatest king that ever ruled Israel. How was David able to do this? Because the Lord of Armies (or Lord of Hosts as it says in the KIng James Version) was with him. We all face battles in life, not physical, hand to hand combat as we read about here, but spiritual battles. During those spiritual battles, Satan will often try to discourage us as he did David here when he says, “you will never get in there”. He will say to us, “you will never be able to do that”, “you’re not good enough”, you’re not strong enough”, you’ve got too much baggage”, etc. Whatever he can say to discourage you, he will. He would like nothing better than to cripple you, so that you don’t move forward, so you don’t share your testimony, so you don’t live the abundant life that Jesus promised us. Yes, that is how Satan works. If he can cripple you, he can keep you from having victory and tearing down the strong holds that stand in your way. And just like David, you cannot do this on your own. David had Joab, the mighty warrior to help him. We need Joabs in our lives. Those people that will meet the challenge to help us in our battles. That will pray for us and uphold us. And even greater than that we need the Lord of Armies. Throughout David’s life he steadily grew more powerful, the Lord of Armies was with him. When he fought the lion and the bear, steadily he grew more powerful. As he fought Goliath, steadily he grew more powerful. As he was on the run from Saul, steadily he grew more powerful. All these battles of David's life drew him closer and closer to the Lord of Armies. They increased his faith. Each time he faced a battle, the Lord of Armies was with him. And so it is with us if we trust the Lord. If we face our battles in the name of the Lord. We too will steadily grow in our faith and we will steadily grow more powerful because we know and trust that the Lord of Armies is with us.

Amy Neal

05/27/2026

They have begun the process of paving the parking lot, so there will be no services tonight. Hope to see everyone Sunday!

05/25/2026

Coming Soon! June 7-11. VBS 2026 - Illumination Station. Join us as we shine the light on who Jesus really is.