Shroyer Road Baptist Church

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06/02/2026

Strength for Today…

“I don’t know,” the woman said to me through her tears, “I just don’t know what God wants from me.”

Her words began to pour out in a torrent, like a rushing river following a sudden Spring rainstorm.

“I’ve been part of a church all my life. I’ve always been involved, tried to follow God’s leading. I’ve sung in the choir, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible school. I’ve attended Bible study—sometimes three times a week! And I never miss Sunday worship. Things have sometimes been rocky, but nothing like this! I feel so separated from God!”

I sat quietly, waiting for her tears to stop. And they did.

Finally, she lifted her head, wiped her eyes and said, “I just have to be patient. I know. God hasn’t forgotten me.”

What she was expressing was no different from what so many of us experience from time to time. It just happens—that awful feeling of loneliness caused by separation from God.

The lady knew the answer, though. So did I. She was able to quote Jeremiah 29:11: “I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Yes, dry times may come to all of us, but don’t give up. When the dry times come, it’s time to double down on faith.

Pastor Jim.

06/01/2026

Strength for Today…

You really have to hand it to Peter: he was weak and unworthy—and he knew it.

Early in His ministry Jesus encountered Peter (then known as Simon) and his brother Andrew at the shore of Lake Gennesaret. Simon was a fisherman, but on this day not a very successful one. He and his brother had fished all night and caught nothing.

He must have been discouraged by his failure, and tired as well. He probably wanted nothing more than to go home, have a bite to eat and go to bed.

As discouraged as He was though, when Jesus asked him to put out his nets one more time, Peter obeyed, and the result was a huge catch of fish.

But it was this great catch that prompted Peter to exclaim, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” (Luke 5:6)

Simon was right; he was a sinful man. Even so, Jesus called him to be His disciple.

Jesus didn’t call the best people, the perfect, rich or famous. Instead, He chose ordinary folks who knew their faults and limitations, but these were people He knew He could train and trust.

Keep that in mind if you believe God is calling you. It’s not about how good you may be; it’s about whether you can learn and grow to become a loyal follower of the Lord.

Pastor Jim.

05/31/2026

Strength for Today…

One of Jesus’ great strengths was His ability to use simple, familiar illustrations to make His point.

No one could ever accuse Him of leaning back in a professor’s chair, smoking a pipe and pontificating upon subjects known only to Himself.

In a passage from Matthew’s Gospel He talks about trees and fruit.

He says that good trees produce good fruit, while bad trees produce bad.

What He doesn’t say is that at times good trees go bad--neglected by their owners, adversely affected by poor weather, pestered by bugs and animals or beset by disease, causing them to produce bad fruit, or sometimes, no fruit at all.

But a bad tree can be made good. A neglected tree can be brought back by aggressive pruning; a diseased or bug-ridden tree by judicious spraying. Fertilization can bring about new growth.

With good care, a bad tree can be made good again, and good trees produce good fruit.

But He made it clear that unfruitful trees will not be tolerated forever. In Matthew 7:20 He says clearly, “Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them."

What sort of fruit will you produce in this season of your life? Will you bear good fruit for the One who has created you and loves you, or will you risk being cut down and thrown into the fire?

The choice is yours. The Master Gardener awaits your response.

Pastor Jim.

05/30/2026

Strength for Today…

No doubt about ir: King David was a very determined man.

Certainly, his determination was proven by his victorious struggle over Goliath.

Later, when pursued by King Saul, David never gave up but remained alert and aware. Ultimately, David became king over Israel and ruled for forty years, expanding the nation, defeating Israel’s enemies, serving God with valor and faithfulness.

David became a hero of Israel in large measure because of his faithful, determined service to God.

Although an imperfect man who suffered moral failure, David did his best to follow the path God had laid out for him. In Psalm 101 he declared his allegiance to God, his desire to serve Him and his determination to stay away for men of evil influence.

In Psalm 101:4 we read, “The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me.”

Did you hear that? The king said, “The deeds of faithless men will not cling to me.”

Maybe it’s time for you to look around, to size up those in your posse, the people around you and how they seek to influence your thoughts and actions. Are they walking with you in faith or do they practice deceit, slandering others and engaging in gossipy, nasty behavior?

The company you keep reflects your life, so choose wisely, root out those who are troublesome and walk with the righteous.

Pastor Jim.

05/29/2026

Strength for Today…

First. It’s an interesting and challenging word.

Who, or what, is first in your life?

For some, the first thing they do in the morning is get the coffee going. They cannot begin the day without first enjoying one or more cups of coffee.

Others respond to a request by saying, “Okay, but first let me…” their priority is not the same as yours. “Yes, I’ll take out the trash, but first let me…” or, “I’ll be right there for dinner, but first I have to…”

The presence of the word “first” indicates that which is of greatest importance to you.

Paul had his priorities too. In the book of Romans (1:8) he expressed his priority, saying, “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.”

Before he said anything else to the Romans, he first offered prayer for them and their faith. For Paul, his relationship with the believers in Rome had to be solidified by offering thanks for their faithfulness before anything else could be done.

He knew the importance of “first things first.” All of the teaching that was to come could wait until he “first” made sure of the relationship he had with the Romans.

How about you? What or who is first in your life? And how do you make that known?

Pastor Jim.

05/28/2026

Strength for Today…

It’s a little word, but one filled with power. It can be positive or negative, healing or hurtful. It’s the sort of word of which we must be certain before we use it, for misusing it could mean trouble later.

The word is “all.” Look at Proverbs 3: 5-6 to see how the writer uses it to make a firm declaration of intent: “Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In ALL your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

No iffy, wishy-washy sentiments here, but a firm grip on God’s promise. The writer is not saying if you do this, God might do that. No sir! Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart—give it everything you’ve got! Don’t hold back!

In everything you do, acknowledge Him as Lord of your life, your entire life, not just on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening, or when it is convenient for you.

Acknowledge Him in all you do and He will make the path before you straight—the path at the bowling alley, on the job and in your relationship with your family.

Trust His wisdom, grace and mercy. Acknowledge His Lordship and follow Him with assurance.

In doing so you will have far less anxiety and much more confidence in the path on which you are walking.

Pastor Jim.

05/27/2026

Strength for Today…

Lois and Eunice. We don’t know much about them but apparently Paul the Apostle did. And this is the only mention of them in all of Scripture.

In writing to his young friend and protégé, Timothy, he mentioned them as being instrumental in bringing young Timothy to faith in Jesus: “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice, and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” (II Timothy 1:5).

I wonder, where would Timothy have been if not for the nurturing faith of these two Godly women.

Most of us have similar opportunities to share our faith with others—children and grandchildren, but also the neighbor’s kid, the clerk at the supermarket or the guys we eat lunch with on the job.

Paul went on to say that because Lois and Eunice had exposed him to the Gospel message he, Timothy, should “fan into flame” the gift of God, meaning not to waste what he had learned.

Later, a modern hymn writer would capture that same idea in the song “Pass it On:” “It only takes a spark to get a fire going,”

Sometime, in some way, someone provided a spark for your faith, so please do not fail to provide a spark for someone else’s.

Pastor Jim.

05/26/2026

Strength for Today…

I frequently receive notices in the mail, telling me that I have been “pre-qualified” for a ridiculously high loan amount or a “no fee, high interest” credit card.

Where and how these providers get my information is a mystery, but they are onto me and probably onto you, too.

Away those invitations go, into the round file. Somehow the idea of a mass mailing, even one that identifies me as being “pre-qualified” trips my trigger.

I believe I should stand alone, on my own merit, when applying for a loan or a credit card. I want to be accepted, but as an individual, not as part of some computer-selected herd.

I’m glad that thinking doesn’t carry over to the idea of salvation, however. No indeed! As to salvation, I LIKE the idea of being “pre-qualified.”

Paul wrote to the Romans (3:23-24), “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

Get it? All have sinned, but all are justified freely, by Jesus’ sacrifice. You have been pre-qualified to receive salvation; all that is required is that you accept the invitation and believe in the One whom God has sent to save your soul.

Nothing more is needed. You’ve been pre-qualified by God; now you only have to believe. Now THAT is something to rejoice over!

Pastor Jim.

05/25/2026

Strength for Today…

Back in the day, when we were all much younger and carefree, a humor magazine appeared on the newsstand.

No one had ever seen anything quite like it. It was, in a word, outrageous! And funny! At least to those of us who were teenagers at the time.

Mad Magazine poked satirical fun at everyone and everything.

Nothing seemed out of bounds to their editors. Mad featured as its spokesman a red-haired, freckle-faced, gap-toothed character named Alred E. Newman, who coined the now famous phrase, “What? Me worry?”

Judging by his appearance and quirky behavior he didn’t have anything to worry about!

But those days, those years, are long past. Now we find ourselves with a great deal to worry about: winding down careers into retirement, questioning if we have enough money to live on, the daughter whose marriage has failed and who has had to move back home, the cost of healthcare, groceries and gas.

The list is endless.

We needn’t worry though, and worry, according to Jesus is a waste of time. In Matthew 6:27 He asks, “Who of you by worrying can add a single day to his life?”

The answer, of course, is no one.

Worry can shorten your life if you allow it to. While you may not want to assume the droll attitude of Alfred E. Newman, you can live worry-free by trusting the Lord Jesus, leaning upon Him to guide you.

“What? Me worry?” Nope. I’ve got Jesus on my side.

Pastor Jim.

05/24/2026

Strength for Today…

“If.” It’s one of the biggest words in our vocabulary, yet it is one of the shortest.

“If” is one of those qualifying words: “If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, we will have a picnic”, or “If I get paid this week, I’ll pay you the twenty bucks I owe you.”

If it rains, there will be no picnic; if there is no paycheck, there will be no settlement of debt.

“If” is a big word, a really big word.

In I John chapter one the writer uses “if” to qualify several things, beginning in verse 6 and culminating in verse 10, but the most telling of all is verse 9 (1 John 1: 9), which says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

See the qualifying use of the word “if”? If we confess we will be forgiven and purified by a faithful, just God.

But the opposite is also true: failure to confess means a faithful and just God cannot forgive and purify us.

As in other aspects of life, the choice is yours: to be forgiven or not; to be purified or not. What is your choice? Remember, if you wait too long, that choice might be taken from you.

Pastor Jim.

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508 Shroyer Road
Dayton, OH
45419

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Thursday 11am - 4pm
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