Decatur Bible Church

06/23/2026

New Blog Post – The Joy of Hearing Good News (1 Thessalonians 3:6-8)

Everyone loves to hear good news. Maybe it is news of a new job, the birth of a child, or an answered prayer. Paul experienced this type of joy from hearing good news about the Thessalonians. So, what did he hear?

In Pastor Steven's latest blog, we get a brief glimpse of Paul's heart for the believers bursting forth, knowing how they were doing. Despite the distress and affliction, their firmness of faith brought him joy.

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Everyone loves to hear good news. Maybe it is news of a new job, the birth of a child, or an answered prayer. Paul experienced this type of joy from hearing good news about the Thessalonians. In this section of 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s heart for the believers burst forth knowing how they were doing...

06/17/2026

Vacation Bible School - 2026
July 13 - July 17 from 6-8 PM
Answers in Genesis "Emerald Crossing"
Ages: preschool through 8th grade

For more information, please visit https://www.decaturbible.org/ministries/vacation-bible-school-2026

06/16/2026

New Blog Post – Avoiding Strife (Genesis 13:8)

An unfortunate reality of our world is that strife between people has become very commonplace. As followers of Jesus, how should we handle strife when it comes up? One helpful example comes from the early days of Abraham.

In Pastor Steven’s latest blog, we can learn from Abraham that one way to grow more mature in our faith is to desire peace rather than our own desires.

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An unfortunate reality of our world is that strife between people has become very commonplace. As followers of Jesus, how should we handle strife when it comes up? One helpful example comes from the early days of Abraham.

06/04/2026

New Blog Post – Hope Out of Darkness (Lamentations 3:21)

We all experience many low points in life. Perhaps it is the loss of a job, a serious illness, or any number of other things. At times like these, we feel as though we are surrounded, not by hope, but rather by extreme darkness.

In Pastor Steven’s latest blog, we will look at what the prophet Jeremiah states about hope amidst the dark situation in which he found himself. What we discover is that the hope he turns to comes from a source outside himself.

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We all experience many low points in life. Perhaps it is the loss of a job, a serious illness, or any number of other things. The prophet Jeremiah speaks of hope amidst the dark situation in which he found himself. What we discover is that the hope he turns to comes from a source outside himself.

05/26/2026

New Blog Post – Paul’s Prayer Request (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2)

While Paul often describes praying for others, he was not above requesting his own prayer needs. This reflects a variety of things, such as humility and dependence on the Lord. What exactly did Paul ask for prayer for? In his second letter to the Thessalonians, we discover two specific prayer requests.

In Pastor Steven’s latest blog, we will look at what specifically was on Paul’s prayer request list.

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While Paul often describes praying for others, he was not above requesting his own prayer needs. This reflects a variety of things, such as humility and dependence on the Lord. What exactly did Paul ask for prayer for? In his second letter to the Thessalonians, we discover two specific prayer reques...

05/14/2026

Looking for a church to attend? Join us at Decatur Bible Church. Ministries for all ages, as well as opportunities to serve. Also, Pastor Steven provides verse-by-verse exposition and Bible teaching.

Sunday Service Schedule
9:45 AM – Sunday School for all ages
11:00 AM – Worship and Bible Teaching
• Message – John 13:31-38 “A New Commandment"
5:30 PM – Youth Group Meeting
6:00 PM – Worship and Bible Teaching
• Message – Zechariah 11:15-17 “The Coming Worthless Shepherd"

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05/12/2026

New Blog Post – Eagerly Awaiting (Philippians 3:20)

Christians are exhorted throughout the New Testament to eagerly await the Lord’s return. While we do not know exactly when He will return, it is certain that one day He will. While imprisoned in Rome, Paul exhorts the Philippians to eagerly await the return of their Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Pastor Steven’s latest blog, we will look at what Paul meant by “eagerly awaiting” the Lord’s return.

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Christians are exhorted throughout the New Testament to eagerly await the Lord’s return. While we do not know exactly when He will return, it is certain that one day He will. Writing from Roman imprisonment, Paul exhorts the Philippians to eagerly await the return of their Savior, the Lord Jesus C...

05/05/2026

New Blog Post – Paul’s Three Foundations (Acts 24:14-16)

Who we are as people matters far more than what we do. What we believe, why we believe it, and how we live each day are the important foundations of our lives. After his arrest in Jerusalem, Paul appeared before the Roman governor, Antonius Felix. Yet rather than defending himself, Paul described the three key foundations of his life.

In his latest blog post, Pastor Steven looks at each of these three to learn what governed Paul’s heart and controlled how he conducted himself.

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Rather than defending himself, Paul described the three key foundations of his life. In just a few short verses, we learn what governed his heart and controlled how he conducted himself.

04/16/2026

New Blog Post – Accidental Truth – Part 2 (Matthew 22:16)

Though the Pharisees and Herodians were enemies, their shared opposition to Jesus brought them together. Seeking to trap Him with a tricky question, they unknowingly exposed four profound truths about who Jesus is.

In his latest blog post, Pastor Steven looks at the final two truths that Jesus’ enemies reveal about Him.

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In part 1, we discovered two accidental truths about Jesus. We learned them by examining the words of two enemies of the Lord: the Pharisees and the Herodians. In part 2, we will discover the final two.

04/09/2026

New Blog Post – Accidental Truth – Part 1 (Matthew 22:16)

Though the Pharisees and Herodians were enemies, their shared opposition to Jesus brought them together. Seeking to trap Him with a tricky question, they unknowingly exposed four profound truths about who Jesus is.

In his latest blog post, Pastor Steven looks at the first two truths that Jesus’ enemies reveal about Him.

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“And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any.” Matthew 22:16 It is no secret that Jesus had His share of enemies. Two of the most prominent...