Dyersburg Southside Baptist Church

06/17/2026

Happy Hump Day, my friend. "But if [God doesn't rescue us], let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up" (Daniel 3:18). In the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy's friend the Tin Man desires a hear, and the Cowardly Lion wants courage. So, the Wizard of Ox gives the Tin Man a heart-shaped watch and the Lion a medal proving he has courage. But if the Lion really wanted courage, , he should have received the Tin Man's heart - since "courage" comes from the Latin "cor," the word for "heart." Courage is a matter of heart. In ancient times (and the Bible), "heart referred to the seat of the emotions, the intellect, or the will. In short, when a person has "heart," he or she has character, commitment, intelligence, and volition. Combine all those and you will find a person with courage. That's what we find in the three young Hebrew men in Babylon and in Joshua as he led the Israelites into Canaan. How do you gain strength of mind, heart, and soul? How do you become a person of courage? By feeding on, and standing on, God's Word in every circumstance. Thank you for taking the time to read this devotion. Be blessed. Continue to pray for my parents and sister, Lisa, Brent & Lesley Harger, my friend Chelsea, Fred Chandler, Avery Middleton, Tracy and Tim Waggoner, Pennie & George Cutler, Nancy Solmon, Darlene McCurdy, Fay Steet, & Jeff Hartleroad. Remember those prayer requests that have been mentioned previously. There is POWER in prayer. Praise God because there is POWER in the Blood of Jesus and your prayers. God's grace never runs dry and is sufficient for everyone of your needs. Acknowledge His unlimited grace, power, mercy, and plan, and seek the Holy Spirit to empower you. Finally, remember that God loves you & I do too.

06/16/2026

Happy Taco Tuesday, my friend. "I will set nothing wicked before my eyes" (Psalm 101:3). A Michigan dad took his two stepsons to a local Burger King, and during their visit something unexpected occurred. The restaurant had a TV mounted to the wall, and it was on - presumably to entertain the customers. Suddenly the older son blurted out, "Don't look up at the TV." The screen was filled with a lurid R-rated s*x scene. Some of the customers were mesmerized by the action, and because the employees were slow to change the channel, the man walked over and turned off the television. Burger King apologized when the man filed a police report, but the father is worried about the images that have been placed before the eyes of his sons. Perhaps you need to turn off the television too - the one in your own home. Today's culture has a way of luring you into watching people in more obscene, profane, violent, and immoral activities than any that you'd actually allow into your house. Not all entertainment is bad, but most entertainment is getting worse. Consider being more selective in what you watch. Be quick to turn off shows that are inappropriate and seek programming that will help you and others make wiser turning points in life. The wise choice is "don't look." Thank you for taking the time to read this devotion. Be blessed. Continue to pray for my parents and sister, Lisa, Brent & Lesley Harger, my friend Chelsea, Fred Chandler, Avery Middleton, Tracy and Tim Waggoner, Pennie & George Cutler, Nancy Solmon, Darlene McCurdy, Fay Steet, & Jeff Hartleroad. Remember those prayer requests that have been mentioned previously. There is POWER in prayer. Praise God because there is POWER in the Blood of Jesus and your prayers. God's grace never runs dry and is sufficient for everyone of your needs. Acknowledge His unlimited grace, power, mercy, and plan, and seek the Holy Spirit to empower you. Finally, remember that God loves you & so do I.

06/15/2026

Happy Meatloaf Monday, my friend. "Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?" (Matthew 8:27). Matthew 8 describes a day in the life of the Savior. Having preached His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 - 7, Jesus came down the hill to find a l***r needing healing. He entered Capernaum where a centurion approached Him about a paralyzed servant. He ducked into a house to find Peter's mother-in-law suffering a fever, which He healed. The whole town turned out with their sick and possessed, and Jesus used the occasion to talk about the cost of discipleship. He got into a boat so tired He fell asleep. When a storm arose, the disciples awoke Him and He stilled the winds and sea. Arriving on the other side, He cast demons from two men in the Gergesenes, and the whole city came out to meet Him. And you think you've had a busy day! Every day brings new opportunities to serve Jesus. It's possible to be too busy, but better busy than bored. There's nothing more exhilarating than giving each day to the Lord and waiting to see what He will do with it. Thank you for taking the time to read this devotion. Be blessed. Continue to pray for my parents and sister, Lisa, Brent & Lesley Harger, my friend Chelsea, Fred Chandler, Avery Middleton, Tracy and Tim Waggoner, Pennie & George Cutler, Nancy Solmon, Darlene McCurdy, Fay Steet, & Jeff Hartleroad. Remember those prayer requests that have been mentioned previously. There is POWER in prayer. Praise God because there is POWER in the Blood of Jesus and your prayers. God's grace never runs dry and is sufficient for everyone of your needs. Acknowledge His unlimited grace, power, mercy, and plan, and seek the Holy Spirit to empower you. Finally, remember that God loves you & I do too.

06/14/2026

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Music and Closing

06/14/2026

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Living Out Your FaithScripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-9Bro. James N...

06/14/2026

Living Out Your Faith
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-9
Bro. James N. Adair, Pastor
Southside Baptist Church

06/14/2026

Happy Lord's Day, my friend. "He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming quickly.' Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20). Have you seen videos of labor pain simulation? Electric currents to the abdomen of men cause muscle contractions that approximate the pain a woman feels during childbirth. Most childbirths are prolonged and painful. So it's no surprise that Paul used labor pain as a way to illustrate the "groans and labors" that "the whole creation" is experiencing as it waits for the birth of the new earth (Romans 8:22-25). But it's not just creation that is groaning and laboring; "we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for ... the redemption of our body" (Romans 8:23). It is painfully obvious that things are not right with the world. And if you are honest with yourself, things are not always right with you either. You know the world needs to be fixed, and Christians long for the day when there will be no more tears, death, sin, or pain. But Jesus did not say when He would return. What to do in the interim? Pray as the apostle John prayed: "Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20). And live in a manner that proves your longing for His appearing. Thank you for taking the time to read this devotion. Be blessed. Lift up Pennie & George Cutler for a touch from the Lord. Continue to pray for my parents and sister, Lisa, Brent & Lesley Harger, my friend Chelsea, Fred Chandler, Avery Middleton, Tracy and Tim Waggoner, Nancy Solmon, Darlene McCurdy, Fay Steet, & Jeff Hartleroad. Remember those prayer requests that have been mentioned previously. There is POWER in prayer. Praise God because there is POWER in the Blood of Jesus and your prayers. God's grace never runs dry and is sufficient for everyone of your needs. Acknowledge His unlimited grace, power, mercy, and plan, and seek the Holy Spirit to empower you. Finally, remember that God loves you & so do I.

06/14/2026

When you take God seriously, He will bless you for it.

06/14/2026

Without a right relationship with Christ, you will never have the contentment, peace or assurance you were created for.

06/13/2026

VBS day camp at Southside Baptist Church was a success!!! 4 young men gave their life to the Lord. God is good!!!