Southern Pines Baptist Church

09/09/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow at the Ft. Gordon Community Expo. This will be the third expo we have participated in, and we always enjoy the conversations we have with the men and women who serve our great nation.

08/29/2026

Brother Ben will certainly be missed, but we rejoice knowing he is at home with his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Please join us in praying for the Creech family during this difficult time.

View Benjamin "Benny" Hampton Creech, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/25/2026

August 2026

Verse of the Month: “Then saith he unto his disciples, the harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” — Matthew 9:37-38

Jesus lifts the eyes of His disciples and shows them the spiritual reality around them: a ready to be reached, yet lacking laborers willing to go. The problem is not the harvest, but is the shortage of workers.

“The harvest truly is plenteous…”
Jesus is not speaking of crops, but of souls. Everywhere we look in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and communities people are searching for hope, truth, and meaning. The spiritual need is great and the opportunities are abundant. The fields are not barren; they are overflowing.

“…but the labourers are few.”
This is the burden of Christ’s heart. There are many spectators, many consumers, many and who enjoy the blessings of ministry. However, there are few who step into the work, few who pray, few who witness, few who serve, and few who sacrifice. The shortage is not in the harvest, but in the willingness of God’s people to labor.

“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest”
Before Jesus commands us to go, He commands us to pray. Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s heart. Prayer awakens compassion, breaks selfishness, and moves us from comfort to commitment. When we pray for laborers, God often begins by stirring us.

“…that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
The harvest belongs to God. The workers are called by God. The results are produced by God. Our responsibility is to be available, obedient, and faithful. God is still calling laborers. These laborers are men and women willing to step into the fields with courage, compassion, and conviction.

Ask yourself:
- Am I viewing the world around me as a harvest field or simply as a place to live my life?
- Where is God calling me to labor more intentionally for souls?
- Have I been praying for laborers and am I willing to be one?
- Who in my life needs the gospel, encouragement, or spiritual help from me this month?

The harvest is still plenteous, and the need is still great. This is how we “Work Till Jesus Comes:” by seeing what Jesus sees, praying as Jesus commands, and stepping into the harvest as faithful laborers for the Lord.

08/15/2026

07/22/2026

July Verse of the Month - Post II of II:

For reference, Post I of II was posted on July 10.

Verse of the Month: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” - Ecclesiastes 9:10

The Urgency of Your Labor — Your Window of Work Is Brief

Ecclesiastes 9:10 continues by reminding us that the grave is coming, and with it the end of our earthly opportunities. We work now, labor today, and serve in this season.

There is no panic in the Christian life, but there is urgency. There is no fear, but there is focus. There is no dread, but there is determination.

We work with all our might because:
- Souls are at stake
- Time is short
- Opportunities are passing
- Jesus is coming

This is why we “Work Till Jesus Comes.” Not casually or sporadically, but faithfully, purposefully, and consistently.

The Examination of Your Heart — A Call to Honest Self Search

Ask yourself:

- What task has God placed in my hands right now that needs my full effort?

- Am I giving God my best, or just doing enough to get by?

- Where have distraction, discouragement, or laziness weakened my diligence?

- What would it look like to treat today’s responsibilities as an act of worship?

The diligent hand brings blessing. The slack hand brings shame (Prov. 10:4–5). Every believer must choose which hand they will offer to God.

The Invitation — Commit Your Hands to God’s Work

Ecclesiastes 9:10 is not merely instruction, it is invitation. God invites you to step into the work He has placed before you with renewed strength, renewed focus, and renewed devotion.

- Are you spiritually diligent or spiritually drifting?

- Are you treating God’s assignments as burdens, or as privileges?

Work with your might, your heart, and with your eyes on Jesus. Join Southern Pines Baptist Church and commit to Work Till Jesus Comes.

07/21/2026

This past Sunday marked two wonderful milestones in the life of our church. We celebrated 51 years of God’s faithfulness, and we also rejoiced in our pastor’s first anniversary serving here.

We are thankful for a pastor who faithfully preaches the Word of God, but we give all glory and honor to the Lord, who has sustained this ministry from the beginning. For over five decades, He has allowed this church to stand as a beacon of truth, hope, and the Gospel in our community.

“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” — Psalm 126:3

“This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” — Psalm 118:23

May the Lord continue to guide, bless, and use this church for His glory.

07/18/2026

Amen, let us always labor to reach lost souls for God's glory!

07/18/2026

We were very grateful for the opportunity to serve in Atlanta and reach souls from around the world. Thank you, City Baptist Church of Atlanta, for leading this effort. Praise the Lord for the privilege to do His work!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the final Atlanta World Cup game, the semifinal match between England and Argentina! We rejoice that our City family was able to labor in each and every match alongside over 150 gospel workers from 17 churches from 6 different states.

Laborers came from:
Bible Baptist Church
Brown Summit Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Choice Hills Baptist Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Faith Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church
Grand Road Baptist Church
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Hope Bible Church
Kenwood Baptist Church
Pine Bluff Baptist Church
River Lake Baptist Church
Southern Pines Baptist Church
Temple Baptist Church

Atlanta hosted 12 nations (4 of those twice: Spain, England, Congo DR, and Argentina), and over 50,000 gospel pieces went out. We look forward to THAT day when we stand before the Lord to see what all He did in these days. It was a joy to host the world just a mile and a half from God’s Acre in Atlanta, and we just want to thank the Lord for this opportunity!

Nations:
Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
Spain 🇪🇸
Czechia 🇨🇿
South Africa 🇿🇦
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Morocco 🇲🇦
Haiti 🇭🇹
Congo DR 🇨🇩
Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Argentina 🇦🇷
Egypt 🇪🇬

📸: FIFA World Cup Atlanta

07/10/2026

July Verse of the Month - Post I of II:

Verse of the Month: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Ecclesiastes 9:10 confronts the believer with a simple but searching command. God does not call His people to casual effort, convenient obedience, or half hearted service. He calls us to wholehearted labor in whatever He places in our hands.

The Source of Your Assignment - God Puts the Work in Your Hand

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do”

This reminds us that the tasks before us are not random. These tasks are also not accidents or interruptions. They are assignments from God.

- Responsibilities you carry
- Opportunities in front of you
- The ministry you serve in
- The people you influence
- The burdens God lays on your heart

All of these are placed in your hand by the sovereign God who knows exactly what He is doing. Your “whatsoever” is the work God has entrusted to you in this season of your life.

A diligent Christian recognizes that God Himself has placed the task in their hand and therefore treats it with seriousness, gratitude, and purpose.

The Standard of Your Effort - God Deserves Your Might

“do it with thy might”

God expects His people to work with:

- Excellence: giving God your best, not your leftovers
- Focus: serving without distraction
- Energy: laboring with spiritual intensity
- Purpose: approaching every task as if it were directly for the Lord

Half hearted work dishonors God...the One who gave the assignment. Wholehearted work reflects a heart that understands the privilege of serving Him.

This is why Scripture repeatedly commands diligence:

- “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord…” (Col. 3:23)
- “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” (Eccl. 9:10)
Diligence is not a personality trait...it is obedience.

Part II to follow in a few days...stay tuned!!