Prosperity Baptist Church

Prosperity Baptist Church History of Ramsey and the church. The Culbreath family were bear hunters and after hunting declined, they moved to other areas. Mrs. The area also grew cotton. R.

The Ramsey Community was settled around 1845 by the Culbreath family and was known as the Redbud Community, probably due to the Redbud trees. The second known settlers were the Wyatts. Wyatt was the first person to be buried in the Ramsey Community. In 1852 the Dedmans emigrated from Alabama. The land surrounding Ramsey was covered in giant Oak, Gum and Pine, making Timbering, a profitable enterpr

ise. Several trees were cut measuring 20 feet in circumference at the ground. Jobez B. Wheeler operated the first cotton gin and gristmill and powered both with horses. The first timber in the area sold for commercial use was also by Jobez in 1889. Timber is still the major enterprise in Ramsey and Dallas County. Ramsey never had a permanent railroad; however, due to its vast resources of timber a rail line was constructed in 1893 by the Fordyce Lumber Company to haul timber from the deep woods. Fordyce Lumber Company was later sold to Georgia Pacific. The first southern pine plywood mill was constructed by Georgia Pacific in Fordyce. N. Parham was a plantation owner and was the first to establish a mercantile business in Ramsey. He also built the first saw mill and steam operated cotton gin. Frank Barnes sawed the first board at the mill. Squire Ramsey ran the first post office in the Redbud community. The Redbud Community was later renamed Ramsey, in honor of Squire Ramsey. Today, Ramsey is served by a Fordyce rural route. There are no commercial businesses in Ramsey today. Two of the early churches that settlers attended were the Macedonia Baptist Church and the Redbud Methodist Church. The Macedonia Church was several miles from the Ramsey Community and the Redbud Methodist was in the Redbud (Ramsey) community. Not far from the Ramsey Community were the Temperance Hill Methodist Church and the Salem Presbyterian Church. Temperance Hill Methodist Church still holds services once a month. The Salem Church was organized in 1895 by Reverend J. M. Brown but later disbanded and was razed in 1924. The history of the Redbud Methodist Church is unknown, but the church does not exist today. The Macedonia Baptist Church still holds services. In 1902 William E. and Callie (Dedman) Hawkins purchased land for a church from Fordyce Lumber Company. With the help of a home missionary named Reverend Southalland, along with others, they organized the Prosperity Baptist Church and built the church. The Hawkins deeded the land to the Church in 1908. Richard D. Dedman is the only known charter member of Prosperity Baptist Church. Since its formation in 1904, services have been held each Sunday at the church. In addition to holding church services, it serves as a community center and often a voting precinct for Dallas County. Prosperity Baptist Church is the oldest structure remaining in the Ramsey Community.

08/28/2026

2 Samuel 23:1–7 records David’s final inspired words, reflecting on God’s calling and the nature of righteous leadership. David acknowledges that the Spirit of the LORD spoke through him and declares that the one who rules over people must rule justly and in the fear of God. Such leadership brings blessing like the morning light after darkness and like sunshine after rain that causes the earth to flourish. David then expresses confidence in God’s everlasting covenant with him, trusting that God will accomplish His promises and secure his salvation. In contrast, the ungodly are compared to thorns that cannot be safely handled and are ultimately gathered and burned. The passage emphasizes that godly leadership flows from reverence for God, rests upon His faithful promises, and produces blessing, while rebellion against God ultimately ends in judgment.

08/27/2026

James 4:1–12 confronts the sinful desires that produce conflict among believers. James explains that quarrels arise from selfish passions, covetousness, and worldly desires, even affecting prayer when people ask God with wrong motives. Friendship with the world is spiritual unfaithfulness toward God, who calls His people to wholehearted devotion. Yet God gives greater grace to those who humble themselves before Him. Believers are therefore commanded to submit to God, resist the devil, draw near to God, cleanse their lives, repent of sin, and humble themselves before the Lord, trusting Him to lift them up. James then applies this humility to relationships within the church, warning believers not to speak evil of one another. God alone is the Lawgiver and Judge, so Christians should humbly examine themselves rather than condemn their brothers and sisters.

08/26/2026

Daniel 6 records Daniel’s faithful service under King Darius and the jealousy of officials who could find no fault in him except concerning his devotion to God. They persuaded the king to issue a decree forbidding prayer to anyone but the king for thirty days, yet Daniel continued praying to God three times a day as he had always done. Because he refused to compromise his faith, Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den, but God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths. The next morning, Darius found Daniel unharmed and ordered his accusers thrown into the den, where they were killed by the lions. Darius then issued a decree honoring the God of Daniel as the living and eternal God who delivers and saves. The chapter demonstrates that faithful obedience to God may bring opposition, but God remains sovereign and is able to protect, deliver, and vindicate those who trust Him.

08/25/2026

Amos 9 closes the book with both judgment and hope. Amos sees the Lord standing beside the altar, declaring that Israel cannot escape His judgment; whether they hide in the depths, climb to heaven, or flee across the sea, God will find them (vv. 1–4). Israel must remember that the sovereign Lord rules over all creation and all nations, and their covenant relationship does not exempt them from accountability (vv. 5–7). Yet God promises that He will not completely destroy His people. He will sift Israel among the nations, preserving a faithful remnant while judging unrepentant sinners (vv. 8–10). The chapter then turns to restoration: God promises to raise up the fallen “tabernacle of David,” restore His people, and bring abundant blessing (vv. 11–15). Amos ends with hope beyond judgment—God disciplines sin, preserves His people, and promises ultimate restoration under the reign of David’s promised King.

08/24/2026

Exodus 15:1–21 records Israel’s song of praise after God delivered them from Pharaoh and the Egyptian army at the Red Sea. Moses and the Israelites celebrate the Lord as their strength, salvation, and mighty warrior who defeated their enemies and demonstrated His unmatched power. They look ahead with confidence that the God who redeemed them will faithfully lead them to the land He promised. The song declares, “The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.” Miriam then leads the women with tambourines and dancing, echoing the praise of Israel: “Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously.” The passage teaches that God’s mighty acts of deliverance should lead His people to worship, trust, and praise Him.

08/23/2026
08/20/2026

Matthew 5:13–16 teaches that followers of Christ are called to make a visible difference in the world. Jesus describes believers as “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” Like salt, Christians should influence the world around them by preserving what is good and bringing the influence of Christ into a corrupt culture. Like light, their faith should not be hidden but displayed through lives of obedience, love, and good works. The purpose is not to draw attention to ourselves but to point others to God. When believers faithfully live out their faith before the world, others can see Christ through them and glorify their Father in heaven.

08/19/2026

Psalm 68 presents God as the victorious King who rises to scatter His enemies, defend His people, and lead them in triumph. David celebrates the Lord as a Father to the fatherless, a Defender of widows, and the One who provides for the lonely and needy. The psalm recalls God’s mighty acts in Israel’s history, especially His presence at Sinai, His provision in the wilderness, and His victories over opposing nations. God is pictured as ascending in triumph and dwelling among His people in Zion, bearing their burdens and providing salvation. The psalm concludes by calling the nations to recognize God’s power and praise Him. Psalm 68 reminds us that the God who fights for His people, carries their burdens, and reigns over the nations is worthy of our trust and praise.

08/18/2026

Mark 10:13–16 records parents bringing their children to Jesus so that He might touch and bless them, but the disciples tried to turn them away. Jesus was displeased and told them to allow the children to come to Him, declaring that the kingdom of God belongs to those who receive it with the humble, dependent trust of a child. He then took the children in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. The passage emphasizes both Jesus’ love and concern for children and the necessity of approaching God with simple faith, humility, and complete dependence.

08/17/2026

Colossians 3:1–17 teaches that believers, having been raised with Christ, should set their hearts and minds on heavenly things rather than earthly desires. Because our old life has died and our true life is hidden with Christ, we must put to death sinful practices such as immorality, greed, anger, lying, and filthy speech. Instead, as God’s chosen people, we are to put on compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, and above all love, which binds everything together. The peace of Christ should rule our hearts, the Word of Christ should dwell richly within us, and thankfulness should characterize our lives. Ultimately, whatever we do in word or deed should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus and for His glory.

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