Elam Baptist Church

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Elam Baptist Church Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Located at 146 Gumberry Street
Garysburg, NC 27831

10/19/2026

Profound

Good  ☕️☔️💧morning!! My prayer is that you have a blessed day and that you are encouraged in Jesus in many ways today! H...
10/15/2026

Good ☕️☔️💧morning!! My prayer is that you have a blessed day and that you are encouraged in Jesus in many ways today! Hope God fills you with His glorious peace today😊❤️

Psalm 11:1–7 is a song of firm faith over panic, written by King David as a response to well-meaning friends or advisors who urged him to run away from danger.

Verses 1–3 (The Advice to Flee vs. David's Refusal): David's associates panic because wicked people are preparing to attack the upright in the shadows ("bending bows" and aiming arrows). They ask, "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" David answers that his refuge is in the Lord, rejecting the advice to hide like a frightened bird.

Verses 4–5 (God on His Throne and God's Testing): David looks past earthly chaos to heaven. He reminds himself that the Lord sits on His holy throne, watches all humanity, and examines ("tests") both the righteous and the wicked.

Verse 6 (Judgment of the Wicked): God does not ignore evil. David states that the Lord will rain down fiery judgment, sulfur, and scorching wind upon the wicked.

Verse 7 (The Character of God and the Destiny of the Upright): "For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteous deeds; the upright will behold His face." Because God is just and loves what is good, those who live with moral integrity have the ultimate assurance of His favor and personal presence.

Stand Firm in a Crisis: When societal structures or personal safety seem to collapse, the immediate human impulse is to escape or give up. David teaches that faith anchors a person when fear tries to drive them away.

God is Still in Control: The earthly crisis does not mean heaven is vacant. God remains seated on His throne, completely aware of every hidden threat.

Justice Prevails: Evil will not have the final word; righteousness is both loved by God and rewarded with His intimate fellowship.

☕️☀️ Hope your day brings you joy! 🙌Proverbs 18:21 means that our words carry enormous weight and real-world consequence...
10/06/2026

☕️☀️ Hope your day brings you joy! 🙌

Proverbs 18:21 means that our words carry enormous weight and real-world consequences, capable of bringing either emotional/physical harm ("death") or healing and encouragement ("life").

10/06/2026
10/04/2026

Today’s sermon “Compelled by Christ Love” is now available on Skip Cooks and Elam’s pages.

Good Afternoon☕️☀️Hope you have a great a Thursday Psalm 23:3 (“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righte...
10/02/2026

Good Afternoon☕️☀️Hope you have a great a Thursday

Psalm 23:3 (“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake”) means that God actively renews our inner life and directs us to live rightly to honor His reputation.

"He restores my soul”: God revives, heals, and brings back your inner strength when you feel tired, anxious, or lost. Just like a wandering sheep needs to be brought back to safety, humans need God to refresh their worn-down spirits.

"He guides me in the paths of righteousness”: God leads you onto safe, moral, and wise roads. He provides direction for daily living and helps you make good choices.

"For His name's sake”: God does this because of who He is—faithful, loving, and true. Protecting and guiding you reflects His good character and honor to the world.

Address

146 Gumberry Street
Garysburg, NC
27831

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm

Telephone

+12525895791

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