Mount Nebo Baptist Church

06/19/2026

@ Noonday

“Remember Him”

Good afternoon. Friday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from John 1:11, “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.”

Beloved, Jesus’s own people rejected Him. He was a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob just like them. He was born in Judea just like them. He was raised in Galilee like many of them. He had very much in common with them, yet they refused to embrace Him.

More significant than all of the above is this: He created them, provided a Promised Land for them, provided shelter, nourishment, protection and all other necessities for them, yet they denied Him!

Let’s not make the mistake they made. God’s been too good to us for us to shun Him or forget Him. Let’s “Remember Him” on Sunday morning when it’s time to go to worship. When we don’t feel 100% but we have enough percent to get there, let’s make our way!

Let’s 1) “Remember Him” when we arise out of bed each and every morning, 2) “Remember Him” at some point in the middle of the day, and 3) “Remember Him” when we retire to bed at night and at least say, “Thank You”!

Moreover, Let’s “Remember Him” when we receive any portion and make sure He receives His portion! Let’s also "Remember Him” when we realize others are in need. Blessing them is blessing Him!

Lastly, let’s “Remember Him” and His sacrifice on that old, rugged cross. He bought us with a price, and we belong to Him. It has been said, “The privilege of hearing the Gospel comes with an obligation to do something with it.” Unlike His own over 2,000 years ago, the first thing we can do with the Gospel is receive it!

Happy Juneteenth!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

06/18/2026

@ Noonday

“Love Like Him”

Good afternoon. Thursday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from II Corinthians 9:7, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

Beloved, it is has been said, “Grudging compliance is not true obedience.” Indeed, if your arm has to be twisted, then your heart isn’t in it, and if your heart isn’t in it, God doesn’t want it!

When it comes to giving, serving, helping and blessing others, God wants us to do it with an authentic smile rather than an angry frown. Let us remember, when we do God’s will, we’re not doing Him a favor. Blessing others is an even bigger blessing to us, for it’s coming back!

It has been said, “We rise by lifting others,” “Helping others is like helping yourself,” and “Be the reason someone smiles today.”

So, my friends, let us give cheerfully, help willfully, bless faithfully, and pray fervently for others! God loves everybody, especially those who “Love Like Him”!

Follow in the Father’s footsteps!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

06/17/2026

@ Noonday

“You Can Do It”

Good afternoon. Wednesday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from Psalm 32:8 (NIV), “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.”

Beloved, if God calls you to it, “You Can Do It.” It may not be easy, and it may not always be fun, but it can be done. All of God’s projects are purposeful and very much needful. Even if we don’t know the reason, He wants it done for a good reason!

It has been said, “God doesn’t give us what we can handle, He helps us handle what we are given.” Indeed, the same God that sees us to it will also see us through it. As today’s verse states, He teaches us and tells us which way to go, and He counsels us and watches over us as we go!

So, let us ask God for direction, and when He gives it, let’s go. Great things are in store for those who get going when He says go!

Lastly, please consider this: “When you get what you want, that’s God’s direction, when you don’t get what you want, that’s God’s protection.” Either way, thank God!

Follow in the Father’s footsteps!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

06/17/2026

The Daughters of Destiny Ministry was honored to host their Girls in Pearls event centered around the theme Grace, Confidence, and Godly Character. Girls enjoyed a day of fun, fellowship, and empowerment through Pilates, Makeup 101, Nail Spa, Journaling, and creating Plush Pal Prayer Partners.

The sessions were led by the amazing young adult women of Mount Nebo Baptist Church, and the day concluded with an encouraging message from Aniyah Bailey, a recent Terry High School honors graduate.

A special thank you to all of our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and supporters for helping make this event a success. Your investment in our young ladies is truly appreciated!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

@ Noonday

“Shine, Shine, Shine”

Good afternoon. Tuesday’s moment of meditation at midday comes from two verses in John 1:

4 In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Beloved, when Jesus was here in the flesh, the Light was here, but the world was so full of darkness that very many totally missed seeing the Light.

Likewise, today, the Light is still here, although in the Spirit. Let us do all we can to help women and men see through the darkness and catch a great glimpse of the marvelous Light!

Hatred, selfishness, jealousy, covetousness, racism, sexism, classism, theft, bribery, adultery and violence are among the many vices that darken our view of the world.

On the other hand, love, joy, peace, forgiveness, patience, prayer, praise and service are among the many virtues that beam brilliantly from the Light.

Of course, the more light we have, the less darkness we’ll have, so let’s do all we can to flash our personal lights. If you know Christ, then you have plenty to work with because “when the Light of Christ shines on you, it will also shine in you”!

As Christ said, we are, indeed, the light of the world, but we must ensure that our light switches are turned on. Never let troublemakers like anger and fear anywhere near your light switch. Say multiple prayers daily, stay in the Word likewise, and "Shine, Shine, Shine"!

Less whining and more shining!!
John A. Wicks, Jr.

06/15/2026

@ Sunrise

06/14/2026

NeboNews - June 14th 2026

06/14/2026

Jim Hill High School Class of 1991

Thank you for worshipping with us today! May God bless you and yours always! He’s worthy to be praised!

06/14/2026

Pastor John A. Wicks, Jr.
Mount Nebo Baptist Church
Jackson, MS
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