Cora Baptist Church of Jay, Florida

Cora Baptist Church of Jay, Florida Southern Baptist Church

SUNDAY AT CORA BAPTIST CHURCH Some battles seem too big to win. Some obstacles seem too large to move. And sometimes...
08/22/2026

SUNDAY AT CORA BAPTIST CHURCH
Some battles seem too big to win. Some obstacles seem too large to move. And sometimes the things that hold us back have been holding on for far too long. But Jesus Christ still sets people free, and faith still moves mountains!

Join us this Sunday at Cora Baptist Church for a full day of worship, fellowship, and encouragement from God’s Word.

Sunday School — 9:45 AM
Morning Worship — 11:00 AM
“When Sin Comes Calling” — Romans 6:1–4
Sin may come calling, but because of Christ, we don’t have to answer the door! We’ll look at the freedom and new life that belong to those who have been made alive in Jesus.

Discipleship Training — 6:00 PM
Evening Worship — 7:00 PM
“Faith That Moves Mountains” — Matthew 17:20
Jesus reminded His disciples that even faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish what seems impossible. Whatever mountain stands before you, don’t underestimate what God can do when you place your faith in Him.

A SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUR CHILDREN!
Every child who attends Children’s Church will receive a copy of Susanna Dobson’s book, Subee Sobba and Her Splendid Smile. We’re excited to place this special story into the hands of our children!

Cora family, invite someone to come with you! Bring a neighbor, coworker, friend, or family member. Sometimes one simple invitation is all it takes to help someone walk through the church doors and hear exactly what their heart needs.

And if you’ve never visited Cora Baptist Church, come as you are. There’s a place for you here, and you’ll always receive a warm, friendly welcome. We want you to feel less like a visitor and more like family. Come expecting good fellowship, heartfelt worship, and a message from God’s Word.

Sin doesn’t have to win. Mountains don’t have to remain. Jesus is still changing lives. We’ll save you a place at Cora Baptist Church!

PARABLE: The Old Cedar Chest An elderly father kept an old cedar chest in the corner of his bedroom. His children ha...
08/20/2026

PARABLE: The Old Cedar Chest
An elderly father kept an old cedar chest in the corner of his bedroom. His children had seen it their entire lives, but he rarely opened it. After he died, they gathered at the old family home and finally lifted its heavy lid. They expected valuables. Instead, they found ordinary things.

A faded photograph of their mother. A worn Bible with promises underlined beside dates when the family had walked through difficult seasons. A small envelope containing the hospital bracelet from the night one of his children nearly died. And tucked beneath everything else was the program from their mother’s funeral. His daughter wiped away tears and whispered, “None of this is worth any money.”

Her brother quietly picked up the worn Bible. “No,” he answered. “But apparently these were the things Daddy thought were worth keeping.”

And suddenly they understood. The old man had lived long enough to learn the difference between what has a price and what has value. The photograph represented love. The Bible represented promises. The hospital bracelet represented a trial through which God had carried them. And the funeral program represented someone he believed he would see again.

Then his daughter noticed something written inside the Bible’s cover in their father’s trembling handwriting: “When you come to the end of life, you discover that the things you could never buy were the things that mattered most.”

Someday every one of us will reach that place. The possessions will be left behind. The titles will belong to someone else. The accomplishments will become memories. And for the child of God, the moment others call death will simply become the moment when faith finally becomes sight.

MORAL: So, while there is still time, treasure what heaven treasures. Love deeply. Trust God’s promises. Hold faithfully through the trials. And above everything else, cling to Jesus Christ. Because when everything temporary has passed away, Jesus will still be eternal.—Matthew Dobson

1 John 4:4 is a promise worth carrying into the rest of the week! Whatever you are facing, whatever burden you brought w...
08/19/2026

1 John 4:4 is a promise worth carrying into the rest of the week! Whatever you are facing, whatever burden you brought with you, and whatever battle may be waiting tomorrow, the Spirit of God within you is greater than anything this world can place before you.

We’ll build upon that wonderful truth with five simple challenges for Christian living: Be Genuine. Be Gracious. Be Generous. Be Gallant. Be Grateful. When Christ lives within us, His presence should be reflected in how we speak, how we treat others, how freely we give, how courageously we stand, and how gratefully we live.

We’ll close with a brief parable titled “A Quiet Legacy of Love,” reminding us that some of the greatest testimonies are not written in headlines or carved into monuments. They are quietly written across a lifetime through faithfulness, kindness, generosity, gratitude, and love.

Come join us tonight at Cora Baptist Church! Bring the children, bring the youth, bring a friend—and bring your prayer needs. There’s something special about gathering together in the middle of the week to encourage one another and remember that we never face this world alone.

The Greater One lives within us!

Choir Practice — 5:30 PM
CAs & Youth — 7:00 PM
Prayer Meeting — 7:00 PM

Come as you are. You’ll be welcomed like family.

PARABLE: The Old Gate There once was an old country home at the end of a long dirt road. At the edge of the yard st...
08/17/2026

PARABLE: The Old Gate
There once was an old country home at the end of a long dirt road. At the edge of the yard stood a wooden gate. For years a father watched his son pass through the gate. As a little boy, the son would run through it after school. As a teenager, he’d push it open heading toward adventures with friends. And eventually, after an argument with his father, he walked through that gate carrying a suitcase and said, “I’m never coming back!”

Years passed and the father grew older. The fence weathered and the hinges on the gate began to sag. Every evening when the father walked outside, he looked toward it. Because somewhere deep in his heart he believed: One day my boy may come back through there.

Then one evening, as daylight faded over the fields, the old father stepped onto the porch. Far down the road was a figure walking slowly. The walk looked familiar. Then he knew—his son was coming home. The father didn’t demand explanations, and he didn’t wait for the boy to reach the porch. He went down the steps, across the yard, and through the old gate. He met his son on the road, and they returned through the gate together.

Maybe you’ve crossed a few gates yourself. Maybe you’ve traveled farther from God than you ever thought you would. Maybe you’re standing somewhere down the road wondering: “Would God really take me back?” The cross answers that question. Yes. Jesus didn’t die because we deserved Him. He died because He loves us. And the empty tomb declares that the way home is open.

MORAL: It’s time to turn around and come home. Maybe you simply need to kneel and say, “Lord, I’ve been running long enough”. The wisest decision you will ever make is to stop running and surrender completely to Jesus Christ. Today can be the day you turn toward home.—Matthew Dobson

08/17/2026

"What Really Matters Most" Philippians 1:9-11

The Seeds Have Grown 🌱What an encouraging day for the Cora Baptist Church family as we celebrate Zoe Wright’s decision t...
08/16/2026

The Seeds Have Grown 🌱

What an encouraging day for the Cora Baptist Church family as we celebrate Zoe Wright’s decision to follow Jesus Christ and publicly profess her faith through baptism!

Zoe grew up attending Cora Baptist Church. Through the years, she heard the Word of God, sat in Sunday School and worship services, and was surrounded by people who loved her and pointed her toward Jesus. Sometimes we plant seeds without knowing when—or even if—we will see them grow. Today is a beautiful reminder that God is faithful with the seeds that are planted.

Before her baptism, Zoe was asked a simple but life-changing question: “Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and do you accept Him as your Lord and Savior?” Her answer was demonstrated not only in words, but through her willingness to follow Christ in believer’s baptism.

Romans 10:9 reminds us, “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” And Jesus said, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32 NLT)

There is something especially encouraging about watching a young person choose Christ in a world offering so many other paths. Zoe’s decision reminds us why children’s ministry matters, why Sunday School matters, why faithful teachers matter, why bringing our children to church matters, and why we should never grow weary of planting seeds of faith.

Some seeds sprout quickly. Others rest quietly beneath the soil for a season. But when watered by prayer, nurtured by God’s Word, and touched by the grace of God, those little seeds can become something beautiful.

Zoe, your Cora Baptist Church family congratulates you! We are thankful for you, proud to witness this important step in your Christian journey, and praying that you will continue growing in faith and walking closely with Jesus for all the years ahead.

The little girl who once came to Cora and had seeds of faith planted in her heart has grown—and today, we were blessed to see some of the fruit.

To God be the glory! ❤️🙏

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The Joy of Salvation Renewed! 💧✝️

What a beautiful and meaningful day for Ben and Angie Goucher, who experienced the joy of their salvation all over again through rededication baptism!

Their baptism was a public reaffirmation of a faith already placed in Jesus Christ—a renewed commitment to walk faithfully with Him and serve Him as Lord and Savior. Scripture gives us this wonderful promise: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9 NLT)

Rededication reminds us that while we may stumble along the journey, God’s grace has not moved. We can return, renew our commitment, and once again experience the joy of walking closely with Christ.

As 1 John 1:7 reminds us, when we “walk in the light, as he is in the light,” we enjoy fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin.

Congratulations, Ben and Angie! May this special baptism mark a fresh chapter in your walk with the Lord—a renewed covenant of faithfulness, service, and devotion to Christ.

Sometimes the sweetest testimony isn’t simply, “I found Jesus,” but “I remembered just how precious it is to walk closely with Him.”

What a joy to celebrate this new beginning with you! ❤️🙏

08/16/2026

"You Can Run, But You Can't Hide" Matthew 16:1-4

08/15/2026

A Special Sunday at Cora Baptist Church
There’s something special about Sundays in a little country church—and this Sunday, August 16, promises to be an especially meaningful day at Cora Baptist! We invite you to spend the day with us as we worship, fellowship, and celebrate the work God is doing in the lives of His people.

Sunday Morning:

9:45 AM — Sunday School
11:00 AM — Morning Worship
Sermon: “You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide” — Matthew 16:1–4

We’ll be reminded through the story of Jonah that we may try to run from God’s call, His will, or His presence—but we can never outrun His love, His mercy, or His pursuit of us.

Special Community Baptism at the Creek

4:00 PM — Creek Baptism Service

Between our morning and evening services, we’ll gather down by the creek for one of the sweetest traditions of the Christian faith—a special community baptism service. There’s something beautifully simple about standing beside flowing water with family, friends, and fellow believers as new Christians publicly declare their faith in Jesus Christ. Come share this special moment with us and encourage those taking this important step of obedience.

Sunday Evening:

6:00 PM — Discipleship Training
7:00 PM — Evening Worship
Sermon: “What Really Matters Most” — Philippians 1:9–11

We’ll close this special Sunday by turning our attention toward the things of God that are truly precious—the things that remain when so much else in life eventually fades away.

Cora Baptist is a country church where there’s always room for one more. If you’ve never visited us before, come knowing that you won’t be treated like a stranger—we’ll welcome you as though you’re already family. And to our Cora church family: bring somebody with you! Invite a neighbor, call a friend, pick up a family member, or reach out to someone who hasn’t been to church in a while. Sometimes one simple invitation becomes the beginning of something God uses for eternity.

Come for Sunday School. Stay for worship. Meet us at the creek. Come back Sunday evening. Let’s spend this Sunday together—worshiping God, celebrating new life in Christ, and remembering what really matters most.

There’s a fresh new look at Cora Baptist Church! As you walk down the hallway toward our Education Wing, you’ll notice a...
08/13/2026

There’s a fresh new look at Cora Baptist Church! As you walk down the hallway toward our Education Wing, you’ll notice a special new area called “Prayers & Praises.” It’s a beautiful little reminder that our church is a place where we can bring our burdens to the Lord in prayer—and celebrate together when those prayers become praises!

A heartfelt thank you to Sister Teresa for the love, creativity, and time she put into bringing this new area to life.

And that’s not all! Bulletin boards throughout the church are receiving a fresh facelift and rebrand, adding warmth, encouragement, and new life to our hallways. Many thanks to everyone who has shared their time and talents to make it happen.

Sometimes it’s the little touches that make a familiar place feel new again. And at Cora, every hallway, classroom, and gathering place is part of a church home that has been loved by generations—and is still being lovingly cared for today.

New looks, familiar halls, and the same timeless message: God is good, prayer still matters, and we always have something to praise Him for! 🙏🏼❤️

Wednesday Night at Cora Baptist Church. There’s something special about gathering in the middle of the week. Wednesday n...
08/12/2026

Wednesday Night at Cora Baptist Church. There’s something special about gathering in the middle of the week. Wednesday night gives us a chance to slow down, enjoy some fellowship, pray together, open God’s Word, and find a little strength for the rest of the journey.

Join us tonight, August 12, at Cora Baptist Church!

Choir Practice — 5:30 PM

Peanuts with the Pastor — 6:15 PM
We’ll have the peanuts ready to serve by 6:00 PM, so come a little early, pull up a chair, and enjoy some good old-fashioned fellowship!

Prayer Meeting for Adults & Children in Action at 7:00 PM— following our fellowship.

Midweek Mini-Sermon — Jeremiah 17:11–14.

Our focus will especially be on the heartfelt prayer of Jeremiah 17:14: “O LORD, if you heal me, I will be truly healed; if you save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for you alone!”

Sometimes by Wednesday we’ve already carried enough from Monday and Tuesday to leave us weary. Jeremiah reminds us where genuine healing, salvation, strength, and hope are found. The Lord is still the One who heals. The Lord is still the One who saves. And the Lord is still worthy of our praise.

Come as you are and spend Wednesday evening with your Cora Baptist Church family. Whether you’ve been with us for years or you’ve never walked through our doors before, there’s a place for you.

Sometimes a little fellowship, a little prayer, and a word from the Lord are exactly what the heart needs halfway through the week. ❤️

Address

12953 Chumuckla Highway
Jay, FL
32565

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Sunday 9:45am - 12pm
6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+18506754264

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