Bacon Heights Baptist Church

06/22/2026

What if the most productive spiritual practices feel like you're barely trying?

For 17 years, I (Pastor Sammy) thought every bike ride had to be all-out intensity. Then I discovered Zone 2 training—it seemed too easy to work. But it transformed my endurance completely. The same is true spiritually.

Sabbath rest. Solitude. Daily Scripture. Prayer. Corporate worship. These disciplines might feel counterintuitive—like you're not doing enough. Your mind will race during silence. Rest will feel unproductive when work is calling. But here's the truth: these "easy" practices build endurance for the long haul.

God modeled Sabbath rest in Genesis 2. Jesus withdrew to solitude before major decisions. The disciples asked Him to teach them to pray because they saw it as the "secret sauce." Don't neglect meeting together (Hebrews 10:25).

Start with just 10 minutes this week. Turn down the noise. Be still and know that He is God (Psalm 46:10). You might think it's not working—until you miss it and notice the difference.

06/20/2026

Zone Two Training is essential and important in fitness and exercise. What does that mean if we apply that spiritually.

Join us tomorrow at Bacon Heights as we discover some basic Spiritual Zone Two exercises that will enhance and multiply one's walk with God.

06/18/2026

You were made BY God and FOR God. Connect to the Source, and watch dead things come alive. Your why isn't found in what you do—it's found in WHO you're connected to.

06/15/2026

Why do we do what we do? We search for purpose in our careers, relationships, wealth, and achievements. But King Solomon tried it all and concluded: "Meaningless, meaningless, everything is meaningless."

The problem? We start in the wrong place—with ourselves.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 reveals the secret: "The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord is blessed... He will be like a tree planted by water." The tree's purpose isn't just producing fruit or shade—it's staying connected to the source. When roots go deep into the water, everything else follows, even during drought and heat.

You were made BY God and FOR God. Connect to the Source, and watch dead things come alive. Your why isn't found in what you do—it's found in WHO you're connected to.

06/14/2026

Join us for worship, Bible study, and great fellowship at Bacon Heights this morning. We will be continuing the "Cycology 101" sermon series as we ask the question: What is Your Why?

Our service times are 9:15 and 10:45. If you are not able to worship with us in person, I would encourage you to join our livestream or watch on-demand by clicking on the link below.

We would love for you to worship with us this morning.

Have a GREAT week!

06/14/2026

06/08/2026

Growth nearly always happens on the other side of comfort. Just like Peter had to step out of the boat to walk on water, we're called to leave our comfort zones to experience God's power in our lives.

Jesus never promised ease. In fact, He said: "Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow me" (Luke 9). But here's the hope: Romans 5 reminds us that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope—a hope that will not disappoint because God's love has been poured into our hearts.

Are you in the middle of pain or trials? You're not alone. That suffering is forging something beautiful in you. Are you ready to say yes to Jesus and be made right with God? He's waiting with open arms.

06/07/2026

Join us at Bacon Heights this morning as we continue the "Cycology 101" sermon series. We are going to focus on discomfort, suffering, and pain. This is something that we ALL experience. How do we get through it in this life? Join us this morning to find out.

If you cannot worship with us in person at 9:15 or 10:45, then join our livestream or watch it on-demand by clicking on the link below. After being directed to the website, click on the "live" tab.

baconheights.com

Have a GREAT Sunday!

06/05/2026

We finished up our first annual music camp with a mini-concert. The kids did an amazing job!

06/05/2026

Bacon Heights is finishing up their first annual music camp. It has been an awesome week.