Heritage Baptist Church LIVE

Heritage Baptist Church LIVE Heritage Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church located outside of Mt Enterprise, TX. Our Pastor is Rocky Otwell. Enterprise, TX.

Also home of Heritage Baptist Christian School. HBC LIVE is the online ministry of Heritage Baptist Church of Mt.

06/20/2026

June 21, 2026

Heritage Weekly Bulletin

Sanctified to Shine by the Truth!

They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. (John 17:16-21)

We live in a world cloaked in the darkness of dishonesty and deceit. Nevertheless, our merciful and loving Creator sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world as the Light of Truth, shining forth the glorious reality of God's redeeming grace. It was Christ, through the Holy Spirit, who shone the light of His sanctifying word of truth into our sin-darkened hearts to give us life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
(John 3:16-21)

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
(Romans 3:10-12)

I remember when the light of His glorious gospel first focused on your sin. I suddenly became fully aware that I was a sinner, totally separated from our infinitely Holy and Just Creator because of my sin. I loved the darkness of dishonesty rather than being exposed by the Light of His Word’s painfully revealing truth.

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. (1Corithians 6:9-11)

Praise God, now however, I have been made clean and sanctified by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Do you remember when God’s Light revealed to your heart the wondrous truth of the gospel? You saw through the inspired scriptures that Jesus lived a sinless life, was crucified, shed His precious blood for your sin, died, was buried, and rose again on the third day, and He did all this just for you, so you could be forgiven?

Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
(Ephesians 2:2-5)

If you know that Christ has saved you, then you are sanctified, set apart, by the infinite life-giving power of the Truth of His Gospel.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)

Not only have we been set apart unto God by the gospel, but we are continually being sanctified by this same gospel.
God the Father did not sacrifice His Son and seal us with His Spirit, just so you and I could have the promise of an eternal inheritance with Him in heaven, and then jump right back into the darkness of our sinful ways. He sanctified us to shine for Him.
We are set apart in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit unto the Father, to bring Him the honor, glory, and praise that He so rightly deserves.
God, in Christ, through the Holy Spirit has made us to be one in Him and with Him, sanctified through His truth unto the Father, so that the world could see His life, light, and love shine for His glory.

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
(John 17:19-21)

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06/18/2026

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06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

June 14, 2026

Heritage Weekly Bulletin

God’s Truth Brings Sanctification!
(John 14-17)

“Sanctification is the process by which believers become more like Christ, a work that begins at salvation and continues throughout life, creating within us an increasing resemblance to our Lord.” (John MacArthur.)
In previous weeks, we have seen how the Lord uses the inspired words of John's Gospel, particularly in chapters 14 through 17, to teach us that our triune God of all truth provides both strength and stability to His children through His truth.
However, one of the most powerful truths revealed in these chapters is that God's truth brings to every sincere believer the glorious gift of sanctification.
Biblical sanctification is God’s act of setting His chosen children apart from sin, Satan, and self, unto Himself for His own specific purpose and pleasure.
The Lord speaks through John to unveil the wondrous, unified workings of all three persons of the Godhead in their distinct roles during the process of sanctification. The believer is sanctified by God the Father, in God the Son, and through God the Holy Spirit.

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. (John 17:1-8)
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
(John 17:15-19)

In His “High Priestly Prayer,” Jesus reveals that God the Father began the sanctification of the disciples by setting them apart for Himself. This positional sanctification, as stated in Ephesians 1:4, took place even before creation.
Jude, along with the apostle Paul, confirms this in their inspired writings as well:

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
(Jude 1:1)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: (Ephesians 1:3-4)

After His work on earth of physically choosing His disciples, revealing God the Father to them, and nurturing them in His truth, Jesus, upon His ascension, returned them to the Father. He entrusted them once again to His Father for their safekeeping, as they continued their earthly pilgrimage of progressive sanctification. This was to be achieved through their submission to the truths of His Word by the power and guidance of the indwelling of God the Holy Spirit.

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. (John 17:20-23)

What, you might ask, does all this have to do with me? Well, our triune God’s glorious gift of positional and progressive sanctification was not limited to just these few disciples. It is His perfect plan for all true believers in all ages, and that of course includes you and me.

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. (2Thessalonians 2:13-15)

What an incredible act of unmerited mercy and love has been poured out on every sincere believer in Jesus Christ! How could it we too have been set apart by God’s Holy truth, to shine with and for the glory of God in Christ for all eternity!

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06/07/2026

June 7, 2026

Heritage Weekly Bulletin

God’s Truth Brings Stability!

Stability is the quality of being firm, steady, and not easily moved or changed, especially under pressure, change, or hardship.
In a personal or spiritual sense, stability means:
Your beliefs and commitments do not collapse when your life is shaken.
Established truth, not wavering emotions, or the shifting winds of religious philosophy, determine your beliefs and actions.
You have an inner contentedness, consistency, and reliability over time.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:26-27)
There is no lasting stability in this unsettled, ever-changing, sin-cursed world, apart from the eternally immutable truth of our triune Creator.
The inspired words of John 14–17 leave no doubt that although there is but one God, He exists eternally in three perfectly united Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Together they are the one true and living God, the eternal source of all truth, wisdom, and reality.
As the hour of His suffering drew near, the Lord Jesus knew His disciples were about to enter the greatest trial of their lives. The storm that awaited them would make every previous temptation, fear, and hardship seem like child's play. Knowing their weakness, He lovingly prepared them by directing their hearts to the unchanging truths concerning Himself, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Only the certainty of who God truly is would provide the stability they needed to stand when everything around them appeared to be collapsing.
Let us consider how the Lord Jesus comforted and strengthened His disciples with these great, life-stabilizing truths. Knowing the trials that awaited them, He directed their hearts to realities that would never change. In the same way, God's truth remains our anchor today, bringing stability through the storms of life, the struggles of life, the sorrows of life, the separations of life, and even the sufferings of life.
God's truth brings Stability in the Storm.
These disciples are most certainly watching the storm clouds of doubt and distress building up on the horizon.
Do we not have this same faithful God to give us His stability regardless of the fierceness of the storm? Can you hear Jesus telling you,
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1)
Jesus offers a secure anchor by calling believers to trust in both God the Father and Himself, both equally, which roots our peace in His divine trustworthiness rather than our chaotic circumstances.
God's truth brings stability in the Struggles.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (John 14:16-17)

You and I have struggles of one sort or the other, continually, don’t we? Not a raging storm, but a common everyday battle, which tries to rob us of our peace and joy. No doubt we all could make a lengthy list.
The Holy Spirit (the Advocate/Comforter) lives inside believers, actively providing the exact help and divine guidance needed to overcome every one of our daily struggles and gives us the stability we need to persevere.

God’s truth brings stability in Sorrow.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. (John 16:20)
The incredible sorrow that the disciples, but especially our Savior, experienced at the cross appeared absolute, but God the Father turned it into their supreme joy through the resurrection. The sorrows of this life, though excruciatingly painful, will seem like nothing compared to the eternal joy that awaits us in heaven.
God’s truth brings stability in separations. When faced with separation or isolation from others, you can find stability in the eternal, unbreakable bond of the Triune God. Jesus prays that all believers be included in that exact same, unbreakable unity with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
(John 17:20-21)
God’s truth brings stability in suffering.
The disciples were no strangers to suffering, and the Lord had warned them that even greater trials were ahead. Yet although storms, struggles, sorrows, separation, and suffering are unavoidable in this earthly life, God has given His people the unchanging promises of His Word.
Though we may not understand the purpose behind every sorrow, we can rest in the certainty that not one of them is wasted. Every affliction is under the sovereign hand of God, who is using all things to make us more like Christ and to magnify His glory forever. (Romans 8:28-29)

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05/31/2026

May 31, 2026

Heritage Weekly Bulletin

God’s Truth Strengthens!

We know that the Lord’s disciples were facing fearful and uncertain times. Persecution was increasing, and Jesus had told them that one of their own would betray Him, that they would all forsake Him, and that He would ultimately be put to death. These revelations left them confused, troubled, and in total shock. In their minds, He was the promised Messiah who had come to deliver Israel from her enemies, restore the kingdom, and reign forever upon the throne of David, which He was, but they were missing some key details. For them none of this made sense.
It is both instructive and sobering to see how their preconceived ideas, beliefs shaped by tradition and long-held expectations caused them to question and struggle with the truth of God, even when that truth came directly from the lips of the Lord Himself. Their understanding of what God should do, clouded their ability to receive what God had actually revealed. As a result, they wrestled with doubt and confusion, not because God's truth was unclear, but because it conflicted with their expectations.
This is often the very thing that causes us to struggle with God's revealed truth. His truth, revealed in His inspired, infallible, and sufficient Word, must always be our final authority. We must never allow tradition, popular opinion, personal feelings, or even our own experiences to cause us to question the contextual truths of Scripture. God's Word is not subject to our interpretation of circumstances; rather, our circumstances must be interpreted through the lens of God's Word. Faith rests not upon what we see or feel, but upon the unchanging truth of what God has said. As believers, we are called to submit our hearts, minds, and experiences to the authority of Scripture, trusting that God's truth remains steadfast even when our understanding falters.
In John 14–17, Jesus does not strengthen the disciples by changing their circumstances. He strengthens them by His revealing truth. He reveals His Person ("I am the truth"), His Plan ("I go to prepare a place for you"), His Purpose ("that ye should go and bring forth fruit"), His Path ("abide in me"), and His Presence ("I will not leave you comfortless").
First, the Lord strengthened them by revealing the truth of His Person. In the midst of their fears and uncertainties, Jesus directed their attention away from their circumstances and back to Himself. He said, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1). These words reminded the disciples not only that He deeply cared for their troubled hearts, but also that He was fully worthy of their faith and trust. The One speaking to them was no mere teacher or prophet, but God incarnate, in whom every need of their lives would be fully supplied.
Jesus further revealed His divine identity when He declared, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6). He alone is the way to God, the embodiment of all truth, and the source of eternal life. He then added, "If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him" (John 14:7).

Secondly, His disciples were strengthened when the Lord revealed the truth of His plan.

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (John 14:2-3)

Strength came not only from the truth of His person, and His plan, but also from the truth of His purpose.

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. (John 15:8)

Knowing that His ultimate purpose in all that He did was to bring glory, honor and praise to the Father, reminded His disciples that glorifying the Father should be their own primary purpose, as well, regardless of the cost.
The Lord also strengthened His followers by revealing to them the truth of His path, when He told them, “I am the way…” Instructing them not only in where they were going, but also how they were to walk in their daily lives.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (Joh 15:12)

Finally, they were strengthened when the Lord revealed to them the truth of His presence.

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. (John 14:16-18)

What could bring greater strength and encouragement to the heart of a believer than knowing that the Lord has not left us alone or comfortless. Instead, He promised that the Holy Spirit would come to indwell His people, becoming their constant Companion, Comforter, and their Guide into all truth.
Like the disciples, we too can find daily strength, comfort, and encouragement by reminding ourselves of these vital truths even in the midst of life's most difficult circumstances.

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05/10/2026

May 10, 2026

Heritage Weekly Bulletin

Praise God for Godly Mothers!

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:10-31)

These inspired words, divinely chosen and faithfully preserved for us by the Lord Himself in the book of Proverbs, are truly an exquisite literary masterpiece. As you read, can you see the beautiful portrait of this virtuous woman clearly revealed as a loving wife and devoted mother being unveiled by the Holy Spirit before your eyes?
No doubt, none of us has a mother who perfectly fulfills every aspect of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31, just as none of us can ever fully measure up to God’s holy standard for our lives. Yet, if you have been blessed with a godly mother who fears the Lord, surely you can see her reflected here beautifully portrayed in this radiant picture of faithful love, sacrificial devotion, gracious strength, and steadfast godliness in all that she has done and continues to do.
If you cannot, then perhaps you need to prayerfully ask the Lord to help you see her through eyes of grace, thanksgiving, and loving appreciation. For this is the sincere heart’s desire of every truly Spirit-filled and God-fearing mother. Though it is often far easier for us to notice one another’s faults and failures, Scripture teaches us that to properly honor our mothers, we must learn to view them with hearts filled with gratitude for the love, sacrifice, and faithful devotion God has graciously worked through their lives.
May you and I see our mothers and grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, as the Lord so perfectly described them and “…arise up and call them blessed…”

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.


A Mother’s Faithful Love

Oh, faithful mother, pure and true,
With every heartbeat, I honor you.
In your arms, I've learned to stand,
With a gentle touch and guiding hand.
You've taught me to love, to hope, to pray,
To seek the Lord each passing day.
Through storms of doubt and trials of heart,
Your faithfulness has set you apart.
In moments when I wandered far,
You lifted me up, my shining star.
With every sacrifice made in quiet grace,
You reflected God's love in a warm embrace.
Your laughter dances like the morning sun,
In your embrace, the battle is won.
With each blessing whispered in the night,
You covered me with grace and light.
Your faith, a treasure firm and bright,
Guiding our family in the darkest night.
In the tapestry of life, your threads are sewn,
In your love, dear mother, I have grown.
So on this day, I lift you high,
With praises that reach to the sky.
For in my heart, you’ll always dwell,
A faithful mother, and all is well.
(unknown)

A heartfelt thank you to all of our godly mothers! We love you and deeply appreciate all that you do. The Lord knows every prayerful and anxious moment you endure. He sees your aching heart, your countless acts of sacrificial love, and every quiet labor of faithfulness offered for your children and family. He has even recorded and gathered your tears into His heavenly bottle. (Psalm 56:8)
May the Lord graciously fill your heart with His joy and peace as He continues to use you to help shape, nurture, and mold the hearts and lives of your precious children for His glory.

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