Nesmith Baptist Church SC

Nesmith Baptist Church SC Pastor: Johnny L. Cooper
Wife: Jessica L. Cooper
Nesmith Baptist
Growing together in Christ. Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 123 Nesmith,
S.C. 29580

Services and Times:
Sunday Bible School - 9:30am
Sunday Morning Services- 10:30am
Tuesday Night Bible Study- 6:30 pm

Pastor Johnny L. Cooper

Nesmith Baptist
Where Christ Leads We Follow

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 123 Nesmith, S.C. 29580

# # August 20 — God Restores Your Peace of Mind**Scripture:**“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, ...
08/20/2026

# # August 20 — God Restores Your Peace of Mind

**Scripture:**
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4:7

A troubled mind can make even ordinary days feel heavy. Repeated thoughts, unanswered questions, and imagined outcomes may continue circling until peace feels impossible to reach.

God sees the battles taking place within your thoughts.

He does not promise that every question will be answered immediately, but He does promise a peace greater than human understanding. His peace can remain even when circumstances are unresolved because it is rooted in His presence, not in perfect conditions.

Scripture says that God’s peace will guard your heart and mind. Like a watchman standing at the entrance, His peace helps protect you from being overtaken by fear, anxiety, and confusion.

This does not mean troubling thoughts will never return. It means you can bring them back to God each time they arise. Through prayer, truth, and surrender, He teaches your mind to rest where worry once ruled.

You do not have to solve every future possibility today. You can release what you cannot control and trust that God is already present in every tomorrow.

Invite Him into your thoughts today. Let His truth become louder than fear and His peace settle over every unsettled place within you.

**Prayer:**
Father, restore peace within my mind. Quiet every anxious thought and help me release the questions I cannot answer. Guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and teach me to focus on what is true. Replace fear with trust and confusion with the steady assurance of Your presence. In Jesus’ name, amen.

**Today’s Reminder:**
God’s peace can guard the thoughts that worry tries to control.

08/20/2026

Isaiah 26:

3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
For in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength.

Isaiah 41:

10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

John 10:

10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

John 14:

1 Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.

Joshua 1:

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

08/19/2026

What does it mean when we say, “God wants to use you”?

It doesn't mean you are just some meaningless object or puppet in God's hands.

2 Timothy 2:21 describes a believer as a vessel for honor—sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Think about that: a vessel of HONOR.

God has given His children value and purpose. He desires to work through us so that we can carry His love, His truth, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that desperately needs Him.

We aren't called to sit empty.

We are vessels meant to carry something.

❤️ Carry His love.
📖 Carry His Word.
✝️ Carry the message of Jesus.

🔥 Be useful to the Master. Be Used. Get It Done.

📖 2 Timothy 2:20–21

# # August 19 — God Restores Relationships**Scripture:**“Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever ha...
08/19/2026

# # August 19 — God Restores Relationships

**Scripture:**
“Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.”

— Colossians 3:13

Broken relationships can leave deep wounds. Misunderstandings, disappointment, betrayal, and unspoken pain may create distance between people who once shared love and trust.

God cares about those broken places.

Restoration does not always mean every relationship will return to exactly what it once was. Some relationships require healthy boundaries, time, wisdom, or healing from a distance. But God can still restore your heart, free you from bitterness, and help you walk in forgiveness.

Forgiveness does not excuse what happened or pretend the pain was insignificant. It releases the offense into God’s hands and allows Him to carry the weight of justice. It keeps the wound from continuing to control your heart.

You may not be able to change another person’s choices, but you can invite God to change what the hurt has produced within you. He can soften what has become hardened, heal what has been wounded, and give you wisdom for the next step.

Where reconciliation is possible, God can rebuild trust slowly and truthfully. Where reconciliation is not possible, He can still restore your peace and help you move forward without carrying resentment.

Place every strained and broken relationship before Him today. Trust God to work in each heart—including your own.

**Prayer:**
Father, I bring You every relationship that has been wounded or broken. Heal the pain within my heart and help me release bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness. Give me wisdom to know when to speak, when to wait, and when to establish healthy boundaries. Where reconciliation is possible, guide us toward healing and truth. Restore my peace and help me reflect the forgiveness You have shown me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

**Today’s Reminder:**
God can restore your heart even while He is working on the relationship.

08/19/2026

John 7:38
“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”

Romans 10:9
“If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

1 Peter 1:21
“Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.”

2 Corinthians 5:7
"For we live by faith, not by sight."

John 11:40
"Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

08/18/2026

Jesus gave His life for us. He shed His blood for us. He gave us His Word and entrusted us with the message of salvation.

Yet how many will hear the Word of God, walk away, and never tell anyone else about what Jesus has done?

We weren't saved just to sit inside four church walls.

We were saved to be used by God.

There is a lost world that needs to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ—and God has called His people to carry that message.

He gave everything for us.

What are we doing with what He gave us?

🔥 Be used. Share His Word. Get it done.

▶️ From Sunday’s message: “Be Used, Get It Done.”

# # August 18 — God Restores Your Courage**Scripture:**“Be strong and let your heart take courage,All you who wait for ...
08/18/2026

# # August 18 — God Restores Your Courage

**Scripture:**
“Be strong and let your heart take courage,
All you who wait for the Lord.”

— Psalm 31:24

Courage can be worn down by disappointment, uncertainty, and repeated setbacks. After facing the same struggle for a long time, you may begin to hesitate where you once moved forward with confidence.

God understands when your heart feels afraid.

He does not condemn you for needing reassurance. Instead, He invites you to wait for Him and allow His strength to renew you. Biblical courage is not pretending that the situation is easy. It is choosing to trust God while still feeling the weight of what lies ahead.

Waiting on the Lord gives your heart time to remember who He is. He has not changed. His promises remain true, His presence is still with you, and His strength is available for every step He asks you to take.

God may restore your courage gradually. It can begin with one honest prayer, one faithful decision, or one small step of obedience. You do not need enough courage for the entire journey today. You only need the courage to follow God in the next step.

Fear may have caused you to retreat, but it does not have to keep you there. God can strengthen your heart and help you move forward again.

**Prayer:**
Father, restore the courage that fear, disappointment, and uncertainty have taken from me. Strengthen my heart as I wait for You and help me trust that You are near. Give me courage for the next step and remind me that I do not face anything alone. Lead me forward in faith and obedience. In Jesus’ name, amen.

**Today’s Reminder:**
God can restore the courage you need for your next step.

08/18/2026

Galatians 3:

26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

James 5:

16 Confess your trespassese to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Romans 12:

4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

Colossians 3:

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

08/17/2026

Sunday’s message, “Be Used, Get It Done,” challenges us to remember why God saved us, called us, and made us part of the Body of Christ.

We weren’t saved just to sit in a pew.

We weren’t called just to gather inside four walls.

We belong to God, and He desires to use our lives to reach the lost, share the Gospel, give testimony of what Jesus has done, and carry His light into the world.

Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. And 2 Timothy 2:21 shows us what God desires us to become: vessels that are useful to the Master and prepared for every good work.

The Church is not just somewhere we go.

WE are the Body of Christ.

At work.
At home.
In our communities.
Around our families.
Among the hurting.
Among the lost.

There is a world outside the church walls that desperately needs Jesus—and God has chosen to use His people to carry the message.

Your testimony matters.
Your witness matters.
Your obedience matters.
Your willingness matters.

Stop waiting for someone else to do what God has called His Church to do.

🔥 Be available. Be willing. Be used. Get it done.

📖 Scriptures: Isaiah 49:6 • Ephesians 2:1–3 • Ephesians 2:13–16 • 2 Timothy 2:20–21 • Ephesians 2:10 • 1 Peter 3:15 • Revelation 1:5b–6 • Revelation 12:11

▶️ Watch the full message and SHARE it with someone who needs to be reminded that God has a purpose for their life.

# # August 17 — God Restores Your Rest**Scripture:**“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you re...
08/17/2026

# # August 17 — God Restores Your Rest

**Scripture:**
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

— Matthew 11:28

Weariness is not always caused by a lack of sleep. Sometimes it comes from carrying responsibilities, worries, disappointments, and unanswered questions for too long.

You may have become so accustomed to carrying everything that you no longer recognize how tired your soul has become.

Jesus does not tell the weary to try harder. He invites them to come closer.

The rest He offers is more than a break from activity. It is the deep relief that comes from knowing you are no longer carrying your burdens alone. In His presence, you can release the pressure to control every outcome, solve every problem, and remain strong for everyone around you.

God restores rest by reminding you that He is faithful, present, and in control. You can pause without falling behind. You can surrender without giving up. You can trust Him with the things that remain unfinished.

Rest may require you to set down burdens you were never meant to carry. It may mean creating quiet space to pray, breathe, and listen. It may begin with simply admitting, “Lord, I am tired, and I need You.”

Come to Jesus as you are today. Let Him quiet your heart and restore the rest that worry and striving have taken from you.

**Prayer:**
Father, I am tired from carrying burdens that feel too heavy for me. Help me release every worry, responsibility, and unanswered question into Your hands. Quiet my thoughts and restore true rest within my soul. Teach me to trust that I do not have to hold everything together because You are holding me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

**Today’s Reminder:**
You can rest because God is carrying what you cannot.

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29580

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