Two Runs Baptist Church

08/31/2026

Two Runs would like to wish a very Happy 66th Anniversary to Ben and Joanna Sims this past week!!

08/30/2026

It's Sunday, come join us!!
10:00 :)

08/26/2026

Two Runs would like to wish our Brother in Christ Joe Smith a very Happy Birthday!!

08/26/2026

Bible Study tonight at 7:00!!

2 Corinthians Chapter 4

2 Corinthians 4 is an encouraging chapter where the Apostle Paul explains that believers do not lose heart in ministry despite facing severe suffering and human weakness.

Core Themes:

Sincerity in Ministry (Verses 1–2): Paul states that because he received God's mercy, he does not give up. He rejects sneaky or deceitful methods, choosing instead to speak the truth openly before God.

Spiritual Blindness (Verses 3–4): If the gospel message is hidden, it is only hidden to those who are perishing. Paul explains that the "god of this world" (Satan) blinds the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of Christ's glory.

Treasure in Clay Jars (Verses 5–7): Paul proclaims Jesus as Lord and himself as a servant. God’s incredible spiritual power is placed inside fragile, ordinary human bodies ("clay jars") to show that this supreme power comes from God, not from human strength.

Hard Pressed but Not Crushed (Verses 8–12): Paul shares the harsh realities of apostolic life; being troubled, confused, and persecuted. Yet, he notes they are never cornered or destroyed because Jesus' resurrection life is active in their mortal bodies.

The Eternal Weight of Glory (Verses 16–18): Paul encourages believers not to lose heart because the physical body is aging and perishing, but the inner spiritual self is renewed daily. He calls temporary earthly troubles a "light affliction" that prepares an eternal glory far greater than anything we can see.

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

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The title of this week's Sunday School Lesson for August 23rd at Two Runs Baptist Church is “Timothy, a Leader with a Legacy". The lesson comes from 2 Timothy 1:1-6 and 2 Timothy 3:14-16.

From this week's lesson, we learn that Timothy's rich heritage of faith was passed to him by his mother, grandmother, and spiritual father. Strong paternal influence in faith is an incredible blessing. May we all find the mentors we need for steady growth in discipleship, and may we, in turn, develop into devoted mentors ourselves!

2 Timothy 1
Verse 1
- Like other ancient letters, 2 Timothy begins by sharing information that modern letter recipients would find on an envelope.

Verse 2
- Paul considers Timothy not only a son but also someone dear to his heart; Timothy is highly cherished.
- As a father in the faith, Paul desires the fullness of favor, compassion, and wholeness for his son.

Verse 3
- By reiterating his spiritual heritage, Paul emphasizes the importance of faith passed down from one generation to the next.
- Such frequent prayers indicate deep and enduring love.
- They model a vital facet of spiritual mentorship: prayers of intercession.

Verse 4
- Paul indicates that the resolution of his wish (and perhaps Timothy's sorrow) shall come at their next meeting.
- Even without physically attaining his desire, Paul's words speak joy and encouragement into the season of grief.

Verse 5
- Paul knows Timothy's faith is genuine, which gives him confidence in his protégé.
- Moreover, Paul reminds Timothy that he has a legacy of faith from his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice.
- Paul was impressed with Timothy's faith from their first meeting.
- He knows Timothy has not abandoned his devotion to God or renounced the truths he learned in childhood.
- Paul encourages Timothy to remember that his faith legacy comes from God.

Verse 6
- Paul knows it is important for Timothy to keep his spiritual fervor animated.
- The spread of the gospel message needs ministers who remain active, alert, and passionate about God's work in their lives.

2 Timothy 3
Verse 14
- It is one thing to learn something, and it is another to be entirely confident (assured) of its truth.
- Paul reminds Timothy that his teachers are trustworthy, and that Timothy knows his mentor's integrity.

Verse 15
- Paul returns to the idea that Timothy learned the Scriptures and truths of God from his mother and grandmother.
- Paul gives a theological reason for Scripture as the basis for faith; Scripture's contents make a person wise and lead toward salvation.
- Salvation comes to fruition through the Messiah, who is Christ Jesus.

Verse 16
- Paul names two essential truths that apply to Scripture: it is inspired and profitable.
- First, the message is from God.
- Second, Paul affirms Scripture's utility.
- It is helpful for teaching reliable doctrine about God and our proper response to Him.

Thought to remember: Remember your faith heritage and trust Scripture's instruction.

Closing Prayer: Father God, we are grateful for our spiritual fathers and mothers. Develop us into godly mentors and leaders as well. Help us to faithfully encourage our fellow believers when they face discouragement and persecution. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

08/23/2026

Danny brought us a great message from 1 Samuel Chapter 11

First Samuel 11 records Saul's finest hour as Israel's newly designated king.

Prompted by the Spirit of God, Saul successfully rescues the beleaguered city of Jabesh-gilead from the cruel Ammonite king Nahash. This decisive military victory unites the nation and results in the public confirmation and celebration of Saul's kingship at Gilgal.

The Threat to Jabesh-gilead (11:1–3)The Siege: Nahash the Ammonite surrounds Jabesh-gilead, demanding total submission.

Cruel Terms: Nahash agrees to a treaty only on the condition that he gouges out the right eye of every Israelite man, bringing national disgrace.

The Seven-Day Truce: The elders of Jabesh buy time by asking for a seven-day respite to look for rescuers across Israel.Saul's Call to Action (11:4–8)

A People in Tears: Messengers arrive at Saul's hometown of Gibeah, moving the people to weep.

The Spirit Rushes On Saul: Coming back from working in the field, Saul is overcome by the Spirit of God and reacts with righteous anger.

The Divided Oxen: Saul cuts a pair of oxen into pieces and sends them across Israel with a warning: everyone must follow Saul and Samuel into battle.

A Unified Force: An enormous army of 330,000 men assembles quickly out of fear of the Lord.

Victory and Confirmation (11:9–15)

The Dawn Attack: Saul divides his forces into three groups and ambushes the Ammonites during the morning watch, routing them completely.

Saul Shows Mercy: Refusing demands from the people to execute those who had previously doubted his kingship, Saul gives the glory to God's salvation.

Renewal at Gilgal: Samuel leads the people to Gilgal, where they sacrifice fellowship offerings and joyfully renew Saul's kingship before the Lord.

08/23/2026

It's Sunday!!
Sunday School at 10:00
Preaching at 11:00
Come join us!!

08/16/2026

Danny brought us a great message from 2nd Kings, Chapter 7

In 2 Kings 7, the prophet Elisha prophesies an immediate end to the severe famine and starvation in Samaria.

Food arrives after God causes the besieging Syrian army to flee by hearing the miraculous sound of a great army. An unbelieving royal officer, who doubts the prophecy, is trampled to death at the city gate after seeing the food without tasting it.

Elisha's Prophecy and the SkepticDire famine: Samaria is under a crippling siege by Syria, leading to extreme starvation inside the city walls.

The promise: Elisha declares that within 24 hours, choice flour and barley will sell at very cheap, abundant prices at the city gate.

The royal officer's doubt: A prominent aide to the king mocks the word of the Lord, stating it is impossible even if God made windows in the sky.

The penalty of unbelief: Elisha tells the officer he will witness the provision with his eyes, but will not eat any of it.

The Four Lepers and the Syrian retreat:
Four outcasts with skin diseases sitting outside the city gate reason that staying put means dying of famine, while going to the enemy camp offers a slim chance of survival.

Divine confusion: God makes the Syrian army hear the thunderous noise of a massive advancing coalition (chariots, horses, and kings of the Hittites and Egyptians), panicking the troops.
Abandoned wealth: The Syrian soldiers flee into the twilight, leaving behind all their tents, horses, donkeys, food, and silver intact.

The outcasts' realization: The lepers enter the deserted camp, eat, drink, and take hidden treasure before realizing they must share the good news with the starving city.

Fulfillment and Judgment
The stampede: The king's scouts verify that the enemy has fled, leading the frantic populace to rush out to plunder the camp.The fate of the officer: The skeptical royal officer is placed in charge of controlling the gate crowd and gets trampled to death by the surging, hungry masses, fulfilling Elisha’s word down to the exact detail.