Paramount Baptist Church

10/15/2026

Good thoughts

The King They Crucified

They mocked Him for not saving Himself.

But through His sacrifice, He saved me.

They denied Him. I proclaim Him.

They hated Him. I love Him.

They held Him captive. He set me free.

Above His cross were the words: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” (John 19:19)

They meant it as an accusation. But it was the truth.

**His death is my victory. His resurrection is my hope.**

He is my King. My Lord.

Read today's devotional and reflect on the King they crucified.
https://lifeword.org/blog/the-king-they-crucified/

10/15/2026

Thursday, October 15 "The Repentance" from 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Paul has criticized things that happened in the church at Corinth, causing many to have hurt feelings. But when he says he repents, he does not mean he wishes he hadn't said anything. He had only said what they absolutely needed to hear. He simply felt bad that he was the one to hurt them, not that they heard admonitions they needed to hear.

This is similar to a parent and child. Every time I corrected my children when they were small, it hurt my heart. Sometimes, I literally had to go aside and compose myself, not wanting them to see how much it hurt me. But they still needed the corrections. (Obviously, I probably went overboard or ignored things, but they still needed to be corrected and to learn from that correction.)

Have you known people who begged your forgiveness and seemed truly sorrowful, and yet, nothing actually changed? Have you known people who apologized, not exactly the way you expected, but their actions and attitude sincerely changed? Sometimes, we don't get it right in giving and receiving apologies, but the actions of the person show us the truth. A truly repentant person will change. They won't become perfect, but they will try to avoid whatever caused the break in fellowship.

Let each of us be quick to repent, quick to correct misbehavior, and quick to accept apologies and do our best to help the person return to fellowship. We want godly sorrow, not the sorrow of the world.

2 Corinthians 7:8-11
(8) For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.
(9) Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
(10) For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
(11) For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

10/14/2026

Wednesday, October 14 "The Relief," from 2 Corinthians 2:5-7

Do you ever wonder whether your arrival is seen as a blessing or a burden? I completely understand that sometimes you may be a blessing and not be appreciated, but that wasn't the case in this passage. Paul had experienced hardship. He and his traveling companions had "no rest," and "were troubled on every side."

And yet, in the midst of that situation, they recognized God's comfort. Isn't it interesting that they most likely prayed for comfort once the trouble started, yet God had started Titus on his journey to provide comfort long before those prayers were uttered.

No genuine prayer to God in the name of Jesus has ever fallen on deaf ears. Talk to your Heavenly Father today. He's waiting for you.

2 Corinthians 7:5-7
(5) For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
(6) Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
(7) And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

10/13/2026

🍂 FALL INTO FUN AT PARAMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH! 🍁

Mark your calendars! You and your family are invited to our 2026 Annual Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off! Come celebrate God’s blessings and goodness with us for an unforgettable evening packed with food, laughter, and fall festivities!

📅 When: November 14th | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Paramount Baptist Church
🎟️ Admission: FREE ENTRY for everyone!

✨ What to Look Forward To:
🍲 Chili Cook-Off — Taste and vote for your favorite fall flavors!
🌾 Hayrides — Perfect for the whole family!
🎯 Fall Games & Activities — Endless fun for all ages!
📖 Bible Quiz Bowl — Test your knowledge!
🥧 Fall Baked Goods Silent Auction — Take home delicious homemade treats!

Bring your family, invite your friends and neighbors, and let’s make amazing memories together! We can’t wait to welcome you!

For more information, visit www.paramountbc.com

10/13/2026

Tuesday, October 13 "The Request" from 2 Corinthians 7:2-4

The great apostle Paul is requesting that he and his companions be received by a church that knew him well from his prior visit. Their problem was similar to one that still plagues us.

We like smooth talkers. We like to be told comfortable truths while we get offended by uncomfortable truths. We like a preacher who lurches from one "Amen, brother" to the next with no doctrine holding them together. Now re-read this paragraph, changing each "we" to "I" and see if it's still true.

Personally, I don't usually like smooth talkers, but I've probably bought a car from one! I need to make sure I don't judge a sermon by the delivery but by the truth and love of God it contains.

At Paaramount, we remember Bro. Dennis Knight often, and one of the truths he always told us was told to him many years ago by his father, Bro. Arnold Knight. "You can say anything you need to say from the pulpit, as long as you say it because you love people." Amen, brother.

2 Corinthians 7:2-4
(2) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
(3) I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
(4) Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

10/12/2026

Monday, October 12 "The Resolution" from 2 Corinthians 7:1

Why would we want to live in "filthiness of the flesh and spirit" when we are headed to heaven? Well, because we're human. We have a tendency to think that MY sin is not as great as YOUR sin, or that I somehow have a handle on it.

This verse is one of many that tells us without "beating around the bush" just how wrong that thinking is. We are to be "perfecting holiness" not excusing carnality. Our Sunday night lesson yesterday was on how our thinking about sin can lead us into our doing. Stop that junk while it's only God you have to apologize to. Think about how many marriages, friendships, family relationships, etc could have been saved over the years by fixing our thought life.

2 Corinthians 7:1
(1) Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

10/11/2026

Sunday, October 11: "The Prohibition" from 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

The prohibition here is not against all communication with the unsaved. If it were, we couldn't witness. The prohibition has more to do with who you're closest to than who you rub elbows with.

As Christians, we have a two-fold duty: We have to maintain our own purity, while also going into the world and being a witness. And if I spend more time among unbelievers than believers, those unbelievers will be the ones influencing me, instead of me being a witness to them. If that happens, I haven't simply lost my own reputation or character. I've lost a chance to witness, and those friends I valued more than my own reputation may die and go to hell. Because I didn't "come out from among them, and be ye separate," as the Lord commands in verse 17.

This is difficult. We don't like it. But only by surrounding ourselves with integrity can we maintain our own integrity. Go out into the world each day. Be a light. Be a witness. Share God's Word. But when you spend time with your closest friends and family, you should be among believers. That's how you recharge your batteries for the next day.

2 Corinthians 6:14-18
(14) Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
(15) And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
(16) And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
(17) Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
(18) And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

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10/10/2026

Saturday, October 10: "The Parent," from 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

I get accused ALL THE TIME of talking too much. I declare, I can talk less than anyone else in a conversation, and somebody will say, to me "Well, I know how much you like to talk." It gets old, y'all.

But that isn't what was going on with Paul. He wasn't being accused of talking too much; he was telling them he wasn't going to stay silent when there were things to be said. And you shouldn't, either. Neither should I, no matter what criticism I may face. And if you have trouble speaking the Gospel, live it. That's always a good idea.

Paul also says his heart is enlarged. May my heart continue to grow throughout my life to have room to love all the sweet people (and the annoying people!) I meet along the way, as well as those I already know.

2 Corinthians 6:11-13
(11) O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.
(12) Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
(13) Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.

10/09/2026

Friday, October 9: "The Paradox," from 2 Corinthians 6:8-10

Ah, the paradox of the Christian life. Many have given away fortunes to help those in need. The world calls them crazy. However, if we contribute in the right spirit, we grow in spiritual wealth, in future blessings, in so many ways.

Paul here talks about another part of Christian life: being accused of things we never did, and hearing gossip about ourselves that isn't true. We just have to focus on the truly important thing. We may be poor, but by sharing the gospel, we can make our friends and family, a stranger we meet, anybody, infinitely wealthy by helping them become a son or daughter of Almighty God.

And hey, if you watch someone commit their life to God as a result of something you were able to share, gossip and accusations will fade in importance.

2 Corinthians 6:8-10
(8) By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
(9) As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
(10) As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.