Northside Baptist Church

Northside Baptist Church Sunday services include Bible study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening classes and prayer time begin at 6:30 p.m.

06/07/2026

 June 7, 2026
Morning Worship
Speaker: Craig Jameson
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Proverbs 16:24“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”A few years ago, my ki...
06/06/2026

Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”

A few years ago, my kindergarten class was struggling with kindness. During my morning Bible reading, I came across this verse and thought, “That’s it!” We started repeating a simple classroom rule every day: “Kind words taste good! Kind actions feel good!” Before long, I noticed a change. The children began speaking more kindly and treating one another with greater compassion.

The truth of this verse extends far beyond the classroom. When I am angry, bitter, or grumpy, my body feels it—my stomach hurts, my back tightens, and stress takes its toll. But when I choose gracious words and a gentle spirit, I am not only speaking life into others, I am also caring for my own soul. God’s wisdom is practical: kind words truly bring sweetness to the soul and health to the body!

Today is Friday… but Sunday is coming!“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” — Psalm...
06/05/2026

Today is Friday… but Sunday is coming!

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” — Psalm 122:1

As the weekend approaches, my heart begins to anticipate Sunday. I look forward to gathering with God’s people, seeing friends, studying His Word in Sunday School, and joining together in worship. David’s words remind me that attending God’s house is not a duty to endure but a delight to enjoy. What a blessing it is to fellowship with fellow believers and lift our voices together in praise to our Savior. Sunday is more than another day on the calendar—it’s a weekly reminder of God’s goodness, and I can’t wait to be there!

Ladies! Mark your calendars for our Summer Fellowship Evenings!
06/02/2026

Ladies! Mark your calendars for our Summer Fellowship Evenings!

05/31/2026

May 31, 2026
Sermon Series: Lord's Supper
Today: In Remembrance of Him
Scriptures: Matthew 26:17-30, Luke 22:19, I Cor. 11:24-28

Northside Reads the Bible Through 2026Psalm 119:129–133 – A Prayer for Steady StepsDay 9 of our ten days in Psalm 119.Th...
05/31/2026

Northside Reads the Bible Through 2026
Psalm 119:129–133 – A Prayer for Steady Steps

Day 9 of our ten days in Psalm 119.
The progression of thought in this passage is so interesting.

The psalmist begins with awe:

“Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.” (v.129)

Obedience is not rooted in duty alone but in delight. God’s Word is wonderful, so it is treasured. Then he moves to illumination:

“The unfolding of your words gives light.” (v.130)

God’s Word doesn’t merely inform; it enlightens. It opens what was dark and gives understanding even to the simple. The psalmist is not claiming wisdom because of his own intellect, but because God’s truth has illuminated his path.

Then comes longing:

“I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.” (v.131)

This is the language of spiritual hunger. He desires God’s Word the way a thirsty traveler longs for water.

And that longing leads naturally to dependence:

“Turn to me and be gracious to me…” (v.132)

Finally, in verse 133:

“Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.”

The psalmist understands something profound: loving God’s Word is not enough if God does not also sustain him. He recognizes that sin is not merely a mistake; it seeks dominion. Iniquity wants to rule, enslave, and govern the heart. So he doesn’t merely say, “I will avoid sin.” He prays, “Lord, keep my steps steady. Lord, don’t let sin rule me.”

There is humility here. He knows his weakness. There is dependence here. He knows victory over sin comes from God’s sustaining grace. And there is wisdom here. He understands that the safest place is not merely resisting sin after it appears, but asking God beforehand to keep him from falling under its power.

For us, verse 133 is a beautiful daily prayer:

“Lord, order my steps by Your Word. Keep me walking steadily in Your promises. Do not let any sin gain mastery over me.”

The psalmist’s love for God’s testimonies in verses 129–132 naturally produces a desire for holiness in verse 133. The more we treasure God’s Word, the more we want God to guard our hearts from anything that would compete with His rule in our lives.

A final thought on this passage.

The closer we draw to God’s Word, the less confident we become in ourselves and the more dependent we become on God’s grace.

Northside Baptist Reads the Bible Through 2026Psalm 119:97–112As we continue our ten days in Psalm 119, I find it challe...
05/29/2026

Northside Baptist Reads the Bible Through 2026
Psalm 119:97–112

As we continue our ten days in Psalm 119, I find it challenging to focus on just one theme because every verse seems filled with truth about God’s Word.

Today, one thread stood out to me: a life that treasures Scripture.

The psalmist begins:

“Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies…” (Psalm 119:97–98)

This is not a picture of someone who occasionally checks in with God’s Word. This is someone whose mind keeps returning to it throughout the day. Scripture becomes the lens through which he sees decisions, difficulties, relationships, and even opposition. God’s Word gives a wisdom that the world cannot provide.

Then in verse 103 we see something even deeper:

“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

God doesn’t want His Word to simply be an obligation we complete—He invites us to delight in it. The more time we spend with Him, the more we begin to recognize the sweetness of His voice and the goodness of His instruction.

And then comes one of the most treasured verses in all of Scripture:

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

I think of this verse so often as I read Scripture. God rarely shines a spotlight miles down the road showing us every detail of the future. Instead, His Word is a lamp—giving enough light for the next faithful step. Day by day. Moment by moment.

Psalm 119 reminds us that God’s Word should not just be something we read in the morning and leave behind. It should be on our minds, hidden in our hearts, and flowing from our lips throughout the day.

When we treasure His Word, He shapes our thinking, directs our steps, and gives us wisdom far beyond our own understanding

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