White Plains Methodist Church of Saucier, Mississippi

09/07/2026

“A popular saying goes that "if you don't have anything good to say, then don't say it". In these few words lurks wisdom, for in relation to our faith, the good here is the good news of Jesus Christ, and the gospel of our Lord. We were not given a voice to slander and spread ill will, but rather to give encouragement and spread the word of salvation. If one does not have the good news of the gospel on the tip of one's tongue, think twice about what one wishes to say or accomplish through one's words.”

09/05/2026

“The very nature of freedom poses a choice for us. God, in giving us freedom, in being our Creator and endowing us with individual will, granted us thus simultaneously a choice –choose Him and give thanks, so that you may live a life in His truth, or deny him and invite perdition and darkness. Bring this message to those who do not yet praise His name, and let them know they have been granted the gift of freedom to choose, but let them know that this choice is of vital importance. For its ultimate consequence is to affect one's freedom in the afterlife, in either granting us entry into the eternal bliss of Heaven, or confinement in the fire.”

09/03/2026

Take-aways for 15th Sunday After Pentecost

1:“ What Is Spiritual Fruit, and How Can We Know We Have It?” Matthew 7:18;John 15:5; 2 Corinthians 5:17 ;1 Corinthians 13:1–3; Galatians 5:22–23; James 1:2–4

2. Spiritual Fruit Comes From Union With Christ, Not Self-Effort

3. Spiritual Fruit Is Not the Same as Spiritual Gifts. One of the most dangerous confusions in Christianity is equating spiritual gifts with spiritual fruit.

4. The Bible Defines Spiritual Fruit Clearly: Galatians 5:22–23 defines it plainly: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.”

5. Fruit Grows Through Discipline, Not Comfort: Many believers assume hardship means failure. Scripture teaches the opposite. Trials produce endurance, maturity, and depth (James 1:2–4).

6. Fruit Is Seen Over Time, Not in Isolated Moments: One of the greatest errors believers make is evaluating fruit based on isolated successes or failures.

7. Lack of Fruit Points to Hindrance that must lead to soul searching

8. Fruit Ultimately Glorifies God, Not the Believer

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09/03/2026

“Life may drag one down more times than one cares to remember, and so often we may stumble through our days tired, worn, and heavy. Even though a holiday may help, what's meant in this passage here in Matthew is much more profound in suggesting that unlike holidays, the Lord, His word, His truth and His arms, are always open to receive us. Furthermore, His house is also always open. For it is important to make time for the Church, wherever possible. For the more time one may spend there, the more one may feel one's spirit rested, and the stronger one may become in facing the world again.”

08/24/2026

“We have to maintain an attitude of praise, as Christians. Praise is a form of thanksgiving that we give to God. It's in praise we reflect on God's goodness and we sing, or express it in other ways, to God. We should strive to maintain an attitude of praise, it also helps us remain joyful in times where we may be feeling weak.”

08/24/2026

“Asking for forgiveness can be one of the hardest things to do. If we are unable to ask for forgiveness, what was the point in Jesus sacrificing Himself for our sins? Pride is a dangerous sin, leading to repeated mistakes and causing harm over and over again. "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." If you trespass against someone, apologize and ask for forgiveness. It is up to them whether to accept it or not, but taking the step of asking and realizing the wrong committed helps you not commit it again.”

08/18/2026

“God is good and that will never change. It who He is. Time and time again we are reminded in the Bible, God's Word, that His mercy is everlasting It is because of God's mercy, we have the confidence in Him that we have. God's word will always reign supreme for an eternity to come. People will always try to say things to doubt the existence of God, or to doubt how genuine God's love is, but none of these words will ever be true. God's goodness, love, mercy and His truth will never die. They will go from everlasting to everlasting.”

08/16/2026

“The life of a Christian is a life of total selflessness. Everything we do, should be done out of love and never out of selfish ambition. No, that is the height of all selfishness. It is God's will for us that we will be able to give - financially and in kind - with our whole hearts and never wonder about what the other person, or people, can do for us. God expects us to look out for one another, with genuine concern and compassion for one another. This is how we express the love He so freely gave us.”

08/15/2026

“When you take a look at who God is, and realize how powerful and how amazing He is, you realize that there really isn't anything the enemy can do to bring you down. God is the source of your salvation and your eternal security. Who or what can defeat that? Absolutely no one and nothing can! God is the ultimate light of your life; no form of darkness can prevail in the presence of God. Take courage as you dwell on these facts. God is always with you.”