Buckhorn First Baptist

09/02/2026

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09/01/2026

Beacon – The Cross Bridge at Buckhorn – by Dr. Larry T. Atkins for August 30, 2026.
A drought of rain is generally a part of July/August weather. It should be a reminder of what a spiritual drought is to our lives as Christ followers. If we are not bothered by this, it is a good sign that we may not really be children of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. The old time preachers spoke often of spiritual backsliding. We hear so little about it today. The Bible does speak about this. Jesus called these hypocrites and spoke often about them and to them. They do not lay up treasure in heaven, they just act like they do. It is a serious matter! Either we are genuine and desperate to follow Jesus or we are not. Cut to the chase and determine Your relationship. Is it there or not?
The Apostle Paul said to “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:13). I am not talking about perfection. No one is except Jesus. But we can have a true heart for Him and His Father. It will not include backsliding but real relationship with Jesus nurtured daily and often many times daily. Is there a spiritual drought in your life now? Deal with it today.
Today, I will finish my end-time series as I share from Revelation 22, the last final words of Jesus to His church. It is a so important conclusion to the Revelation and the whole Bible. Hear it today. Jesus offers every human the pure water of eternal life freely. It is up to us to receive Him as Lord which is taking up the water of eternal life into our beings; body, soul, and spirit. Assurance of one’s salvation is our highest importance. It takes a real submission to the word of God which will be given by His Spirit, our guarantee of what God has for us (Ephesians 1:13 4:30).
Jesus also includes a solemn warning about how we handle His word. We are not to add to or take away one least part. If we do, it is a sign we are not of Him and judgment is assured ( see Revelation 22:17-19).
Jesus is coming soon! REST in His safe, secure, serene, significant, strong, sufficient, satisfying, sanctifying arms. Nike! Hyper-Victors! (Romans 8:37).

08/30/2026

Sunday August 30 2026

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

Beacon – The Cross Bridge at Buckhorn – by Dr. Larry T. Atkins for August 23, 2026.
We are about to make it through the end time series most of which came out of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. It is a blessed thing that we have this book recorded in this New Covenant of Jesus Christ. Think about how incomplete it would be without it. Much like, if we did not have the wonderful book of Genesis in the Old Testament. Many question both books, but God knows best and He included them to enhance and build our faith in Him. From Genesis to Revelation, Jesus is the only true hero. I am leary about those who make it about others. Someone said a long time ago, I begin with a scripture and head straight to the cross of Christ. Without His message, there really is NO message or gospel. Jesus is Lord and King!
Today, we begin the message which is about heaven or being with God. Revelation 21:3 reads, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with (man) mankind and He will dwell with them and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.” He desires a people and His saints desire Him as well. O the glory He gives as we dwell with Him.
We then have a word about all that will be absent from His presence as we look here (see verses 4, 8, & 27), No more tears, death, sorrow, crying, or pain for they have all passed away. Then He says the cowardly, unbelievers, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters and all liars shall have not part there, but their part is in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone which is the second death. This is not a description of a party in the lake of fire, but these will be in torment there forever.
Look, God is making all things new (v. 5). He then describes Himself. He is the Alpha and Omaga, the Beginning and the End, the only Fountain of eternal life. The Apostle John is then shown the bride, the Lamb’s wife (v. 9) safe in the New Jerusalem (v. 10),
Have you ever desired an ice-cream cone or maybe a diamond ring? How much greater and better are all these things of God than anything this earth can give. It was George Beverly Shay that wrote “I’d rather have Jesus, than anything this old world affords today!”
Jesus is coming soon! REST in His safe, secure, serene, significant, strong, sufficient, satisfying, sanctifying arms. Nike! Hyper-Victors! (Romans 8:37).

08/25/2026

Our Inheritance Monday, August 24, 2026 Acts 20:31- 34 Therefore, be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears. And now I entrust you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes. You yourselves know that these hands served my own needs and the men who were with me.

When Cornelius Vanderbilt died in 1877, he was considered to be the richest man in the world. He left the bulk of his vast fortune accumulated through his railroad and shipping businesses to his son William along with the instruction, “Keep the money together.” The total William inherited was $95 million, almost $3 billion in today's money, which was more than entire holdings of the US Treasury at the time. When William Vanderbilt died, the fortune had more than doubled. He left an inheritance of over $200 million, more than $6 billion today to those who came after him. The third generation, however, frittered it away. It is said that in the fourth generation of the family, there was not a single millionaire to be found.

Earthly inheritances, no matter how large, can be diminished, squandered, or lost. But the inheritance God gives His children is entirely different. It is secure in Christ and cannot be exhausted by those who receive it. Peter described it as “an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:4).

Yet, as Paul’s words in Acts 20 remind us, God’s provision for His children is not only future. He has given us His Word to build us up in the present. Through Scripture, God gives us the truth, wisdom, correction, and encouragement we need to grow in grace and live as those who belong to Him.

Today's Growth Principle
The fortunes of this world eventually pass away, but what God gives us through His Word and promises to us in Christ will never be depleted.

08/23/2026