Middle Cross Baptist Church

09/06/2026

🌿 THE SEVENTH DAY: GOD RESTED 🌿
📖 Genesis 2:1–6

Today, Pastor JT reminded us of something that can be incredibly hard in a world that tells us to always be doing, going, and accomplishing:
Sometimes, God calls us to STOP.

Why should we take a Sabbath?
1️⃣ God said so.
2️⃣ God did so.
We were also reminded of Jesus’ words in Mark 2:27: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”

The Sabbath is a gift.
❤️ It is good for us personally — it teaches us to stop.
🤝 It is good for us relationally — it gives us time to be present with the people God has placed in our lives.
🙏 It is good for us spiritually — it creates space to slow down, refocus, and spend time with the Lord.

We even watched a short scene from The Chosen depicting Jesus healing the man with the withered hand—a beautiful reminder that the Sabbath was never intended to become a burden.

In a world that celebrates being busy, may we remember that rest is not wasted time.

Slow down.
Stop.
Spend time with the people God has given you.
And most importantly, make room to simply be with Him. ❤️

09/06/2026

Pastor JT Harper

09/05/2026

🪑 There’s always room for one more. 👀

Pastor JT has an invitation for you
and we’re hoping you’ll think of someone who could fill One More Seat beside you this Sunday!

🙏 Prayer Meeting — 9:45 AM
📖 Sunday School — 10 AM
⛪ Worship — 11 AM

Who’s your one more? ❤️

09/03/2026

It only takes ONE. 👏

One invitation.
One “come sit with me.”
One person willing to make room.

And sometimes, that ONE becomes a whole lot more. ❤️

That’s what One More Seat is all about. This September, we’re making room for one more person to hear the Gospel, find community, and experience what God is doing at Middle Cross.

Who’s your one?
Tag them. Text them. Invite them. And save them One More Seat. 🪑

📍 Middle Cross Baptist Church
⏰ Prayer Time — 9:45 AM
📖 Sunday School — 10:00 AM
🙌 Worship Service — 11:00 AM

09/02/2026

See you tonight at 7!

📍 440 Lucas Rd, West End, NC

09/01/2026

This week’s Middle Cross Moment 🎤

08/30/2026

🔥 WHAT A WORD THIS MORNING! 🔥
Pastor JT brought one of the STRONGEST messages to date today — and we are HERE for it! 🙌

📖 Genesis 1:20–31
“Imago Dei” — Made in the Image of God

1️⃣ We were created in God’s image.
We weren't created by accident or without purpose. From the very beginning, God created mankind in His own image.

Then we turned to Genesis 3:1–7, where sin entered the world...

2️⃣ Sin distorted the image.
Sin marred what God created, bringing brokenness and separation. But thankfully, the story didn't end in Genesis 3. ❤️

3️⃣ Christ came to restore the image. ✝️
Jesus came to redeem what sin had broken — restoring us, renewing us, and calling us back to reflect the One whose image we were created to bear.

And what a fitting Sunday to also come together at the Lord’s table for Communion. 🍞🍷

We remembered the body that was broken and the blood that was shed for us — the ultimate reminder that what sin distorted, Christ came to restore.

We were created in His image.
Sin distorted it.
Jesus restores it. 🙌

What a powerful morning in the house of the Lord! ❤️

08/30/2026

🚨 Live 🚨
Imago Dei
Genesis 1:20-31
Pastor JT Harper

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08/28/2026

Got plans this weekend? 👀 Add these to your list! ⬇️

We’ve got some great things happening at Middle Cross this weekend that we are really looking forward to, and we’d love to see you there! ❤️

Sunday Morning - Prayer meeting 9:45, Sunday School 10:00, Worship Service 11;00

Sunday Night - Youth Kickoff! Bring Your Own Bacon! 5:00pm

See you there!

📍 440 Lucas Rd, West End