Winona Baptist Church-Rev. Mark A. Williamson, Pastor

08/24/2026

We are so grateful for the support during our Community Prayer time!

08/23/2026

Winona Baptist Church Sunday Service

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

The Source of Jealousy

Where jealousy takes hold within us, God offers contentment in its place.

August 20, 2026

Galatians 5:17-21

Jealousy is one of those emotions that can catch us off guard. We might not even realize we’re feeling envious until we notice ourselves comparing our circumstances to others’—their success, their relationships, their opportunities. It’s a common human struggle, but that doesn’t make it any less corrosive.

The answer to where jealousy comes from may be surprising; it springs from within, not from external circumstances. We might tell ourselves, Well, they just shouldn’t have that. They don’t deserve it, so I’m perfectly justified in feeling this way. But that reasoning reveals the real issue: Jealousy is rooted in our own sense of entitlement or insecurity. In Galatians, Paul lists jealousy among the works of the flesh—attitudes and actions that stand against the character and work of God in our life (5:17-21).

Covetous feelings can lead to unhealthy comparison, which often grows into a competition with others. Left unchecked, envy breeds resentment and damages relationships.

Though jealousy is a common struggle, it has no place in a believer’s life. When we notice envious thoughts, we should bring them honestly to the Lord. He understands our struggles and offers grace to help us find contentment in what He’s given us rather than fixating on what others have.

Intouch Ministries
Atlanta, Georgia

08/19/2026

Staying in the Light

God invites us to experience intimate fellowship with Him. Walking in the light is our response to His call.

August 19, 2026

1 John 1:8-10; 1 John 2:1-2

As we saw yesterday, John uses the imagery of darkness and light to describe a life of sin versus a life in Christ (1 John 1:5-7). God is pure and perfect light shining through an obedient person. However, when we invite the darkness of sin into our life, there is conflict.

The way to keep a pure spirit in this world is to confess sin (v. 9). We are made clean by Jesus’ work on the cross, and nothing can change a redeemed believer’s identity as God’s holy child. However, wrongdoing does interfere with the fellowship between us and the Lord (Isaiah 59:2).

What restores fellowship is confession, which simply means we agree with God that our actions, thoughts, or words are in violation of His will. While it is tempting to confess in a general sort of way—“I’m sorry if I’ve sinned against You”—the most helpful method for removing darkness from our life is through being specific about our transgressions. The Holy Spirit isn’t general in His conviction; He points to the exact problem.

Believers who acknowledge their sin and take responsibility for it stay in right relationship with the Lord. John’s letter confirms God’s desire to cast out darkness and keep us fully in the light of His love.

Intouch Ministries
Atlanta, Georgia

08/18/2026

How Fellowship Differs From Salvation

Confessing our sins restores us to the joy of His presence.

August 18, 2026

1 John 1:5-7

John’s first epistle isn’t about salvation, even though it teaches the necessity of confessing sin. This letter was written to people who already had a relationship with God but needed a reminder of how to remain in fellowship with Him. The Father wants believers to enjoy His presence, but unconfessed sin can hinder that.

Christians have been made new (2 Corinthians 5:17) but aren’t yet perfect and still struggle with temptation. Our physical bodies have natural desires for rest, food, and pleasure. When such yearnings are under the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we live a joyful, God-honoring life. But when we allow them to control us, we step out of fellowship with Him and “walk in darkness” (1 John 1:6).

It’s important to understand that “walking in darkness” does not mean a believer can lose salvation—those who have received Jesus Christ as Savior will never perish (John 10:28-29). Rather, it means we’re choosing to live in a way that weakens our awareness of God’s presence.

Our Father wants us to be in fellowship with Him so we’ll experience fullness of joy. This happens when we spend time in His presence (Psalm 16:11), align ourselves with His will, and share Him with those around us. And if that fellowship is interrupted, confession can restore it, as we’ll see tomorrow.

Intouch Ministries
Atlanta, Georgia

08/17/2026

WBC is so thankful for all of the blood donations during our blood drive.

08/16/2026

Pastor and “First” as she is affectionately known showed us what they can do on the court 🏀

08/15/2026

WBC Next Gen Ballers Basketball Game🏀
A day of fellowship and good clean fun.