Woodville Baptist Church

09/14/2026

Monday, September 14, 2026

1 Timothy 1: 4

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].

“Why did you cut that tree down? It was planted by your Aunt So and So.” Many years ago, as Chairman of my Church's House and Ground Committee, I decided to cut down a tree that was in a very advanced state of decline. The elders immediately rebuked me for my “foolish” decision because that tree had a history. I have concluded that one of the worst things a church can do is to fall so in love with its past that it fails to meet the needs of the future. I have seen churches that will quickly give you a full run-down of their history. They will tell you the names of the founding members and quickly point out who the descendants of those individuals are. Some have items given in memory of all over the church, and you can read each one, but you dare not remove them without causing a major revolt. Churches like this forget they are here to meet the needs of current generations and plan for the future. When you get right down to it, that is exactly what those ancestors did. They looked around, saw their needs, and built a church. Recently, I spoke with a gentleman who made an amazing comment about his church. “I can foresee the day when we will tear down all of our buildings and build bigger and newer ones in a totally different style to meet the needs of the time.” There are places where that man would be figuratively tarred and feathered. Another danger of falling in love with the past is that some youngsters will come to depend on their families for salvation. Many Jews assumed that because they were descendants of Abraham, they would automatically inherit the Kingdom of God. Yet in Matthew chapter eight, Jesus reminds us that many will be cast into outer darkness. So be careful. I love history, so let us learn the lessons of the past, live in the present, meet the needs of those around us, and look ahead to the future. After all, that is what “Aunt So and So” did when she planted that tree. It was very beautiful in its day and met the needs of its time, but its time had passed. May God richly bless your day!

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09/12/2026

One week from today! Don't miss out on this great singing! Come join us at Woodville Baptist Church,Sept 19th at 5pm!

Our next Singing For Our Savior is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for September 19th at 5pm! It's going to be a great night! Buddy Ammons and New Ground will be our special guests!
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09/12/2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Psalm 100:2

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Tomorrow is Homecoming at our church. It will be a special day filled with music, memories, praise, worship, fellowship, and a message delivered by a beloved former Pastor. Homecoming is a time we look back and honor the memory of loved ones who have gone on before. It is also a time to look forward to what God has in store for us in the days ahead. Ultimately, it reminds us of that great and glorious day when we shall stand united before the Throne of God, praising Him and celebrating the victory of the Lamb. No more sin, pain, suffering, sorrow, or death. Just continuous praise and worship. Yes, tomorrow is homecoming, but our great homecoming lies ahead. Until then, continue in the faith. May God richly bless your day!

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09/11/2026

Homecoming
September 13, 2026
10:30 am meal to follow
Pastor Rick Freeman
Music by The Adkins

09/11/2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

A while back, we bought a new swing. We intended it for the front porch, but it didn’t work, so we will move it to the back. In the meantime, I'm preparing it for its eventual destination. I sanded it to remove splinters and smooth the wood. Next, I will seal it and then move it to the back porch and hopefully enjoy many days of sitting in it. You see, preparation is the key. As believers, we are preparing for our final home. Each day should be a day of preparation. God is in the process of removing our wicked, sinful natures and preparing us for our final home in heaven. Each day we need to turn our thoughts to heaven and to God, in whose presence we will be. So, as you begin this day, take a moment to think about heaven and try to imagine what God has in store for you. Take the time to pray and open your Bible to read God’s Word and give thanks for all the blessings God has bestowed upon you. After all, preparation isn’t easy, but eternity will be glorious to those of us who know Jesus as our Savior and Lord. So let us begin this day of preparation. May God richly bless your day!

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09/10/2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Job 7:2

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

The day is hot, so the workers are suffering. The road in front of the house is in poor condition, so they are repaving it. A hot job for sure. However, the front of my property is lined with large trees providing ample shade. Therefore, at lunch they stopped in the shade and enjoyed a time of cooling and refreshment. We live in a parched land. A land full of wickedness and evil. People seek their own way and, at best, provide lip service to God. For the believer, it is a wearisome thing to endure. Seeing the evil that is promoted as good and the results that are everywhere. What then should we do? We must continue to seek the Lord and do His work and, upon occasion, rest in the shadow of His almighty presence. We do this by making time to withdraw from the world and spending time alone with Him. We must seek His truth through prayer and Bible Study and through meditation upon Him, His Word, and His goodness. For if you do these things, you will find it is a time of refreshing for your soul. Therefore, as you begin this day, plan to spend a little time in the shadow of His presence. May God richly bless your day!

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09/09/2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Are you having a good day or a bad day? Let’s face it, every day is not a glorious day. Some days things go your way, and all is wonderful, while others are the opposite. Yet no matter what type of day you are having, we are told to rejoice in the Lord. Why? Because no matter the kind of day we are having, if you are a born-again believer in Christ, then He is there with you, walking through the good times and the bad. He knows what lies ahead, and He is there to guide and comfort you, and all the while He is preparing a home for you in eternity. Therefore, take comfort in this and strive to develop an eternal mindset, realizing that in this world we will experience times of suffering and sorrow, and at other times, times of joy and peace. But the promise of eternity lies ahead. So, as you begin this day, take the time to rejoice in the Lord. May God richly bless your day!

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09/08/2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

To keep a well-manicured yard, I need to mow periodically. Over the last few weeks, I've noticed the grass is not growing as fast. However, I still need to mow, but the amount of growth between mowings is changing as the days get shorter. If this were one month earlier, I would have a hay field instead of a yard. As believers, we need to conduct periodic maintenance in our lives. If we don't, bad habits will quietly slip into our lives. How often, during your quiet time, do you ask God to reveal bad habits that are forming in your life? How often do you examine yourself considering God's Word? As believers, we should make it a point to periodically conduct spiritual mowing in the field of our lives. Prayer, Bible study and personal reflection are all necessary if we are to have a meaningful Christian walk. So, as you begin this day, make it a point to do some mowing. May God richly bless your day!

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09/07/2026

Monday, September 7, 2026

Ephesians 6: 11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

How are things going in your foxhole? Perhaps you think this is a strange question, but the reality is that each of us is part of an invisible war. The enemy, though unseen, is all around us. Therefore, we need to be in a constant state of readiness because we never know when the next battle will erupt. So, are you fully prepared to face the enemy when he suddenly emerges from the shadows and seeks to destroy you? Do you study your Bible to fill your mind with the truth so that you will stand firm when the enemy attacks you? Do you walk in righteousness, cutting off evil as it tries to fill your life? Do you walk in faith, trusting in God’s Word, even when the popular opinion of the day is contrary to the Word of God? Do you pray earnestly, seeking God’s will and guidance in your life? Each of these will aid you when the enemy suddenly and without warning attacks you. Any weakness in any area of your life can lead to defeat. Though you may be in a time of quiet now, there will come a sudden and unexpected assault by the enemy, so prepare yourself in order that you might stand victorious at the end of the day. “Remember; greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.” May God richly bless your day!

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09/06/2026