Mount Olive Baptist Church

Mount Olive Baptist Church Mount Olive is located near Eastern Michigan University and WCC College. Please join us on any Sunday and experience God’s grace as we worship the Lord Jesus.

Mount Olive Baptist Church is a friendly, family-oriented church serving the communities near Eastern Michigan University.

09/12/2026

CONSIDER THIS ON THIS DAY: so done with this !

There are days where we feel that our “game” is on point

All things hustled during the day came out in our favor. I mean, you got everything you were seeking, and then you found a $50.00 bill in the parking lot

Then that day ends

Now you have to wake and return to “the game” you thought was on point

No day is like its predecessor

Struggles, stressors, backstabbers, bills, failed loves, and liars all have various avenues to attack and distract in this new day

We’ve worked to make a good life for ourselves and family. The game we seek to control has become god of all days. It is the central focus of the day. Failure is not an option, so anger and frustration become your best friend, with heartbreak the cousin who has been visiting too often

In the book of Joshua, there is the details of a woman who was on her game. She was known by all, and especially had the eye of the King of Jericho on her house. Then the day she woke to begin her game anew, two spies stopped by to force her to look at who she could become

Sometimes we work so hard, we lose focus on all the dreams we proposed years prior to us entering “the game”

Hustling is one thing that can allow for financial gain. Sustaining a strong level is not a realization one can really trust in. You get tired. You are getting older and trying to remain viable with all the players isn’t satisfying as a long-term plan

In her conversation with the Israelites, Rahab made specific mention about their God, how He rescued and kept them safe for more than 40 plus years. Yeah, she looked at her circumstance, and the impending situation of having to deal with the Israelites and their God coming for a visit Jericho

Just like we all are, so was Rahab. She was undoubtedly smart, perceptive, intelligent, and well informed in the depths and turns of “the game”. She had grown tired. She saw a greater opportunity to get ahead than was more fulfilling than all the things offered in her status of life

She was done

Look at this for a second

Believers who are in Christ Jesus are saved through Grace and by Faith, right? True Faith requires visible actions (James 2) on the part of those who have become tired with hustling through life

Rahab made a decision that changed her life, and allowed her to become the mother of the man most women seek today – Boaz. He was the husband of Ruth

READ Joshua chapters 2 & 6

make this day the day you take a step away from the game and walk back over your life. Ask yourself how much longer you desire to trust the hustle of the day over what God can do in your life

09/11/2026

CONSIDER THIS ON THIS DAY: holding your breath

Take a deep breath

That thing which is causing you to look at your stance in God and then the world cannot overtake you. Well, unless you allow it to.

In some circumstances, the pressures to adapt and overcome are not an easy find. This is where the virtue of patience comes into play. (Psalm 40) & (James 1:4) It is that taking a breath to allow yourself to regroup and refocus on the simple choices in stressful situations.

Not one person on this earth is above getting upset, becoming angry or frustrated to the point of blowing out a few “blue words” now and again. That is being human. The difference in the life of the believer is the choice to call on another believer for support. Not because you are weak. You call because you understand that there are certain strengths which come along with the aid of a fellow believer.

In Hebrews chapter 3, the writer begins by reminding the believers that they are a called out people, separated from the world through the Hands of God. He details the reasons why we are counted worthy of being in the family of Christ through all of His actions for the purposes of reconciliation.

There are those days when frustration and anger causes us to hold back our prayers and conversations with God. As if we can hold our breaths long enough and force God to move on our behalf without us trusting in the relationship or Him moving in on the problems and issues causing us so much grief.

Some circumstances and situations require cool heads (Proverbs 4), but then there are those situations which require brute force. This is where the writer shines the light on verse 3 and the need for each of us to pray / speak strength into the daily walks of our brothers and sisters; because we all need help on this Christian journey.

Holding your head up when you heart has been broken and you just cannot think you way out of dire situations is not a sign of hiding anything. It is the beginnings of you deciding not to quit on yourself and start believing that God is allowing you to go through some things to punish or berate you. Those circumstances and situation which are most difficult are there to show you that you are not alone in this life. You have believers you know who will not only pray for you, but will pray with you. And in some cases, they have the answers you need for you to get out of the storm.

READ Hebrew 3:1-14

Make this day the day you call that one person who has been on your mind and send up a pray for them while you are having that 3 minute phone call.

Small embers can start a huge fire in the life of someone struggling to get a word from God

09/10/2026

Bible Study at The Mount - Facing Judgement, but still saved by Grace

09/10/2026

Consider this on this day: *NO ADMITTANCE*

Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her.

Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE." When the houselights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.

Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon, his right arm reached around to the other side of the childand he added a running obligato.

Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was mesmerized.

Whatever our situation in life and history--however outrageous, however desperate, whatever dry spell of the spirit, whatever darknight of the soul - - God is whispering deep within our beings, "Don't quit. Keep playing. You are not alone. Together, we will transform the broken patterns into a masterwork of my creative art.

Together, we will mesmerize the world with our song of peace through Christ Jesus."

Be blessed Child of God!!

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09/09/2026

Welcome to WOW!! (Worship on a Wednesday) at The Mount

Sermon Title: The Timing of Obedience

Scripture Passage: Genesis 17:23-27

Speaker of the Hour: Minister Callie Wade, OUR 1st Lady

09/09/2026

CONSIDER THIS ON THIS DAY: be proud of your scars

“oh get over it !!”

Some shout at others because they have no understanding of the pain and scars caused this phrase from being hurt, betrayed, or demolished emotionally

Being empathic is an ability honed by those who have been through some storms that have knocked them to their knees. Telling someone to “cowboy up”, “man up”, or “put on your big girl panties” does not aid in the healing process. It only gives limited support and short-term encouragement

If you don’t understand another’s pains, this will be a hard read

Some experience life’s storms form a high altitude. While others have to deal with the mud, the winds, rains, and those who will continually trip them when the need for solid ground can become burdensome

NOT ONE PERSON CAN UNDERSTAND HOW YOU CAN DEAL WITH LIFE, unless they’ve experienced the situations you have overcome

Luke describes an encounter between Mary and an angel. In this encounter, the angel first tells Mary not to fear anything, and then gives her information about someone who has been dealing with life’s storms all of her adult life. The angel points Mary to her cousin. A woman who can understand the scars Mary will face in her young life

We can believe those things, which cause us to stumble and fall, are those things that prepares us for the winds and rains when stop being scared and focus on our goals through the storms. We begin to deal with the hurts and pains

The real issue comes when others point out the scars from us dealing and not giving up

It is crazy how folks can focus on the negatives in other people’s days, yet never speak on those failures and baggage they have been carrying for months, years, and decades

Elizabeth had to deal with communal scorn for not being able to carry a child to birth. In that culture, she was worthless. Then we can look at Mary. A young woman, pregnant before she married with folks saying she had had affairs with Roman soldiers. We can only imagine how these women kept silent through what had to be harsh and cruel days filled with family and friend talking trash

Some folks are resilient. Even these people need a support system to regain footing after having been damaged. Then we all move on to the next chapter

Then there are those scars

Scars can be a reminder of tragedy, yet they scream of victory and triumph

If looking back on old scars hurt, then you should really think about where you are now

The Christian life is about being conquerors. It is not about giving up and quitting. This is the very reason God allows us to come across those certain individuals who have a wealth of understanding on all the things that caused the scars creation. We are not built to handle the storms alone.

If the folks who are in your days seek to remind you of the negatives, you definitely need to change those who are in your inner circle. Then ask God to send you those friends who will be faithful and encouraging

Read Luke 1:30-36

Make this day the day you touch your scars and remember that you are not a quitter

Be proud of who you are. Then go out and conquer that new storm

Consider this on this Day: not trying to be like anyone elseWhile we are growing and maturing into doing this Adulting T...
09/07/2026

Consider this on this Day: not trying to be like anyone else

While we are growing and maturing into doing this Adulting Thing, we seem to discover deep distractions that cause each of us to feel out the following questions:

“Who am I?” “Who am I supposed to hang out with?” “Which circle of people should I draw my character and integrity?” “Well, it’s been this way for decades, do I need to follow suit?”

When we do discover the answer to the questions above, and those other queries that come from peer pressure and cultural negatives, it becomes difficult to w**d out those things that seem to stop us from reaching inside and making defined answers for ourselves.

Self-worth and Self-efficacy are continual, personal choices.

But why should we question ourselves while on this journey?

In the first four chapters of Esther, we discover there are two women who had to face the personal questions of who they were and why should they follow the denigrating traditions of the time. Vashti and Esther were found to be both beautiful and strong-willed by those around them. This is what we can see when reading the events surrounding these women.


Before we reach the age of 22, self-esteem and spirituality are most vulnerable. Some individuals seek to lock step with certain individuals who, from the outside, seem to have it all. These persons are understood to be quick-witted, brilliant, and strong. But the moment they are challenged on who they are and what they know, they become violently angry and disrespectful to the people who had been pouring out admiration moments before.

Then we can flip the coin.

There are a few who come to understand who they want to become and make decisions to walk the path toward personal enlightenment. These are the people who will research and question everything in every conversation, not to be disrespectful, but to make sure they are not being taken as a simpleton (II Timothy 2:15).

In the 3rd chapter of Timothy, self-righteousness and pride are the catalyst that push some to fall away from having a prosperous relationship with Christ. We can see in the examples in the first seven verses, some will use a little truth and a great deal of lies to persuade lazy folks into causing chaos and discord between those who don’t agree with all that they choose to call truth.

Esther and Vashti saw the truth of the situations they faced, while others could have overwhelmed their decisions to follow traditions and emotionally limiting decisions. Sometimes, the decisions we make for our own best interests will have an impact in the lives of those watching and learning from all our actions.

Read Esther chapters 1 - 4 and II Timothy chapters 2 and 3

make this day the day you choose to check yourself against all God has said His children should become while on this Christian Journey.

09/06/2026

Good Sunday morning, Child of God!!

Thank you all for joining us for worship this morning.

Sermon Title: When you Know you Know

Scripture Passage(s): Judges 11

Speaker of The HOUR: Pastor Kevin A. Wade
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09/06/2026

Welcome to Sunday School at The Mount -Today's Teacher is Sis. Angela Weatherspoon

CONSIDER THIS ON THIS DAY: giving up isn't easy There was this pretty 8 year-old girl, who was checking out at a store w...
09/06/2026

CONSIDER THIS ON THIS DAY: giving up isn't easy

There was this pretty 8 year-old girl, who was checking out at a store with her mother and saw a plastic pearl necklace. She wanted that necklace very badly and when she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, "Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. I'll buy you the necklace provided when we get home you can clean up your room & your bed. Okay?"

She agreed and her mother bought the pearl necklace for her & when they went home the little girl kept her promise.

How she loved those pearls! She wore them everywhere - to school, bed, and even when she went out with her mother to run errands.

The only time she didn't wear them was in the shower - her mother had told her that they would turn her neck green.

She had a very loving daddy. When she went to bed, he would get up from his favorite chair every night and read her a nice story. *One night when he finished the story, he asked her, "Do you love me?"

"Oh yes daddy! You know I love you." the little girl said.

"Well, then, give me your pearls!" Daddy said.

"Oh daddy! Please, not my pearls!" she said.

"But you can have this, Barbie, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. And you can have her tea party set too. Okay?"

"Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night."

A week later, her father once again asked her after the story, "Do you love me?"

"Oh yes, daddy! You know I love you."

"Well, then give me your pearls."

"Oh, daddy, not my pearls! But you can have these colored Ribbons & another Barbie doll. Do you remember her? She's my favorite. Her hair is so soft, and you can play with it and braid it also. You can have both, daddy."

"No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you. Sweet dreams."

Several days later, when her father came in to read her a story, she was sitting on her bed and her lips were trembling. "Here, daddy," she said, and held out her tiny hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.

"You can have the necklace Daddy." She said with tears in her eyes.

With one hand, her father held the plastic pearls, and with the other, he pulled out of his pocket a blue velvet box. Inside the box were real, genuine, beautiful pearls & he gave them to her. The little girl was completely stunned at that beautiful pearl necklace & was overjoyed.

He had them all along. He was only waiting for her to give up the cheap stuff so he could give her the real thing!!!

So is it with our Heavenly Father.

He is waiting for us to give up all the cheap things in our lives so that he can give us his beautiful treasures that He has all the time for us.

But we've to give up our earthly desires first.

Why are we holding onto things which God wants us to let go of?

Are we holding onto harmful or unnecessary possessions, people, and old outdated goals, which we have become so attached to that it seems impossible to let go?

To get completely out of a bad situation, one has to completely let go of everything and trust God above the Circle of Influence pouring in bad advice.

Sometimes, it is so hard to see what God has in the other hand, but we must believe that God will never take away anything without giving us in return something precious in its place.

"I will give you what you want so that one day you will want what I really want to give you…"

Read John 3:16 - 18 & Matthew 6:33

Make this day the day you stop choosing the temporal things of love and life, and choose to hold on to His Eternal Hands

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