“Christmas in October”
What? You’re probably saying “It’s too soon. The Christmas trees aren’t even up yet at Wal-Mart.” I bet they are! But, October puts me in the Christmas spirit, not because … [Read more…]
Author: Parks Chastain
Something Really Scary…..
Back in 1741, Jonathan Edwards preached a sermon in Enfield (now in Connecticut), entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” That sermon is just as relevant today as … [Read more…]
It’s Homecoming!!
No, not at the football game, but at Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church. We’ll celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, September 19th. Homecoming is our opportunity to celebrate one more year of … [Read more…]
“A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”
It’s September! Fall! Finally! Cooler days and nights are on the way! When I think about fall, I think about the leaves changing colors. Towards the end of this month, … [Read more…]
Priorities & Idols
Whew – July was a busy month here at Maple Grove, but we thank God for all the blessings He bestowed, and for all the opportunities He presented for us … [Read more…]
Growing in Grace
We start our Christian life as infants, or babes in Christ, but God commands that we should grow in Grace. In other words, He wants us to mature as Christians. … [Read more…]
America the Beautiful
“O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good … [Read more…]
Appreciating God’s Gifts
This month, we will celebrate the birth of our great nation, the United States of America. We are blessed to be part of a nation founded on Christian values. Unfortunately, … [Read more…]
It’s Always a Good Time to Worship
The summer months are upon us. This is a great time of year! Kids are out of school, everyone is having cookouts and family vacations. It’s a time when we … [Read more…]
The Importance of Prayer
We start every service with prayer. Most of us start and end our days with prayer. On Wednesday nights at 6 P.M., we have a special time of praise and … [Read more…]