North Brewton Baptist Church is committed to the proclamation of God’s Word, and we believe, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Our pastor regularly preaches through an entire book of the Bible over the course of several weeks or months. This enables deeper understanding of how a biblical book fits into the grand story of redemption that God is orchestrating throughout all of history.
“Encouragement to Continue in the Cause of Christ” — Colossians 4:7-18 October 13, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
God’s people, called by the Spirit to belong to Christ’s body, the church, should encourage one another to continue in the cause of the kingdom.
“Gospel Prayer and Proclamation” Colossians 4:2-6 October 6, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Believers should pray for the Holy Spirit to provide opportunities for the effective advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ as they seek to faithfully proclaim God’s grace.
“Walking in Love in the Household of God” — Colossians 3:17-4:1 September 29, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
For the Christian seeking to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, earthly relationships will be transformed by the power of God's Spirit.
“Put on Love” — Colossians 3:12-17 September 22, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
By the Holy Spirit’s enabling power, God’s chosen ones who have been forgiven through Christ must put on a new creational lifestyle characterized by love, peace, and thanksgiving.
“Created Anew in Christ” — Colossians 3:5-11 September 15, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Having died to the old, sinful world that is subject to the righteous wrath of God, believers have been created anew in Christ by the Spirit's power so they must put away all sin.
“Seek the Things Above” — Colossians 3:1-4 September 8, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Because God has raised believers with Christ through the powerful work of his Spirit, they should desire to focus on the reality of Christ’s all-encompassing rule.
“Substance Not Shadows” — Colossians 2:16-23 September 1, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Christ alone is the substance of God's plan to inaugurate a new creation people by the power of his Spirit so we don't want to be fooled by mere shadows.
“Don't Be Deceived, Christ Is All You Need” — Colossians 2:8-15 August 25, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
In Christ, who is the greater temple of God’s presence, the Holy Spirit fills believers with new, resurrection life whereas apart from Christ there is only empty deceit.
“Growing Down and Up” — Colossians 2:6-7 August 11, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Those whom the Spirit of God has brought to faith in Christ Jesus should walk by faith in him.
“Christ Alone, and Not the Counterfeit” — Colossians 2:1-5 August 4, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Through Scripture, the Spirit reveals God's mystery, which is Christ, so that we can reach the full assurance of knowing the truth.
“A Portrait of Christian Ministry” — Colossians 1:24-29 July 28, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
In the ministry of the church, the Spirit of God empowers us to face temporal hardships with the eternal hope of glory, which is Christ in us.
“A Portrait of the Christian Life” — Colossians 1:21-23 July 21, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
In the ministry of the church, the Spirit of God empowers us to face temporal hardships with the eternal hope of glory, which is Christ in us.
“The Preeminence of Christ Over the New Creation” — Colossians 1:15-20 July 7, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
Just as Christ is preeminent over God's first creation, he is also preeminent in the reconciling of a New Creation to which the Church already belongs through the Spirit's work.
“The Preeminence of Christ Over Creation” — Colossians 1:15-17 June 30, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
God the Son, who is God's agent in the creation and sustaining of all things, deserves our glad, Spirit-enabled worship because all things exist for his glory.
“Walking in a Worthy Way” — Colossians 1:9-14 June 23, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
The Holy Spirit fills those whom the Father has qualified for an eternal inheritance in the kingdom of his Son with all that is necessary for them to walk in a manner pleasing to him in every way.
“The Fruit-Bearing Gospel” — Colossians 1:3-8 June 16, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
As love in the Spirit empowers God’s people to carry the message of Christ into a fallen world, the gospel bears the fruit of a new creation.
“Giving Thanks for Faith, Love, and Hope” — Colossians 1:3-5 June 9, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
We can give thanks to God whenever we see the evidence of true faith in Christ which results in Spirit-inspired love for his Church because of our resurrection hope.
“A Letter for the Church” — Colossians 1:1-2 June 2, 2019 by Shaphan Helms
The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write this letter in order to urge the Church to grow in Christ-centeredness to the glory of God through the grace and peace that comes from him.