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.
"The Way Back for Those Who Wander" — James 5:19-20 January 23, 2022
Because Jesus is the only way to God the Father, the church should seek the help of the Holy Spirit to watch over one another in love, pointing those who wander back to Christ.
“Pictures of Patient Endurance” — James 5:7-11 January 9, 2022
In light of the coming return of Christ, patiently endure suffering because the Holy Spirit will accomplish the gracious purposes of God.
“A Warning to the Rich” — James 5:1-6 November 21, 2021 by Alex Sowell
"If The Lord Wills..." — James 4:13-17 November 14, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Life is fragile, the future uncertain, so followers of Christ seek the Spirit’s help to make plans in light of God’s providential care.
“A Call Away From Judgment” — James 4:11-12 November 7, 2021 by Alex Sowell
“A Call Away From Worldliness” — James 4:4-10 October 31, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
In keeping with the gracious purifying work of the Holy Spirit, followers of Christ must humbly repent of double-mindedness because God requires complete loyalty.
"A Call Away From Conflict" — James 4:1-3 October 24, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Because selfish, sinful desires are the root cause of conflict among the people of God, the church should ask the Holy Spirit to produce the peace of Christ among them.
“A Call To Walk In Wisdom” — James 3:13-18 October 17, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
By the Holy Spirit's power, those who follow Christ should seek the wisdom from above, which bears fruit for the glory of God.
"A Call To Watch Your Words" — James 3:1-12 October 10, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Because what you say with your tongue reveals what’s in your heart, people transformed by God’s grace in Christ should seek the help of the Holy Spirit to watch their words.
“Faith That Works” — James 2:18-26 October 3, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Faith in God that works is active faith in Christ authenticated by Spirit-empowered obedience.
“A Kind of Faith That Doesn’t Work” —James 2:14-17 September 26, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Genuine saving faith in Christ results in Spirit-empowered good works that bring glory to God.
“The Law of the Kingdom” — James 2:8-13 September 19, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Lawbreakers, transformed by the power of the Spirit into followers of King Jesus, must not show partiality since loving one’s neighbor is central to the law of the kingdom of God.
“Discarding Discrimination” — James 2:1-7 September 12, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
With the help of the Holy Spirit, those who belong to Christ must discard discrimination because it dishonors people whom God values.
“What It Looks Like to Receive the Word” — James 1:21-27 July 25, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Receiving the Word of God with a humble heart looks like Spirit-dependent obedience in the life of a Christ-follower.
“Speeding Up and Slowing Down” — James 1:19-20 July 18, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
The Spirit of God, working through the Word, enables followers of Christ to put away sinful, angry speech through faith.
“Temptation, Creation, and the Giver of All Good Things” — James 1:13-18 July 11, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
While temptation comes from one’s own sinful desire, God only gives good gifts, preeminently the new birth through his Spirit and the word of truth.
“Examining Reality in Light of Eternity” — James 1:9-12 June 27, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Whether poor or rich, those who love Christ endure temporal trials with humble dependence upon the Spirit of God in order to live in light of eternity.
“The Wisdom We Need, the Wavering We Don’t” — James 1:5-8 June 13, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
God graciously gives wisdom through the power of his Spirit to those who ask in true faith with an unwavering commitment to Christ.
“Tested Faith” — James 1:2-4 June 6, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
For the people of God, trials are occasions for great joy since the Spirit uses them to test our faith, to build perseverance, and ultimately to conform us to the perfect image of Christ.
“Joyful Servants and Sojourners” — James 1:1 May 30, 2021 by Shaphan Helms
Because Jesus is Lord, the people of God can be joyful servants and sojourners through the power of his Spirit.