“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”
A Bible study on what makes a church healthy: clarifying the identity and function of God's people, the church, and the kingdom; calling believers to daily engagement with Scripture, committed discipleship, corporate purpose/destiny, faithful witness, and submission to godly leadership.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”
A Sunday service focused on 'Mind Matters' — preaching on the importance of renewing the mind, resisting 'mind monsters' (deception, doubt, fear), and practicing 'mind medicine' (Philippians 4:7-8). The service included baby dedications, announcements (beach prayer & communion, volunteer needs, early childhood/parenting initiative), offering/ stewardship teaching, altar calls and baptisms, and an official church meeting presenting Elder Jonathan Banks as senior pastor-elect.
“Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight. You're our strength and our redeemer.”
A celebratory retirement and transition service for Rev. James T. Meeks after 38 years at Salem Baptist Church (Jan 8, 2023). Centered on Acts 20 and the theme "I Never Can Say Goodbye," the sermon reflected on the emotional bonds between pastor and congregation, the tensions of leadership change, key lessons from Paul's farewell (tears, tension, testimonies), and the formal passing of pastoral leadership to Rev. Charlie Dates. The program included civic recognition, a Baylor University archival gift, prayers, an altar call for salvation, and a stewardship appeal to bless the retiring pastor and first lady.
“We pray that the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto thee, O God.”
Rev. Lee Brodie teaches from Luke 23:34, using Jesus' plea 'Father, forgive them' as the model for intentional, grace-driven forgiveness. He urges believers to forgive like Christ — even when mocked or wounded — to avoid the spiritual captivity of unforgiveness and to practice practical steps like asking for and extending forgiveness, beginning with forgiving yourself.