This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Psalm 28:1–9, a prayer that moves from desperate crying out to confident praise. David calls on the Lord as his rock and refuge, trusting God to hear him even in moments of fear and uncertainty. As the psalm unfolds, we see a shift from pleading to praise as David rests in the Lord’s strength and protection. Psalm 28 reminds us that God hears our prayers and answers. Recorded: January 4th, 2026 Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

This week, we were blessed to have Pastor David Falldine from Sunrise City Church in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with us. David spoke on what it looks like to be faithful to a faithful God, teaching from John 21:1–25. Through Jesus’ restoration of Peter, we were reminded that failure isn’t the end and that faithfulness begins with responding to Christ’s call. Recorded: 12-28-2025 Scripture: John 21:1-25

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Psalm 149:1–9, calling God’s people to praise Him with joy and to rejoice in their King. We talked about how this psalm connects to Christmas, when the King we celebrate came humbly into the world. The hymn “O Holy Night” reminds us that Christ’s birth truly changed everything, calling hearts to worship and respond in joyful praise. Psalm 149 encourages us to lift our voices and live as people who belong to that King. Text: Psalm 149:1–9 Recorded: ...

This week, we walk through Psalm 148:1–14, a powerful call for all of creation to praise the Lord. From the heavens above to the earth below, everything God has made is invited to lift its voice in worship. As we celebrate this season, the psalm reminds us that praise is the right response to who God is and what He has done. Scripture: Psalm 148:1–14 Date Recorded: 12-14-2025

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Psalm 147:1–20 with a special focus on the Christmas season. We talked about the hymn “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and how it echoes the heart of Psalm 147. The angels announced the arrival of Jesus the One who brings peace, restores what is broken, and reveals God’s glory in the most unexpected way. Just as the psalm calls us to praise the Lord for His power and tenderness, Christmas invites us to lift our voices in worship for the Savior who came ne...

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Psalm 65:1–13, a beautiful picture of God’s goodness that ties perfectly into the heart of Thanksgiving. The psalm reminds us that all our praise belongs to God—not just for what He does, but for who He is. He forgives us, hears our prayers, and invites us into His presence. Text: Psalm 65:1–13 Recorded: November 30, 2025

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Hebrews 13:1–25, where the writer closes the letter with practical ways to live out our faith every day. We’re reminded to love one another, care for those in need, honor marriage, and keep our lives free from the love of money by trusting that God will never leave or forsake us. The passage also encourages us to follow godly leaders, offer our lives as a continual sacrifice of praise, and do good whenever we can. Text: Hebrews 13:1–25 Recorded: November...

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Hebrews 12:18–29, where we’re reminded of the incredible gift we have in Christ. Instead of approaching God with fear like Israel did at Mount Sinai, but a new one like Mount Zion. One marked by God’s presence, His people, and the hope we have in Jesus. The passage urges us to pay attention to God’s voice and hold tightly to the unshakable kingdom He’s given us. Recorded: November 16, 2025

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Hebrews 12:1–17, where we are told to run the race of faith with endurance and keep our eyes on Jesus. God’s loving discipline shapes us into holiness, even through hardship, producing peace and righteousness in our lives. We’re also called to strengthen one another and pursue holiness together. Text: Hebrews 12:1–17 Recorded: November 9, 2025

This week was Vision Sunday at Second Baptist! Pastor Jim shared an inspiring message as we looked ahead to the future of our church, while casting vision for where God is leading us and how we can each play a part in what’s next for Second Baptist. Recorded: November 02,2025 Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

This week, we continue to walk through Hebrews 11:4–40, where we see the incredible faith of those who came before us. We hear about people like Abel, Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and many others who trusted God even when things didn’t make sense. Their faith helped them stand strong and keep going through difficult seasons.

This week, we take a look at Hebrews 11:1–3 and 6, where we see what true faith really looks like. Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Through faith, we understand that God created everything by His word. And without faith, it’s impossible to please Him—because faith means trusting that He exists and rewards those who sincerely seek Him. Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 & 6 Recorded October 19, 2025

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Hebrews 10:26–39, a powerful reminder of the seriousness of turning away after knowing the truth. The author warns that rejecting Christ leaves no other sacrifice for sins - only the judgment we deserve. This passage also calls believers to endure in faith, remembering how we have already suffered for Christ and joyfully endured hardship for His sake. We’re urged to hold that same confidence and keep pressing forward. Text: Hebrews 10:26-39

This week, Pastor Jim takes us through Hebrews 10:19–25, where we’re reminded that Christ’s sacrifice has opened the way for us to confidently enter God’s presence. Through His blood, we have full access to the Father. With hearts made clean, we’re called to draw near in faith, hold firmly to our hope, and encourage one another to love and good works as we gather together in His name. Text: Hebrews 10:19–25

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Hebrews 10:1–18, where we see the insufficiency of the law’s repeated sacrifices compared to Christ’s once-for-all offering. The old sacrifices served only as a shadow, never able to fully cleanse the worshiper. But through Jesus’ perfect obedience and single sacrifice, we are made holy, forgiven, and assured that our sins are remembered no more. Text: Hebrews 10:1-18

This week, Guest Speaker JJ Washington—who serves as the North American Mission Board’s National Director of Personal Evangelism—shared a powerful message from Proverbs 3:5–6, calling us to rely fully on God rather than on our own strength or understanding. Text: Proverbs 3:5-6

This week, Pastor Jim takes us through Hebrews 9:1–28, where we see the contrast between the old covenant sacrifices and the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ. Earthly rituals could never fully remove sin, but Jesus, through His own blood, secured eternal redemption. He is the perfect mediator, offering us cleansing, forgiveness, and the promise of everlasting life. Text: Hebrews 9:1–28

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Hebrews 8:1–13, where we see the promise of a better covenant. Jesus, our High Priest, mediates this new covenant built on grace, not law—one that brings forgiveness, transformation, and the assurance of God’s presence written on our hearts. Text: Hebrews 8:1–13 Recorded: 09-07-25

This week, Pastor Jim continues in Hebrews 7:20-28. In this passage, we see the assurance of Christ’s perfect and eternal priesthood. Jesus offered Himself as the final and complete sacrifice, securing our salvation forever. Text: Hebrews 7:20–28 Recorded: August 31, 2025 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM: https://secondfamily.church/live Watch past gatherings: https://secondfamily.church/media Reach out: info@sbcwr.org Give: https://secondfamily.church/g...

This week, Pastor Jim takes us through Hebrews 7:1–19, exploring the powerful comparison between Jesus and Melchizedek. In this passage, we see how Jesus is the ultimate and eternal High Priest—offering a better hope through which we draw near to God. Text: Hebrews 7:1-19 Recorded August 24th, 2025