North Bryant Baptist Church

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14Focus: Do not be indifferent to sin, its ruin, or God's warnings of judgment.Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: May 3, 2026

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27Focus: Judgment looms for those whose worship is disconnected from a godly life.Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: April 26, 2026

Scripture: Amos 5:10-17Focus: If you do not follow the Creator’s standards in how you treat other people, you will face His judgment.Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: April 19, 2026

Scripture: Amos 5:1-9 Challenge: The God who turns night into day has the power to turn your life around. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: April 12, 2026

Scripture: Selected Scriptures from Matthew, Mark, and 1 Corinthians 15Focus: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything. Has it changed you?Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: April 5, 2026

Scripture: John 19:14-30Focus: The sinless Son of God died on the cross for your sins.Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: March 29, 2026

Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1-7; 52:13-15; 57:15Focus: Our glorious Creator dwells the contrite and lowly spirit, making a way through Jesus Christ. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate PastorDate: March 22, 2026

Scripture: Amos 4:6-13Challenge: How do you respond to the Lord's discipline? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 15, 2026

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5Challenge: How can you worship the Creator when you oppress people He created? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 8, 2026

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15 Challenge: How will you respond to the warnings of the Lord? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: March 1, 2026

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Speaker: John Dellorto Date: February 22, 2026

Scripture: Amos 2:4-5Challenge: Do not be like Israel and miss the opportunity to be a great witness for the Lord in this sinful world. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: February 15, 2026

Scripture: Amos 2:4-5Focus: God’s own people will not escape judgment if they reject His Word. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: February 8, 2026

LECTURE TWO: HERMENEUTICSSpeaker: Joey McDermott---Dr. John E. Penn was the Pastor Emeritus of North Bryant Baptist Church (formerly Southwest MBC), where he pastored for 43 years. He was also professor at the Missionary Baptist Seminary where he taught for 34 years (1970-2004). During Bro. Penn’s time there, he taught several courses, including Church History, Hermeneutics, Comparative Religion, and Ministerial Practicalities.Bro. Penn was passionate about Church History and Hermeneutics. He taught Church History seminars in several states and conducted Church History tours in the U.S. and abroad in France and Italy. His pastorate was characterized by his conservative doctrinal stance, and his verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, which led him to preach through the entire New Testament.We hope this lecture series will inspire the next generation to study and learn from God’s word and about His people! Date: February 5, 2026

LECTURE ONE: CHURCH HISTORYSpeaker: Terry Parrish---Dr. John E. Penn was the Pastor Emeritus of North Bryant Baptist Church (formerly Southwest MBC), where he pastored for 43 years. He was also professor at the Missionary Baptist Seminary where he taught for 34 years (1970-2004). During Bro. Penn’s time there, he taught several courses, including Church History, Hermeneutics, Comparative Religion, and Ministerial Practicalities.Bro. Penn was passionate about Church History and Hermeneutics. He taught Church History seminars in several states and conducted Church History tours in the U.S. and abroad in France and Italy. His pastorate was characterized by his conservative doctrinal stance, and his verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, which led him to preach through the entire New Testament.We hope this lecture series will inspire the next generation to study and learn from God’s word and about His people! Date: February 5, 2026

Scripture: Amos 1:3-2:3 Focus: The Almighty God judges all nations for violent crimes. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: February 1, 2026

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2 Focus: God must be worshiped on His terms. Speaker: Matt Thornton, PastorDate: January 18, 2026

Scriptures: Exodus, Acts, and Selected Scriptures Focus: Helping others, especially in the work of the Lord, is a biblical blessing. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: January 11, 2026

Scriptures: Luke 17:5 & Selected Scriptures from MatthewFocus: When we find that our faith is "little," we need to pray for the Lord to increase our faith. Speaker: Ruben MorenoDate: January 4, 2026

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Focus: Do you have contentment in the Lord rather than earthly riches? Guest Speaker: John Dellorto Date: December 28, 2025

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35 Focus: The birth of Jesus Christ brings peace to all who trust Him. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: December 21, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Challenge: Will you run with endurance and finish the race faithfully or will you shrink back? Focus: Jesus is the ultimate example of faithful endurance. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: December 14, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: We need to live as faithful witnesses, just as the many witnesses (even the unlikely ones) in the Old Testament did. Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor Date: December 7, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith is the victory. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: November 30, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27-29 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith trusts in the deliverance of God. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: November 23, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Will you choose the eternal reward of Christ or the temporary pleasures of this world? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: November 16, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Encourage the next generation to believe the promises of God. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate Pastor Date: November 9, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Don't allow past failures to paralyze your faith. Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: November 2, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith entrusts the future to God even when the present is messy.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: October 26, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Do you have the faith to trust God with what is most precious to you?  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: October 19, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: It is according to faith that we see the promises of God before they are fulfilled.  Speaker: Doug Burch, Associate Pastor Date: October 5, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: There is never a reason to doubt the faithfulness of God.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: September 28, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith obeys God on earth while awaiting its eternal home in God's heavenly city.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: September 21, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith responds to God with reverence and obedience.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: September 14, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith enables sinners to please God and find reward in Him.  Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate Pastor Date: September 7, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Death cannot silence faith's message.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 31, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith enables us to understand that God created the universe.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 24, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 10:39-11:2 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Faith pleases God, shrinking back does not.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 17, 2025

Scripture: Hebrews 1-10 Series: "Don't Shrink Back" 

Some early Christians were shrinking back from following Jesus amidst persecution. So, the author of Hebrews encouraged them to endure and remain faithful to Christ by offering a collection of Old Testament witnesses. If God did amazing things through their faith, why would we ever shrink back from our own? Focus: Jesus is better; so, we must remain faithful and never shrink back from following Him.  Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 10, 2025

From the message, "Let Your Words Be Few."Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Speaker: Matt Thornton

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Challenge: Do your words (and the lack thereof) demonstrate that you fear God? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 3, 2025

Scripture: Philemon 17-25 Focus: Since Christ reconciled us to God, we should seek the reconciliation of others. Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 27, 2025

Scripture: Philemon 8-16 Focus: May love be our motivation for serving God and serving others. Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 20, 2025

A dear friend of North Bryant and faithful pastor, Todd Self, has battled cancer off-and-on for more than three decades. In this testimony, given one night at church camp, Bro. Todd tells the story of how God is guiding him and giving him grace during his cancer battle. He also teaches about how we as Christians should handle trials.  Speaker: Todd Self Recorded on Tuesday night, July 15, 2025.

Scripture: Philemon 4-7 Focus: Does your life refresh other Christians? Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 13, 2025

Scripture: Philemon 1-3 Focus: Does your life demonstrate to others the life-changing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: July 6, 2025

Scripture: James 1:19-27. Focus: God's people must not stop short of hearing His word but must also be faithful doers of it. Guest Speaker: Tyler Askew Date: June 29, 2025

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:5-13 Focus: All the strength and wealth in the world pales in comparison to walking with the Lord of hosts. Speaker: Connor Harris, Associate PastorDate: June 22, 2025

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Challenge: Are we spreading the knowledge of God's victory in Christ? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: June 15, 2025

VBS 2025 – Lifelong Faith: God Can Use Me Focus: Young Christians can be spiritually mature by following the Word of God. Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:12; 6:12; 2 Timothy 1:13; 3:10-17Speaker: Matt Thornton Date: June 12, 2025