Year: 2023

By Jon Konnerup, Mission Director, BBFI Read Matthew 5:10. As I watch the events of the world going on all around us, I am reminded of Matthew 5:10 – “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ […]

By Gary Fuller, Pastor, Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, Treasurer, BBFI Read Matthew 5:9. In Jesus’ powerful sermon, He admonishes us repeatedly to reach for higher ground. In this instance, the emphasis is on His followers staying […]

By Robert Stephenson, Pastor, Graceway Baptist Church, Springfield, MO, Secretary, BBFI Read Matthew 5:8. There is a well-known story in the Old Testament Book of Exodus.  Moses has made a remarkably bold request of Jehovah God […]

By Jason Petermann, Pastor, Christ Community Church, Bartlesville, OK, 4th VP, BBFI Read Matthew 5:7. The Beatitudes contain the teachings of Jesus, guiding us on how to live a fulfilling life. It’s worth noting that […]

By Randy Abell, Pastor, Heartland Baptist Church, Ames, IA, 3rd VP, BBFI Read Matthew 5:6. I grew up in southern Indiana. As a teenager, I worked with my dad on the farm most Saturdays and […]

By Kevin Carson, Pastor, Sonrise Baptist Church, Ozark, MO, 2nd VP, BBFI Read Matthew 5:5. Have you ever longed for an inheritance? Do future rewards motivate you? Jesus taps into the idea that each of […]

By John Theisen, Pastor, Midway Church Aubrey-Pilot Point, Texas, 1st VP, BBFI Read Matthew 5:4. A proper view of God leads to a proper view of ourselves.  Through humble repentance and faith in the finished work of Jesus, our position […]

By Jon Haley, Pastor, Hallmark Church, Fort Worth, TX, President, BBFI Read Matthew 5:3. Your good enough will never be good enough. Believe it or not, this is good news. Jesus, while teaching His disciples […]

By Randy Harp, Director, Baptist Bible Fellowship International Central Office, Springfield, MO Read Matthew 5:1-2. Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of teaching at a local Bible college. I love to […]

By Randy Harp, Director, Baptist Bible Fellowship International Central Office, Springfield, MO Read Matthew 5-7. What is the best sermon you have ever heard? Maybe it was a sermon that revealed a biblical truth you […]