College Park Baptist Church-Rock Hill

12/31/2025

Mourning with those who mourn

Receiving God’s comfort when we mourn is a profoundly personal experience of His grace and love. In Matthew 5:4, Jesus assures us, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” This comfort is not just soothing emotions but a profound sense of God’s presence, healing, and restoration during our grief and loss. Mourning, whether over personal loss, sin, or brokenness in the world, opens our hearts to the tender care of God, who meets us in our sorrow.

God’s comfort often comes through His Spirit, the “Comforter”. - John 14:26. He ministers to us in ways that transcend human understanding, offering a peace that calms our hearts and minds even when circumstances remain painful. This comfort reassures us that we are not abandoned in our grief; God walks with us, bearing our burdens and offering His strength when ours fails.

Sometimes, God’s comfort is delivered through His Word, reminding us of His promises and faithfulness. At other times, He uses people—friends, family, or even strangers—who share our grief and offer support. Ultimately, God's comfort doesn’t permanently remove the pain immediately, but it transforms our suffering, giving us hope, endurance, and the assurance of His constant love.

Prayer focus:

Asking for compassion to weep with others and carry their burdens.

Read:
Matthew 5:4,
Romans 12:15

12/31/2025

I WILL GIVE YOU REST

Matthew 11:25-30 NKJV

•Why Is This Verse Famous?

Stress, exhaustion, and burnout are way too common today. This verse reminds us that Jesus wants to help us in our daily challenges.

•A Short Explanation of the Verse:

Jesus was speaking to people who felt crushed by religious expectations and the struggles of daily life. Many believed God was only pleased with them if they followed endless rules. Into that space of anxiety, guilt, and shame, Jesus spoke an invitation: Come to Me and find rest. Jesus didn’t come to give us anxiety, a checklist of tasks, or chronic guilt. He came to give us rest. His rest isn’t about avoiding our responsibilities, but about learning to imitate His others-focused way of life. Will it be easy? No. But He’s right there with us, offering peace, strength, and relief. God knows and sees the struggles that you’re facing, and He cares for you and loves you. We were created to live our everyday life in relationship with Jesus, and to rely on Him always.

•What Could This Verse Mean for You?

Maybe you’re tired of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You can lay your burdens down at the feet of Jesus and rest in His comfort. Jesus wants a relationship with you

12/30/2025

Mourning over personal sin

Mourning over personal sin is a profound expression of recognizing the gravity of our brokenness before God. It is an act of spiritual awareness where we see sin for what it truly is: a separation from the holiness of God and a distortion of the life He intends for us. In Matthew 5:4, Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” This mourning isn’t just sorrow over the consequences of sin but a deep, heartfelt grief over how sin wounds our relationship with God.

When we mourn our sins, we are moved to repentance. We understand that sin harms us and those around us and grieves God’s heart. This mourning leads us to confess our sins, not out of guilt or shame alone but out of a sincere desire to be restored in fellowship with God. Proper mourning over sin creates a humble heart that recognizes the need for God’s mercy and forgiveness.

This sorrow is not without hope. God promises comfort to those who mourn. His forgiveness and grace bring healing and restoration, lifting the burden of guilt and renewing our spirits. Mourning over sin draws us closer to God, where we find the comfort of His unfailing love.

Prayer focus:

Repenting and mourning over personal areas of brokenness.

12/30/2025

JUDGE NOT

•Why Is This Verse Famous?
This verse is one of Jesus’ most quoted teachings and is meant to challenge us to think about how we treat others.

•A Short Explanation of the Verse

These words also come from Jesus’ sermon on the mount, where He taught people how to live God’s way.
When Jesus says “do not judge,” He’s not saying we should never make wise choices or recognize right and wrong. Instead, He’s warning against a critical, condemning attitude that looks down on others while ignoring our own flaws.
Jesus’ point is that the way we treat people matters. If we’re harsh, critical, and unforgiving, we’ll experience the same measure in return. But if we practice grace and humility, we reflect God’s love.
It’s so easy to focus on others’ mistakes instead of our own. This verse flips that mindset and invites us to self-awareness.

•What Could This Verse Mean for You?

When you’re tempted to criticize or write someone off, pause. Ask yourself how you’d want to be treated. Choosing grace over judgment doesn’t just change how you see others, but can also be a way that you experience God’s love yourself.

12/30/2025

Fully Committed

“Let your heart therefore be loyal to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and keep His commandments, as at this day.””
‭‭I Kings‬ ‭8‬:‭61‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

These words are part of King Solomon’s prayer of dedication at the completion of the temple in Jerusalem. It was a moment of celebration and fulfillment, a physical reminder that God was dwelling among His people. But Solomon didn’t want a beautiful building. He wanted a faithful people.

Not halfway committed. Not when commitment is convenient. Not when you feel like committing.

Fully committed.

It’s easy to drift into partial commitment: reading your Bible when life slows down and you can find the time, praying only when things go wrong, showing up to church when your family has a free weekend. But Solomon’s prayer still calls to us today, and it's clear: be all-in with your faith.

So what could full commitment look like in your everyday life? Here are four things you and your family can do to build a life that's fully committed to the Lord:

- Read your Bible daily. Not out of guilt, but out of hunger. Let God’s Word shape your thoughts and decisions.
- Pray continually. As 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, keep an ongoing conversation with God through every moment, big and small.
- Be rooted in your church. Attend regularly. Serve consistently. Don’t just go ... belong!
- Live in obedience. When God speaks, follow. His commands aren’t burdens; they’re the path to real freedom.

Full commitment isn’t perfection, it’s direction. It means you’ve set your heart fully toward God and you’re pursuing Him with all you have.

Lord, I want to be fully committed to You—not just in words, but in how I live. Help me to seek You daily in Scripture, to speak with You continually in prayer, and to walk faithfully in obedience. Strengthen my heart to follow You completely.
In Jesus name,
Amen.

12/29/2025

“But for the cross”
Sunday Morning Worship.
Guest preacher:
Bro. Jacob Mullinax

A great and powerful message!

12/29/2025

Seeking His Kingdom with humility

Seeking the kingdom of God with humility is an essential aspect of our spiritual journey. Jesus emphasizes this in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." When we humbly pursue the kingdom, we acknowledge that we cannot achieve righteousness or salvation on our own—it is only by God’s grace.

Humility is foundational because it shifts our focus from self-centered desires to God's will. In a world that promotes self-sufficiency and pride, humility allows us to recognize our limitations and our need for God. It leads us to approach Him with a heart open to His guidance and correction. Jesus exemplified this humility, often retreating in prayer to align His will with the Father’s, demonstrating that even He relied on God’s direction in everything.

Humility also shapes how we interact with others. We begin to value people through the lens of God’s kingdom—caring for the poor, loving the broken, and serving without seeking recognition. In this posture of humility, seeking the kingdom becomes less about what we can gain and more about how we can be used to fulfill God’s purposes. Through humility, we discover the true riches of His kingdom.

Prayer focus:

Surrendering pride and pursuing God’s kingdom is your highest goal.

12/29/2025

BE THE LIGHT

•Why Is This Verse Famous?
This is a well-known Bible verse that encourages followers of Jesus to let their faith and light shine before others to share the love of Jesus.

•A Short Explanation of the Verse
This verse comes from Jesus’ most famous teaching session: the sermon on the mount. Early on, He told His followers to let their light shine. But what does that mean? To Jesus, our “light” is a way of talking about how we live. When Christians live and love like Jesus, it’s obvious.

The heart of Jesus’ message is simple: Love God. Love people. When you show kindness, speak truth, and live with compassion, you shine the kind of light Jesus was talking about. Your life becomes a picture of God’s love for the world, and through that, others can encounter Him.

This might sound intimidating, but Jesus shows us how it’s done. Sometimes Jesus showed God’s love in big, dramatic ways, but more often, He showed his light in small, personal acts of compassion and care.

•What Could This Verse Mean for You?
If you want to get to know Jesus better, find ways to live with kindness and compassion. You could even pray and ask Jesus to give you more opportunities to do good.

12/29/2025

Plant Generously

In his second letter to the believers in Corinth, Greece, the apostle Paul expressed His gratefulness for their commitment to generosity before challenging them with this statement:

“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Paul knew that God had established some common-sense principles when it came to generosity. All throughout Scripture, we see both natural and spiritual implications of this cycle.

Natural: If you plant a few seeds in the ground, you will reap a small harvest. If you plant hundreds or thousands of seeds in the ground, you will reap a large harvest.

Spiritual: If you spend your time, money, talents, or energy investing in a friend, a stranger, a ministry, or the next generation, God can certainly multiply those efforts.

But Paul also makes it clear in the surrounding verses that you shouldn’t just give to get. If you do give, you should do so willingly and cheerfully—not begrudgingly.

What we sow with the right heart, God will surely multiply what we produce.

Proverbs 11:18 NKJV says, “The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.”
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Hosea 10:13 NKJV says,

“You have plowed wickedness; You have reaped iniquity. You have eaten the fruit of lies…”

instead of seeds of selfishness, anger, or pride, let’s plant seeds of selflessness, peace, and humility.

Ask yourself: How am I investing my life? What types of seeds am I planting? Am I trusting that God will multiply my efforts when invested with the right heart?

Take some time to reflect on what you’re planting and reaping today, and ask God to direct your steps.

Heavenly Father,
You are my great provider, and You provide me with opportunities to give generously. Please give me the courage to trust You with every opportunity to live a generous life. I want to wisely manage the money, time, and energy You’ve given me—all for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

12/28/2025

12/28/2025

Sunday morning worship.
Guest preacher: Jacob Mullinax

12/28/2025

Mrs Vicki Helms singing sunday night

“PASS ME NOT, O GENTLE SAVIOR”By Vicki HelmsCollege Park Baptist Church 1209 Eisenhower RoadRock Hill SC