The Journey to Bethlehem: Better Roads

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on November 27, 2011. Isaiah 40:1-11 Morning Prayer: O God, our Father, in this season of Advent, we pray that you would be ever near to us and hold us close.  We see now the year quickly...

Generous Gratitude

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on November 20, 2011. Psalm 100 Morning Prayer: Eternal Father and Giver of all good gifts, the week looms before us and we think of so many things.  We think of the blessings that you have given us...

Giving for Our Sake

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on November 13, 2011. 2 Deuteronomy 15:7-10 Morning Prayer: Lord of all love, we ask that you would compensate for our failures today.  If there are any to whom we cannot speak a word of...

Giving for God’s Sake

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on October 30, 2011. 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Morning Prayer: O God, we wonder if we have prayed too little.  Have we forgotten friends for whom we have promised to pray?  Have we bowed our heads and...

Giving for the World’s Sake

A sermon delivered by, Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on November 6, 2011. 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Morning Prayer: O Lord, we pray today for those who are generous with their livelihoods, both within the church and within the community.  We ask that...