Spiritual Gifts

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on June 13, 2010. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11     Morning Prayer:   Our Father, we confess there are times when our lives seem thwarted at every corner.  Our ambitions have broken down and our...

A Sinner’s Gift

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga. on June 6, 2010. Luke 7:36-50     Meditation Text:       A figure such as Jesus is always a mystery.  That is why the Pharisee thought:  “If this man were a prophet, then . . . .” ...

The Certainty of Things Hoped For

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga. on May 30, 2010. Hebrews 11:1-16 Morning Prayer: O God, we thank you for the lives of those who were once part of our journey, those who now live with you in eternity.  Bless the memory of...

He Goes Before You

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on May 16, 2010. Matthew 28:1-10 Meditation Text:             As a historian, I am often asked to what great period in history I would care to return, and          I can think of none, for...

Spiritual Child Neglect

A sermon delivered by Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on May 9, 2010. Deuteronomy 4:9-13 Meditation Text:      Consistently responsible parents, attentive to their principles, their adult relationships,   and connected to their youngsters, rear...