# baptist association (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover baptist association. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who Turns on the Lights?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/who-turns-on-the-lights) _2026-08-21 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ The people who walked in darkness ## [When Trouble Hits, Where Will You Run?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/when-trouble-his-where-will-you-run) _2026-08-17 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Sermon on Psalm 77 ## [Are You Part of the "Yes, But..." Club?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/are-you-part-of-the-yes-but-club) _2026-08-13 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ The Challenge of Growing Weary in Doing Good ## [Build. Pray. Wait.](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/build-pray-wait) _2026-08-11 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ How do we stay strong against those who seek to turn us away from Christ? ## [Sunday Sermon Reminders](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/sunday-sermon-reminders) _2026-08-10 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ From Sunday's Sermon on Psalm 76 ## [Where Do We Look for our Vindication?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/where-do-we-look-for-our-vindication) _2026-08-07 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Is being biblical enough in our day? ## [The Happy Secret Behind Growing in Christ](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/the-happy-secret-behind-growing-in) _2026-08-04 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ If we are not careful, serving God can grow into a duty. ## [What Should We Do With Our Time?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/what-should-we-do-with-our-time) _2026-08-03 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Sermon from Ephesians 5:15-21 ## [Five Lessons I Remembered While Visiting a Cemetery](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/five-lessons-i-remembered-while-visiting) _2026-07-30 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ While visiting family in Kentucky, we took time to visit the cemetery where my wife's father and grandfather are laid to rest--a practice that is less frequent by the year. ## [First in Irons](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/first-in-irons) _2026-07-14 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ A sermon from Psalm 105:16-24 from Dr. Matt Olson, Regional Director, Mile High Baptist Association ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vRnxeKxQTTVS) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Every Win Matters](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/every-win-matters) _2026-07-08 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Don't let comparison or man-made goals douse your gospel celebration! ## [Staying by the Warmth of the Word](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/staying-by-the-warmth-of-the-word) _2026-07-03 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ A quick word for pastors ## [Repentance from Sin or Wanting Heaven?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/repentance-from-sin-or-wanting-heaven) _2026-07-01 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ The reason we want Jesus sets the course for our walk (or lack thereof) with Jesus! ## [Whom Have I in Heaven But You?](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/whom-have-i-in-heaven-but-you) _2026-06-29 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ A sermon from Psalm 73 ## [Keep in Step with the Spirit--and Go at the Speed of God](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/keep-in-step-with-the-spirit-and) _2026-06-26 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ How a friend's advice helped me to both slow down and speed up! ## [Navigating an Established Church Through Change](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/navigating-an-established-church) _2026-06-25 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Change in a church or any organization is scary–and not just for those of the older persuasion. ## [Regardless of How Sunday Went](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/regardless-of-how-sunday-went) _2026-06-23 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Encouragement for pastors and churches in our Mile High Baptist Association ## [A Prayer for the King, A Prayer for the King of Kings](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/a-prayer-for-the-king-a-prayer-for) _2026-06-22 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ A sermon from Psalm 72 ## [Persecution Aiding the Great Commission](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/persecution-aiding-the-great-commission) _2026-06-19 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ A study and reflection of Acts 8:1-3 ## [Residing in the Right Shadow](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/residing-in-the-right-shadow) _2026-06-18 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ What Lessons Do Suffering Bring? ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L06bPsYKWRgr) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Psalm 71: A Psalm for the Time of Old Age](https://bareforests.substack.com/p/psalm-71-a-psalm-for-the-time-of) _2026-06-16 · Matthew R. Perry · Bare Forests_ Summer in the Psalms 2026 begins