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Hardin Life

Latest stories and Hardin happenings.

08
Oct

Harvest Candy Parade

Come help us love the Hardin community by participating in the Harvest Candy Parade! As the body of Christ, let’s shine gospel light through the streets of Hardin—together.   There […]

08
Oct

Pickleball in the Park

Join us for a community event in Murray! On Saturday, October at Mike Miller Park, we will host a FREE Pickleball Tournament! Registration begins at 7:30 am, and the tournament […]

15
Sep

Tyler Whitt – Middle School Director

Two weeks ago we presented Tyler Whitt to you as a candidate for the position of Middle School director and this past Sunday we asked you to cast your vote. We […]

09
Sep

PARENTING CONFERENCE

A Theology & Practice of Parenting BREAKOUT SESSIONS Training at Home – Preschool Director, Abbey Kelly In this breakout session, parents will learn what it means to train their children […]

30
Aug

Tyler Whitt Interview

VOTE FOR TYLER WHITT Our Middle School Ministry is growing!! We need someone full-time to keep an eye on this ministry and help shepherd the Middle School Students and their […]

25
Jul

Pickleball in the Park

Join us for a community event in Murray! On Saturday, August 10th at Chestnut Park, we will host a FREE Pickleball Tournament! Registration begins at 7:30 am, and the tournament […]

25
Jul

Serve Murray State Students!

It is no secret that there is value in first impressions, but when it comes to back to school the value is in the first connections. The first connection a student […]

31
May

VBS Shirts: I’ve Been Tagged – PS 23

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS VBS will be here before you know it and we need you to serve! This year’s theme is “I’ve Been Tagged” and will be July 14-17, 5:45- 8:30! […]

23
May

Calhoon Family Update!

Subscribe to receive email from the Calhoon family here: Calhoon Family Newsletter En El Principio (In the Beginning) When we look at the beginning of creation, we see a perfect […]

30
Apr

MEEK AND MILD ONES: Hardin Twenties

Hardin Twenties is a ministry for young adults to get connected to the body of Christ through fellowship and teaching. Singles, married couples, and married couples with kids are all […]

25
Apr

Hardin Baptist Religious Education Scholarship

The Hardin Baptist Religious Education Scholarship is open to current or past members of Hardin Baptist Church (for at least 2 or more years), and pursuing higher education in the […]

25
Apr

Graduation Events!

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS If you have a senior and want them to participate in any of these events, contact Youth Pastor Chase Bright at Chase@hardinbaptist.org! 5TH GRADE GRADUATION Below are […]

25
Apr

Hardin Brazil Update!

On Wednesday, April 24th, Bruno and Kembely Sicsu from Brazil visited to update us on Hardin Brazil, and what God is doing! If you were not able to attend in […]

18
Mar

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY WEEK DAILY READING Prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday, by subscribing to our special Holy Week Daily Readings! Read the events of Holy Week through the book of Matthew, […]

29
Feb

Hardin Brazil Update

Listen to Bro. Ricky talks about his recent trip to Brazil and what all the RBBI is doing!!

28
Feb

Evangelism Training Night!

March 6th | 6pm – 7:15pm | 641 Sanctuary After every service at Hardin, we say, “We are sent!” Being sent means going and sharing the good news of Jesus […]

23
Feb

College Spring Retreat 2024

100 college students traveled to Louisville, KY, on February 16th – 18th to invest in their walk with Christ. Blake Hodges from Highview Baptist Church brought God’s Word and encouraged […]

22
Feb

“Go!” and Host a Block Party

Church, we have been entrusted with the gospel; that is the power of God (Romans 1:16). Jan 28, 2024— Bro. Ricky preached on the church’s mission to “Go” and the […]

08
Feb

Chris Lawrence Ordination Service

We will have an ordination service to ordain Chris Lawrence On February 25th, at 5 pm, followed by the Lord’s Supper. During the Lord’s Supper, baptized believers are invited to […]

01
Feb

Membership

Two (easy) ways to become a member during February Flex  (1) Attend membership workshop | February 18th, 3 pm-5 pm. During this 20-30 minute workshop, you will tell a church […]

01
Feb

RightNow Media

We’re excited to give you free access to RightNow Media, a wonderful library of video resources for all ages from churches and pastors all across the country, to help you develop and […]

01
Feb

2024 Baby Blessing

We want to celebrate all the new babies at Hardin Baptist! If you had a baby between March 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024, and would like to participate in […]

22
Jan

Jon Kyle Allred- Connections Minister

We want to congratulate Jon Kyle Allred on being voted and hired as Hardin Baptist’s Connection Minister. Thank you to the 235 members who unanimously voted to hire Jon Kyle […]

19
Jan

The Young Family

Jeffery and Ashlee Young have been members at HBC for almost 3 years. Ashlee, Jeffery, and their daughter Leela have found their people and used their gifts at Hardin Baptist! […]

17
Jan

Family Worship Wednesday

Due to the weather, mid-week services on January 17th are canceled. Take this Wednesday night to gather with family and friends to discuss this past Sunday’s Sermon and ask each […]

10
Jan

Jon Kyle Allred Interview

If you missed it, Sunday morning we preached on the importance of Connection. To show our seriousness about getting you connected, we would like to present Jon Kyle Allred to you […]

10
Jan

Adult Ministry

Sunday School Classes- Adult Sunday school classes meet to hear teachings from God’s word and form a community to care for and encourage one another. We will be having a […]

10
Jan

College Ministry

Hardin College ministry is devoted to exalting the gospel of Jesus Christ on the college campus. College is a time when many students have left their families and friends behind […]

09
Jan

Hardin Students – Youth Ministry

Sunday Mornings- Youth Classes meet at 9:15 am! Middle school meets upstairs in Loft 2 until the new youth room is complete! High School meets upstairs in The new high […]

09
Jan

First Fruit Farms – Children’s Ministry

Sunday Morning – Preschool and Under Classes7:50am | 9:15am | 10:40am Elementary (1st-5th) Classes9:15am | 10:40am Wednesday Nights – Kids meet at First Fruits Farm for fun, fellowship, and gospel-centered […]

05
Jan

HBC 2024 CALENDAR

As we begin our new year, make sure you plan for and around church events! Check out everything going on in 2024 NOW!! *All events/ times are subject to change.

03
Jan

Gather – Corporate Worship

Corporate worship is when the whole church comes together to sing, pray, encourage, and hear the preached word. We gather every Sunday at 7:50, 9:15, and 10:40 AM. Watch our […]

03
Jan

YOU ARE SENT

HB exists to glorify God by growing disciples who make disciples. We do this by gathering, connecting, serving, giving, and going.Join us as we discuss the five purposes of the […]

19
Dec

Join Us For Christmas Sunday!

We would love to have you visit Hardin Baptist Church this Sunday to celebrate Christmas! Hear about the story of Ruth, and how her ordinary story is about an extraordinary […]

15
Dec

Spring 2024 – Rooted Woman Precept Groups

In the Spring of 2024, we will study – Genesis Part 3 (Chapters 12-25) – Becoming a Friend of the Faithful God – A Study on Abraham Abraham was called “the […]

15
Dec

2nd AnniversaryOf West KY Tornado

Western Kentucky faced a massive tornado 2 years ago that heavily affected Marshal County and Graves County. A lot of our own Hardin family was affected by this Tornado, one […]

28
Nov

GIVING TUESDAY

Hardin Baptist exists to glorify God by growing disciples who make disciples. We do this by gathering, connecting, serving, giving, and going. Giving is not just supporting Hardin Baptist, but giving […]

06
Nov

Helping His Kids 2023

Set Up- December 1st, 2023 at 8 am-10 am Event- December 2nd, 2023 at 7 am-12 pm The Helping His Kids organization purchases toys directly from toy distributors at a […]

03
Nov

Abel In The Stable

Abel in The Stable is on Sale NOW!!!  Abel is a fun Christmas tradition for the whole family to learn the true meaning of Christmas! You can have your Abel […]

28
Oct

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGES

This year HBC is partnering with The Gibbs Family and the rest of the Live Love Ministries team to help provide gifts for their Christmas event, Christmas In The Villages.  Christmas […]

18
Oct

Harvest Candy Parade

Come help us love the Hardin community by participating in the Harvest Candy Parade! As the body of Christ, let’s shine gospel light through the streets of Hardin—together.   There […]

03
Aug

Serve Murray State Students!

It is no secret that there is value in first impressions, but when it comes to back to school the value is in the first connections. The first connection a student […]

07
Jun

Hardin Baptist Religious Education Scholarship

The Hardin Baptist Religious Education Scholarship is open to current or past members of Hardin Baptist Church (for at least 2 or more years), and pursuing higher education in the […]

18
Apr

Hardin Institute | Preach Off

The Parables Of Jesus Watch all 7 sermons here — https://vimeo.com/showcase/10358799 Did you know we teach seminary classes at HBC? Currently, we have 7 students taking hermeneutics and homiletics (seminary jargon for […]

10
Apr

First Fruit Farms – Children’s Ministry

Sunday Morning – Preschool and Under Classes7:50am | 9:15am | 10:40am Elementary (1st-5th) Classes9:15am | 10:40am Wednesday Nights – Kids meet at First Fruits Farm for fun, fellowship, and gospel-centered […]

10
Apr

Hardin Students – Youth Ministry

Sunday Mornings- Youth Classes meet at 9:15 am! Middle school meets upstairs in Loft 2, and High School meets downstairs in The Hub! Wednesday Nights- Youth connect at the Point […]

10
Apr

College Ministry

Hardin College ministry is devoted to exalting the gospel of Jesus Christ on the college campus. College is a time when many students have left their families and friends behind […]

10
Apr

Adult Ministry

Sunday School Classes- Adult Sunday school classes meet to hear teaching from God’s word and form a community to care for and encourage one another. Check out all the classes […]

05
Apr

Join Me for Easter!

We would love to have you visit Hardin Baptist Church this Sunday! Our service times are 7:50, 9:15, and 10:40am. We have Sunday School during all three services, and environments […]

31
Mar

Holy Week Schedule

**Family Guide for kids! Holy Week Daily Reading Prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday, by subscribing to our special Holy Week Daily Readings! Read the events of Holy Week through […]

24
Feb

Hardin Institute | Preach Off

Watch all 7 sermons here — https://vimeo.com/showcase/10226497 Did you know we teach seminary classes at HBC? Currently, we have 7 students taking hermeneutics and homiletics (seminary jargon for how to […]

16
Dec

The Wonder of Christmas

Wonder is defined as: “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.”   For the next two Sundays, we invite you to come and wonder at […]

02
Nov

Give Christmas – Local & Global

Jesus commands us to love our neighbors and make disciples of all nations. We do this by giving and supporting the mission. There are 2 main ways this Christmas season […]

21
Oct

NEW FALL SERMON SERIES

Starting Sunday, October 23rd, we kick off our fall sermon series, “Ecclesiastes: life under the sun.”

21
Oct

Harvest Candy Parade

The Harvest Candy Parade is making its way through the community of Hardin, on October 30th starting at 4 pm!! Come help us love the Hardin community by participating in […]

30
Sep

Are we saints or sinners?

Romans 7 is often hotly debated. In it, Paul says things like, “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I […]

29
Sep

Adult Ministry

Sunday School Classes- Adult Sunday school classes meet to hear teaching from God’s word and form a community to care for and encourage one another. Check out all the classes […]

29
Sep

College Ministry

Hardin College ministry is devoted to exalting the gospel of Jesus Christ on the college campus. College is a time when many students have left their families and friends behind […]

26
Sep

Hardin Students – Youth Ministry

Sunday Mornings- Youth Classes meet at 9:15 am! Middle school meets upstairs in Loft 2, and High School meets downstairs in The Hub! Wednesday Nights- Youth connect at the Point […]

19
Sep

First Fruit Farms – Children’s Ministry

Sunday Morning – Preschool and Under Classes7:50am | 9:15am | 10:40am Elementary (1st-5th) Classes9:15am | 10:40am Wednesday Nights – Kids meet at First Fruits Farm for fun, fellowship, and gospel-centered […]

19
May

Hardin Baptist Religious Education Scholarship

The Hardin Baptist Religious Education Scholarship is open to current or past members of Hardin Baptist Church (for at least 2 or more years), and pursuing higher education in the […]

16
May

The Joshua Project

The Joshua Project is a Christian organization that seeks to coordinate the work of missionary organizations to track the ethnic groups of the world with the fewest followers of evangelical […]

09
Apr

Holy Week Schedule

**Family Guide for kids! Palm Sunday – Matt. 21:1-11 In-person – 7:50AM, 9:15AM, 10:40AM Online – 9:00 AM Farm Festival – First Fruits Farm is hosting a Farm Festival for kids, birth- […]

05
Apr

Daily Bible Reading

Did you know we send out Daily Bible Readings? Mondays reading will be from Psalms, Tuesdays we be from Proverbs, and the rest of the week, the readings will pertain […]

04
Apr

Rightnow Media

Did you know you can have access to thousands of Bible studies and children’s videos…for FREE?!These are videos to help you strengthen your marriage, teach your children about God and […]

03
Jan

Disaster Response

Hardin Family, as we are all looking for ways to help in these very tough times, please see below for how you can be a part of the Disaster Response […]

11
Dec

Gathering Update

Church Family,  Like you, we are devastated by the recent destruction in Mayfield, Marshall, and beyond. We pray you and your family are ok, and if able, you are seeking […]

01
Oct

October Events!

Oct. 2nd- MSU Family Weekend Tailgate: HBC will host a tailgate during Murray State Family Weekend! Tailgate begins @ 2 PM at Roy Stewart Stadium parking (enter gate nearest Reagan […]

27
Aug

Wednesday’s are back (but different)

Wednesday night kick off: Sept. 8th, 6:00-7:15 pm.  Kids (Birth-5th grade) –– Kids meet in First Fruits farm (641 campus) from 6:00–7:15 pm for fun, fellowship, and gospel-centered teaching.  Youth […]

10
Jun

Family Meeting

Dear Church Member, If you are a member of HBC, please make plans to join us this Sunday night, June 13, at 5 PM for a long overdue family meeting. […]

14
May

Mask Requirement Lifted

From Bro. Ricky and Bro. Kory to the saints at Hardin Baptist,   We want to thank all of you for your faithfulness in following our leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

14
May

Religious Education Scholarship Opportunity!

The Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Religious Education Scholarship is open to current or former Hardin Baptist Church members pursuing higher education in the field of Christian ministry. The scholarship application and […]

04
May

We are Hiring!

Church family, We are looking to hire a church secretary. A job description is attached for your review.  If you are interested, please email your resume’ to info@hardinbaptist.org. Or if you prefer, […]

16
Mar

Holy Week Schedule

**Family Guide for kids! Palm Sunday – March 28 In-person – 7:50AM, 9:15AM, 10:40AM Online – 9:00AM Monday – Matt. 21:12-19 Tuesday – Matt. 21:23-46 Wednesday – Matt. 26:1-16 Maundy Thursday […]

18
Feb

Nicaragua Pavilion

HB Family!  Few of you have set foot in the country of Nicaragua, yet your prayers and giving impact countless people. Through the ministry of Partners in Christ (PIC), HBC […]

03
Jan

Daily Bible Readings

Sign up below for our daily Bible Readings! We have chosen to make the readings available Monday thru Friday via email. Each email includes the option of audio as well […]

20
Nov

Advent Resources

Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? That means trees and lights need putting up, gifts need wrapping, and family gatherings need planning. The word busy comes to […]

26
Oct

Build a Shoebox Online!

In spite of the challenges of this year, we believe that God has blessed us as a church, and so we desire to spread the Gospel message of Jesus Christ […]

20
Sep

New Sunday School Classes!

Old Testament Survey Aaron Thompson In order to rightly understand any story, we must correctly understand it’s beginning. No greater story has been told than the Bible’s, so it is […]

04
Jul

Guidelines and Detail

Great news!  We added more seats for worship while still maintaining social distance. We took out the unused middle rows to make each row roomier and added a new front […]

23
Jun

Live Q&A Questions.

Join us 8/24/2020 @ 8pm for our ‘live After the Sermon’ show on Facebook, YouTube, or Hardinbaptist.org Loading…

03
Jun

Former College Students now in Ministry

Students that are in full time ministry Campus Outreach Staff Mike and Christy Turner = Dallas, TX Mason and Cindy Leaf = Knoxville, TN Clay and Leslie Fuson = Memphis, […]

16
May

Sunday’s Sermon LIVE

Sunday at 9am you can watch the LIVE service here and comment to let us know your are watching. Once the livestream starts playing, put your name into the chat […]

11
May

4-Step Plan to Reunite the Whole Family!

Church family! Since we have a large family, we feel it is best to reunite the whole family in steps, moving from small gatherings, to medium gatherings, and then to […]

21
Mar

Worship Lyrics

Christ the sure and steady anchor Christ the sure and steady anchor in the fury of the storm When the winds of doubt blow through me and my sails have […]

21
Mar

Find Online Community

FIND COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19 For those of you in a class or group, your teacher or group leader is working hard to build an online platform (Facebook group, Zoom calls, […]

13
Mar

Coronavirus | March 15th Plan

Join us on live on Facebook, Sunday @ 9:15 am Church Family,  In light of much prayer and counsel, we have decided NOT to physically gather as a congregation on […]

18
Feb

Grace Marriage 2020!

We are beginning sign ups for Grace Marriage 2020.  The times offered are below, but are also on the sign up sheet.  These spots usually fill up quick, so do […]

17
Feb

Upcoming Events

Men’s Ministry Axe Throwing Championship. Location: 3043 Beal RdHardin, KY 42048United States Cost: $15 (Includes dinner) Pay here Sign ups are closed for this event. We are beginning sign ups […]

07
Feb

Baby Blessing: 3|29|2020

Children are truly a blessing from the Lord, and we have been blessed at HBC!  Every year we celebrate  the births of the babies born to our HBC families in a special baby blessing ceremony. Sign up […]

06
Feb

Kiki Cunningham | Malawi Update

On February 5th, Kiki shared her story of how God called her to Malawi, Africa and how He used her in 2019 to share God’s message of hope and salvation […]

02
Feb

Feb 14th | Marriage Conference

HBC Valentine’s Day Marriage Conference Speakers | Bro. Ricky + Celisa Date + Time | February 14th, 6:00pm Location | HBC. 641 Campus. Childcare | YES! Cost | $25 donation […]

21
Jan

Who’s Your ONE?

Obeying the Great Commission starts with ONE. The Who’s Your One campaign is simple, pick ONE person to pray for and share the gospel with. Below you can download a […]

06
Sep

Find Your Place

Jesus came not to be served, but to serve! Click the link to see all the serving opportunities at HBC. We are here to help you “Find Your Place!”

05
Sep

Rooted Women’s Ministry: The Mission House

PAINTING PARTY Rooted Women’s Ministry is hosting a painting  party! For many years, the Mission House in Hardin (28 Brewers Highway) has been used by our missionaries on furlough or […]

20
Aug

Bible Tips

Thanks for taking a Bible home! Here is quick video to help you understand and the read the Bible well. Click here for FREE access to Right Now media.

06
May

Sign Up to Volunteer at VBS 2019!

Sign Up for VBS 2019 If you would like to sign up for VBS 2019 at Hardin, please click below, fill out the form, and submit it. Serving at VBS […]

25
Jan

Sink or Swim (2-4 year old Event)

SINK OR SWIM – FEBRUARY 1. An event specifically designed for parents of 2-4 age children. Bouncy House, Food, Teaching, FUN! Do you sometimes feel like you are sinking in […]

25
Jan

Event Sign Ups (February)

Follow the links below to sign up for the events you want. Winter Blast – Middle School Vertical Jump Lock-in. Sign up here. Grace Marriage – More details click here. To […]

04
Oct

Sign up for Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treat is Wednesday, October 31st and begins at 5:30. ONLY complete the form below if you plan to serve in one of the 3 ways listed. If you […]

01
Oct

New Children’s Music Suggestions!

Hi parents, I know you are always on the lookout for good music for you and your kids.  Ellie Holcomb just came out with this awesome new kid and adult […]

24
Aug

ALL IN Serving – Find your place to serve!

Being part of the body of Christ includes serving with the body.  At Hardin, we are passionate about service and would like to invite you to serve alongside us!  Please […]

20
Jun

A Letter from Nicaragua

Since April, Nicaragua has been in a state of political unrest. The death toll has risen to over 100, and things are only getting worse. After much prayer and with […]

11
Jun

VBS 2018 Sign Up and Info

Sign up here!  VBS – Got Fruit? July 8-12 Sunday – Farm Festival at 6:00 Monday – Thurs.  6:00-8:30 Ages – 3 years – 5th grade Sign up now Check […]

19
Mar

Husbands, love your wives in 4-wheel low.

Do you find yourself only spinning your wheels when it comes to loving your wife? You try and try, but never seem to catch any traction? In this sermon you […]

01
Dec

December Sermon Series | It’s A Messiah!

The month of December we will look at the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. His story will change your story.   2017 Christmas Series from Hardin Baptist Church […]

30
Nov

Abel in the Stable (Spanish)

Abel in the Stable kits are available in the foyer of First Fruits Farm (Hardin Baptist Church). Download your free Spanish version here! Download Storybook Here >> AbleStable-Booklet-Spanish Download Activity Guide […]

09
Oct

Trunk Signup Form

Please let us know you are bringing a trunk by fill out the form below. When brining your trunk please us the North entrance of the 641 campus, and please […]

10
Aug

SERVE Sunday | August 13

          This Sunday will be SERVE Sunday at HBC.  Please CLICK THE ICON below to sign up to SERVE in an area of our church that […]

04
Aug

Jump Start 12-Week Bible Plan

Do you need a simple plan to get back walking with Jesus and growing in His word? If so, we have a 12-week plan called Jump Start that includes three […]

01
Jun

Go Soccer Sign Up!

Every Wednesday in June, we will be hosting Go Soccer.  It is from 6-7 PM.  Please fill out the below form if you are interested in bringing your kids. Sign […]

15
Apr

Saturday | Resurrection Devotion

        Adults: Watch or Read There was a man who hated Jesus and the lie that was spreading about his so-called “resurrection”. This man knew better than […]

14
Apr

Friday | Resurrection Devotion

        Adults: Watch or Read Suppose I made up a legend that George Washington was never really President of the United States. I started it by forging […]

13
Apr

Thursday | Resurrection Devotion

        Adults | Watch or Read One of the best ways to prove an event really happened is to gather eyewitnesses, and the more eyewitnesses you gather, […]

12
Apr

Wednesday | Resurrection Devotion

        Adult Devotion | Watch or Read Have you ever noticed when leaders die, their followers usually make a shrine over their tombs so people can visit […]

11
Apr

Tuesday | Resurrection Week Devotion

        Adults | Watch or Read below. The second proof I’ll give for the resurrection of Jesus is the fact that women were the first eyewitnesses to […]

10
Apr

Monday | Resurrection Week Devotion

        Adult Devotion: Watch Video or Read Post In our modern age, faith and reason are often opposing forces. Christians are said to be those who have […]

16
Mar

Baptisms | 3.12.2017

        Caleb Watson shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism Josh Spurrier shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism

16
Mar

Baptisms | 3.5.2017

        Jeremiah Whitney shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism Jennifer Powers shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism

27
Jan

Baptism | 1.1.2017

          Jason Bayer shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism.

23
Jan

The Lost Story of Love and Marriage

We are living in a culture that has lost the greater story of love and marriage. Love and romance are pursued as ends to themselves, and marriage is often seen […]

15
Jan

Marriage Resources

During our Marriage Check-Up series, we have several steps you and your spouse can take together. Three Questions Please visit this week’s sermon and click the “additional resources” tab for […]

03
Jan

GRACE MARRIAGE

We want you to have a great marriage, and we think Grace Marriage will help. As you know, life is busy, and often your marriage suffers because of it. In […]

05
Dec

iPhone Background

Stay connected to yesterday’s message by saving this image to your phone and then making it your lock screen. Click here to open in safari 

22
Nov

The Return of CHRISTmas

Hey Folks! The Return of CHRISTmas Sermon Series Just wanted to let you know about our brand new upcoming Christmas sermon series starting November 27th. This series, “The Return of […]

17
Nov

Baptism | 11.13.2016

          Kaci Reynolds shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism.

24
Oct

Baptism | 10.23.2016

        Madison Culver shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism.

17
Oct

Baptism | 10.16.2016

          Sydney Hicks shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism.

10
Oct

Baptisms | 10.2.2016

          Christian Barns shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism. Killi Acuff shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism.

30
Sep

TRUNK OR TREAT 2016 | 10/26 6:00 PM

Trunk or Treat 2016 October 26th at 6:00PM 641 Campus Sign up here to bring a trunk! Help serve our church and our community at Trunk or Treat 2016 by […]

14
Sep

Community Fellowships | Sept. 25

Community Fellowships are a place for us to enjoy relationships with others in our church community, eat together, and have fun. Join others in the local school district where you live […]

28
May

On Eagle’s Wings

“You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.”5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey […]

23
May

BIG Moses. BIG Problem.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be really important? Wouldn’t it be nice to be the person that everyone had to come to for advice and answers. Wouldn’t it be cool […]

15
May

And the Rock was Christ

If you have been following the story of the Exodus so far, you know that God is good and Israel is grumpy. Chapter 17 is no different. Here, we find […]

13
May

How I use RightNow Media to Make Disciples

First off, I want to say thank you to the many people at Hardin Baptist who have impacted my walk with the Lord.  I was so fortunate to call Hardin […]

08
May

Better Bread

At night, I’m reading a kids’ version of The Pilgrim’s Progress to my boys. It has been a fun read because it takes me back to the first time I […]

01
May

Our Response to God

There are some things that demand a response. Like when your favorite team hits a shot as the buzzer goes off to win a big game, you don’t just stand […]

26
Apr

Baptism | 4.9.2016

          Ray Chumbler shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism.

25
Apr

The Lord is a Warrior

The people of Israel are now beginning their journey through the wilderness. They have discovered that God is not concerned with how fast they get there, but who they are […]

22
Apr

Thoughts From Kenya

I could get eaten by any kind of wild animal right now, or just bitten to death by mosquitoes. My sunburn is literally never going away. How can I avoid […]

18
Apr

Following God

Life is filled with decisions; what to eat for breakfast, where to go to college, whom to marry, where to live, work, and leave a legacy. Everyday life is filled […]

18
Apr

Exodus For Kids | 4.17.2016

Hey kids, this is Bro. Kory and I want tell you a funny story about my mom (you may know her as Memish). A few years ago, we went to […]

11
Apr

Baptism | 3.27.2016

        James Boone shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism.

10
Apr

Remembering

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to forget things? Most of the time, the here and now consumes us, so we spend little time reflecting and remembering the […]

03
Apr

Soul Food (Exodus 12)

If you ask a friend to meet you for lunch, you’re not inviting them to consume calories with you so you both can survive. Instead, you’re inviting them to share a […]

28
Mar

The (non)edited gospel

I wish you could have seen the original versions of our Easter Sunday bulletin cover. I had sent our volunteer designer these three keywords to run with: lamb, blood, and […]

26
Mar

The Resurrection (6 Proofs)

Click on an image below to explore each of these 6 proofs for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

21
Mar

The Self-Centeredness of God

Self-centeredness is one of those ongoing battles every parent faces when raising their kids. This is because the default mode of every child born after Adam is set towards selfishness. […]

14
Mar

Salvation & Judgment

If you asked a random stranger about the story of the 10 plagues, more than likely they could give you a rough retelling and perhaps even name a few of […]

06
Mar

I AM and I will

At the end of chapter 5, Moses accused God of being evil for letting His people suffer and not acting on their behalf. Now in chapter 6, God reminds Moses […]

28
Feb

When Faith Makes Things Worse

At this point in our story, God’s people are suffering as slaves under the hand of Pharaoh, which begs the question, if God rules the universe, why are His people […]

26
Feb

A Picture of Hope

Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, a photograph by Joe Rosenthal, is an iconic image that we all should be familiar with. It is perhaps that single most reproduced picture […]

21
Feb

But God!

In Exodus 3 Moses had an encounter with God that set the stage for the rest of Exodus. God revealed Himself as the great rescuer of Israel, and Moses as […]

17
Feb

Baptisms | 2.14.2016

        Gigi Morris shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism. Rya Smelosky shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism.

15
Feb

Wrong Question

In chapter 3 of Exodus, we come to one of those very familiar Sunday School flannelgraph moments. It’s the moment when God appears to Moses in the burning bush, revealing […]

10
Feb

Baptisms | 2.7.2016

            Piper McClain confirms her faith in believer’s baptism

08
Feb

The Real Hero

Every really great story begins with a hero who is called upon to make wrongs right, cause good to triumph over evil, and win the day. In the second chapter […]

02
Feb

Baptisms | 1.31.2016

          Amber Van Duyse shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism. Anna Riley Meade shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism.

31
Jan

Our Journey Begins (Week 1)

Today we begin a journey through one of the greatest stories every told. It’s a story about slavery and redemption, struggle and triumph, hurt and heroism, bondage and freedom. It’s […]

27
Jan

Parenting the “Orphans” of Kenya!

While in Kenya, we were able to register the children for their January school term. As we did, we told the administrators that we were there to, “Represent those in […]

25
Jan

New Sermon Series (Help Spread the Word)!

We are really excited about our upcoming one year journey through the book of Exodus beginning on January 31st, and we hope you will join us and help us spread […]

13
Jan

BRAZIL MISSION TRIP

BRAZIL MISSION TRIP Community of Apuau In many ways, our team felt like Paul & Silas did in Acts 16 when the Holy Spirit forbid them to go where they […]

11
Jan

3 Simple Ways to Hear From God

In the Bible, God has spoken and is speaking. Because God is still speaking to His children today through His word, the question is, “Are you listening to where God […]

09
Jan

Exodus Resources

In conjunction with our journey through Exodus, we are providing weekly resources to help you connect with Jesus throughout the week. Monday – Friday we will send you daily Bible […]

28
Dec

Daily Prayer Guide for Our Brazil Team

As I am writing from my seat on our flight to Miami, we have just cleared the clouds that look like cotton balls. From my window seat, the moon is […]

28
Nov

FREE Christmas eBook!

Download your FREE copy of 25 Days now! You can also download this book for FREE from iBooks or buy it on Amazon for your Kindle device for $0.99. May this 25 day devotional […]

24
Nov

Baptisms | 11.22.2015

            Colby Landrum shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism.

23
Nov

A Partnership with Passion

Again and again, God has continued to use our amazing partnered churches in the States to bless the people of Nicaragua, as only God is able. Hardin Baptist Church, located […]

16
Nov

‘Be Great’ Serving Extravaganza

We are in the middle of a serving extravaganza. We’re calling it Be Great. Jesus said the “greatest among you will be your servant.” We’ve been asking, how can we […]

28
Oct

Hardin Baptist Bus Ministry

The Hardin Baptist Church Bus Ministry is something I hold dear to my heart. When I first moved to Hardin as a young child, I wanted to go to my […]

26
Oct

Operation Christmas Child 2015

Working on the farm is a lot of planting seeds and helping them to grow.  Helping here on First Fruits Farm, I get to experience this often watching little ones […]

18
Oct

The Story of Ruth

Stories are powerful. Stories have the ability to pull us in and speak to us about the deepest parts of human nature and human existence. Some stories do this so […]

16
Oct

Parents, Read the Bible to Your Kids.

How you ever noticed we tend to forget or neglect the obvious? If you’re a Christian parent, I have no doubt you desire to teach your kids about God and […]

12
Oct

September Baptisms

Celebrate with us as we witness those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ and displayed their faith in believer’s baptism throughout the month of September.    

05
Oct

Beyond Rows Into Circles | Part 2

Please refer to Part 1 in case you missed it. For many families in our community, tomorrow marks the beginning of fall break. Some families will be headed for sunshine […]

30
Sep

Adoption and the Gospel

“I’m. . .him.” These two words came to me as I held my eldest son for the first time in a crowded nursery in downtown Louisville.  A precious, tiny, red-faced […]

27
Sep

Baptisms | 9.27.2015

          Zach Katzman shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism. Zach Shipley shares his story of faith in Christ and baptism. Josh Furr shares his story of […]

16
Sep

Blessed to be a Blessing

A little over a year ago is when my true walk with Christ began. My family and I started attending Hardin Baptist last summer and immediately felt we were where […]

15
Sep

Baptisms | 9.13.2015

          Corie Beth Coplen shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism. Corie Beth Coplen from Hardin Baptist Church on Vimeo. Molly Ford shares her story of […]

10
Sep

Great Work

A few weeks ago, Brother Kory preached a sermon series called Blessed. As I was jotting down notes during the service one Sunday morning, he said something that caused me […]

08
Sep

Accountability Got Me Out of Bed This Morning.

This morning my alarm rang at 6:00am, and the last thing I wanted to do was get out of bed. The holiday weekend had really taken it out of me, […]

06
Sep

Baptisms | 9.6.2015

          Lauren Dill shares her story of faith in Christ and baptism. Lauren Dill from Hardin Baptist Church on Vimeo. Alyssa Sumter shares her story of faith in […]

04
Sep

We Helped Buy a Truck in Nicaragua

[The following letter is from the Director of Partners in Christ in Nicaragua. Their ministry truck was on its last leg, so we were able to use $5,000 of the […]

25
Aug

Prayer AND Action

This morning I was reading along until God rocked my world with this little three letter word… “AND”. In the book of Nehemiah, the people of God had returned to […]

23
Aug

After The Party

Seventeen years ago, I left my house with my bags packed, excited to leave home for the first time. I remember being excited about living in the dorm, meeting new […]

21
Aug

A Deeper Understanding

It was almost six years ago when my mother-in-law, Celisa Cunningham, approached me about beginning a Precept Bible study for women in our church. I had never heard of Precept […]

21
Aug

Beyond Rows into Circles | Part 1

Going to church was not optional for me as a child. Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, Wednesday nights, week-long revival services; we went to all of them. I don’t know if […]

21
Aug

Teaching Kids About “Moses Noses”

I’ve always been connected to church.  My parents laid that foundation from day one, and I’m forever grateful.  Church has never been just a place that we go; church is […]

17
Aug

Provided Through Prayer

With summer drawing to an end, my summer job was also. I had become very stressed about being able to make my car payment and ends meet, so I prayed. […]

16
Aug

McKenzie & Teshome Baptisms | 8.16.15

McKenzie Elkins and Teshome Palmer share their story of faith and show their faith to the world through Baptism.       McKenzie Elkins Teshome Palmer

14
Aug

When God says, “GO”.

Feeling like you’re broke is no fun.  You wake up and start the oatmeal.  Again. Because it’s good for you, it fills the kid’s tummies, and it’s cheap.   Way […]

12
Aug

Lighting up the Darkness

One of the worst fears of any human is being or feeling alone. No one likes the thought of not having someone to lean on during hard times or not […]

12
Aug

Broken Life to Broken Chains

There are those memories you have and those people you meet that you know are going to stick with you forever. This past summer, we had the opportunity to make […]

10
Aug

Jordan’s Orphans Update

The past few days have been an absolute blast as I have finally returned home. I think my greatest prayer right now is that the children are experiencing the same […]

09
Aug

Baptisms | 8.9.15

Taylor Mason and Braden Hill share their story of faith and show their faith to the world through Baptism.      

08
Aug

When Connection Matters Most

Adult Sunday School, you don’t know what you’re missing… Hi, we are Mike and Darla Dillon and this our story of how we came to LOVE Adult Sunday School. Growing […]

08
Aug

Two Battles: Where the Pro-Life Movement Won Yesterday

Two battles waged yesterday. One was fought in a venerable chamber that for over two-hundred years has been inhabited by political giants like Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and Lyndon B. […]

02
Aug

August 2nd Baptisms

Caroline Bray and Sofia Bayer share their story of faith and show their faith to the world through Baptism.        

28
Jul

From Almost Dead to Life

On the night of January 15, 2015, God changed my family’s life forever. My husband went to work that morning, like he does five days a week. I flew across […]

27
Jul

The Pyle’s Journey on Route 66

People said we couldn’t do it.  We could not cover all 66 books of the Bible in 66 weeks.  Not only were we able to accomplish this, it was done […]

26
Jul

July 26th Baptisms

Chaney Cox, Steve Mason, Abby Bevil, and Jacob Thompson share their story of faith and show their faith to the world through Baptism.        

21
Jul

BLESSED

We love the word blessed. We love telling people to be blessed, have a blessed day, and of course if someone sneezes, wait for it, “God bless you.” We count […]

20
Jul

Making disciples in Thailand

Christ is too great and the need is to great to leave the Great Commission to everyone else. My name is Kendall, I work as a director for Campus Outreach […]

15
Jul

When hope met hopeless (the story of La Panama)

It would be impossible to take you to the empty classrooms or the hopeless sidewalks I once walked in 2008, because they no longer exist. The classrooms and sidewalks are […]

14
Jul

Nicaragua 2015 Videos

These videos are from our youth mission trip to Nicaragua, June 13th – June 20th.

04
Jul

The Illusion of Freedom

Jesus stood in front of a group of Jews and promised them freedom, and they responded like an America holding a box of bottle rockets on the 4th of July, […]

15
Mar

My Story of Faith

My name is Clarissa Wiles, and this is my story. I grew up in a Christian family and attended a Methodist church.  I was baptized Methodist as an infant and […]