Victory Baptist Church – Rossville, GA

Study of Job 6:11–15

Wednesday Night Bible Study – June 3, 2026Text: Job 6:11–15Pastor: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Wednesday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce continues our study through the book of Job, focusing on Job 6:11–15. In these verses, Job questions how much longer he can endure his suffering and expresses disappointment in the lack of support he has received from his friends. Instead of finding comfort and encouragement, Job feels abandoned in his time of greatest need.This passage highlights the importance of compassion toward those who are hurting. While Job's friends believed they were helping, their words often added to his pain rather than easing his burden. Job's honest response reminds us that people facing trials need understanding, grace, and godly encouragement.At the same time, these verses reveal the limitations of human support and point us to the faithfulness of God. Even when others fail us, the Lord remains a constant source of strength, comfort, and hope.This study will explore:The reality of physical and emotional exhaustionThe importance of compassion toward those who are sufferingHow well-meaning people can sometimes fail to encourage the hurtingThe faithfulness of God when human support falls shortFinding strength and hope in the Lord during difficult seasonsCome join us as we continue our journey through the book of Job and discover valuable lessons about suffering, friendship, compassion, and the sustaining grace of God.

The Tragedy of Unbelief

Sunday Evening Service – May 31, 2026 PMText: Mark 6:1–6Title: The Tragedy of UnbeliefPreaching: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Sunday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce brings a message from Mark 6:1–6 entitled, “The Tragedy of Unbelief.” In this passage, Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth, where those who knew Him best refused to believe in Him. Rather than receiving Him as the Son of God, they became offended at Him and allowed their familiarity with Him to become a stumbling block to faith.The people of Nazareth had every opportunity to trust Christ. They had heard His wisdom, witnessed His power, and knew of His mighty works. Yet their hearts remained closed. As a result, they missed the blessings that faith would have brought into their lives.This passage reminds us that unbelief is not merely a lack of information—it is a condition of the heart. The tragedy of Nazareth is that those who knew Jesus best were among those least willing to trust Him.This message will explore:• Why the hardest people to reach are often those who know us best• How familiarity with Christ can become a barrier to faith• Why Jesus never forces Himself upon those who reject Him• How unbelief can limit what God desires to do in our lives• The danger of being offended by God's truth instead of receiving it by faithCome join us as we examine this sobering passage and are challenged to respond to Christ with faith, humility, and obedience rather than skepticism and unbelief. Through this account, we are reminded that God's greatest works are often experienced by those who simply trust Him.

The Saint with 20/20 Vision

Sunday Morning Service – May 31, 2026 AMText: Hebrews 13:20–21Title: The Saint with 20/20 VisionPreaching: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Sunday morning as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce brings a message from Hebrews 13:20–21 entitled, “The Saint with 20/20 Vision.” In these closing verses of Hebrews, we are reminded of the God of peace, the power of the resurrection, and the work that God desires to accomplish in the life of every believer.Just as clear physical vision allows us to see the world as it truly is, spiritual vision enables us to see life from God's perspective. Too often believers become focused on present circumstances, earthly distractions, and temporary concerns, losing sight of the eternal work God is doing. Hebrews 13 points us back to the Great Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ, who equips His people to do His will and accomplish His purpose.A Christian with spiritual 20/20 vision recognizes God's hand at work, trusts His plan, follows His leadership, and desires above all else to bring glory to Him. Through Christ, God is continually shaping and preparing His children for the work He has called them to do.This message will explore:What spiritual vision looks like in the life of a believerThe significance of Jesus as the Great ShepherdHow God equips His people for His willSeeing life's circumstances through the lens of faithLiving with an eternal perspective rather than a temporary oneCome join us as we open God's Word together and learn how to develop clear spiritual vision that keeps our eyes fixed on Christ and His purpose for our lives.

Study on Job 6:8–11

Wednesday Night Bible Study – May 27, 2026Text: Job 6:8–11Pastor: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Wednesday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce continues our study through the book of Job, focusing on Job 6:8–11. In these verses, Job expresses the depths of his suffering and weariness as he longs for relief from the intense burdens he is carrying. His words reveal a man who feels physically exhausted, emotionally drained, and overwhelmed by circumstances beyond his control.Despite the severity of his trials, Job continues to acknowledge God's sovereignty. Though he struggles to understand why he is suffering, he finds comfort in knowing that he has not denied the words of the Holy One. Even in his darkest moments, Job's faith remains anchored in the truth of God.This passage reminds us that there are seasons in life when our strength seems to fail and our burdens feel too heavy to bear. Yet God's grace is sufficient, and His strength is made perfect in weakness.This study will explore:The emotional and physical toll of sufferingHow believers can remain faithful during difficult trialsThe comfort found in holding to God's WordRecognizing our need for God's strength rather than our ownFinding hope when circumstances seem overwhelmingCome join us as we continue our journey through the book of Job and discover how God sustains His people through life's most challenging seasons.

Being a Christian

Sunday Evening Service – May 24, 2026 PMText: 1 Peter 2:21–24Title: Being a ChristianPreaching: Dr. Ernest GroceJoin us this Sunday evening as Pastor Dr. Ernest Groce brings a message from 1 Peter 2:21–24 entitled, “Being a Christian.” In these powerful verses, the Apostle Peter reminds believers that the Christian life is not merely a profession of faith, but a calling to follow the example of Jesus Christ in both conduct and character.Christ suffered for us, leaving an example that we should follow in His steps. Though He was reviled, rejected, and mistreated, Jesus responded with perfect holiness, humility, and obedience to the will of the Father. Through His suffering on the cross, He bore our sins so that we could be saved and live unto righteousness.This passage challenges believers to consider what it truly means to bear the name of Christ. Christianity is more than attending church or knowing Bible truth—it is a daily walk of surrender, obedience, forgiveness, and Christlike living in a world that often opposes biblical values.This message will explore:What it truly means to be a ChristianThe example Jesus left for every believer to followHow Christ responded to suffering and oppositionThe sacrifice Jesus made for our salvationHow believers can live a life that reflects Christ to othersCome join us as we open God’s Word together and are reminded that the Christian life is a calling to follow Jesus faithfully, live righteously, and point others to the Savior through our words and actions.