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Help your children learn how to stand strong for the Lord with Fight the Real Fight: A Children’s Guide to Spiritual Battles, a full 15-lesson discipleship curriculum for grades 1–6. Written in clear, encouraging language, this book guides young hearts through the everyday battles they face—fear, temptation, honesty, obedience, friendships, courage, humility, gratitude, and more—using simple Bible stories, engaging visuals, and practical applications. Every lesson is built on a solid biblical foundation and uses a consistent, teacher-friendly format that makes preparation easy and ...

Do you feel the tug-of-war between the flesh and the Spirit? Are you weary of striving in your own strength yet longing for true spiritual freedom? In The Flesh and the Spirit: Life and Liberty Through the Spirit of Christ, Marvin McKenzie invites you on a journey through Romans 8—one of the most powerful and liberating chapters in all of Scripture. With warmth, clarity, and pastoral insight born of decades of ministry, he explores the profound contrast between walking in the flesh and walking in the Spirit, and how every believer can experience victory in Christ. This isn’t a book for ...

Baptist Church HistoryA simple survey for anyone to understandLearn: The early history of Christian churchesTrace that history from the first century truth to early heresies The rise of universal church theologySee the destruction to Christian faith caused by the marriage of government and the church. The brave stand of faithful believersMontanist, Donatists, Paulicians and others stood through fiery trials to guarantee we have the pure Word of God todayAbout The AuthorMarvin McKenzie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and became a believer at the age of eighteen. He has spent his...

Seeing Christ in Leviticus: The Gospel Before the Gospels invites readers to rediscover one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible—not as a dry manual of rituals, but as a Christ-centered revelation of redemption. For many believers, Leviticus feels distant and difficult, filled with sacrifices, feasts, and laws that seem far removed from modern Christian life. Yet the New Testament declares that these things were written as shadows of good things to come. Long before Bethlehem, Calvary, and the empty tomb, God was already preaching the gospel through pictures, patterns, and ...

Belong: The Beauty and Necessity of the Local Church – How the Bible Defines the Church What is the church? Is it a building? A global network of believers? Or is it something far more specific—and far more vital—to the heart of God? For centuries, Christians have wrestled with these questions. Many today see the church as optional, outdated, or merely symbolic. But Scripture paints a very different picture: the church is God’s chosen instrument for reaching the world, the bride of Christ, and the place where believers are called to grow, serve, and stand together for truth. In this...

Teens today are facing a spiritual battlefield—fear, peer pressure, temptation, jealousy, discouragement, hidden sin, rebellion, and confusion. But these battles aren’t new. Long before social media, long before culture shifted, the people of God walked through the same struggles. In Fight the Real Fight, Marvin McKenzie guides teen leaders and students through fifteen powerful lessons from 1 & 2 Samuel, revealing how spiritual warfare unfolds in the heart long before it unfolds in life. This isn’t a theoretical study. It’s practical, relatable, and deeply biblical. Each week walks ...

A study in Baptist doctrine covering fundamental Bible doctrines, Baptist distinctives and touching on some of the more difficult doctrines of the Bible. Topics included in Upon This Rock are: Basic Bible Doctrine The Bible The One True God Emmanuel, God With Us The Doctrine of the Holy Ghost Anthropology Soteriology Return of ChristBaptist Distinctives Biblical Authority Autonomy of the Local Church Priesthood of the Believer Two Ordinances - Baptist and the Lord's Supper Individual Soul Liberty Saved, Baptized Church Membership Two Offices - Pastor and Deacon Separation of Church and ...

Diatomaceous Earth: Nature’s Silica Secret Exploring the History, Benefits, and Cautions of a Fascinating Natural Substance What if one of nature’s simplest substances held the potential to support your bones, strengthen your hair and nails, and gently detoxify your body? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, powdery substance made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. For centuries, it’s been used to keep grain stores pest-free, filter water, and clean surfaces. In recent decades, health enthusiasts have rediscovered DE for its rich silica content and its...

Roots Matter A Baptist’s Interpretation of Church history Learn: The consequences of right and wrong thinking concerning church history What we believe about the beginning and development of church history dramatically influences how we behave as Christians. It also impacts the testimony we have to the world around us. The worldwide influence of the Apostles With the supernatural enabling of the Lord these twelve turned more than the Middle East upside down for Christ. It is very possible that, by the end of the first century, much of the known world at the time, including Africa, India, ...

In The Baptist Foundation: Foundations for Faith and Practice, Marvin McKenzie presents a clear and concise study of the core beliefs that shape Baptist Christianity. This comprehensive resource delves into foundational doctrines, distinctives, and difficult theological topics central to the Baptist tradition. With clarity and biblical accuracy, the author equips readers with a deeper understanding of Baptist faith, making it an invaluable resource for pastors, students, and believers. The first section explores the central doctrines of Baptist faith, beginning with the authority of ...

You’ve messed up. Again. The guilt won’t let go. The shame won’t quiet down. And deep down, you’ve started to wonder: “What if I’ve gone too far for God to forgive me?” “What if I’m too broken for Him to want me back?” You’ve tried to clean up your life. You’ve promised to do better. But no matter how hard you try, the memories keep surfacing. The regret keeps whispering: God can’t love someone like you… right? But what if you’re wrong? What if your worst mistakes don’t have to define you forever? What if the God you think has walked away is still waiting—...

This is ta fictional series framed around the War for American Independence. The Black Robed Regiment was the unofficial title for those pastors who left their pastoral duties, for a time, to serve as chaplains in the war. This series spins off of that and builds a story around Pastor Billy Stonecipher. The series is based on my limited knowledge of the period, my imagination and the help of ChatGPT 3.5, Filmora 13 and DiffusionBee for graphics.

Book of Acts: Supernatural Christianity is Normal Christianity (Revised & Expanded Edition) By Marvin McKenzie What if the miraculous, Spirit-led life we read about in the Book of Acts wasn’t the exception—but the example? This revised and expanded edition of Supernatural Christianity is Normal Christianity offers a fresh, readable walk through the Book of Acts—designed not for scholars, but for faithful believers hungry for deeper truth and spiritual fire. Drawing from decades of preaching and pastoral ministry, Pastor Marvin McKenzie explores Acts one chapter at a time, showing how ...

Discover the Joy of Winter Through the Eyes of a Lovable Lab! Larry Likes the Snow is a heartwarming children’s picture book that celebrates the beauty of winter, the thrill of discovery, and the comfort of staying close to those who love you. Written by Marvin McKenzie and inspired by real life in Republic, Washington, this gentle story follows Larry the Lab as he wakes up to a world covered in sparkling white snow. For Larry, every snowflake brings adventure—and every adventure brings a lesson worth learning. Young readers will delight as Larry bounds through fresh drifts, sniffs ...

In the annals of history, there are tales of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to the cause of liberty. The Herkimer Affairs is one such story—a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Mohawk Valley and its residents during the tumultuous days of the American Revolution. Through the pages of this book, we journey back in time to a land gripped by conflict, where ordinary men and women rose to become heroes in the crucible of war. Led by the stalwart leadership of General Nicholas Herkimer, the valley's militia stood firm against the forces of oppression, their courage and ...

Broken Yet Beloved The Surprising Hope for Sinners Like Us: A Journey Through God’s Justice, Mercy, and the Cross We know we’re broken. We see it in the world around us—wars, injustice, addiction, betrayal. We see it in our own hearts—pride, lust, anger, secret sins we thought we’d buried long ago. And sometimes, we wonder: Could God really love someone like me? In Broken Yet Beloved, pastor and Bible teacher Marvin McKenzie offers a piercing yet hopeful look at humanity’s greatest problem—sin—and God’s breathtaking solution in Jesus Christ. This is not another shallow ...

Hunting for Hope: Trusting God Through Trials A novel inspired by the faithful life and ministry of Pastor Kim Earhart In the rugged quiet of Montana’s wilderness, where the winters are long and the hearts of men often guarded, one preacher learns to follow God’s call the hard way. Caleb Harding was raised in the shadow of the pulpit, the son of a faithful Baptist pastor. After Bible college, he returned home to serve under his father, with every expectation—his father’s and his own—that one day, he would step into the pulpit as pastor. But when his father died suddenly, the ...

In a world filled with diverse beliefs and religious practices, understanding the differences among various groups is crucial for anyone seeking to stand firm in their faith. This book provides a comprehensive overview of 28 religious groups, analyzed through the lens of Biblical Baptist doctrine. From mainstream denominations to lesser-known sects, each chapter offers a concise history, an outline of core beliefs, and a comparison with the teachings of Scripture. Whether you are a pastor, teacher, or simply a curious student of the Bible, this resource will equip you to discern truth from ...

The book of Isaiah is considered by the Jews to be the most important of all the prophecies, not only for its volume but also for the content found within it. It was separated from the rest of the prophetical books into its own scroll. Apparently, the Lord feels like it is very important too because it is quoted directly at least sixty-six times in the New Testament and twenty of the twenty-seven New Testament writers reinforce their message by quoting Isaiah. Its value can be illustrated by a number of things. First, only Psalms contains more predictions of Christ than does Isaiah. In ...

God still uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. In Amazing Stories in the Bible: God Turns Ordinary Faith into Extraordinary Results, author and teacher Marvin McKenzie invites readers and teachers to rediscover ten of Scripture’s most unforgettable stories — each one revealing a God who still works powerfully through willing hearts. Written for teen Sunday school and youth Bible study, this engaging curriculum helps young believers see that faith isn’t just about knowing the Bible — it’s about living it. Across ten dynamic lessons, students will encounter real people ...