One True Thing

In this six-week series, our guest preachers are speaking about one of their “anchor truths”—a God-breathed truth that has shaped his or her life—practically, spiritually, ethically and/or relationally.


May 25

David Gushee
Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics, Mercer University, and FBC Decatur member

God’s Kingdom Turns Everything Upside-Down
Luke 6:20-31


June 1

Sharyn Dowd
Pastor for Caring and Serving Ministries at FBC Decatur

Jesus Brings Freedom
Isaiah 43:1-7 & Romans 6:15-23


June 8

Suzii Paynter
Executive Coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Tomorrow Calls for Adventurous Obedience
Mark 4:3-20


June 15

Ted Smith
Associate Professor of Preaching and Ethics, Candler School of Theology

Where Sin Increases, Grace Abounds
Genesis 50:15-21 & Romans 5:18-6:4


June 22

Joshilyn Jackson Winn (8:45)
New York Times bestselling author and FBC Decatur member

There Is Room at the Table
Acts 10:34-48a

Craig Taylor (11:15)
President, Communities for Veterans, and FBC Decatur member

Celebrate Your “Good”
Genesis 1:27-31a


June 29

Bill Leonard
Professor of Baptist Studies at the Wake Forest School of Divinity

Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh
Genesis 18:1-14 & Luke 10:38-42