Desoto Hills Baptist Church

Grant Stegall, Marc Lewis, David Burgess
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Desoto Hills Baptist Church resides in Southaven Mississippi and serves the greater Memphis and Desoto County area. This podcast will allow listeners to follow our weekly Sunday service and our new mid week motivation podcast. 

  1. 2d ago

    SUNDAY - November 1, 2026 "Remember What He's Done" Mark 8:14-21

    Forgetting your lunch is annoying. Forgetting what God has already done can reshape your entire life. We open Mark 8:14-21 with the disciples stuck in a boat, staring at one loaf of bread, and spiraling into stress like the problem is bigger than Jesus. The tension is almost funny until it feels familiar: we’ve seen God provide before, but the moment our need becomes personal, our confidence shrinks fast. We talk through Jesus’ sharp warning to “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees” and “the leaven of Herod,” and why that matters for everyday faith. Leaven spreads quietly, and so do the influences that train us to think with fear, demand constant proof, or trust power more than Christ. When that mindset seeps in, we start interpreting our problems with worldly logic instead of gospel truth. Then Jesus asks the question that won’t let us off the hook: “Do you not remember?” We reflect on spiritual memory, God’s track record of provision in the feeding of the 5,000 and the 4,000, and why remembering is not nostalgia but survival. We also lean into the steady comfort of God’s unchanging character, echoed in the words many of us know by heart: Great Is Thy Faithfulness. If you’re carrying anxiety, uncertainty, or a need you can’t solve, listen and take a few minutes to remember with us. Subscribe, share this message with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  2. Oct 25

    SUNDAY - October 25, 2026 "Thank God and Take Courage" Acts 28:11-16

    Chains don’t stop courage, and detours don’t cancel God’s plan. We open Acts 28:11–16 and follow Paul as he finally reaches Rome after a brutal stretch of storm, shipwreck, and uncertainty, only to discover something that changes his posture on the road: believers come out to meet him, and “on seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.” That one sentence becomes our challenge too.  We walk through four reasons Paul can thank God in a difficult season. We talk about God’s work behind the scenes, even when the wind seems to push your life off course. We look at God’s provision through ordinary hospitality and real-world needs being met at just the right time. We linger on the power of Christian fellowship, the kind that shows up, walks with you, and reminds you that the Holy Spirit has made us one body.  Then we close with a hard but hope-filled perspective shift: Paul under house arrest calls himself a “prisoner of Christ,” and that identity points to true freedom in Jesus, not freedom from every problem. If you’re tired, discouraged, or wondering how to keep going, this message is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help more people find the sermon. Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  3. Oct 18

    SUNDAY - October 18, 2026 "Wrecked" Acts 28:1-10

    A shipwreck should have been the end of the story. Acts 28 says it’s only the beginning and it starts with a soaked group of survivors on Malta, a fire on the beach, and Paul quietly gathering sticks like nothing matters more than serving the people right in front of him. That simple moment becomes the doorway into a bigger question: how do we glorify God when we’re exhausted, disappointed, or scared, and life feels like one long storm? We walk through Acts 28:1–10 and follow the major turns in the passage: unusual kindness from strangers, a viper fastened to Paul’s hand, and a crowd that instantly misreads what justice looks like. When Paul doesn’t die, they swing from “he must be guilty” to “he must be a god,” and we talk honestly about how easy it is for us to do the same. The sermon pushes us toward true justice in the gospel: sin is real, judgment is real, and Jesus takes what we deserve so grace can be offered freely. Then Malta turns into a place of healing as Publius welcomes Paul and God heals Publius’ father and others on the island. We reflect on grace as unmerited favor and why we don’t need to chase signs to know God is real, because God has already revealed himself through his written word. We also name the miracle we can miss every day: salvation, where God makes the spiritually dead alive with Christ by grace. Listen, share it with someone walking through a hard season, and if it helps you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of this story hits closest to your life right now? Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  4. Oct 14

    MID WEEK MOTIVATION - October 14, 2026 "Why Multiplication Worked" (James Lewis)

    A church move can fracture relationships, drain momentum, and leave people grieving what they lost. Or it can multiply ministry, strengthen trust, and open doors no one could see at the start. That’s why we wanted to sit down with Pastor Emeritus James Lewis and capture the real story behind DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, our relocation to Southaven, Mississippi, and the long road from Carriage Hills to where we are today. We talk through the timeline from the late 1990s to the big move in 2006, including what it takes to lead change patiently, earn credibility, and keep a congregation focused on the mission. James shares the key leadership decision that shapes everything: treating the transition as a multiplication, not a division, with one group coming to the new campus while another continues the work at the original location. If you’re searching for practical insight on church relocation, church growth, and pastoral leadership during change, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom. We also get specific about the building journey: why space pressures hit Sunday school and preschool first, how the “second phase” happens, what security and dedicated children’s areas make possible, and how above-and-beyond giving helps fund expansion with integrity. Along the way, you’ll hear opening-week memories like elevator certification delays, last-minute tech stress, and the two things we knew had to work from day one: air and sound. If this story encourages you, subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations, share it with a friend who’s walking through change, and leave a review to help more people find Midweek Motivation. What part of a church transition feels hardest to you right now? Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  5. Oct 11

    SUNDAY - October 11, 2026 "Street Ministry" Acts 5:14-15 (James Lewis)

    What if the greatest impact of DeSoto Hills isn’t something we can schedule, track, or even see up close? We celebrate 20 years of God’s faithfulness and lean into a striking scene from Acts 5: people line the streets hoping Peter’s shadow might touch them. That image becomes our mirror, and it leads to one bold question for every believer and every church: where will our shadow go, and what will it say about Jesus? We talk about “far reach” as the kind of influence that happens almost incidentally when we focus on the right things. First, we stay anchored in a clear confession of Christ: not just an idea we agree with, but a super personal and Spirit-revealed conviction that Jesus is Lord. In a world full of shifting opinions and constant change, that steady center shapes our reputation and makes our witness believable. Then we pull up the desk chairs and stay teachable. Peter’s life reminds us that God uses pilgrims, not perfect people, and He grows us through brokenness, openness, genuineness, and faithfulness. Finally, we depend on the Holy Spirit, not just for energy but for real anointing: power to serve, guidance for decisions, and comfort that holds up under pressure. If this sermon challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more messages from DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  6. Oct 7

    MID WEEK MOTIVATION - October 7, 2026 "How DeSoto Hills Found Land To Grow" (Ben Smith)

    A church doesn’t become what it is by accident. It becomes what it is because real people make hard calls, give sacrificially, and keep showing up when the “next step” feels bigger than the budget and bigger than the map. We sit down with Ben Smith to tell the origin story behind DeSoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi, starting back when the church was Carriage Hills Baptist Church and members were literally meeting in a house. Ben paints a picture of those early days, right down to the classic “Tennessee floor plan” where a pastor preached from the foyer so the living room, dining room, and den could all be part of worship. It’s funny, but it’s also a powerful reminder that the mission doesn’t wait for perfect facilities. Then the conversation shifts to the nuts and bolts of church growth and church relocation. Ben pulls out plats, deeds, and aerial photos to show how the Carriage Hills campus was assembled from multiple subdivision lots, why the church eventually got boxed in by surrounding houses, and how outside consultants advised against expanding in place. As a civil engineer with firsthand insight into local development, he explains how the church found and purchased 15 acres on Getwell Road in 1998, back when the area was still farmland. Along the way, we talk about stewardship, vision, and the kind of generosity that quietly changes everything, from paying off land to paving a parking lot and funding key projects. If you care about church history, building decisions, or how a congregation plans for the future without losing its heart, you’ll get a lot from this story. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  7. Sep 30

    MID WEEK MOTIVATION - September 30, 2026 "A Shared Vision Turned One Congregation Into Two Healthy Churches" (Troy & Delayne Morris)

    A church doesn’t become a community landmark by accident and it definitely doesn’t multiply into two healthy congregations without trust. With DeSoto Hills Baptist Church approaching its 20th anniversary, we sit down with Delane Morris and Troy Morris to tell the origin story from the inside: the roads that used to be gravel in South Haven, the Carriage Hills years that shaped their faith, and the moment a new vision started to take form in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Troy shares what it’s like to lead as deacon chairman when a congregation votes to move but some members feel called to stay. We talk about the real logistics most people never see: communication, votes, finances, equipment, and the choice to keep everything open so rumors don’t fill the gaps. Delane takes us into the work of building children’s ministry and a weekday preschool while everything is changing, plus the hands-on, shoestring season of painting, cleaning, and furnishing rooms with whatever the church could find. You’ll also hear the surprising details that make church history feel personal: the first Sunday at the new location landing on the same day Carriage Hills holds a trial sermon, the “leave it all” mindset that eased tension, and how the name DeSoto Hills was born in a staff meeting. If you care about church leadership, church planting, Baptist church history, or how faith communities navigate growth without losing their soul, this conversation will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find stories like this. Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

  8. Sep 27

    SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 "A Disciple's Requirements" Matthew 28:16-20

    Jesus’ final words in Matthew 28 are not gentle suggestions, they are marching orders backed by total authority. David Burgess, Minister of Discipleship at DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, walks us through the Great Commission and shows why it belongs to every believer, not just pastors, missionaries, or “super Christians.” If you’ve ever felt too ordinary to matter, too unsure to speak up, or too distracted to live on mission, this message puts steel in your spine and Scripture in your hands. We build around our B3 discipleship vision: be planted in the Word, be equipped by the Word, and be sent with the Word. Along the way, we face the honest tension in the text: the disciples worship Jesus, and some still doubt. Rather than shame that struggle, we let the resurrection do what it’s meant to do, shake us awake and re-order what we call important. Then we sit under Jesus’ claim that changes fear into courage: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” From “as you are going” intentionality to reaching all nations and ethnicities, we talk through what disciple making looks like in everyday life, why baptism matters as public allegiance to Christ, and how obedience becomes possible because Jesus promises His presence “always, to the end of the age.” If this strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can be equipped and sent with the Word. Follow Desoto Hills On Our Facebook Page: Https://facebook.com/desotohillsbaptist YouTube: @desotohillsbaptistchurch  Find out more information at:  https://www.DesotoHills.com

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About

Desoto Hills Baptist Church resides in Southaven Mississippi and serves the greater Memphis and Desoto County area. This podcast will allow listeners to follow our weekly Sunday service and our new mid week motivation podcast. 

Information

  • Creator
    Grant Stegall, Marc Lewis, David Burgess
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Desoto Hills Baptist Church
  • Show Website
    Desoto Hills Baptist Church

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