A Southern Baptist pastor for almost 35 years, I currently serve as Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Angleton, Texas, and post my weekly sermons here. I am grateful to see these messages read in countries around the world, and pray that God will use His word to help individuals to walk with Him daily, and churches to glorify Him with their worship and obedience.
Tag Archives: Ephesians 2:1
“On The Alert” (I Peter 5:8-11 sermon)
Following the death of General Qasem Soleimani last week in Iraq, U.S. citizens and military in the Middle East were put on the alert: Iran had promised to avenge Soleimani’s death; everyone needed to beware of revenge attacks that could … Continue reading
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“A Living Hope” (I Peter 1:3 sermon)
(Preached at First Baptist Church, Angleton, TX Easter 2019) One of my privileges as a pastor over the last 35 years of ministry, has been to be able to hear the last words and testimonies of my church members who … Continue reading
Posted in I Peter sermons, Sermon Illustrations, Sermons, Uncategorized
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No Right To Complain!
In II Samuel 19:28, Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth uttered these words: “What right do I have yet to complain anymore to the king?” He spoke them as a man who had suffered some loss of property and reputation, but kept his … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies
Tagged attitude, complain, David, Ephesians 2:1, grace, II Samuel 19:28, Mephibosheth, perspective, salvation
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