I'm a retired Southern Baptist pastor of almost 40 years. My wife Cheryl & I moved to Norman, OK in March of 2025. I share a weekly overview for Sunday School teachers of the weekly Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson, as well as texts of my sermons and other articles.
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- Teacher's Overview of Matthew 9:10-19, 23-26, Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson "Mercy Extended" for 1/25/26
- Teacher's Overview of Matthew 8 & 9, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "Every Life Valued" for 1/18/26
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
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- "Seeking Him First" (Matthew 6:33 sermon)
- "How To Run The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- "The Greatest Verse in the Bible?" (John 3:16 sermon)
- "Following Jesus" (Matthew 4:18-22 sermon)
- "The Scriptures: Life & Light" (Matthew 4:12-17 sermon)
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Tag Archives: expectations
Don’t Live For Others’ Expectations
“We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.” (Matthew 11:17) You’ll never please everybody. You can run yourself ragged and never live up to everyone’s expectations. Jesus realized … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized
Tagged expectations, Matthew 11:16-19, people-pleasers, please god or men
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