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 on this site, as well as a brief overview for Sunday School teachers of the weekly Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson.
Tag Archives: Praying For Others
“The Model Prayer: Our Requests” (Matthew 6:11 sermon)
During the Second World War, Corrie Ten Boom and her family helped Jews escape from Nazi persecution and hid them in her home. In her book, The Hiding Place, she shares about growing up in that home, where her father … Continue reading →
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“The Model Prayer: Thy Will Be Done” (Matthew 6:10 sermon)
What would you pray in the following situation: A few years back a pastor had for a friend of his who at the point of death. He was praying fervently that God would spare this friend’s life. In fact he … Continue reading →
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Using The Model Prayer For A Specific Prayer Request (Matt. 6:9-13 Sermon)
(Preaached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Wed. p.m. 6-03-15) If you have ever prayed very long (months or years) for a special prayer request, you know that it can be easy to fall into a “rut” in the way that … Continue reading →
The Discipline of Morning Prayer (Psalm 5:3 Sermon)
(Preached at First Baptist, Pauls Valley, OK 8-31-14) One of the best articles I have ever read is “The Tyranny of the Urgent” by Charles Hummel. In it he writes that many people often wish for a 30-hour day, so … Continue reading →
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