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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Top Posts & Pages
- Teacher's Overview of Deuteronomy 33:1-5, 26-29, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "God's Power," for 11/30/25.
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- Teacher's Overview of Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "Fully Committed," for 11/23/25.
- Teacher's Overview of Matthew 3:13-4:11, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "Affirmation," for 12/07/25
- "How To Run The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- “Immanuel: God With Us” (Matthew 1:23 sermon)
- "Give Thanks to the Lord" (Psalm 118 sermon) Thanksgiving 2024
- Teacher's Overview of Acts 18:1-11, 18-21, Lifeway's "Explore the Bible" lesson "Together" for Oct. 20, 2024
- "The Example of Joseph" (Matthew 1:18-25 sermon)
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
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Tag Archives: qualities of God
Teacher’s Overview of Numbers 14:11-24, Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson, “Rebellion & Judgment” for 9/28/25
An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Numbers 14:11-24, “Rebellion & Judgment,” for Sunday, September 28, 2025. Includes a sample introduction to the lesson, text highlights and outline, illustrations you … Continue reading
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