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.
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- Explore the Bible lesson overview: I Kings 15:9-22, “Return” for Sun., July 3, 2022
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
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- "How To Seek The Lord" (Isaiah 55:6-7 sermon)
- "Seeking Him First" (Matthew 6:33 sermon)
- "The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- "When Living Is Christ, then Dying Is Gain" (Philippians 1:21 sermon)
- Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: I Kings 12:6-19, "Divided," for Sunday, June 26, 2022
- “The Narrow Way To Heaven” (Matthew 7:13-14 sermon)
- "Ambassadors For Christ" (II Corinthians 5:20 sermon)
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Tag Archives: Romans 5:1
“Justification by Faith” (Romans 1:17 sermon; Reformation Day 2021)
There are some days on the calendar that everyone knows are important: — December 25th everyone knows is … Christmas.— January 1st … New Year’s Day.— December 31st? Cheryl’s birthday! And today, October 31st, is a memorable date as well. … Continue reading
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“Your Most Important Prayer For Others” (Romans 10:1 sermon)
It’s usually a whole lot easier to pick on the sins of other people, instead of addressing our own. I remember years ago, when I was in seminary, watching an evangelist on television turn to the tv camera and say, … Continue reading
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