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.
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- Teacher's Overview: Lifeway's "Explore the Bible" lesson: Jeremiah 2:1-13 "Judges"
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- "Your Best Investment" (Matthew 6:19-24 sermon)
- "Following Jesus" (Matthew 4:18-22 sermon)
- "The Message of the Cross" (I Cor. 1:18-24 sermon)
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
- "The World, The Flesh, and the Devil" (James 3:15 sermon)
- "How To Seek The Lord" (Isaiah 55:6-7 sermon)
- “Four Ways To Worship God” (Psalm 9:1-2 sermon)
- "Three Christian Attitudes" (Philippians 3:12-15 sermon)
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Tag Archives: Romans 5:1
Teacher’s Overview: Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson: John 20:19-29, “Reach Out Your Hand”
A brief overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible Study leaders of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of John 20:19-29 for Sunday, May 21, 2023 with the title, “Reach Out Your Hand.” A video version of this overview is available … Continue reading
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“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
Posted in Doctrine/Theology, History, Sermons
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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
Posted in Sermon Illustrations, Sermons, Uncategorized
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