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.
Tag Archives: salvation by faith
“The Faith That Pleases God” (Hebrews 11 sermon)
What kind of gift makes your spouse happy? That’s important to know, isn’t it? Because people vary so much in what pleases them. For example, some women might be delighted if you got them a certain kitchen appliance for Christmas … Continue reading
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“Whoever Believes In Him” (John 3:16 sermon)
We all want to go to heaven — but what do you have to do to go there? I once read a survey of multi-millionaires, in which they were asked, “How much would you be willing to pay for a … Continue reading
Posted in John 3:16 sermon series, Uncategorized
Tagged baptism, belief, believing, Billy Graham, commitment to Christ, David Koresh messiah, evangelism, faith, faith getting on the plane, if I be lifted up, Jesus, John 3:16, John 3:16 sermon, justification by faith, Kraft macaroni and cheese, Lord's Supper, misplaced faith, Numbers 21, object of faith, ordinances, receiving Christ, sacraments, salvation, salvation by faith, saving faith, serpent on a pole, the sinners prayer, trusting Christ, walking the aisle, whoever believes, whosoever believeth in Him
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The Righteous Will Live By His Faith
Habakkuk 2:1-4 “The Righteous Will Live By His Faith” 7-31-11 a.m. In the early 1500’s, young Martin Luther had felt the burden and weight of his sin before a God whom he knew was holy; he knew that he … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, Habakkuk 2:4, Martin Luther, perseverance, salvation by faith, Sola Fide
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