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 Matthew 2:1-12, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "Worship the King," for 12/21/25
- “Immanuel: God With Us” (Matthew 1:23 sermon)
- "The Example of Joseph" (Matthew 1:18-25 sermon)
- "He Will Save His People From Their Sins" (Matthew 1:21 Sermon)
- "The Greatest Verse in the Bible?" (John 3:16 sermon)
- "A 'Real Life' Christmas" (Luke 2:1-11 sermon)
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- "Your Response to Christmas" (Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon)
- Teacher's Overview of Matthew 4:12-25, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson "Invitation," for 12/14/25
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
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Tag Archives: sharing the gospel
Teachers’ Overview of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Acts 26:19-29, “Respond” for 11/17/24
An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 26:19-19, with the title, “Respond,” for Sunday, November 17, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: … Continue reading →
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Teacher’s Overview of Acts 22:6-21, “Witness,” Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson for Nov. 10, 2024
An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 22:6-21, with the title of “Witness” for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: … Continue reading →
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Teachers’ Overview of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 3:12-25, “Placed” for June 23, 2024
An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders of Lifeways “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 3:12-26, with the title, “Placed,” for Sunday, June 23, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: … Continue reading →
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Tagged Acts, Acts 12:20-25, Acts 3, application, credit, deliverance, divine appointments, evangelism, Explore the Bible, God's plan, God's provision, gospel, Holy Spirit, How Firm A Foundation, how to be saved, how to share the gospel, humility, James 1:17, King Herod, Lifeway, Man's Need, Man's Response, missions, Moses, Old Testament, Old Testament prophecy, Old Testament quotes in the New Testament, personal application, Peter, portico of Solomon, repent, repentance, resurrection of Jesus, Romans 1:4, Ron and Patricia Owens, salvation, sharing the gospel, sin, Touch not the glory, witness, witnessing
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“Opportunities For The Gospel” (Colossians 4:2-6 sermon)
Well, most of the church has probably heard about it by now, but in case you haven’t: I had a missed opportunity at our church senior adult cookout last week. I showed up at 6:00 last Saturday night, which was … Continue reading →
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