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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- Romans 13:1-14, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: "Represent," for Nov. 15, 2026
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- Romans 12:1-13, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: "Sacrifice," for Nov. 8, 2026.
- "How To Run The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- Reasons For Giving Thanks (Psalm 136 sermon)
- "Consecration Today, For Wonders Tomorrow" (Joshua 3:5 sermon)
- "Give Thanks to the Lord" (Psalm 118 sermon) Thanksgiving 2024
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
- Joshua 3:5 Sermon: "Preparing For God To Work"
- "The Word That Sustains In Difficult Days" (Habakkuk 2:1-3 sermon)
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Tag Archives: spiritual sacrifices
Romans 12:1-13, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: “Sacrifice,” for Nov. 8, 2026.
For teachers and students of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Romans 12 for Nov. 8, 2026. Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, discussion questions for your group, and spiritual life applications. … Continue reading
Posted in Explore the Bible SS lesson overviews
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“God’s Purpose For Your Life” (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
One of the most common questions people ask in life is, “What am I here for?” If you think we have just “evolved” from nothing, then there IS no good answer for that. A genuine atheist will tell you that … Continue reading
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