Failure & Faith

by | May 10, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon

I’m sure you’ve felt like a failure. I have. I remember when Judy & I were church planters in Columbus, Ohio. We had great hopes. But it just didn’t take root and we ended up leaving. I felt like a failure. Sometimes we blame ourselves. Sometimes...
Transition, Battles, and Obedience

Transition, Battles, and Obedience

by | May 10, 2017 | Church, Sermon

Life is all about transitions. Life is always changing. Even in ministry, transitions are constant. Most transitions are unavoidable. Some are unmanageable. A few are undetectable. Others are unalterable. Transitions often lead to trouble. “In the midst of...
2 Principles for Christian Unity

2 Principles for Christian Unity

by | May 10, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon

Life can be difficult. People can be more difficult. Even pastors and church workers can become difficult to deal with. Have you ever had people zap the life out of you? Sometimes you just want to get away from them. But rather than pull back, Jesus wants us to push...
A Church at the Gates of Hell

A Church at the Gates of Hell

by | May 9, 2017 | Church, Sermon

I am attending the 2017 Spring meeting of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International in Springfield, Missouri. Due to some repair work needed at Baptist Bible College, the meeting is being held at Seminole Baptist Church. This is a beautiful building that is located...