Recently I had the opportunity to share ministry with a friend from seminary, Will Aleshire. I am thankful for his friendship and encouragement. Will asked me to preach a revival conference week for the church he pastors – Morse Mill Baptist Church, in Dittmer, Missouri. Our theme was foc-US: focusing us together on God’s mission…
Dead Religion (Luke 11:37 – 12:7)
MOTIVATE – Can you imagine becoming an airline pilot, a doctor, a lawyer and a university professor all before the age of 20? Frank William Abagnale Jr., whose story is shared in the movie “Catch Me If You Can”, accomplished all these things but only through hypocrisy, forgery and fraud. As a teenager, Frank grew…
Race and Marriage
Thought this was a good message post on current discussions of race and marriage. http://sbcvoices.com/a-kingdom-view-of-race-and-marriage-by-wm-dwight-mckissic-sr/
Blessed Mother (Luke 11:27-28)
MOTIVATE During the World War II, the USS Astoria was badly damaged by a Japanese vessel and sank. Signalman 3rd Class Elgin Staples was swept overboard and kept afloat by a lifebelt. Staples was rescued by a passing destroyer which was also attacked and sunk. He was back in the ocean, but…