1 Thessalonians 5:18 commands Christians to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Think about it. As we approach this Thanksgiving holiday, we may not know God’s will regarding any number of issues going on in our lives, but we know for sure that God’sContinue reading “I am thankful for…”
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Five reasons why you should see WOODLAWN as soon as you can!
(1) WOODLAWN is the true story of the spiritual awakening that happened among the 1973-74 football team at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham. It is the true of story of how Tony Nathan became a household name in Alabama and the nation. (2) The gospel is clear in the movie. This is no generic “believeContinue reading “Five reasons why you should see WOODLAWN as soon as you can!”
One pastor’s thoughts on the International Mission Board situation
In recent days, I have had a number of people both inside and outside the church I serve who asked me my thoughts on the well-publicized financial issues at the International Mission Board. I decided to share them here in hopes that it will encourage people to become more informed and prayerful. First of all,Continue reading “One pastor’s thoughts on the International Mission Board situation”
Reminders on September 11
It’s hard to believe that it’s been fourteen years since that terrible day: September 11, 2001. Each year on this day, my mind goes back to that day and its horrors. Time marches on. Only the students who are in high school now have any memory of that day. The vast majority of those inContinue reading “Reminders on September 11”
Catch up on the PRAY message series
The feedback from people regarding the PRAY message series has been a great blessing and encouragement to me. To be honest, it has probably challenged me personally as much as any series I have preached in some time. Here are the links to the individual messages in the series… “How to Pray: When Prayer ComesContinue reading “Catch up on the PRAY message series”
PRAY – more than a message series
In 20+ years as a pastor, I have preached many message series. I have no illusions that everyone remembers everything I say. Instead, I pray that something I say in every message speaks to every person who hears the message. However, over the last two Sundays I have begun a message series that has shakenContinue reading “PRAY – more than a message series”
Put it on your calendar now and go see WOODLAWN!
I want to use this space today to urge you to go see a movie the weekend of October 16-18, 2015. That is the premiere weekend for the movie Woodlawn in theaters. Last night, I was invited by a friend to attend a private screening of the movie with several members of the team andContinue reading “Put it on your calendar now and go see WOODLAWN!”
This Time is Our Time
Recently I was talking with a pastor friend about church life in the south back in the 70’s and 80’s. In those days, the cultural trends that we see today were in their infancy and there was still a fairly widespread cultural agreement on right and wrong, the Bible, and a host of other issues.Continue reading “This Time is Our Time”
Remembering a most special Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day that America has set aside to remember those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. From what I have read, Memorial Day originated after the Civil War as an effort to remember those who had fallen in that way, and by the turn of the 20th centuryContinue reading “Remembering a most special Memorial Day”
Encourage a mother this Mother’s Day
Sunday is Mother’s Day 2015. My Mother’s Day sermon is ready and plans are made to honor our mothers here at Lakeside on Sunday. I am so very grateful for my own mother, Janice Corbin, who raised me to love the Lord and provided for me in countless ways. I am very grateful for myContinue reading “Encourage a mother this Mother’s Day”
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