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In a day when we have more than we’ve ever had, we are more anxious than we’ve ever been. Think about that statement. Americans are under siege from anxiety, worry, and depression. Some of these are very real physical disorders and need professional care. All of these need the blessings and help of God in their lives. How can we …
The Bible is clear about our responsibilities. We are to rejoice with those who rejoice – Romans 12:15, and we are to honor those who deserve honor – Romans 13:17. This weekend we have the wonderful privilege of giving respect, honor, and appreciation to a family to which honor and appreciation are due. Glynn Robinson has served as one of …
EVENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS Welcome to worship! I want to thank you for being present today and for how you make a difference as the family of God. As we serve and worship, here are three dates of importance for our church. First, please join us NEXT Sunday – October 30th – at 12:15PM under the Pavilion as …
It’s fitting that October is “Pastor Appreciation Month.” I appreciate how you have expressed your gratitude to me, but more importantly, to the other members of our church staff. They are dedicated people, and I appreciate your support for each of them. This week I have participated as chairman of the Board of Trustees at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. …
I think you know that I get to work with a very special group of people, both in our office staff and our pastoral team. I am so very thankful to have this opportunity to work with such a dedicated group if people – who love our Lord and love you, the church. Our Personnel Team provides recognition to our …
Our current sermon series is about the challenges that we face in life. Today, I am preaching from the letter of Simon Peter to dispersed churches and Christians living in a time of persecution. When the letter was written Simon Peter was in prison at Rome awaiting execution. It’s understandable that he wrote much about suffering. Afterall, he was experiencing …
Connect Groups and Mental Health All this month we have been emphasizing the importance of Connect Groups – our small group Bible studies. We all know why they are important; Bible study, the community of believers, and the opportunity to pray and serve together. These groups meet here at the church building before/after services, and options are – Saturday at …
Are We Seeing “Green Shoots?” Not one of us would deny we are living in very difficult and perilous times. Our faith in Christ is under attack daily across the country, and our children are being targeted with destructive ideologies and teaching. Yet, I think I can see a glimmer of hope. I certainly can’t speak about the nation, and …
Several weeks ago I asked the Wednesday night Bible study group to pray specifically for a fruitful harvest of new believers. The following weekend, we also asked the entire church to do the same. Since that time, we have seen a steady group of new believers. Thirty-six of those new believers were baptized in the Bogue Falaya River last Sunday. …
If you could do one thing to help the church and to help people, would you do it? I have great confidence that you would. Here is my suggestion for today. Join a group of people similar to you in meeting together for fellowship, prayer, and Bible Study. We call those groups “Connect Groups.” These are small groups of people …
