This Sunday, as we continue in our Fall series, 1Timothy: Fight the Good Fight, we will dig into 1 Timothy 1:12-17, where Paul shares his testimony. It is a testimony of "Overflowing Grace." Let me encourage you to dig into this text and let the river of His grace overflow. Be praying for this Sunday, that the Spirit will flow like rivers of living water. Is there a fri...

As I write these words, my heart is somewhat heavy, but at the same time rejoicing. Early this morning (Tuesday), Melissa's mother,Mary West, passed away. On the one hand, our hearts are grieving. We have a close,loving family, and she will be missed. Please pray for my precious wife, Melissa, who has honored her mom in countless ways, and who loved her dearly. Pray for Ma...

This Sunday is the first Sunday of September, and we are going to kick off Fall with abrand-new series: 1 Timothy: Fight The Good Fight. For months, I have been marinating in 1-2Timothy. We will do 1 Timothy in the Fall, and 2 Timothy in the winter and early spring. These are incredibly important books for Christians to know deeply, especially in these times we live in, w...

This Sunday we will finish our summer series, Communion with the Living God, by looking at Romans 15:20-33, and seeing what it means to be "Abandoned To God." This text is different than the others in thisseries, in that Paul is asking the church to pray for him. What does he ask them to pray for, and why? We really get a glimpse into the Apostle's heart in this text, as ...

This Sunday we will look at Philippians 1:3-11 as we talk about "Praying With GospelFocus." The opening verses of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi are filled with joy and thanksgiving. Even though Paul writes from prison to believers who are suffering the fires of persecution, there is so much joy in the Lord! In fact, the theme of joy is pervasive throughout the f...

This Sunday I am so excited to preachEphesians 3:14-21! When most people think about Paul's prayers, this is usually the one that springs to mind, and for good reason: It tells us about "The Riches Of His Glory." Read over and pray over it as you prepare your heart for the Lord's Day, and for the Lord's Supper, which we will celebrate after the message. This passage brin...

This Sunday, as we continue in ourCommunion With The Living God series,we will look at the incredibly richEphesians 1:3-23, as we talk about"Eyes OpenedGlory Seen." In verses 3-14, the Apostle Paul unpackssome of the staggeringly wonderful blessings that are ours in Christ. Then, in verses 15-23, he prays that our eyes will be opened to see the wonders of these blessings....

This Sunday, as we continue in our new series, Communion with the Living God, we will look at the prayer that the Apostle Paul prays for the Thessalonian believers, in1 Thessalonians 3:11-13. The message is entitled, "A Heart For God's People." This is a passage where Paul just puts his heart right out there. He loves these people so much. Where did that love come from? W...

It is wonderful to be back home after a very fruitful trip to visit with our IMB missionaries who are working in Europe. Thank you, church, for your prayers and for your steadfast support of our gospel workers! The event Melissa and I got to be a part of was attended by team leaders from various European countries, and by singles andcouples who have been on the field six ...

This Sunday we will finish our series, Tell Me The Story Of Jesus, in the only appropriate wayby talking about his resurrection. We will look at Luke 24:36-53 and talk about "Our Risen and Ascended King." This is the culmination of the story, and I can't wait to share it! Be praying for our time of worship this Sunday. It was a joy last week to represent you at the Southe...