Character Counts

Character Counts

Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from [these] willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my... Read More »
Facing One’s Failure

Facing One’s Failure

If anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father. —1 John 2:1 Only a few baseball players have ever batted .400 over an entire season, which means they went hitless six... Read More »

JESUS AND THE SHREWD MANAGER

Luke 16:1-9 Introduction: In 1978, I was the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. We housed a church and a Christian school in our building and were experiencing... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Nine)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Nine)

Today we conclude our look at change in the local church by seeing several more ways that pastors can be positive instruments for change. 6. Action steps always need a manager. We... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Eight)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Eight)

In this final week of looking at change in the church, we are seeing how pastors can be more skillful at change-management. We continue by seeing: 4. A good goal can be shared and... Read More »

The Fairest

When I first became a Christian and started attending church at age nineteen, I immediately fell in love with singing the great hymns of the faith. My heart overflowed with joy and... Read More »

JESUS AND THE PRODIGAL SON

Text: Luke 15:11-24 Introduction: The story of the prodigal son is probably the most familiar of the parables Jesus told. It is also another money story. The parable of the unjust... Read More »
“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Seven)

“Making Changes in the Established Church” (Part Seven)

We’re talking about making proper changes in the established church, one that has been there for a little while.  That’s as opposed to starting your own church from... Read More »