Category Archives: Preaching

Before He Speaks

Yikes. Looks like I need to come up with a new sermon illustration for Sunday. And I soooooo wanted to tell everybody about Sunny’s latest run-in with the law. There goes that one. And for the record, she doesn’t snore.

Posted in Family, Preaching, Video | Tagged , | 2 Comments

And I Did Not Know It

Tomorrow is the 15th anniversary of my Mother’s death. I honestly can’t summon up the energy to write a fitting tribute for her as I’ve done in years’ past. (I’ve already written tributes to her here and here.) I just … Continue reading

Posted in My Girls, Preaching, Scripture | 5 Comments

Archive: Bring Them to Jesus

Tomorrow morning, I’ll be preaching at our annual Children’s Day service. I was going back through my blog archives and I came across this post I made two years ago. I wanted to post it here again, basically to serve … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional, Jesus, Kids, Preaching, Scripture, Social Issues | Leave a comment

The Intersection of Hope

It’s easy to look back and see that 2008 was a difficult year. The economy is on everyone’s mind; each day brings news of more corporate scandals and massive employee layoffs. But 2009 is upon us and with the new … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional, Hope, Kingdom Values, Preaching, Scripture, Theology | Leave a comment

Kids Say

I just came from speaking at chapel at the school where Joshua and Abby Kate attend. I was milling around the chapel area before everyone got there. The first class arrived and the students were all standing single-file by the … Continue reading

Posted in Humor, Kids, Preaching | 3 Comments

Special Places

I’m at Lipscomb today to be a part of a preaching conference. It’s been great so far to hear from some godly men I admire who have devoted their lives to the practice of proclamation. I have such an appreciation … Continue reading

Posted in Blessings, Preaching, Sunny | 2 Comments

And I Did Not Know It

I preached this for a grad class a few days ago. I wanted to post it here, in honor of my mother, whose love I miss dearly. Sermon: “And I Did Not Know It” – Genesis 28:10-16 Focus: God is … Continue reading

Posted in Mom, Preaching, Scripture | Leave a comment

Oops

I just realized in my sermon yesterday, I referred to Life Together as the work of Henri Nouwen. Of course, that’s wrong. Bonhoeffer wrote Life Together. I know this. I wrote a paper about this. But I forgot. (With as … Continue reading

Posted in Preaching | 4 Comments

Jason Bybee: Televangelist

Today I began my career as a televangelist. Move over, Olsteen. There’s a new kid on the block. Now if I only had a book to hawk… Seriously, our preaching minister has had a very successful television ministry for nearly … Continue reading

Posted in Huntsville, Preaching | 8 Comments

A Lesson on Discipleship

If you want to hear a great lesson on discipleship, click here and listen to Gary’s lesson entitled, “What Is God’s Goal For Me?”. You can also download the MP3 if you’re interested. Absolutely great stuff.

Posted in Discipleship, Preaching | Leave a comment