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The Lovingkindness of the Lord

There are some nights of preaching that feel smooth and unhindered, and there are other nights when the moment feels heavy, difficult, and disrupted. This message at the Chattanooga Rescue Mission was one of those difficult nights. While preaching from Psalm 107 on “The Lovingkindness of the Lord,” I was reminded again that the Word…

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Considerations of War

Last night it was a blessing to be back at the Chattanooga Rescue Mission, where I preached a message entitled “Considerations of War” from Luke 14:28–32. As I stood there and looked across the gathering, I was struck by something I had not fully considered before. Since the pandemic of 2020, the chapel services have…

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A Glimpse of Grace in the Old Testament

It was a real joy and privilege to be with the dear family of God at Westside Baptist Church in Rossville, Georgia, this Sunday while their pastor was away. I preached a message entitled “A Glimpse of Grace in the Old Testament” from Ezekiel 16:1-15. The vision of Ezekiel in Chapter 16 shows the shocking…

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Easter Sunday: A Day of Revelation

I was asked to preach the Easter Sunday service at True Light Church year. It was a wonderful time of worshiping our risen Savior! I preached a message entitled “Easter Sunday: A Day of Revelation.” Jesus reveals Himself to the Hurting (Mary Magdalene); the Hopeless (the two on the Emmaus Road); the Humiliated (Simon Peter)…

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When Ten Words Tell the Whole Story

I preached this message at a local county jail on March 8, 2026, and there was something fitting about opening John 3:16 in a place where men are forced to think about guilt, consequences, failure, and the need for mercy. In a setting like that, familiar verses do not need to be treated lightly. They…

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What Does God Want From Me on Thanksgiving Day?

I was asked to preach the Thanksgiving Day chapel service at the Chattanooga Rescue Mission this year. In many ways, this service is one of the most difficult for me to prepare. It is easy to call family and friends to give thanks to God when they gather from warm homes around tables filled with…

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The Impact of Faithful Ministry: Lessons from Wesley and Caughey

In the realm of ministry, we often find ourselves longing for tangible results. We invest our time, energy, and prayers, hoping to witness a transformative change in the lives of those we serve. However, as we examine the experiences of two renowned evangelists, John Wesley and James Caughey, we come to realize that it is…

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DL Moody Quote

“The measure of a man is not how many servants he has but how many men he serves.” – DL Moody

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Podcasting Helps

I got an email the other day from a pastor in the Netherlands who listened to the Forgotten Podcast. He has a real heart for revival in his home country and asked me about different aspects of producing a high quality podcast. I started answering his question very generally at first but got more and…

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