Some of the most important work in soulwinning is done after a visitor comes for the first time. Just the fact that they came indicates that their heart is open.

In the business world many catch phrases and buzz words arise. Several years ago I started hearing about paradigms (pair-a-dimes). I’m a simple kind of guy, an Alabama boy at heart.

An old proverb states, “For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, for want of a horse the rider was lost, for want of a rider the battle was lost, for want of the battle the kingdom was lost, and all for the want of a horseshoe nail.”

I have always loved the story of Moses and his family. I love how God used this family to protect their son and save a nation!

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Proverbs addresses the subject of a great mom in chapter thirty-one. Here are four examples of mothers who displayed great faith.

Baptist preachers have always known that beliefs matter. The challenge has been in convincing the congregations of the same. The pastor spends hours in study searching the Scriptures. He cross references verses.

One of the things I enjoy about ladies ministry is setting aside time to meet with the ladies of our church as a group and mentor them.

Many pastors asked me what planning and preparation were involved before I started Hermosillo Baptist Church, and I thank God for those questions. A vision without a strategic plan will be just another dream.

The nation was in a free fall heading for destruction. Not a single drop of rain had fallen for three and a half years.

Some years ago, I stood in a long line at the pharmacy in a Target store. The young lady behind the counter was exceptionally friendly, cheerful, and helpful, and she kept her customers in a good mood during a long wait.