This book review of Jim Shaddix‘s The Passion Driven Sermon was written as part of Pastor Lane’s doctoral course work, and as such, it is written in a more formal, academic tone than the rest of this blog’s posts. Still, we hope the audience will find these academic book reviews useful, which is why we have...
My heart is for men who are striving to live for Christ in order to leave a godly legacy for their children. Godly fathers must live boldly to focus on what matters. I encourage fathers to build a godly heritage for their children by focusing on three parts: how you live, what you say,...
The sixth sermon in a series entitled “Esther, the everyday faithfulness of God.” Pastor Lane shares how God remembers people by four encouragements to work His will through the evil schemes of wicked men. More Posts from the Esther Sermon Series: Jesus is the true King: Esther 1. God works through imperfect people: Esther 2. Evil...
I began this Godly Fathers series with seven reflections that I observed one night in an elder meeting. Those reflections pressed me to expand such a necessary topic in our day. The longer I pastor the more I am made aware of the invaluable strength, stability, and grace that I enjoy daily because of...
The fifth sermon in a series entitled “Esther, the everyday faithfulness of God.” Pastor Lane shares how God honors people with grace who respond to him in humility, obedience, service and speaking and acting in God’s plan. More Posts from the Esther Sermon Series: Jesus is the true King: Esther 1. God works through imperfect...
This book review of Ramesh Richard‘s Preparing Expository Sermons was written as part of Pastor Lane’s doctoral course work, and as such, it is written in a more formal, academic tone than the rest of this blog’s posts. Still, we hope the audience will find these academic book reviews useful, which is why we have...
I sat in our elders’ meeting last night and was struck by a deep encouragement. We invest the first part of our time in prayer for one another and needs within the church. The theme of last night’s requests was obvious; our hearts were heavy as fathers. Each of us shared specific struggles we...
This is the fourth sermon in a series entitled “Esther, the everyday faithfulness of God.” Pastor Lane shares how God turns people to him so that through them he can turn situations for good and glory. More Posts from the Esther Sermon Series: Jesus is the true King: Esther 1. God works through imperfect people: Esther...
The state of Christianity in America today is a topic of great debate. Depending on where you live, the conversation is likely traced through a varied vernacular. At the heart of the conversation is the question, “Is Christianity, and specifically the Church, shrinking or growing?” A couple of weeks ago, the Pew Forum on...
The is the third sermon in a series entitled “Esther, the everyday faithfulness of God.” Pastor Lane introduces the fourth key character, Haman, and shows that “Even when” evil is present, “Even then” God is working. With all the evil in the world, the greatest danger is not the Hamans in the world, but...