If I only had one more sermon to preach before I died, it would be about my Lord Jesus Christ. I think when we get to the end of our ministry, one of our regrets will be that we didn't preach more of Him. I'm sure no minister will repent of having preached Him too much.—Spurgeon

“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:21-23

"A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor." "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3

Healthy churches are led by healthy pastors who love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

We make a mistake by constantly trying to defend ourselves. Most of the time it is wiser to humbly move forward, focus on the next task, and trust God’s timing for vindication.

“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10

He who is full of himself is likely to be quite empty. "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves." (Philippians 2:3)

“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.” 2 Samuel 22:31

Spurgeon: The Lord sometimes suffers his people to be driven into a corner that they may experimentally know how necessary he is to them.

It’s an honor to have y'all use it! Have a great season.

We look forward to heaven, but if God still has us here, we are needed on earth! “For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.” Phil 1:23-24

TGC council member @rayortlund’s decision to endorse the pro-trans surgery for minors, pro-abortion, pro-socialism candidate is sad to see. The woke ideology affecting evangelicalism is tragic. Megan Basham was right in her book “Shepherds for Sale.” “Now I beseech you, brethren,

Re: necessary confrontation “Truth is love’s best gift. Love is truth’s best wrapping. Love for people leads us to lovingly confront them at times. As leaders, when we don’t confront unhealthy behavior, we are fertilizing that behavior.” (Kurt Skelly)

A LOVING THOUGHT IN HATEFUL DAYS Do you enjoy hearing about the faults of others? Do you want to tell as many people as you can the “juicy details” about the fall of another believer? That is a sure sign that you are not full of the love of God. “Charity…thinketh no evil;

Too often we make decisions today we don’t plan to keep until tomorrow.

Given the biblical role of government (Romans 13), I believe an important question to ask when voting is, “Who will best restrain evil and maintain conditions likely for righteousness to flourish?” Thoughts for American Christians in This Election: paulchappell.com/2024/10/25/tho…

“The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.”—Missionary Hudson Taylor

"Men may spurn our appeal, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons; but they are helpless against our prayers." - J. Sidlow Baxter

Happy to welcome Buddy and Hallie Himes and their family to Lancaster Baptist Church as Buddy Himes joins our staff team as the Music Director.