SERMONS

 WEB SERMONS

10/28/2006 https://fb.watch/oBV23lgwDH/ John 6 There is a Lad Here John 6 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

10/28/2006 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=585524445755089

Mark 16 Great Commission Mark 16 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

10/29/2006 https://fb.watch/oBU-Z6ZaRd/

Gen 22 Abraham Life of Faith Genesis 22 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

10/30/2006 https://fb.watch/oBU_n_wlMD/

Mark 14 Sacrificial Giving Mark 14 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

11/4/2006 https://fb.watch/oBUYxtGlhJ/ Luke 10 Picture of Worry Luke 10 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

11/5/2006 https://fb.watch/oBUUg5Okkj/

Acts A Real Christian Acts 11 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

11/5/2006 https://fb.watch/oBUVAp7GjI/

To Them That Perish 2 Kings 5 2 Kings 5 HONG KONG MISSION CONF.

5/6/2007 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/587919619

Land of Beginning Again Genesis 12

9/13/2015 https://vimeo.com/139591340?share=copy

Back to Bethel Genesis 35

9/27/2015 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/141996628

The Grace of God Titus 2:11-15

10/4/2015 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/141725349

Turning Your Darkest Hour into Your Finest Hour James 1

10/4/2015 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/141499110

Me and the Gospel Romans 1

10/11/2015 https://vimeo.com/142186097?share=copy

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2

10/18/2015 https://vimeo.com/143496022?share=copy

NOAH Hebrews 11 FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH

10/25/2015 https://vimeo.com/143539729?share=copy

ABRAHAM Hebrews 11 FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH

11/1/2015 https://vimeo.com/144448414?share=copy

DIRECTION - The Path Proverbs 3:5,6

11/4/2015 https://vimeo.com/145751141?share=copy

Spiritual Battle Joshua 10 TRANSITIONS

11/15/2015 https://vimeo.com/145831248?share=copy

John the Baptist Matthew 3 FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH

11/18/2015 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/147286195

Distress Psalm 120

11/29/2015 https://vimeo.com/147592809?share=copy

A Forgotten Man Genesis 40 FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH

12/6/2015 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/148185813

A Great Light Matthew 4

1/3/2016 https://vimeo.com/151212528?share=copy

Following The Lord Exodus 13

1/10/2016 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/151545577

Weep Not For Me Luke 23

1/24/2016 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/153331692

Last Great Hope Matthew 28 Last Great Hope

1/31/2016 https://vimeo.com/153955635?share=copy

AWAKEN Joel 2 Last Great Hope

2/7/2016 https://vimeo.com/155345926?share=copy

URGENCY Acts 1 Last Great Hope

2/14/2016 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/155927547https:/vimeo.com/manage/videos/155927547

Heart Matters Proverbs 4

2/21/2016 https://vimeo.com/156368041?share=copy

ACT BOLDLY NOW Acts 4 Last Great Hope

3/6/2016 https://vimeo.com/158692932?share=copy

Identifying the Voice of God Matthew 16

3/13/2016 https://vimeo.com/159135006?share=copy

Possessions Luke 12

3/20/2016 https://vimeo.com/159887014?share=copy

When Jesus Comes Palm Sunday Matthew 21

3/27/2016 https://vimeo.com/160882020?share=copy

HOPE AGAIN LUKE 24

4/24/2016 https://vimeo.com/165625791?share=copy

Sluggards Vineyard Proverbs 24

4/24/2016 https://vimeo.com/164514145?share=copy

Hath God Said Genesis 3

5/22/2016 https://vimeo.com/168585375?share=copy

The AntiChrist 2 Thessalonians 2

6/15/2016 https://vimeo.com/171342751?share=copy

The Extra Mile Matthew 5:38 Sermon on the Mount

7/3/2016 https://vimeo.com/174158804?share=copy

Why Stand Ye Idle? Matthew 20

7/10/2016 https://vimeo.com/175142841?share=copy

Bible Signs Jesus is Coming John 14

7/17/2016 https://vimeo.com/175176736?share=copy Brokenness Psalm 34

9/18/2016 https://vimeo.com/183435326?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/183435326?share=copy

Faith and Fear (Got any Rivers) Joshua 3

9/25/2016 https://vimeo.com/184451234?share=copy

Endure Hebrews 12

10/2/2016 https://vimeo.com/185901378?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/185901378?share=copy

Sowing Seed Matthew 13

10/2/2016 https://vimeo.com/186328664?share=copy

SOS Song Psalm 11

10/23/2016 https://vimeo.com/189526229?share=copy

Confident of Heaven 2 Corinthians 4

10/30/2016 https://vimeo.com/190395119?share=copy

Unlikely Hero: Jepthah Judges 11

12/7/2016 https://vimeo.com/196970462?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/196970462?share=copy

TEMPTATIONS James 1 JAMES

1/15/2017 https://vimeo.com/200281714?share=copy

A New Day Exodus 17

1/22/2017 https://vimeo.com/201387811?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/201387811?share=copy

Time to Trust Joshua 6

2/5/2017 https://vimeo.com/203026832?share=copy

Borrowed Power 2 Kings 6

11/5/2017 https://vimeo.com/242325950?share=copy

Qualities of A Friend John

2/12/2020 https://vimeo.com/397620246?share=copy

Rev 3 doors Revelation 3

3/15/2020 https://vimeo.com/400443266?share=copy Hope IN SUBMISSION 1 Peter 2 1 Peter 2 HOPE 1 PETER

3/15/2020 https://vimeo.com/400443684?share=copy

TREASURE AND HEART Proverb Matthew 6 PARABLE PROVERBS

3/18/2020 https://vimeo.com/400443924?share=copy

WRONG ROAD ATTITUDES malachi 1 MALACHI

3/22/2020 https://vimeo.com/400443567?share=copy

Hope IN SUBMISSION PT 2 1 Peter 2 1 Peter 2 HOPE 1 PETER

3/22/2020 https://vimeo.com/400441512?share=copy

luke 6 blind leading blind Luke 6 PARABLE PROVERBS

3/25/2020 https://vimeo.com/400443062?share=copy

MALACHI MALACHI

3/29/2020 https://vimeo.com/401981527?share=copy Conforming to Superiors Matthew 1024 PARABLE PROVERBS

3/29/2020 https://vimeo.com/401781585?share=copy 1 PETER HOPE 1 PETER

4/1/2020 https://vimeo.com/403760495?share=copy

treachery against God MALACHI 2 MALACHI

4/5/2020 https://vimeo.com/404305887?share=copy

1 PETER HOPE 1 PETER

4/5/2020 https://vimeo.com/404674942?share=copy

PSALM 56 TRUSTING GOD IN YOUR SITUATION TRUSTING GOD PSALM 56

4/8/2020 https://vimeo.com/405460137?share=copy

MALACHI 3 MALACHI 3 MALACHI

4/12/2020 https://vimeo.com/406905289?share=copy

wrong on basic truth matt 21 matt 21 PARABLE PROVERBS

4/12/2020 https://vimeo.com/406727481?share=copy

EASTER 1 Cor 15 Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15 EASTER

4/15/2020 https://vimeo.com/408195247?share=copy

MALACHI MALACHI 3 MALACHI

4/19/2020 https://vimeo.com/409372640?share=copy

1 peter 3 hope in mistreatment 1 PETER 3 HOPE 1 PETER

4/19/2020 https://vimeo.com/409623874?share=copy

hebrews 12 race hebrews 12

4/22/2020 https://vimeo.com/410471966?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/410471966?share=copy

MALACHI 3 FAITHFUL MALACHI 3 MALACHI

4/26/2020 https://vimeo.com/411935012?share=copy

Hope by focus on Christ 1 Peter 3 1 PETER 3 HOPE 1 PETER

4/26/2020 https://vimeo.com/412079374?share=copy

Criticizing Hypocritically PARABLE PROVERBS

4/29/2020 https://vimeo.com/413370884?share=copy

Malachi 3 GOD’S VIEW OF GIVING MALACHI 3 MALACHI

5/3/2020 https://vimeo.com/414452419?share=copy

1 peter 4 armed 1 PETER 4 HOPE 1 PETER

5/6/2020 https://vimeo.com/415411429?share=copy

BURNING DAY MALACHI 4 MALACHI

5/10/2020 https://vimeo.com/416790638?share=copy Mothers Day 2 Tim 1 Grandmothers 2 Tim 2 MOTHERS DAY

5/10/2020 https://vimeo.com/415411059?share=copy

ANGELS HEBREWS 1

5/13/2020 https://vimeo.com/418187806?share=copy

MALACHI MALACHI

5/17/2020 https://vimeo.com/419579589?share=copy

1 peter 4 7 HELPS TO THE PRAYER LIFE 1 PETER 4 HOPE 1 PETER

5/17/2020 https://vimeo.com/419727166?share=copy

NEH 2 OFF DEAD CENTER Nehemiah 2 MINISTRY MOTIVATION

5/24/2020 https://vimeo.com/422143083?share=copy

Hope in Trials 1 Peter 4 1 PETER 4 HOPE 1 PETER

5/24/2020 https://vimeo.com/424008978?share=copy acts 1 the church ALIVE ACTS 1 CHURCH IS ALIVE

5/27/2020 https://vimeo.com/424009728?share=copy

MALACHI MALACHI

5/31/2020 https://vimeo.com/424633738?share=copy

1 PETER 5 REGATHERING 1 PETER 5 HOPE 1 PETER

5/31/2020 https://vimeo.com/424634020?share=copy

acts 1 the church ALIVE OPPORTUNITY AND POWER ACTS 1 CHURCH IS ALIVE

6/3/2020 https://vimeo.com/425651698?share=copy

MALACHI MALACHI

6/7/2020 https://vimeo.com/426634825?share=copy

MISSON REPORTS MATTHEW 28

6/7/2020 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/426863267

1 PETER HOPE 1 PETER

6/10/2020 https://vimeo.com/429110541?share=copy

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

6/14/2020 https://vimeo.com/429110860?share=copy

A Plan for Peace James 4

6/14/2020 https://vimeo.com/429110751?share=copy

1 PETER HOPE 1 PETER

6/17/2020 https://vimeo.com/430184629?share=copy

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

6/21/2020 https://vimeo.com/432667630?share=copy

2020 06 21 fathers day psa 127 Psalm 127 Fathers day

6/21/2020 https://vimeo.com/432631045?share=copy

Psalm 127 Psalm 127

6/24/2020 https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/432668330

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

6/28/2020 https://vimeo.com/433225713?share=copy

You Chose A Cross Mark 8

6/28/2020 https://vimeo.com/433383296?share=copy

WORD FROM GOD2 Peter 1 2 Peter 1 2 PETER

7/5/2020 https://vimeo.com/435727113?share=copy

Discerning Truth 2 Peter 2 2 Peter 2 2 PETER

7/5/2020 https://vimeo.com/435554720?share=copy

Let Us Go On… Hebrews 6

7/8/2020 https://vimeo.com/438962545?share=copy

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

7/12/2020 https://vimeo.com/437681354?share=copy Times and Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5

7/12/2020 https://vimeo.com/437682076?share=copy Spared not 2 Peter 2 2 Peter 2 2 PETER

7/15/2020 https://vimeo.com/438982689?share=copy

acts 4 the church ALIVE Truth War Intensifies Acts 4 CHURCH ALIVE

7/22/2020 https://vimeo.com/440495531?share=copy

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

7/26/2020 https://vimeo.com/441834041?share=copy

CONSIDERING FUTURE EVENTS 2 Peter 3 2 Peter 3 2 PETER

7/26/2020 https://vimeo.com/441860381?share=copy

Challenge of Ministry Acts 18

7/29/2020 https://vimeo.com/451820957?share=copy

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

8/2/2020 https://vimeo.com/451819897?share=copy

Love 1 Corinthians 13

8/2/2020 https://vimeo.com/446264997?share=copyhttps://vimeo.com/446264997?share=copy

1 sam 11 Defender peace at any cost 1 Samuel 11

8/5/2020 https://vimeo.com/446261615?share=copy

Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

8/23/2020 https://vimeo.com/451905425?share=copy

Hope Hebrews 11

8/26/2020 https://vimeo.com/452029015?share=copy Acts Acts CHURCH ALIVE

Again: Blessed With The Best

 "God always sends me the best" not only is my favorite quote (Sharon Forgie as she went through cancer treatments), but has become my reality over the past four plus years of my ALS journey from Michigan to Texas. Caring professionals and amateurs :) have been used of God to help me and our family as caretakers and supporters. The most recent are  Bristol, Shay, Alma, Jenna, Jill and Joyce. There are many unsung heroes and I thank God for the ones who have crossed my life in this last chapter.

"I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth ...This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. ...for there is no want to them that fear him. ..they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing"

-Psalm 34

Pushed On By Providence

 

To live a Proverbs 3:5,6 "and he shall direct thy path" kind of life is not a perfect or easy way, but focuses my heart to trust and listen to God day by day. 

Spurgeon said "one drop of Christ’s fellowship is enough to sweeten an ocean of trials. Just to know that He is near, to enjoy His presence and to see His gleaming eye, would transform even hell into heaven".

 It is in these times that we're given special times of encouragement that blesses our lives and we feel the nearness of God.

The great sustaining energy during trials and difficulties is an active, working faith in the Christian that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is not some blind ignorance to the realities of the dark valley and swift current of sufferings that seem to be pushed by providence. The facts cannot be denied concerning the mystery of life's hard riddles balancing the prayer of faith that moves the arm of God and accepting His sovereign purpose. 

Sometimes the desire to stay in a holding pattern has to give way to unknown steps trusting to learn more of how to walk by faith and not sight!

"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about"-Psalm 32:8–10

  

Youth Camp Hidden Treasure

I'm looking in the bus rearview window today thinking of the 60+ weeks of camp that I've been blessed to take part in. From the heat of Lake Texoma to the cool of Colorado mountain air, one thing was common to all: when we set aside time for God to speak to us, He never disappoints! 

Spiritual battles confronted in chapels, on hillsides, in dorms and devotions with many victories won that decided godly change for years to come. Yes, there were losses and casualties. I rejoice in the good things and am painfully aware of sin's deceptive power.

There were many difficulties and obstacles in every week and among every group. Prayer and the working of God's Holy Spirit still amazes me.

But I am thankful to have presented the opportunity to know the plan and will of God to those who would choose to follow.

 Salvation, surrendered lives to God and being able to have the forgiving longsuffering peace of God is the priceless gift in a purpose driven life.

"To seek the will of God is life's greatest adventure

To find the will of God is life's greatest discovery 

To do the will of God is life's greatest achievement"

VBS - Bringing Children to Jesus

There is no greater joy than to see a child realize that Jesus loves them and then puts their faith in Him! To see the Holy Spirit's conviction and illumination of God's offer of forgiveness and salvation following the simple stories of the gospel is truly heavenly!

Some of the biggest challenges and obstacles have happened as we have confronted spiritual darkness with the Light of the world. Electrical pole transformers sparking out, bus breakdowns, Spanish speaking lost 5 year old, police called, sign ordinance violated, flyers cease and desist order, rival gangs threaten fighting, volunteer conflict and unexpected death.

Blessings included offering excitement, prizes donated, soul winning thrills, uplifting songs, crazy games, sacrificial service and eternal joys.

"And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them." Mark 10:13–16

2023 @ Spring Baptist had 800+ each day and 58 saved!

 

WHEN THE FUTURE WE PLANNED IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN

It's been nearly four years since we came to the life detour that changed everything. Felt like the fellow that had a job at the railroad driving trains. When he wrecked and totaled it, his first thought was "Now I need to be retrained!"

 And what a retraining it has been! From left-handed eating to eye-gaze technology, this has touched every aspect of our lives. 

 And, to God be the glory, it is amazing how God has provided for each need as it comes. We have been clearly blessed by God, though we can't explain exactly how, we have been reminded of a few things about His working in our lives!

We know we are not alone. Many of you are facing life-altering challenging circumstances. Physically, emotionally, financially, relationally, and spiritually. It could be what I call "early onset" old age, a failing or loveless marriage, prodigal wayward children, or a seeming back side of the desert job. Impassable mountains and giants remind us of how big and wise our God really is!

WHAT TO DO NOW

Don't obsess about why you are suffering or the physical outcome.

 When you look back, be thankful. When you look ahead, be hopeful. Remember God doesn't rubberstamp your plans, you follow His plan for your future.

 It is a day by day faith that has always sustained us. Confusion, frustration and uncertainty always need to be brought to God first.

 Living the future God planned.

Even when you recognize this is God's will for us, on some days the tears flow through the hardness without warning. This season is restrictive, messy and in many ways unpredictable beyond what we imagined.

Like a flood, the past two years has brought retirement, relocation and resettlement. New house, new church, new nursing home for Vicki's parents, new doctors and clinics.

Positively, new friends, new neighbors and new classes.

 When real life shoots at you point-blank, Job is a good template with his three hundred plus questions that reminds us that God is all wise and knows how to get our attention.

I have found some great insight from Job that maybe will help you today.

 God’s purposes are often hidden from us. When Vicki went into the hospital on her birthday last September, we have been totally overwhelmed with support from established friends and new friends alike.

He owes us no explanations. The joy of the journey doesn't preclude dark clouds and window shaking thunder. Scary times.

 We owe Him our complete love and trust. This has to be my view from a power wheelchair.

We must be honest with ourselves and with God. When hurt deeply, what we really need is not an explanation from God but a revelation of God.

If you are struggling with the rocky path before you, we shouldn’t pretend we don’t struggle. God welcomes the weak and weary. He is the source of rest, peace and joy for the future... the one that is best for us.

 

THE LAST FEW MILES

This week highlights.

On a positive note, I don't have any more classified documents in my important papers filing cabinet and I haven't been notified that I am indicted on any new charges. Of my five NCAA March Madness basketball brackets, my highest ranking was at 2.1k and worst at 2.30M. 

In other news, today I begin hospice. Vicki 's latest PET Scan report is that her cancer numbers are down but also indicated additional abdominal lymph nodes are involved.

Personality conflicts also flared up and a car insurance increase has forced a decision-making which intensified as I get multiple emails, texts and phone calls from a few innocent Google searches. In the midst of it all, we received news that the remaining student loans have been discharged, so they now won't have to be subtracted from our life insurance payout. I told Vicki that now she will be able to enjoy the full amount with her next husband. She quickly reminded me that this is a  race and she intends to beat me to heaven, and in our private sense of humor we shared a laugh together. This is the day the Lord hath made, WE WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT