Author Archives: PastorDave

“…and show her honor…” ~1 Peter 3.7

Posted on March 27, 2023 by PastorDave

“…and show her honor…” / 1 Peter 3.7 We love, appreciate, and honor all our pastors’ wives for the contributions each one makes to the ministry of our church. But you will understand if I give this distinct and personal … Continue reading →

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Let not your hearts be troubled | Jesus’ Panacea Promises for Troubled Hearts

Posted on March 25, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 14 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 14.1-31 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / Upper Room Discourse. We usually call chapters 14-16 ‘The Upper Room Discourse’ because Jesus is the One speaking, and … Continue reading →

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Love one another…as I have loved you

Posted on March 18, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 13 | Lesson Notes / Talking points Read John 13.1 – 14.7 I / INTRODUCTION: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 1 / Yes, I know, there’s a lot of ground to cover here. But since it’s all connected and … Continue reading →

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An update re: my Mom…

Posted on March 14, 2023 by PastorDave

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 Dear Friends, I’m writing this primarily for the sake of the many of you with whom I correspond, live in community, and fellowship on a daily and weekly basis … and who know about and pray … Continue reading →

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When I Am Lifted Up From the Earth

Posted on March 11, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 12 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 12.12-33 I / INTRODUCTION: CONTEXT & MAKING THE CONNECTIONS II / vv 12-19 / ‘BEHOLD, YOUR KING IS COMING!’ III / vv 20-26 / ‘…BUT IF IT DIES, … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Service of Love

Posted on March 4, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 11 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John 12.1-8 I / INTRODUCTION: SOME SIGNIFICANCES OF THIS CHAPTER 1 / Chapter 12 brings us to a significant point in our survey/study of this Gospel. Some Bible teachers … Continue reading →

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“SUCCESS” vs. “EFFECTIVENESS”

Posted on March 3, 2023 by PastorDave

The older I get, the more I think about where all I’ve been over the course of my life and ministry and what all I’ve done – or not done – and if I’ve done it well. I always seriously … Continue reading →

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I AM…the Resurrection and the Life

Posted on February 25, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 10 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John, chapter 11 NOTE: to you who have been following these lessons in sequence, I am keeping the lessons I taught our Sunday School class in numerical order. However, … Continue reading →

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My Tribute to my Friend, Dorothy Hulette

Posted on February 16, 2023 by PastorDave

DELIVERED AT HER MEMORIAL SERVICE Monday | 13 February 2023 | Buck Run Baptist Church https://www.harrodbrothers.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Hulette/#!/Obituary >>>>>>>>>> † <<<<<<<<<< Dorothy was my friend – and she still is and will be forever [1 Thessalonians 4.13-18]. She was also a decades-long … Continue reading →

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Though I was blind…now I see!

Posted on February 11, 2023 by PastorDave

JOHN | Lesson 9 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read John, chapter 9 I / INTRODUCTION: SOME SIGNIFICANCES OF THIS SIGN [MIRACLE] 1 / This is now the sixth of the seven signs [miracles] that John highlights in his … Continue reading →

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