Author Archives: PastorDave

Our Mom’s obituary

Posted on April 8, 2023 by PastorDave

Here is the obituary and service arrangements for our beloved Mom. Here also is the full picture that was cropped for the obituary. This is our Mom in the element, environment, and context of her life’s calling [while also being … Continue reading →

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“…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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