Category Archives: I’ve been thinking

What I must pray for every day without fail… part 1

Posted on October 25, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 1 WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues … Continue reading →

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Words Matter: What is The Gospel? a book review

Posted on October 16, 2020 by PastorDave

Words Matter: What is the Gospel? by Mark H. Ballard with Timothy K. Christian Over the course of my life and ministry, I have looked for books that focus on explaining and expressing The Gospel in simple, clear language that … Continue reading →

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Common Evangelist – Un-Common Gospel

Posted on October 12, 2020 by PastorDave

Common Evangelist – Un-Common Gospel Mark 1.1-15 Preached at New Life Baptist Church, Lexington KY | Steve Wainright, Pastor 11 October 2020

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Six Takeaways From Your Daily Time With God

Posted on September 19, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises | Lesson #3 These lesson notes were prepared and presented to our church’s Sunday School class, so they may contain references that are personal or specific to our group – but I pray and hope they are general … Continue reading →

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The Essential 100 Bible Reading Plan – a schedule

Posted on September 7, 2020 by PastorDave

Here is the printed schedule for the 100 days of Bible readings: E100.The Essential 100 Bible Reading Plan copy It isn’t too late to join us and get started on the Essential 100 Bible-reading plan that will take you on … Continue reading →

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The Berean Fellowship – come and join us!

Posted on September 6, 2020 by PastorDave

These lesson notes were written and prepared for our church’s Sunday School class, so they will contain references that will be personal and specific for our group – but I pray and hope they are general enough to be helpful … Continue reading →

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How to Establish and Practice A Daily Time With God

Posted on September 5, 2020 by PastorDave

These lesson notes were prepared and presented to our church’s Sunday School class, so they may contain personal references to our group – but I pray and hope they are general enough to prove helpful and beneficial to others also … Continue reading →

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“My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory” (James 2.1)

Posted on August 9, 2020 by PastorDave

Like you, I have thought about these same issues for years now – and even more so within the last year, especially … and even more, more so since the events of the past few months have exploded these crucial … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Dragon or The Way of the Lamb

Posted on July 8, 2020 by PastorDave

BOOK REVIEW The Way of the Dragon or The Way of the Lamb | (Searching for Jesus’ path of power in a church that has abandoned it) Jamin Goggin & Kyle Strobel | Nelson Books, 2017 Actually, I heard this … Continue reading →

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“BLESS YOU, MOM!”

Posted on June 26, 2020 by PastorDave

Today is my Mom’s birthday. So, as a partial expression of my love for her, I want to excerpt a portion from a message I preached on Mother’s Day, 13 May 2001. The message is from Proverbs 31.28, “Her children … Continue reading →

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