by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 21, 2009 | Christian Life, Family
The home, specifically marriage, is under attack like at no other time in history. A good marriage requires continuous attention, and constant personal growth. We husbands must constantly work to be the best husband we can possibly be. Here are five quick ways to be a...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 9, 2009 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Ten years ago this week, Los Angeles Baptist Church opened its doors to the inner-city of downtown Los Angeles. And yesterday evening, I had the privilege of preaching for the church’s tenth anniversary celebration. As I looked around at the faces of joyful, growing...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 5, 2009 | Christian Life
Twenty-two years ago Bob and Joyce Lane visited our church. Their grandchildren had recently started riding our church bus, and they wanted to see the church the children were attending. Bob (a World War II veteran) and Joyce were already saved, but after they joined...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 4, 2009 | Christian Life, Current Events
This past Sunday I began the ten week sermon series “Times Are Changing: Prophetic Truths You Cannot Afford to Miss.” Study for this series has been fascinating—so fascinating that I had to work diligently to cut my notes for last Sunday down to 28 pages! The Lord...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 28, 2009 | Current Events
Earlier in August, the ACLU sent a letter to the city of Lancaster demanding they stop praying in the name of Jesus before city meetings. The letter stated that these “sectarian prayers” violate the U.S. Constitution’s ban on establishment of religion. Lancaster...