Making a Difference
The increased mockery toward the name of Jesus Christ, although disheartening, should not come as a surprise to the believer. In fact, Jude 18 warns us that in the last times there will be mockers who walk after their own ungodly lusts. Recently even lawsuits have...Running the Race
The last few days have been days of reflection and preparation for 2009. On Saturday, Terrie and I celebrated our twenty-eighth wedding anniversary. It was a little different this year, with three married children and our youngest son away on a trip. We enjoyed the...
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! It is my prayer that God has blessed you, your family, and church family with a wonderful, Christ-centered day! Perhaps you heard that certain portions of California received a good snow storm a few days ago. Needless to say, it caused everything to...
A Winter Wonderland
It’s been a bizarre yet enjoyable week here in Lancaster! On Wednesday, we experienced an extremely unusual amount of snowfall – up to a foot of snow in some areas. The Mojave Desert was a beautiful sight as it was covered in a thick blanket of snow. This...
Jon and Kristi's Wedding
Yesterday was one of the most joyous days in our lives as Terrie and I had the privilege of seeing our daughter Kristine become the wife of a godly young man, Jon Sisson. Jon is a missionaries’ son from the Philippines. He and Kristi met and fell in love here at...
Newsweek Author Promotes Gay Marriage
Last week Newsweek magazine came out with a cover article entitled “The Religious Case for Gay Marriage.” The author of the article attempts to use the Bible to defend gay marriage. In one of the worst examples of modern day journalism I have ever seen, I...
Christmas & Kristine
Christmas and Kristine were the two main thoughts Terrie and I had on our minds as we spent the day together yesterday. Terrie grabbed her purse and a bundle of coupons, and we jumped in the car early to get a head start on the shopping. We stopped at McDonalds for...
Our Family Thanksgiving
I enjoyed spending time with my family for the Thanksgiving holiday last week. We had a great time being together especially since our youngest daughter Kristine will be getting married one week from this Friday. After we had finished eating one night and were coming...
Cultivating a Grateful Spirit
Month after month, we have heard the daily news reports affirming the weakness and instability of our economy. Many have lost life savings in the stock market; the government continues to bailout banks; and automotive giants hover on the brink of bankruptcy. Now as we...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
If God could use the Corinthian Church, He can use you!
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).
(Full message: https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/sermons/pastor-paul-chappell-he-is-able)