Thoughts for a Great Summer
After twenty-three years of pastoring, I have come to the conclusion that summer is a time when the devil works hard to get Christians out of fellowship with the Lord. Sometimes it is simply the fact that we are a bit off schedule, or perhaps there are other...
Memorial Day – Remembering the Sacrifices of Others
Psalm 77:11 says, “I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.” Throughout the Scriptures we see the word “remember” and are told to remember the blessings of God and the works of the Lord. On this Memorial Day weekend, we pause...
Trusting God in Changing Times
Any casual observer can see rapid change taking place in our country and in the world. Paganism is on the rise. According to a recent USA Today survey, the fastest growing religion was no religion. Fifteen percent of Americans said they do not have a religion. Other...
Lessons from an Airplane Factory
Last week, I had the privilege of preaching for a wonderful church in the Atlanta, Georgia area. On our way to the airport Wednesday morning, one of our members, who is an is an accomplished combat pilot and leader in F-22 developmental test, had arranged for Dr....
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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).
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