by Paul E Chapman | Feb 8, 2018 | Stewardship
You don’t want to rob God, but you’re not sure how to handle your tax return. What does the Bible say? Proverbs 3:9–10 “Honour the LORD with thy substance, And with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy...
by Paul E Chapman | Feb 1, 2018 | Encouragement, Stewardship
You are spending your time, talent and treasure toward something. Don’t waste your investment. Make sure the end is worth the effort. Here are ten things worth striving for. STRIVE 1. To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor...
by Paul E Chapman | Jan 25, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Outline, Stewardship, Teaching
Temperance is more than moderation. It is the power of God to do what you know you should do. Learn how to get it here. We live in an interesting day. We have many more conveniences and comforts than any generation in the history of the world, yet people are more...
by Paul E Chapman | Dec 1, 2017 | Encouragement
Regret is a powerful emotion that overwhelms and paralyzes those who give it a home. Follow these four Bible steps to banish it from your life. 1 Timothy 1:12–17 “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into...
by Paul E Chapman | Nov 10, 2017 | Baptist, Teaching
We live in a time when people reject labels of all kinds. Why is it important to be a Baptist? Why not drop the name and be a non-denominational church? Why does it matter what Christian group with which you identify? Labels are useful. Imagine how foolish it would be...