by Paul E Chapman | Apr 20, 2016 | Prayer, Teaching
In Acts 9:11 we learn some powerful truths that will help us to pray powerfully and faithfully. Acts 9:11 “And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for,...
by Paul E Chapman | Apr 9, 2016 | Encouragement, God's Word, Suffering
Psalms 46:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. This world is full of trials, temptations and trouble. Sometimes these things get the best of us and we find ourselves...
by Paul E Chapman | Jan 26, 2016 | Curtis Corner Baptist Church, News, Sermon Review
Sermon Review – Sunday, January 24, 2016 According To Your Faith Be It Unto You The Sunday morning message was entitled “According To Your Faith Be It Unto You” from Matthew 9:18-29. Matthew 9:18–29 “While he spake these things unto them, behold,...
by Paul E Chapman | Jan 2, 2016 | God's Word, Teaching
Proverbs 15:30 “The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.” Those of us that have studied the Bible for many years have learned to trust its truthfulness without question. Gone are the days of constant doubt and wondering what...
by Paul E Chapman | Jun 13, 2015 | God's Word, Love, Outline, Teaching
Here is a simple outline of John 3:16 that the Lord gave me while I was going over my sermon for tomorrow morning. I have never preached it, but I look forward to doing so one day as the Lord leads. I sensed that I should post this now. I pray it will be a blessing...
by Paul E Chapman | Jun 4, 2015 | God's Word, Outline, Teaching
Benefits of Memorizing Scripture Why Memorize Scripture? It is an odd reality that many who believe the Bible to be the inspired and preserved Word of God, and sole authority for faith and practice, often overlook the necessity of committing Scripture to memory....
by Paul E Chapman | Sep 8, 2014 | Family, Health, Uncategorized
We made it safely back from the Mayo Clinic this past Wednesday, September 3. My wife and I want to thank each of you who prayed for our family. The Lord really answered prayers. Although there is no way to convey all that God did for us on this trip, the following...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 28, 2014 | Suffering, Teaching
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) This familiar Scripture has been convicting the hearts of God’s people for 3,000 years. The simplicity of it’s wording belies the power of it’s message....
by Paul E Chapman | May 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
I found a poem I wrote as a 19 year old as I was rearranging some files. It is not world class, by any means, but shows the grateful heart of a young christian. That First SundayMany years ago, when I was but four,At our house in Midland came a knock on the door.My...
by Paul E Chapman | Apr 3, 2014 | Prayer, Teaching
The Privilege of Prayer “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 Have you considered what a privilege it is to pray to God? Too often we see prayer as something that we “must” do, or as a task, we...
by Paul E Chapman | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you have a technical mind and enjoy science, this is an interesting article that discusses how science is biased against the concept of consciousness, spirituality, etc, and how that bias leads to an incomplete understanding of our Universe. The writer does not...
by Paul E Chapman | Feb 20, 2013 | Family, Love, Marriage, Teaching
“Say I Love You” was the theme of our Valentine Banquet this year. I took about a week and asked the Lord to teach me 100 ways to tangibly say “I Love You” to my wife with words and actions. This list below is what God gave me. I shared it...
