Archive March 22nd, 2015Recent court decision offers good news for religionA bad bet A new book confirms the worst fears – gambling and politics in the Bayou State have spawned corruption (part two)A bad bet A new book confirms the worst fears – gambling and politics in the Bayou State have spawned corruption (part one)Missions opportunityPrayer of JabezAvoiding problemsPositive approachWeekly AnnouncementsCost of caring for staff member is different than his income‘Church firings’Disturbed by reportWeekly AnnouncementsThe stem-cell research decision – what does it mean?Don’t you feel a tug? Don’t you long for something more?‘Hurry sickness’ epidemic is spreading, leader warnsChandra Levy case is reminder – others are ‘lost’ as wellA ‘tsunami wave’ of religious intolerance issweeping world, prof saysParents, beware – access to online porn growingParents, beware – access to online porn growingThe horror … and the hope (Part 2)The horror … and the hope (Part 1)Half a century ago, this Baptist college took a standInternet providing new avenue for child pornographyWeekly AnnouncementsCommentaryIn Uganda, hope builds for the gospal message to spread across the nationGospel wildfire!New Annuity Board personal investment options available soonArizona Baptists restructure conventionWhen praying publicly, focus on God – not othersAmericans growing more tolerantof homosexuality, survey indicatesBayou DuLarge issueSupport for LCWeekly AnnouncementsRenewed debate focuses on morality and use of death penalty in America‘No matter what I accomplished, I always strived for a little more. … It was futile’For this pastor, it all was a matter of commitmentWeekly AnnouncementsAfrica is dying – what are you willing to do about it?Speaker offers help for ministers to get ‘unslumped’Baptist group declines to change policy on homosexualsLouisianians join in family-style missions effortIs there hope for Africa? Missions leaders say – YES!Reports of private stem-cell research draws pro-life fireBreak free from bondage, speaker urgesGovernment money for faith-based efforts? No thanksWeekly AnnouncementsPrayer of JabezProf – ‘You can learn to deal with (stress) better’I only needed two – maybe I can sell the other 5,127‘Out of the church building – and into the world’Southern Baptist world hunger fund struggling to meet increased demandsThese DeRidder seniors took a trip – for missionsWeekly AnnouncementsThe changing family mosaicForget saving my life – what did you do with my new boots?A wise word for all – be quick to listen, careful to speakLouisiana’s ‘best-kept secret’ working hard not to stay that wayReaching New Orleans… for ChristMillions in war-torn Congo face unparalleled crisisLouisiana Baptist Children’s Home seeking to help strengthen familiesWeekly AnnouncementsWeekly Announcements2001 Meeting offered look at reformed conventionLeader calls WMU to continue ‘journey beyond belief’For Luter, the overriding goal was – ‘to life up Jesus’Louisiana pastor delivers historic convention sermonSharing gospel love in the Big Easy (Part II)Sharing gospel love in the Big Easy (Part I)Cooperative Program takes center stage as messengers adopt record budget goalMessengers re-elect Merritt as president, fill other SBC officesSBC president challenges Southern Baptists to fight necessary battlesNeeded -workers for North American ‘rescue mission’‘Go, … because we are not promised tomorrow’When it came to resolutions, these Baptists definitely were of ‘one mind’Messengers decline to change SBC faith statementLeader challenges Southern Baptists to rescue families from precipice of perilJustice is necessary – but it may not bring closureFinal report tallies Bold Mission Thrust emphasisA touch of LouisianaPastor challenges Baptists – and bring people to JesusPacesetting churchChristian responsibilityWonderful resourceWeekly AnnouncementsLouisianians recognized as ‘champions for the faith’Host of recent convention motions referred for actionMajesty of Spain: they thought their money could buy it allObservers react with concern after Dutch leaders vote to legalize euthanasiaSouthern Baptists climb toward 16 million membersSpeaker urges students to ‘anchor’ their livesNewspaper warns of ‘staggering’ negative impact of gamblingFirst Baptist Church of Covington celebrates completed relocation effortWeekly Announcements‘Dear Lord, forgive them … Lord, have mercy on us – have mercy on China’‘China needs people like you to live’‘Lord, I pray for China’Nothing is wrong with your eyes – it is the country that is in troubleBills of concern still pending in Louisiana LegislatureState leaders urge support of Cooperative ProgramHe came to Louisiana looking for work – he found moreReport cites religious persecution around the worldShangri-La or not, the people who live there need JesusFamily must be tied to church community, ethicist notesTexas report – no cut in missions fundingProf decries modern obsession with avoiding deathWe must remember this – our words reflect our heartsKey issues still to be decided in Legislature, leader saysLouisiana College Chorale completes overseas tour to ‘cradle of Christianity’Lodging for LBCWeekly AnnouncementsHe never imagined he would be fighting the NavyMillions are hungry. What are you doing about it?Get real – the ‘gospel of prosperity’ is not the truthKey issues remain undecided in Legislature, leader saysLouisiana Baptist youth compete in state Bible drill,speakers’ tournamentHer physical scar healed fast – but the others remainVarious meetings set in conjunction with 2001 SBCPositive standardWeekly Announcements‘Because God said so’In the beginning … God (Part Two)In the beginning … GodAge, pennies, Captain Kangaroo, ordering out and rapFor Louisianians, 2001 SBC is just down the roadAgree wholeheartedlyMarch 20th, 2015Every People Group Task Force continues work on planThe land of the Bible – and the Lord of our livesThe missions motivation? To follow Jesus and exalt God, leaders insistKey issues pending in state legislature – be aware, ready to act, leader urgesHave Southern Baptists transcended the South?Impact of golfer Payne Stewart’s death continuingGolf tournamentTen persons with Louisiana ties recently were appointed as overseas workers by the Southern Baptist International Mission Board.Weekly AnnouncementsWeekly AnnouncementsAddressing areas of concernLouisiana College opens health and wellness centerFaith-based plan introduced in Congress – as concerns continueAnatomy of a Rumor – Part TwoAnatomy of a Rumor – Part OneOh, brother – even with death, O’Hair petition livesIt is face the rifles, or jump into the water and swim for itLeader offers guidelines for postmodern worshipHonestly face – and deal with – conflict, speaker stressesAnother translationGrieved at commentsBeyond beliefWeekly AnnouncementsU.S. Navy biased against evangelicals, lawsuits claim« Previous Page 1 … 131 132 133 134 135 136 Next Page »