Why? That was the answer to a statement I made concerning me writing a Pastorās Blog for Lakeview Baptist Church. I must admit, that caught me by surprise.
The answer to his three-letter question will take some time to answer.
First, we live in the 21st century and everything is going digital if it hasnāt already done so. I own a wrist watch that allows me to make and answer calls. It just makes sense to throw a āhookā into the digital waters.
Second, a blog (binary log) gives me another avenue to complete the āGreat Commission.ā We are to āpreach and teach.ā A blog gives me a chance to craft a simple, single Bible study, meditation or encouragement to the digital world.
Third, I can share my thoughts about the Scriptures, doctrine or the Christian life in short essays.
Pastor Crowder will be doing most of the writing, however, other members, deacons or teachers may make cameos.
Mostly, this blog will be fairly random, covering a wide array of topics. HOWEVER, I will not discuss politics.
Topics like; doctrine, parenting, prayer, pastoring, bible study helps and current cultural issues.
This blog is devoted to learning.
2025 Preaching Ministry Summary The 2025 preaching ministry at Lakeview Baptist Church reflected a clear, intentional focus on both spiritual growth and doctrinal depth. Throughout the year, the sermons delivered by Dr. Robert C. Crowder formed a unified body of teaching designed to guide the congregation beyond isolated messages and into a sustained journey of faith. Each series emphasized the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Jesus Christ, and the practical outworking of biblical truth in everyday life. Together, the…
From the Sermon Series: The Gospel According to Isaiah Dr. Robert C Crowder Text: Isaiah 41:14ā16āFear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORDā¦ā When Strength Feels Out of Reach If you scroll through social media today, you’re bound to find endless messages about self-empowerment: “Believe in yourself!” “Youāre stronger than you think!” But what happens when those slogans feel empty? When your marriage is strained, your energy is gone, your prayers…
The Gospel Message in the Old and New Testaments āFor God so loved the worldā¦ā (John 3:16) When I read these familiar words, I often think of Calvary. But not just the hill outside Jerusalem. Iām drawn back to another hill, a prophetic peak in Isaiah 53, where the shadow of the cross fell across the pages of Scripture. The Gospel didnāt begin in the Gospels. God gave the privilege, centuries earlier, to the prophet Isaiah, who saw the suffering…
How Isaiah 40 Anticipates the Love of John 3:16 Isaiah 40:1 (KJV) Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. There is something tender in these words: like the voice of a father kneeling beside a frightened child. Itās the voice of God, breaking through the thunderclouds of judgment with a message of compassion. Isaiah 40 opens what many scholars call the āBook of Comfort,ā and it is here that the heartbeat of the Gospel quickens. The first line…
Why Salvation Cannot Be Lost and Grace Cannot Fail By Dr. Robert c Crowder Anchor Verse: John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Introduction: Holding Fast to What God Holds Secure Every believer, especially early in their Christian Walk, wrestles at some point with the question, āAm I really saved?ā Perhaps the question arises after a season of failure or spiritual dryness. Others…
We know him as Peter, but he began as Simon. He was a fisherman working the waters of Galilee. He had a withered face from too many days in the sun and sea. Calluses covered his hands. He was too often too quick with his tongue; however, he had a big heart. One day, he had an encounter with Jesus and his life was never the same. When Jesus called him, He didnāt just invite Simon into a new life;…
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Trees of Righteousness Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Texas winters are no joke and we found out how challenging and demanding a winter can be in a central Texas ice storm. On February 17, 2021, I entered our church in day three of a freeze with no power to our campus to make sure our childrenās education building did not have any water issues. As…
Last week I left you with a question, “Where did Cain get his wife?” (Genesis 4:17) This question is commonly asked of Christians that publicly profess their faith at some point in their life. It is meant to confuse and dissuade the Christian from further attempts to witness to them. On Wednesday evening, we looked at this question following our a common format: What is the question? Where did Cain get his wife?” How would you answer this question? This…
