Larry E Floyd

Hacksaw Ridge

Today’s post is from Jim Denison’s cultural commentary. I can hardly wait to see this upcoming film. Hacksaw Ridge is Mel Gibson’s new film. It tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a World War II army medic who refused to bear arms but received the Medal of Honor after he saved dozens of his fellowContinue reading “Hacksaw Ridge”

We Followed the Steps – Where’s the Church Growth?

This article really ministered to me today. All pastors should feel this way about their churches. Church Growth by Karl Voters There are no guaranteed steps to church growth. Because the church is people. And people don’t come with guarantees. So, what’s a pastor to do? Here’s the only advice I know. Faithfulness doesn’t helpContinue reading “We Followed the Steps – Where’s the Church Growth?”

Daniel-Defining Moments, New Sermon Series

September 11, 2016, I will begin a long journey through the book of Daniel at City Church Del Rio. I am super pumped for this because I believe through this teaching, we will be challenged for our defining moments for City Church. Here is the lineup: September 11, 2016 – Leadership # 1, Daniel 1:1-14Continue reading “Daniel-Defining Moments, New Sermon Series”

Healthy Churches

This is a blogpost from Dr. Thom Rainer: The 10 signs of healthy churches 10 years from now are: 1.They have the same pastor they did ten years ago. 2.The pastor, staff, and church members have a decade of calling to the local community. 3.The church will be as diverse as the community. 4.The churchContinue reading “Healthy Churches”

Why we fight in Marriage

I revive weekly emails from marriage speaker Jimmy Evans. This was the latest email. Enjoy! Gary Smalley is one of my marriage heroes. His books about relationships have been some of the most influential in my life. In one of his books, The DNA of Relationships, he talks about a concept called the “fear dance.”Continue reading “Why we fight in Marriage”

Community

Community is one of those buzz words churches use today. I believe with all my heart many churches do want to do church as community, but really don’t know how to do it. We are by no means experts at it, but as we continue to seek opportunities to be the presence of Christ, thisContinue reading “Community”

New Galatians Sermon Series

Sunday, July 24 begins a new journey through the book of Galatians for City Church Del Rio. As we begin to close out the summer, I want us to be prepared for the upcoming fall. You might ask, “why?” Thus fall has been on my heart for City Church Del Rio to begin its growthContinue reading “New Galatians Sermon Series”

10 Traits of Healthy Churches 10 years from now

From Thom Rainer’s Blog: Ten Traits of the Healthiest Churches Ten Years from NowI am not a prophet. Please don’t stone me if I get one of these ten traits wrong. And while there is a good bit of subjectivity in this article, I think I am basing my projections on clear and evident trends.Continue reading “10 Traits of Healthy Churches 10 years from now”

Freedom in Christ

Freedom means different things to different people. As a citizen of the USA, freedom is taken for granted by so many. We have been free for 240 years as a nation, but that has come with a price for many lives of our men and women of the armed forces. We are truly a blessedContinue reading “Freedom in Christ”

Happy Father’s Day

What is it that makes a great dad? Some one who will be a good friend? Some one who is a good provider? Some one who is a good husband? Some on who is a good parent? Some on who is a good neighbor? Some one who is a godly man? I say yes toContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day”