Author Archives: Frank Richard Coats

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About Frank Richard Coats

Follower of Jesus, husband and family man, pastor, picker, writer, missioner with the Inspire Movement

Forgiveness

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Frank Richard Coats

The following is a sermon preached January 28, 2024 at Cooks Point Methodist, based on Matthew 18: 21-35.  FOCUS:  We must forgive as we have been forgiven — and this is not a suggestion.  FORGIVENESS NOT AN OPTION In the preparation … Continue reading →

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God’s Promise

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

God’s Promise — this is a sermon text preached at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell, TX, on December 10, 2023, the second Sunday of Advent. Isaiah 40: 1-11 Mark 1: 1-8 FOCUS:  God keeps His promises, but is not … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

It takes humility to follow Jesus.  It takes humility to be obedient to the One who tells us to bless those who abuse us, to pray for those who have wronged us, to ask forgiveness when we’ve wronged them.   … Continue reading →

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Be Still…

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

A journal given to me nearly three years ago that I unpacked and started using this week. I tested positive for Covid again this morning. I first tested four days ago, and I am feeling so much better I was … Continue reading →

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Psalm 37 — Trust and Obey

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Brenda and I at Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing from East to West Berlin. Two of our guides in Germany said they never thought they’d live to see the Berlin Wall come down. One grew up in East Berlin and … Continue reading →

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Standing on the Promises…

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

From the Karnak temple near Luxor, Egypt… We try to work with the gods of our understanding…until we find the real thing…. June 11, 2023 Preached at Cooks Point on June 11, 2023. FOCUS:  We are standing on the promises … Continue reading →

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Already and Not Yet

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Psalm 146 Romans 6: 1-14 (Occasionally I put sermons in this spot. This was preached at Cooks Point Methodist Church in Caldwell, TX, on May 7, 2023, part of a sermon series on Romans.) FOCUS:  The Kingdom of God has … Continue reading →

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Unite My Heart to Fear Your Name

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Near where we used to live in southeast Texas It’s been a while since I’ve written anything save for my work. I’m closing in on 20 years “under appointment” as is termed in my area of ministry. We retired in … Continue reading →

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35 Years, Clean and Sober

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

Proverbs 15:33 — The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. This is the cross-over year. I’m 68 years old, and today I have 35 years clean and sober. I’ve lived more than half … Continue reading →

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Circumcision of the Heart

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Frank Richard Coats

I’m preaching a sermon series on the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. This letter is dense, and wonderful and powerful; perhaps no other writing better explains the Christian faith than this letter Paul wrote to a church he did … Continue reading →

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