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Acknowledgments

I am grateful to so many who helped to bring me to this moment of publication. Perhaps I should begin with my mother and father. Mom, you have always been my biggest supporter. Thank you for being an incredible nurturer and a committed educator both in the classroom and in our home.

To my father, whose sermons are much more worthy of print than are these. I am blessed to have been exposed to such rich and dynamic preaching from him since I was a child. Rev. Horace L. Buckley is without question my homiletic hero.

Special thanks to the two congregations that have allowed me the opportunity to serve them and practice the craft of preaching. To the members of Second Baptist Church of Danville, IL – I am forever grateful to you for encouraging, nurturing, challenging, and teaching me how to be a pastor. To the members of Cade Chapel M. B. Church of Jackson, MS – I cannot say enough about how special you are to me. To pastor the church of my youth is an absolute joy beyond measure. I am grateful to you for accepting me and allowing me to cast my own shadow, preach in my own voice and use my own armor, after being lead for 45 years by H. L. Buckley. You are an amazing people and it is my privilege to serve you.

A special thanks to Shannon Moore, my assistant, whose tenacity kept this process moving. I could not have done it without your diligent deadlines, regular reminders and your ability to keep it all organized. To my little brother in ministry, Rev. C. J. Rhodes – got it done! You are a brother, a friend, and an inspiration.

Finally, to the most awesome group of people who know me best – my children and my wife. Jonathan and Anna, you are my greatest achievement. I am godly proud of both of you. You have been the seedbed of so many sermons. I love you both.

And to the love of my life – Lecretia, there would be no book without your insistence. When I didn’t believe in myself, you did. When I was uncertain about moving forward, you gave me courage and convinced me not to wait another year. Thank you for your love and for giving me the privilege of loving you.