The story of David, Nabal, and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25 is one of the best studies of conflict in the Bible. What can we learn from this story?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 7, 2022.)
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Words of Life: DEACON
What does the word “deacon” mean? What is a deacon? Why don’t we ever use that word outside a religious setting, and why does it matter?
(Preaching on important words about the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 7, 2022.)
Words of Life: ELDERS
What are the “elders” of the church? Where did this idea originate in scripture, and what is God’s intent for this part of the congregational organization?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 31, 2022.)
Words of Life: FELLOWSHIP
What does it mean to “fellowship” with other Christians? What is fellowship, and why does it matter?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 24, 2022.)
Words of Life: CHURCH
What does the word “church” mean? How do Jesus and his apostles use the word, and how should that inform how we think about the church today?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 17, 2022.)
Wilderness Wanderings, Part 1 (1 Samuel 21-24)
What can we learn from David’s flight from Saul in the wilderness?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 10, 2022.)
Words of Life: CHRISTIAN
For such a widespread modern word, the term “Christian” isn’t used very much in the New Testament. How did this word come to be, and what did it mean for the original users? (NOTE: There were some audio issues. Sorry.)
(Preaching on faith. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 10, 2022.)
Friends and Enemies
How did David’s relationships with Saul and his family evolve after David’s great victory over Goliath? And what can we learn from this drama?
(Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 3, 2022.)
Words of Life: IMMERSION
What is baptism? What does it mean to be baptized? And why is it such an important idea in the New Testament?
(Preaching on faith. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 3, 2022.)
Words of Life: CONFESSION
We are repeatedly told to “confess” by the writers of the Bible. What exactly should we confess, who should we confess to, and why does it matter?
(Preaching on faith and salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 26, 2022.)
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