Is hell a literal, real place? What is it, exactly? And will God really consign the lost to such a torment?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 4, 2022.)
Words of Life: HEAVEN
What exactly is heaven? What will it be like? How is it described? How does God promise to make all this worth it?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 27, 2022.)
Words of Life: THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a good holiday, but ultimately fails to capture the essence of thanksgiving in the Bible. Why is it so important to be thankful, and how should we express that gratitude?
(Preaching on important words in the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 20, 2022.)
The Saga of Absalom, Part 1
The latter part of David’s life is marred by familial conflict, civil war, and national disaster, all kicked off by the way he dealt with two of his sons, Amnon and Absalom. What can we learn from this saga?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)
Words of Life: JUDGMENT
“Judgment” can be a touchy subject. Why is it so important in Christianity, and what does it actually mean?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)
When Sin Compounds (Lessons from David)
In the story of David and Bathsheba we see a classic example of how one temptation leading to one sin can lead to a series of bad and worse choices and sins. How do we break the cycle?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 6, 2022.)
Words of Life: PEACE
Everyone wants peace. What kind of peace does God promise through Jesus, and how can we discover it for ourselves?
(Preaching on Christian Character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 6, 2022.)
Words of Life: FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is one of the most difficult Bible subjects. What does it mean to truly forgive, why is it so hard to do, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on important words concerning Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 30, 2022.)
Words of Life: HUMILITY
What is humility, and what sorts of attitudes feel like humility, but aren’t? How should humility be expressed in our lives?
(Preaching on Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 23, 2022.)
Grace Exemplified (Lessons from David)
The story of David and Saul’s remaining heir serves as a striking example of grace, both in the character of the giver and the nature of the recipient of grace. What does this story teach us about grace in our own lives?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 16, 2022.)
Watts in the Word 