Suffering is such a generic, ubiquitous part of the human experience. What leads to suffering in our lives, and how does God expect us to respond?
(Preaching on struggles. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 4, 2022.)
Words of Life: WORRY
Everybody worries. What does the Bible have to say about this common human struggle, and how to overcome it?
(Preaching on common struggles. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 28, 2022.)
Words of Life: PROCLAIM
Why was “proclaiming” such an important part of Jesus’s ministry, and how does that translate to our mission? What should we be proclaiming and how should we proclaim it?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 21, 2022.)
Words of Life: WORSHIP
What is “worship”? What does it mean to worship, and why is it such an important concept in the church?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 14, 2022.)
Taking Matters into Your Own Hands
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.)
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.)
Watts in the Word 