Prayer is so vital to the Christian walk, so why is it so hard to do? Jesus taught much about prayer; how can his words help us in our prayers?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 31, 2015.)
Overcoming Fear
Fear is something we all have to deal with, and overcome. What different kinds of fear are there, and how can we keep fear from overwhelming our lives?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 24, 2015.)
Overcoming Discontent
We live in a culture defining by discontent: the constant need for more, the constant craving for what we don’t have. How does this impact our relationship with God, and what can we do about it?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 17, 2015.)
Real Mothers
What are the qualities of a real mother, according to God? And how should we as children treat them?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 10, 2015. Due to some technical difficulties, it is significantly shorter than normal.)
Yet Do Not Turn Aside – 1 Samuel 12
Our past failures do not have to keep us from having a future with God. In one of Samuel’s last major addresses, he reminds the people of Israel that even though they sinned against their God, He still desired to have a relationship with them.
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 26, 2015.)
The Spirit of God – 1 Samuel 10:25-11:15
The Holy Spirit is a catalyst for amazing transformation. What change did it bring about in Saul, and how can we experience that same transforming power?
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 19, 2015.)
The Hand of God – 1 Samuel 9-10
Providence is a tricky thing. Does God know what is going to happen and use that to His and our advantage, or does God want something to happen and then cause it? And what does the answer to that question mean for us?
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 12, 2015.)
Until Now the Lord Has Helped Us – 1 Samuel 7:3-8:22
Why do we reject God as king over our lives? What can we use to motivate our return to submission to God’s rule?
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 29, 2015.)
Glory Has Departed from Israel – 1 Samuel 4:1-7:4
Nobody likes discipline, yet it is a necessary part of any parent-child relationship. How does God discipline His children, and why? How should we feel toward and respond to that discipline?
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 22, 2015.)
Speak Lord, for your Servant Hears – 1 Samuel 3
How can we hear God speak to us today, and what is He saying? What is our responsibility with that message?
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. The sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 15, 2015.)
Watts in the Word 