Next in our study of names and titles of God is “shepherd,” one of the most famous descriptions of God, and the way he interacts with his people. What does this title imply about God’s behavior and intentions toward us, and how should it affect our behavior today?
(Preaching on names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 6, 2026.)
The second chapter of James is all about consistency; in how we judge and treat people, in how we think about ourselves and God, and the alignment of our thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions. Why is consistency so hard to cultivate, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on James. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 6, 2026.)
The book of James has been called “the Proverbs of the New Testament” because James uses many of the same stylistic and thematic elements of it’s Old Testament counterpart. How does this ancient wisdom, written 2,000 years ago, have any bearing on the technological and cultural complexities of modern life?
(Preaching through James. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 30, 2026.)
There is an argument to be made that the last in our series on Christian fundamentals in Ephesians 4 and Hebrews 6 could have been the one we started with, because it is so basic to the gospel. If the gospel is the “good news” of Jesus, then eternal judgment is the underlying fact that makes the news so good! What is eternal judgment, what does it entail, and how should we think about it today?
(Preaching on Christian fundamentals. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 23, 2026.)
In many ways, the concept of “one body” in Ephesians 4 is a culmination or logical conclusion to the existence of the other “elementary doctrines of Christ” we have thus far examined in this series. What does Paul mean by “one body” and how should we think about this concept today?
(Preaching on Christian fundamentals. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 16, 2026.)
One of the more popular titles, especially among certain prophets in Israel, is Yahweh of Hosts (or more familiarly “the Lord of Hosts”). Where did this title come from, why did it become so popular among the prophets, and how should modern readers relate to it today?
(Preaching on names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 9, 2026.)
Of all the things in the combined lists in Ephesians 4 and Hebrews 6, perhaps none is so controversial as “one baptism” in Ephesians 4 (ironic since it’s a list of unifying Christian principles). What are we to make of Paul’s statement, contrasted with the Hebrews writer referring to “instructions about washings”?
(Preaching on Christian fundamentals. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 9, 2026.)
God told Moses that before revealing his covenant name, he revealed himself to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as “God Almighty.” This title appears less than you might think in the Bible, but has a special, specific significance. What does this title mean, and how should we think about it today?
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(Preaching on the names and titles of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 2, 2026.)
Next in our list of Christian fundamentals is one that only appears in Hebrews 6: repentance from dead works. What is repentance, where does it come from in the Christian heart, and what should it look like in our lives?
(Preaching on Christian fundamentals. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 2, 2026.)
It’s apparent from a cursory glance through the New Testament that the act of believing or having faith is an essential part of fellowship with Christ. But what does Paul mean when he says there is “one faith” in Ephesians 4? One faith versus what other faiths? What kinds of faith? How should this principle of Christian unity be understood?
(Preaching on Christian fundamentals. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 26, 2026.)
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