In some ways, all of the promises of God rest on the promise of justice. What does it mean that God is just, and why does it matter so much in considering all the promises of God?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 21, 2024.)
In the garden we see Jesus at his most vulnerable and human. Why was he so troubled, what did he do about it, and what should we learn from this deeply emotional story?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 21, 2024.)
Jesus’s act of washing the disciples feet is a powerful example of service and love. What should we learn from this encounter with Jesus, and how should we put it into practice?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 14, 2024.)
We begin a series on the promises of God by considering some top-level ideas. Why should we study God’s promises? What are some potential pitfalls and common misunderstandings about God’s promises? And, ultimately, what should we gain from such a study?
(Preaching on the the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 7, 2024.)
The story of Zacchaeus is one of the more instantly recognizable stories in the Gospels. Why is that? What should we learn from Zacchaeus and Jesus in this story, and what about all the other people in the crowd?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 7, 2024.)
Jesus’s encounter with a rich young ruler can seem quite harsh, depending on the perspective of the reader. But the encounter should force the reader to reconsider their perspective: who exactly is Jesus talking about, and how does his teaching apply to each of us?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 31, 2023.)
The story of Jesus and Lazarus famously contains the shortest verse in the Bible: Jesus wept. What do we learn about Jesus’s priorities, heart, and desires in this story, and what should we do about it?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 24, 2023.)
The final two chapters of Esther (though one of them is very short) illuminate the entire purpose of the whole book: to tell the story of and establish the celebration of a holiday to be remembered throughout the generations. Why was this so important, and what should we learn from it?
(Preaching through Esther. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 17, 2023.)
Many of the stories of Jesus in the gospels teach us just as much by the people responding to (and either rejecting or accepting) Jesus. Why did the healing of the blind man elicit such strong reactions, and what should we learn from them?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 17, 2023.)
After several delays, Esther finally confronts Haman on the night of her second feast. What contributes to the final showdown, how does it all play out, and what should we learn from this dramatic evening?
(Preaching through Esther. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 10, 2023.)
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