The Source of Joy

We have already examined Paul situation in writing the letter to the Philippians. How was Paul doing in his confinement? What was his attitude, both toward his situation and toward the Philippians?

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(Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 26, 2023.)

Paul and the Philippians

(NOTE: The first 5 minutes of this audio is very distorted. Sorry.) We begin our series on the letter to the Philippians by considering Paul’s previous relationship with the people in Philippi. Why did he feel such great love for them?

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(Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 19, 2023.)

The Duality of Man

We conclude our look at David’s life and see the core idea of almost all Bible characters: no one is perfect. David exemplifies both the best and worst parts of human nature. How then could God call him “a man after his own heart”?

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(Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 12, 2023.)

Found Family

Jesus’s warnings about family love can be both shocking and frightening. Why does Jesus expect such absolute loyalty, and what does he offer in return?

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(Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 5, 2023.)

The Need for Accountability

“Church membership” as a concept requires consideration of two ideas: the commands in scripture for church conduct, practice, and relationship, and the practical demands of meeting those commands. The principle of “accountability” lies at an intersection of these two ideas.

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(Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 22, 2023.)