Why is fatherhood so important? What does righteous fatherhood look like? And why does God call himself our father?
(Preaching on important words in the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 19, 2022.)
As He Lives, We Live
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history, mirrored in our own lives. How do we emulate his resurrection, and how does Jesus’s new life impact us?
(This is an abbreviated lesson. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 12, 2022.)
Words of Life: REPENTANCE
What is repentance? How can a person repent? And why does God seem to care about it so much?
(Preaching on faith. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 12, 2022.)
David and the Dwarf
There might not be a more well-known story in the Bible than David and Goliath. Why does this story resonate so much, and how does it matter for us?
(Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 5, 2022.)
Words of Life: FAITH
Faith is such a central part of our gospel response. What is faith, and how does it manifest in our lives? NOTE: There is a strange audio glitch in the later part of the sermon. It will go away. Sorry about that.
(Preaching on faith. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 5, 2022.)
Words of Life: GOSPEL
Every word we have covered in our series of important words in the Bible up to this point add up to a simple idea: the gospel. What is the gospel, what does it mean for us, and why is so profoundly important?
(Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 29, 2022.)
Words of Life: JUSTIFICATION
One of the most common words God uses to describe his salvation is “justify”. What is “justification”, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 22, 2022.)
Words of Life: ATONEMENT
How does the death of Jesus save us? What about his death appeases the wrath and justice of God, while also provided grace to us? How does atonement work?
(Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 15, 2022.)
Humble Beginnings
Having examined the context of Israel into which David was born, we now turn to his early life. Where did David come from? Why did God choose such a nobody to be the next king over his people?
(Preaching on the Life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 8, 2022.)
Words of Life: MOTHERS
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, it is appropriate to consider motherhood in the Bible. Why are mothers so important, and what purposes did God intend them to fulfill?
(Preaching on motherhood. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 8, 2022.)
Watts in the Word 