Jesus was not always called “Jesus”; the second figure of the triune God reveals himself in myriad ways in scripture. We begin a new series on “The Fourfold Jesus” with the first aspect of this person: Jesus the Creator.
(Preaching on Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 5, 2021.)
As we conclude our discussion of good works, we must address the pitfalls and traps inherent in such a discussion, and situate the concept of doing good in its proper place in our covenant relationship with God.
(Preaching on Good Works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 28, 2021.)
Having spent a lot of time on what good to do and why we should do good, we now turn to a question of practicality: how do we do good?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 21, 2021.)
We come to Moses in our walk through Hebrews 11, and consider how faith manifested in his life; as a series of things to let go of. What did he let go of, and how does this apply to us?
(Preaching on the Heroes of Faith. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 14, 2021.)
In our study of good works we transition into a deeper examination of the emotions and motivations behind the good we do, as well as some common traps and pitfalls in our devotion to doing good.
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 14, 2021.)
What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Who should strive to be one? What qualities does a peacemaker possess or cultivate? And, why will peacemakers be called “sons of God”?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 7, 2021.)
We know that the church assembly is a necessary part of our Christian encouragement, but what about fellowship during the rest of the week? How can we use our time and energy to encourage one another through fellowship?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 31, 2021.)
What does it mean to “exhort”? What makes this such a good work, worth of developing and adding to our lives? How can we develop this skill, and what are some good ways to exhort one another?
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 24, 2021.)
We resume our look at the “Heroes of Faith” in Hebrews 11 with the first part of Abraham’s story. What was Abraham asked to do that required faith, how did he persevere, and how can we?
(Preaching through Hebrews 11. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 17, 2021.)
We resume our look at good works after a brief hiatus (thanks COVID!) by studying a work that is both a specialized work in the Kingdom of God, and something that all Christians should be doing in some way.
(Preaching on Good Works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 17, 2021.)
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