Jesus’ trial is a matter of three kingdoms; one ancient, one powerful, and one hidden. What are the kingdoms, and why does it matter?
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 2, 2018.)
The Last Week – Two Interrogations
John’s gospel account frames Jesus and Peter in an interesting way immediately after the arrest, surrounded and questioned. How does each hold up, and what can we learn?
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 25, 2018.)
A Tale of Two Women – Of Sandals and Redemption
The tale of Ruth ends with an interesting meeting, a sandal exchange, and a promise of hope for the future. What can we learn?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 18, 2018.)
The Last Week – Betrayal in the Garden
John 18 switches the account back to a narrative. Having finished his final address to his apostles, Jesus leads them to the garden, and the beginning of the fateful events to follow…
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 18, 2018.)
A Tale of Two Women – Counsel and Control on the Threshing Floor
Ruth’s journey continues in an interesting place; Ruth and Boaz, alone in the dark on the threshing floor. How did she end up there, and what happens?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 11, 2018.)
A Tale of Two Women – God’s Providence Through His Law and People
Ruth 2 introduces us to the character of Boaz, an instrument of God’s providence. What can we learn from his behavior and God’s foresight?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 4, 2018.)
The Last Week – What Jesus Wants for His Church
Jesus’s final words before his betrayal and arrest are a prayer, for his apostles and the people who would eventually be his church. What does he pray for, and what does this tell us about his desires?
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 4, 2018.)
The Last Week – Sorrow to Joy
Knowing what’s to come in the next few days, Jesus makes a promise to his disciples: your sorrow will turn into joy. Why did he make this promise, and what can we take from it?
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 28, 2018.)
A Tale of Two Women – Commitment in Suffering
The book of Ruth is a story of two women whose lives are interwoven by commitment and providence. In Ruth 1 we see the great commitment of the woman Ruth; what can we learn from her?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 21, 2018.)
Guest Speaker – The Ease of Preaching the Gospel
How hard is it to teach someone the gospel? How do we make it more complicated than it needs to be, and why do we do that? What should our approach be?
(Guest speaker Richard Brant from Denver, CO. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 14, 2018.)
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