The first piece of the “armor of God”: the belt of truth. Why is it first, and what does it do for us?
(Preaching on the armor of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 21, 2018.)
The Armor of God – Why Do We Need Armor?
The “armor of God” is one of the great images of scripture. But before we discuss the individual armor pieces, lets talk about why we need armor at all.
(Preaching on the armor of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 14, 2017.)
Train Up a Child – Causing These Little Ones To Sin
Now that we have covered some practical helps for parenting, what about non-parents? What expectation does God have for them in regards to children in the church?
(Preaching on training up children. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 7, 2018.
Train Up a Child – Practical Training
Ok, so we admit we need to train our children, and be intentional about it. So how do we do it? What are some practical ways to accomplish the task?
(Preaching on training up children. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 31, 2017.)
Train Up a Child – Four Ways to Train
Once we accept the importance of intentionality in training children, the next question is of course how? Scripture talks about four primary methods; what are they and which is the most important?
(Preaching on training children. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 17, 2017.)
Overcoming Hypocrisy
Much has been said about what hypocrisy is and why it is bad, but perhaps there are a few questions that need to be addressed: what do I do when I see hypocrisy in the church? How do I make sure it doesn’t destroy my faith? And how do I talk to non-Christians about it in an honest way?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 10, 2017.)
Train Up a Child – Intentionality
It’s so cliched: children are the future of the church. Yet it is true. How does God talk about training children, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on training children. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 10, 2017.)
Speaking from the Cross – Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Did the Father really forsake Jesus on the cross, and if so, why? And what does this mean for us?
(Preaching on Jesus’ words on the cross. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 19, 2017.)
Speaking from the Cross – Today You Will Be With Me
Why are Jesus’ words to the thief on the cross so intriguing, at times controversial? And should they be?
(Preaching on Jesus’ words on the cross. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 5, 2017.)
Speaking from the Cross – I Thirst
Two words: “I Thirst.” Though short, this statement conveys a depth of emotion and meaning. Why are these last words of Jesus so significant?
(Preaching on Jesus’ words on the cross. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 29, 2017.)
Watts in the Word 