As we begin our series on common questions or misunderstandings about the church, we must begin with a fairly foundational question: what is the church? It is one of those topics that seems so obvious on the surface, but upon a deeper examination becomes more and more interesting.
(Preaching about common misunderstandings. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 4, 2017.)
Daniel was able to maintain humility despite being in incredible circumstances. How was he able to stay humble while being so bold, and how can we emulate him?
(The audio is sketchy for the first 5 minutes, but it gets better, I promise. Preaching through Daniel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 2, 2017.)
We begin our series on Daniel by examining the man himself. What kind of person was he, what traits did he possess, and most practically, how can or should we emulate this righteous person?
(Preaching through Daniel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 5, 2017.)
Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, not with an “invitation” as we might conceive of it, but with two dire warnings. What response is Jesus trying to elicit in his audience?
(Preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 28, 2017.)
The Golden Rule is one of the most pivotal ideas in moral philosophy. While Jesus was not the first to articulate the idea, he calls it the basis of the Law and Prophets. Why is this rule so important, and what are its limits?
(Preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 21, 2017.)
The wisest man who ever lived had a lot to say about mothers. What can we learn about the role and work of mothers from the ancient wisdom of Proverbs?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 14, 2017.)
What do asking, seeking, and knocking have in common? Why does Jesus stress their importance, and what is he trying to teach his audience about having a relationship with the Father?
(Preaching through the sermon on the mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 7, 2017.)
Jesus’ teaching on anxiety and worry is short, to the point, and profound. What is anxiety, and why is it so dangerous for the Christian? What reasons does Jesus give us to help us overcome our worry?
(Preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 23, 2017.)
So far in our journey through the sermon on the mount, we have seen Jesus discuss thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Now, he moves on to priorities. What do you care about, and why does it matter?
(Preaching through the sermon on the mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 16, 2017.)
In Matthew 6, Jesus continues his teaching on true righteousness by using three different examples. In these examples, he highlights the importance of our motivation in doing righteous things.
(Preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 9, 2017.)
