Is it true that there are many paths to righteousness and spiritual enlightenment? What did Paul have to say about that? What did Jesus think?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 2, 2015.)
Strength for the Mission – Ephesians 3:7-21
The mission God has for the Church is not easy, but it is worthwhile. What help does God provide to his saints for their great task, and how can we access that help?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 26, 2015. Sorry it has so much echo…)
Fellow Heirs – Ephesians 2:11-3:6
Humans tend to form exclusive groups, for a number of reasons. How can we overcome this tendency? What is the basis for unity, who should be included, and for what reasons?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 19, 2015.)
Paul’s Prayer for the Church – Ephesians 1:15-2:10
Can we know, in our minds, what God has done for us, without that knowledge doing us any good? At what point does knowledge become a useful, powerful thing? And what makes the knowledge of God’s love so powerful?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 12, 2015.)
Responding to the Court’s Decision
This is not a lesson about homosexuality, or about what marriage is or is not. This is about how God’s people can and should act in a world that increasingly rejects what God says.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 5, 2015.)
To the Praise of His Glory – Ephesians 1:3-14
Paul’s opening words to the Ephesian church is one of the most controversial passages in scripture. What is “predestination,” and what does it mean for Christians today?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 28, 2015.)
Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life
So we know what prayer should look like (sound like?) and we know what Jesus said prayer should be. How do we actually make our prayers be that way, on a practical level?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 21, 2015. Note: this sermon is way shorter than normal, due to a number of other things that took place in worship.)
There is Now No Condemnation
Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome is one of the most powerful discourses on salvation ever written. Who needs it, and how is it attained?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 14, 2015, in memory of Loy Mitchell, a faithful and powerful preacher of God’s Word.)
Prayer is Powerful, If…
Is all prayer effective? Does God treat all prayers the same? And if not, how can I be sure that my prayers are heard and answered? What should we do when our prayers seem to go unheard?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 7, 2015.)
Prayer, According to Jesus
Prayer is so vital to the Christian walk, so why is it so hard to do? Jesus taught much about prayer; how can his words help us in our prayers?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 31, 2015.)
