It’s apparent from a cursory glance through the New Testament that the act of believing or having faith is an essential part of fellowship with Christ. But what does Paul mean when he says there is “one faith” in Ephesians 4? One faith versus what other faiths? What kinds of faith? How should this principle of Christian unity be understood?
(Preaching on Christian fundamentals. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 26, 2026.)
The Song of Solomon (or “Song of Songs” in many translations) is I suspect among the least-taught books in the Bible. Sex makes many people feel awkward or uncomfortable. But should it? What is a book like Song of Solomon meant to teach the reader? Why is it in the Bible? How should we approach this unusual book?
(Preaching on the wisdom literature of Israel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 18, 2025.)
What does it mean to covet, and why did God command Israel not to do it? What is the difference between coveting and being jealous, or is there a difference at all? How does this command apply today?
(Preaching on the Ten Commandments. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 16, 2019.)
We will spend the next few weeks looking at various case studies in temptation, but before that, we should examine temptation itself. What is it, and where does it come from?
(Preaching on temptation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 19, 2018.)
Over the next three weeks we will examine “the will of God.” What does that phrase mean? What is will? And how can I determine “God’s will for my life”?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 24, 2017.)
Preaching through 1 Samuel, beginning with the story of Hannah. Have you ever wanted anything as desperately as Hannah? How do we respond when God keeps rejecting our pleas? What about when we finally get our heart’s desire?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 1, 2015.)
Watts in the Word 