It is easy to put the prophets of Israel on a pedestal and think they were so much higher or better than we are, but the prophets were just regular people. The stories of Elijah and Habakkuk highlight this truth well; how did they struggle with the frailty and weakness of humanity, how did God help them, and how can we learn from their struggles?
(Preaching on the prophets of Israel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 15, 2025.)
We are in a war, but it’s not against another nation, or other people, or “culture” or whatever else. The only way to win is to understand the terms of engagement, the enemy, and his strategy. How does Satan wage war against our souls, and how can we fight back?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 9, 2024.)
It might seem odd to talk about despair and grief in a study of Christian growth, but growth requires a catalyst, a motivator. For the Christian, when we lose or ignore the despair caused by our sin, we lose one of the engines of growth.
(Preaching on Christian growth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 17, 2024. The outline of this series was adapted from the book Deeper by Dan Orlund.)
David experienced a lot of depression in his life. What happened when he allowed it to overcome his faith? What happens to us when we allow our despair to take over?
(Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 4, 2022.)
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