The church that Jesus built is made out of people, and thus has all the attendant problems and opportunities that come with any group of people. How did the apostles ensure that things would run smoothly as the church expanded and exploded beyond their ability to directly control?
(Preaching on the church that Jesus built. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 21, 2023.)
What are the “elders” of the church? Where did this idea originate in scripture, and what is God’s intent for this part of the congregational organization?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 31, 2022.)
What instructions does Peter have for church elders? What is significant about the things he calls them? What about the rest of us?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 27, 2020.)
An oft misunderstood and infrequently addressed topic, what is church membership? What does it mean to be a church member? We use this term in a couple ways interchangeably that actually mean very different things. What does the Bible have to say about this concept?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 7, 2018.)
To what extent should culture dictate our theology and practice? That is the question at the core of the discussion surrounding “the role of women” in the church. In this first part of a two part series, we dive in to this controversial topic.
(Preaching on common misunderstandings. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 6, 2017.)
The English word “pastor” has taken on an interesting meaning, but what does that word really mean? Where did it come from? And should we be using it?
(Preaching on common misunderstandings. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 31, 2017.)
Watts in the Word 