The growth of the early church was astonishingly rapid and expansive. Why? How? What did the early church do that helped them grow so quickly, and what does that mean for us?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 25, 2023.)
The Mission of Jesus’s Church
When Jesus promised to build his church, what purpose did he have in mind? What did he desire to accomplish by creating such a group of people, and how do we fit into his goals?
(Preaching on the church that Jesus built. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 7, 2023.)
Paul and the Philippians
(NOTE: The first 5 minutes of this audio is very distorted. Sorry.) We begin our series on the letter to the Philippians by considering Paul’s previous relationship with the people in Philippi. Why did he feel such great love for them?
(Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 19, 2023.)
A New Church for a New Year
The New Testament writers emphasize the importance of being “new” and “renewed” quite a bit. At the turn of the new year, what kinds of Spiritual renewal should we be thinking about?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 1, 2023.)
Words of Life: PROCLAIM
Why was “proclaiming” such an important part of Jesus’s ministry, and how does that translate to our mission? What should we be proclaiming and how should we proclaim it?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 21, 2022.)
Words of Life: CHRISTIAN
For such a widespread modern word, the term “Christian” isn’t used very much in the New Testament. How did this word come to be, and what did it mean for the original users? (NOTE: There were some audio issues. Sorry.)
(Preaching on faith. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 10, 2022.)
Devoted to Good Works (Teaching)
We resume our look at good works after a brief hiatus (thanks COVID!) by studying a work that is both a specialized work in the Kingdom of God, and something that all Christians should be doing in some way.
(Preaching on Good Works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 17, 2021.)
Words that Give Life
Words are central to the Christian experience; after all, God chose to use words to convey His truth to His creation for all time. What instruction do Paul and Timothy give the Colossians in how to use their words in their new life in Christ?
(Preaching through Colossians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 8, 2021.)
What Does the Bible Say About…Sex and Gender?
Sex and gender are two of the most controversial, contested, and confused things in our society. But what does God say about these aspects of life, and how does He expect us to share and show His will to the world?
(Preaching on controversial cultural issues. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 1, 2021.)
What Does the Bible Say About…Abortion
This is the first of several specific cultural issues we will address over the next few weeks. As with many of these, much of the debate comes from people using the same words with different definitions. How does God define the relevant terms, and what does He say about them?
(Preaching on controversial cultural issues. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 18, 2021.)
Watts in the Word 