In many ways humans are defined by their relationships to others. It can be easy to allow our individual identities to be subsumed by these connections. How does God expect our relationships to influence our identities, and how can we develop an identity in Christ while also righteously connecting with others?
(Preaching on developing an identity in Christ. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 8, 2024.)
God set forth a stated ideal purpose for the family and its structure, but what if your family already doesn’t look like God’s intent? What are some reasons why families end up different from what God designed, and how can we still facilitate the purpose of the family in such situations?
(Preaching on living Biblically. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 23, 2023.)
Family is a complicated, complex, and sometimes controversial topic, because humans can and do create such a wide variety of family structures. What did God intend originally for the family, and what does he want for the Christian?
(Preaching on living Biblically. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 16, 2023.)
Jesus’s warnings about family love can be both shocking and frightening. Why does Jesus expect such absolute loyalty, and what does he offer in return?
(Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 5, 2023.)
The latter part of David’s life is marred by familial conflict, civil war, and national disaster, all kicked off by the way he dealt with two of his sons, Amnon and Absalom. What can we learn from this saga?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)
David had a lot of successes as God’s anointed, but a lot of failures, too. As we transition from David the warrior to David the king, we begin to see the seeds of his eventual failings…
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 2, 2022.)
What are the attitudes and actions that will truly tear a family apart? How can we avoid them?
(Preaching on the family. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 31, 2020.)
As we start a new series on the family, we must start at the beginning. What was God’s original design and purpose for the family? Why does it matter?
(Focusing on the family. Preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 17, 2020. Video can be found here.)
Paul’s words to the married members of the Ephesian congregation are both inspiring and daunting, but Paul wants them to have what all married people want: successful, fulfilling, and supportive marriages. What instructions does he give them in this task?
(Preaching through Ephesians; this sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 30, 2015.)
What are the qualities of a real mother, according to God? And how should we as children treat them?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 10, 2015. Due to some technical difficulties, it is significantly shorter than normal.)
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