As we consider our worship in song, we examine the motivations behind it. Not in the negative sense (why don’t we use instruments?) but in the positive; why should we sing, and what does it do for us?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 16, 2021.)
As we continue to consider “Treasures in Heaven”, we turn out attention to something that Jesus died to build, and we ask: do we value it like he does?
(Preaching on personal values. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 16, 2021.)
What is patience, and where does it come from? What does it mean to be patient? And, how can we live patiently right now?
(Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on May 3, 2020.)
Peter wraps up the practical instruction of his first letter by echoing the words of James. What advice did they give us to help us resist the Devil?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 28, 2020.)
While it is nice that we can meet for worship in a virtual space, there are some key aspects of physical fellowship that can’t be replicated. What are they, and why are they so important?
(Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 26, 2020.)
At the conclusion the letter, Paul reinforces the two main themes of the New Testament: love God and love others! How does Paul specifically expect the Galatians to fulfill these commands, and what about us?
(Preaching through Galatians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 8, 2020.)
How did the religious leaders in Israel react to Jesus? Why did they react this way? And what warning should we take from their reaction?
(Preaching through Mark. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 26, 2020.)
For many the holidays are a source of acute pain, in addition to a time of fellowship and friends. How should we handle the pain that comes from the absence of those who are no longer with us?
(Preaching on holiday topics. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 1, 2019.)
We know that Jesus felt discouraged; what does this mean about discouragement? How did Jesus overcome and triumph? (NOTE: The first few minutes didn’t get recorded.)
(Preaching on discouragement. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 15, 2019.)
No one likes being accountable to anyone else; we want people to mind their own business! But, God has not left that as an option for His children. Who is accountable to who in the church, and why is it so important? NOTE: the first five minutes of this sermon didn’t get recorded…
(Preaching on the social aspect of Christianity. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 28, 2019.)
Watts in the Word 