The only way to “lay up treasures in heaven” is to take the long view. Nothing in the earthly realm does that quite like investing in children.
(Preaching on personal values. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 6, 2021.)
Thinking About One Another
As we begin a new study of Colossians, we begin with Paul’s standard opening and greeting to the church, forcing us to ask the question: how should we think about one another?
(Preaching on Colossians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 30, 2021.)
Why Do We Sing?
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.)
Cherishing the Church
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.)
The Virtue of Patience
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.)
Daily Dose – Resisting the Devil (1 Peter 5:5-11)
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.)
What We Miss When We Can’t Meet
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.)
No Other Gospel: Love God, Love Others – Galatians 6
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.)
Good News, Right Now! A Kingdom Divided – Mark 3:13-15
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.)
Holiday Matters – Remembering the Absent
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.)
Watts in the Word 