Humility is almost inherently paradoxical; the more you are aware of it, the less or have or harder it is to maintain. How do we avoid this trap?
(Preaching on holy contradictions. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 1, 2019.)
Ruth’s journey continues in an interesting place; Ruth and Boaz, alone in the dark on the threshing floor. How did she end up there, and what happens?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 11, 2018.)
John 13 has two interwoven, interacting themes: Judas’s betrayal of Jesus, contrasted with Jesus’s preparation of his disciples to be his messengers. This week we will look at the second; what does Jesus expect of his messengers and what qualities do we need to possess if we want to be one?
(Preaching through the Gospel of John. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 2, 2018.)
As Nebuchadnezzar’s story draws to a close, we are faced with a question: what was God’s purpose in dealing with this king, and what should we learn from his experiences?
(Preaching through Daniel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 2, 2017.)
Daniel was able to maintain humility despite being in incredible circumstances. How was he able to stay humble while being so bold, and how can we emulate him?
(The audio is sketchy for the first 5 minutes, but it gets better, I promise. Preaching through Daniel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 2, 2017.)
It is not uncommon for people to use “Judge Not,” found in Matthew 7:1, as a kind of “Get-out-of-jail-free” card. What does Jesus actually saying about judging others in Matthew 7, and are we using that phrase correctly?
(Preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 30, 2017.)
We begin our look at the Beatitudes (why are they called that?) with the poor in spirit. What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Why does Jesus seem to think that people in unfortunate circumstances are the ones who are better off?
(Preaching through the Beatitudes. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 8, 2016.)
Much of the world celebrates the birth of Christ in December, though that wasn’t when he was born. Yet, the birth of Christ IS worth celebrating, and more than just once a year. Why? What can we learn from this momentous event?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 25, 2016.)
Do you ask for forgiveness, or do you take it for granted? What is your attitude toward your sin and God’s mercy and justice? How do you approach the throne of God in guilt? As we examine David’s lowest point, there is a lesson to be learned about forgiveness.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 23, 2016.)
If anyone had cause to boast, it was John the Baptist, a person foretold in prophecy, born miraculously, and the baptizer of Jesus himself. Yet, it was he who uttered the phrase that should be adopted by every disciple: “He must increase, and I must decrease.” What does this phrase mean, and how can it become effective in our own lives?
(Preaching through the Gospel of John. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 14, 2016.)
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