The second chapter of James is all about consistency; in how we judge and treat people, in how we think about ourselves and God, and the alignment of our thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions. Why is consistency so hard to cultivate, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on James. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 6, 2026.)
Ok, so we admit we need to train our children, and be intentional about it. So how do we do it? What are some practical ways to accomplish the task?
(Preaching on training up children. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 31, 2017.)
Much has been said about what hypocrisy is and why it is bad, but perhaps there are a few questions that need to be addressed: what do I do when I see hypocrisy in the church? How do I make sure it doesn’t destroy my faith? And how do I talk to non-Christians about it in an honest way?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 10, 2017.)
What is the difference between perception and reality? What makes our perception of something closer or farther from the way it really is? And how do these questions impact our relationships with the Father? As we examine Jesus’ letter to the church in Sardis, these questions form a helpful frame for the discussion.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on Janurary 10, 2016.)
Why would someone defy persecution and hold to Christ in the face of death, yet refuse to follow the teachings of Christ? This is just one aspect of an inconsistent faith that Christ addresses in his letters to the seven churches. In this letter, he tells the church in Pergamum exactly what he thinks of this inconsistency.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 27, 2015.)
This is not a lesson about homosexuality, or about what marriage is or is not. This is about how God’s people can and should act in a world that increasingly rejects what God says.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 5, 2015.)
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