Evangelism is a difficult proposition for many, due to a confluence of relational and experiential factors, but a common struggle for Christians is motivation. What should motivate our evangelism, and how do we bring ourselves into alignment with God’s motivations?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 2, 2024.)
As we build toward the crescendo in Esther, the narrative pauses to zoom in on Haman’s pride, obsession, and bitterness. What can we learn from Haman’s inevitable downfall?
(Preaching on Esther. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 3, 2023.)
Worry is an insidious, destructive force in our lives, just as it was for Paul and the Philippians. How did Paul overcome worry in his own life, how did he expect the Philippians to, and how can we emulate these successes in our own lives?
(Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 2, 2023.)
We all want to be joyful and have meaningful fellowship, but we are often so bad at it. What kinds of things get in the way of our pursuit of these blessings?
(Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 19, 2023.)
What are we to make of the personal correspondence in the New Testament, such as Paul’s discussion of Timothy and Epaphroditus in Philippians? What should the modern Christian learn from these sections of scripture?
(Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 12, 2023.)
We have already examined Paul situation in writing the letter to the Philippians. How was Paul doing in his confinement? What was his attitude, both toward his situation and toward the Philippians?
(Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 26, 2023.)
Why does Peter say we should rejoice in suffering? What does this even mean and how could we do that?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 24, 2020.)
Knowing what’s to come in the next few days, Jesus makes a promise to his disciples: your sorrow will turn into joy. Why did he make this promise, and what can we take from it?
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 28, 2018.)
It is easy to complain about all the things that are wrong with the church because fundamentally, we are really complaining about people. But what about the amazing things Christ established the church for? I am certain that if you simply looked around, you would see truly wonderful things taking place where you are, things that can truly inspire thanksgiving.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 17, 2016.)
Watts in the Word 