We begin our study of Ezekiel (as we usually begin book studies) by examining the historical and political context of Ezekiel’s life and visions. What was going on at the time Ezekiel prophesied, and who was his original audience? How does this matter for the modern reader?
(Preaching through Ezekiel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 6, 2024. The charts mentioned can be found here and here.)
We conclude our study of the promises of God by considering what might be the most-repeated promise of the New Testament: the promise of eternal life. Why is this promises repeated so often, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 12, 2024.)
The promise of Jesus’s return was literally the first thing God told humanity after Jesus ascended. Why is this promise so important, and what makes it so hard to keep this promise in mind?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 5, 2024.)
The writer of Hebrews concludes the list of “elementary doctrine of Christ” with eternal judgment. What judgment is the writer referring to, and what does it mean for you and me?
(Preaching on the first principles of Christianity. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 8, 2023.)
We conclude our study of the image of the lamb throughout scripture the way the Bible itself does: with the Victorious Lamb of Revelation. What should the Lamb’s presence and action in Revelation inspire in us?
(Preaching on the Lamb throughout scripture. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 9, 2023.)
The concept of “resurrection” is the basic, essential concept of Christianity, and thus permeates a lot different doctrines and teachings. How can we share in Christ’s resurrection?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 11, 2022.)
Is hell a literal, real place? What is it, exactly? And will God really consign the lost to such a torment?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 4, 2022.)
What exactly is heaven? What will it be like? How is it described? How does God promise to make all this worth it?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 27, 2022.)
“Judgment” can be a touchy subject. Why is it so important in Christianity, and what does it actually mean?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)
What is grace? What makes God so gracious? And what does it mean to be “saved by grace”?
(Preaching on Salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 24, 2022.)
Watts in the Word 