The third chapter of Ruth contains what is perhaps the most confusing scene in the whole story. Why does Naomi instruct Ruth to behave the way she does, and what can we learn from Ruth and Boaz’s actions in the story?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 3, 2026.)
We begin our study of Ruth by considering the context in which the story takes place; the time of the judges. What were the important features of this period of Israelite history, how does the story of Ruth fit into it, and more broadly how does Ruth’s story fit into the larger context of God’s redemptive work throughout history?
(Preaching through Ruth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 5, 2026.)
Ezekiel, like most of the prophetic books, is full of Yahweh’s judgment and condemnation of Israel. What exactly were they doing that profaned his holy name so much? And how might we be in danger of the same kinds of actions and attitudes?
(Preaching in Ezekiel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 10, 2024.)
In some ways, all of the promises of God rest on the promise of justice. What does it mean that God is just, and why does it matter so much in considering all the promises of God?
(Preaching on the promises of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 21, 2024.)
The story of David and Saul’s remaining heir serves as a striking example of grace, both in the character of the giver and the nature of the recipient of grace. What does this story teach us about grace in our own lives?
(Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 16, 2022.)
In our study of good works we transition into a deeper examination of the emotions and motivations behind the good we do, as well as some common traps and pitfalls in our devotion to doing good.
(Preaching on good works. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 14, 2021.)
With each piece of the armor of God, we must answer three questions: what is the spiritual quality, what does it protect us from, and how does it protect us. Let us examine the next piece, the “breastplate of righteousness”.
(Preaching on the armor of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 28, 2018.)
Watts in the Word 