The Song of Solomon (or “Song of Songs” in many translations) is I suspect among the least-taught books in the Bible. Sex makes many people feel awkward or uncomfortable. But should it? What is a book like Song of Solomon meant to teach the reader? Why is it in the Bible? How should we approach this unusual book?
(Preaching on the wisdom literature of Israel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 18, 2025.)
Given Jesus’s awesome power and authority on display all throughout his ministry, in miracles and his teaching, it would be easy to come away with the wrong idea about his purpose on earth, as his disciples did. Why did Jesus claim to be a servant? What made him such a servant, despite his power and authority? And how can we follow in his example?
(Preaching on the work and identity of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 1, 2024.)
This father’s day, I want to consider the value of fathers. What does God say about the importance of fathers, and how should we as children respond to and treat them?
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(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 16, 2024.)
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.)
God’s love for us never changes; it fundamentally cannot change, because God’s love is so baked into who He is as a Being. Our appreciation of and experience of God’s love is the only thing that can change as we grow as Christians. How can we move deeper into the love of God?
(Preaching on Christian growth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 14, 2024. The outline for this series was adapted from Deeper, by Dane Ortlund.)
Having clarified his (and our) purpose in revealing the “mystery of the gospel”, Paul offers a prayer to God for strength for the reader. What does spiritual strength look like, and where does it come from?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 9, 2023.)
(NOTE: The first 5 minutes of this audio is very distorted. Sorry.) We begin our series on the letter to the Philippians by considering Paul’s previous relationship with the people in Philippi. Why did he feel such great love for them?
(Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 19, 2023.)
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, it is appropriate to consider motherhood in the Bible. Why are mothers so important, and what purposes did God intend them to fulfill?
(Preaching on motherhood. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 8, 2022.)
If we are discussing important words about God, “love” has to be on the list. Why is love so integral to YHWH’s identity?
(Preaching about God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 23, 2022.)
In our study of the myriad aspects of Jesus that he shows us in scripture, we come to the one he spent the least time as; The Word Become Flesh. Why did Jesus take on human form, and what did he accomplish for us?
(Preaching on the Fourfold Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 19, 2021.)
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