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.)
The word “bridegroom” is only used to describe Jesus a couple times in the Gospels, but the analogy of marriage describing our relationship to God is used throughout the Bible. In what way is Jesus like a bridegroom, and what does this mean for us?
(Preaching on the work and identity of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 24, 2024.)
We wrap up our introduction to the book of Judges by considering the variance in detail between each judge’s story, and some of the reasons why the cycle of evil persisted as it did throughout the book.
(Preaching through Judges. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 7, 2024.)
Paul’s words about marriage in Ephesians 5 are controversial, to say the least. Why does Paul lay out the instructions he does, and how do they fit into the broader context of relational commands in the New Testament?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 3, 2023.)
God set forth a stated ideal purpose for the family and its structure, but what if your family already doesn’t look like God’s intent? What are some reasons why families end up different from what God designed, and how can we still facilitate the purpose of the family in such situations?
(Preaching on living Biblically. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 23, 2023.)
Family is a complicated, complex, and sometimes controversial topic, because humans can and do create such a wide variety of family structures. What did God intend originally for the family, and what does he want for the Christian?
(Preaching on living Biblically. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 16, 2023.)
The next section of Colossians deals with various human relationships, and how God expects us to behave. What do these all have in common, and how can we maintain righteousness no matter what relationship we find ourselves in?
(Preaching through Colossians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 1, 2021.)
What sorts of external pressures threaten to undermine God’s purpose for the family in our lives? What can we do about it?
(Preaching on the family. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 24, 2020.)
As we start a new series on the family, we must start at the beginning. What was God’s original design and purpose for the family? Why does it matter?
(Focusing on the family. Preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 17, 2020. Video can be found here.)
What does the husband-wife relationship have to do with the Christian’s relationship with government or employers? What does Peter have to say about submission in marriage, and how does it compare to Paul’s instructions?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 16, 2020.)
Watts in the Word 