Most adults spend most of their waking hours at work, so it’s not surprising that working or professional identity becomes a central part of our sense of self. But what is the point of work in the Bible? What does God have to say about the role of work in our identity?
(Preaching on developing an identity in Christ. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 25, 2024.)
Jesus’s encounter with a rich young ruler can seem quite harsh, depending on the perspective of the reader. But the encounter should force the reader to reconsider their perspective: who exactly is Jesus talking about, and how does his teaching apply to each of us?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 31, 2023.)
“Privilege” is a buzzword in today’s cultural narrative. How is this concept explored and developed in scripture, and what does God expect of His people?
(Preaching on controversial cultural issues. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 8, 2021.)
“Stewardship” is one of the most common idea in the Bible relating to money. What is a steward? Why does God talk about the idea so much? And what separates a good steward from a bad one?
(Preaching on money in the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 9, 2019.)
If you are going to study money in the Bible, there is probably no greater character to look at than King Solomon. What did he say about money, and what can we learn from his wisdom and folly?
(Preaching on money in the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 2, 2019.)
As we start our series on money and finances in the Bible, we start with the most basic concepts: what is money, and what do we think and feel about it?
(Preaching on money in the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 19, 2019.)
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