We conclude our series on the work and identity of Jesus with one of the most used, and perhaps most misunderstood, titles of Jesus – the Christ. What does “Christ” mean, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on the work and identity of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 29, 2024. Below you can find the chart mentioned in the sermon.)
Note: There was a lot of trouble with the recording equipment during this sermon – sorry.
Ezekiel 37 is one of the most vivid word-pictures of God’s redemptive and transformative work in the whole Bible. What does Ezekiel’s vision tell us about God’s power and work, and how does this vision apply to the modern reader?
(Preaching through Ezekiel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 8, 2024.)
“The Son” is a complicated title of Jesus, a shortening of two separate titles, each of which is used in a variety of ways throughout the Bible. How does “Jesus the Son” apply to our own lives? What can we learn from this part of Jesus’s identity?
(Preaching on the identity of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 20, 2024.)
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.)
In preparation for our Vacation Bible School I have made a chart outlining some of the major themes in Daniel, plus an explanation of the chronology. You can find the pdf here.
Jesus promised Peter in Matthew 16 that he would build his church. What did Jesus mean by this promise? What would his church look like? How would he build it? This week we start a new series on the formation, foundation, and origin of the Jesus’s church.
(Preaching on the church Jesus built. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 23, 2023.)
Does Bible prophecy touch on any extra-Biblical events throughout history? How can we be sure? What sort of historical confirmation can we find?
(Preaching on prophecy. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 10, 2022.)
“Prophecy” is a loaded word in Bible study. Why is it so fascinating, and what do the Bible writers actually mean when they use that word?
(Preaching on Truth. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 13, 2022.)
Any survey of Biblical prophecy must include a discussion of Daniel, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar’s vision in Daniel 2.
(Preaching on Prophecy. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 6, 2022.)
We continue our look at Biblical prophecy by beginning to unpack the most important category: “Messianic” prophecy. What is it, and why is it so important?
(Preaching on prophecy. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 6, 2022.)
Watts in the Word 