What does it mean to “fellowship” with other Christians? What is fellowship, and why does it matter?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 24, 2022.)
Words of Life: CHURCH
What does the word “church” mean? How do Jesus and his apostles use the word, and how should that inform how we think about the church today?
(Preaching on the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 17, 2022.)
A Lasting Legacy
The phrase “treasures in heaven” by its very nature implies something eternal and lasting. How can we use this concept to fill our lives with a purpose that will give us meaning, and build something that we know will outlast us?
(Preaching on personal values. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 30, 2021.)
Jesus’s Purpose – John 12:44-50
Many people in Jesus’s day misunderstood his purpose, why he came at all. These misunderstandings persist today. Fortunately, Jesus told us what his purpose was, if we have the wisdom to listen.
(Preaching through John. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 26, 2018.)
Daniel 1:1-21 – The Man Himself
We begin our series on Daniel by examining the man himself. What kind of person was he, what traits did he possess, and most practically, how can or should we emulate this righteous person?
(Preaching through Daniel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 5, 2017.)
Hungry for Righteousness
The Beatitudes contain many blessings, but perhaps none is so subtle as the promise for those who “hunger and thirst for righteousness.” What exactly is Jesus offering, and who are those who will receive it?
(Preaching through the Beatitudes. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 29, 2017.)
Finding Your Gifts
If I know that I am supposed to use my gifts for God’s service, the next question must be: how do I find out what they are? How can I discover my “gifts of grace?” And how can I avoid the danger of “quenching the Spirit?” Here are three potential steps to consider.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 15, 2016.)
Why I am Thankful for the Church
It is easy to complain about all the things that are wrong with the church because fundamentally, we are really complaining about people. But what about the amazing things Christ established the church for? I am certain that if you simply looked around, you would see truly wonderful things taking place where you are, things that can truly inspire thanksgiving.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 17, 2016.)
The Way it was Meant to Be – Ephesians 4:17-32
Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These are the big three questions of life, and God has an answer. How can we find true meaning and purpose for our lives?
(Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 16, 2015.)
The Names of the Church
Part 2 in a series about the identity of the Church. What is the significance of a name? What is the difference between a name and an identity? What names are used in scripture?
(Part 2 of “What is the Church.” This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 7, 2014.)
Watts in the Word 