In some ways God’s work to restore creation is at the heart of the whole Bible story from the opening chapters of Genesis to the closing of Revelation. The image of the church as a new creation in Christ is a vital part of the larger story of God’s renewing work. How do we fit into this grand narrative?
(Preaching on images of the church. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 7, 2026.)
The vision of the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 epitomizes one of the main themes of the Bible: God’s power to bring life from death, through his Spirit. Using Ezekiel 37 as a launching point, how does this power of God manifest in his promises through Jesus and his apostles?
(Preaching through Ezekiel and the exile. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 10, 2025.)
The New Testament writers emphasize the importance of being “new” and “renewed” quite a bit. At the turn of the new year, what kinds of Spiritual renewal should we be thinking about?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 1, 2023.)
The concept of “resurrection” is the most important concept in Christianity. Is it something that reasonable people might believe in? What makes it so important? And what does it mean for us?
(This sermon was preached for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 12, 2020.)
We conclude this series by examining one of the most important spiritual concepts. What does it mean to be “born again”? How is this accomplished?
(Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 17, 2019.)
One of the two most common times for countdowns is New Years (the other being races). Let’s countdown four ways to grow both personally and congregationally in the new year.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 1, 2017.)
Our past failures do not have to keep us from having a future with God. In one of Samuel’s last major addresses, he reminds the people of Israel that even though they sinned against their God, He still desired to have a relationship with them.
(Preaching through 1 Samuel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 26, 2015.)
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