The story of Jesus and Lazarus famously contains the shortest verse in the Bible: Jesus wept. What do we learn about Jesus’s priorities, heart, and desires in this story, and what should we do about it?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 24, 2023.)
The writer of Hebrews concludes the list of “elementary doctrine of Christ” with eternal judgment. What judgment is the writer referring to, and what does it mean for you and me?
(Preaching on the first principles of Christianity. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 8, 2023.)
There is no Christian doctrine more elementary, no principle more basic, than the resurrection of the dead. It is not an understatement to say that the entire faith rests on this one event, this one teaching. Why is it so foundational, and what does that mean for us?
(Preaching on the first principles of Christianity. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 1, 2023.)
On a day when so much of the world is at least peripherally aware of the Resurrection, it is worth examining the power of Christ’s resurrection and it’s importance in our lives.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 9, 2023.)
The concept of “resurrection” is the basic, essential concept of Christianity, and thus permeates a lot different doctrines and teachings. How can we share in Christ’s resurrection?
(Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 11, 2022.)
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history, mirrored in our own lives. How do we emulate his resurrection, and how does Jesus’s new life impact us?
(This is an abbreviated lesson. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 12, 2022.)
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