The final part of a discussion of God’s will must concern His “ultimate will,” those things that God has determined must happen regardless of what anyone wants or does. What are some of those things?
(Part 3 in a 3 part series on God’s Will. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 10, 2017.)
The American church has an interesting diversity of teaching about baptism. What does the Bible have to say, and have we spent too much effort focusing on one aspect of salvation?
(Preaching on common misunderstandings. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 23, 2017.)
There is perhaps no greater slur in the modern American church than “legalist.” What is typically meant by this term, and what does the Bible have to say about it?
(Preaching on common misunderstandings. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 2, 2017.)
I imagine many (if not most) of us can quote John 3:16. But how about verses 15 or 17? What about John 3:18? John 3:16 is an iconic, powerful verse to be sure, but it is only in the context of John 3:1-21 that we see why God’s love is so amazing.
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 7, 2016.)
Nicodemus is the perfect stand-in for the modern seeker. Coming to Jesus, recognizing his Divine power, what information does Nicodemus receive, and why does it matter today?
(Preaching through John. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 31, 2016.)
Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome is one of the most powerful discourses on salvation ever written. Who needs it, and how is it attained?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 14, 2015, in memory of Loy Mitchell, a faithful and powerful preacher of God’s Word.)
Why do we pick and choose from scripture? How much of what God says about salvation does He intend to be relevant to you and me? Why not just accept it all? Part 2 in a series on salvation.
(Series on Salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 12, 2014.)
Salvation is the thread that holds the Bible narrative together. But just what is it, exactly? Who or what needs saving, and how is the saving accomplished? Part 1 in a series on salvation.
(Series on Salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 5, 2014.)
Watts in the Word 