“The dark triad” is technically a term from modern psychology, but I am co-opting it as a label for John’s categorization of temptation. Throughout the Bible, in important stories of temptation, you see the same triad. What is this “dark triad” of temptation?
(Preaching on temptation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 21, 2025.)
We have talked a lot about who Jesus was, but we also need to consider who Jesus is. That is to say, what is Jesus doing right now, as you read this? What is his current identity and work? And how should we be thinking about Jesus, our Savior in the present tense?
(Preaching on the work and identity of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 22, 2024.)
What is the point of reading or studying the Bible at all? James uses a particularly striking analogy to both consider the importance of the question, and to answer it.
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on July 21, 2024.)
We are in a war, but it’s not against another nation, or other people, or “culture” or whatever else. The only way to win is to understand the terms of engagement, the enemy, and his strategy. How does Satan wage war against our souls, and how can we fight back?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 9, 2024.)
David’s census is one of the most theologically complicated stories in his life. What is going on in this story, and why should it matter to us?
(Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 5, 2023.)
In the spiritual conflict over the souls of humanity, there is an interesting figure present throughout the Old Testament. Who is this figure, and why does he matter?
(Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 10, 2019.)
There is an undercurrent of spiritual, supernatural warfare throughout the Bible. In this lesson we try to put some of the pieces together into a coherent picture of the whole. Don’t forget to download the PDF of the timeline!
(Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 3, 2019.)
There is a lot of traditional, cultural knowledge about Michael and the Devil, that may or may not be true. What does scripture actually say about these two beings?
(Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 20, 2019. Cover image purchased from Rob Joseph.)
Previously we examined what it takes to be a messenger of Jesus. This week we examine the contrast in Judas; what leads a person down a path of betrayal, and how are we in danger of the same?
(Preaching through John’s Gospel. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 9, 2018.)
The first chapters of Job give an invaluable, unique insight into the relationship and workings of God and Satan. Are these chapters literal, and how or should we draw practical lessons from these conversations?
(Preaching through Job. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on June 24, 2018.)
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