As we consider “church membership” we must more specifically define what “church” means? What is a church? What is the church?
(Preaching on what it means to be a church member. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 15, 2023.)
The word “membership” might carry some negative connotations for you as it relates to the modern American church. What does it mean to be a “church member” and why does it matter?
(Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 8, 2023.)
Daniel is full of complicated, exciting prophecy, but it’s all so vague. Why does Daniel receive these visions, and what do they mean for us?
(Preaching on prophecy. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 13, 2022.)
The last section of Colossians is a long list of people and places. Why is this in the Bible? Why was this left for us? What does it mean for you and me?
(Preaching through Colossians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 15, 2021.)
As we begin a new study of Colossians, we begin with Paul’s standard opening and greeting to the church, forcing us to ask the question: how should we think about one another?
(Preaching on Colossians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 30, 2021.)
As we continue to consider “Treasures in Heaven”, we turn out attention to something that Jesus died to build, and we ask: do we value it like he does?
(Preaching on personal values. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 16, 2021.)
What is empathy, and why is it so important to the Christian ethos. Why is it something that seems to always be lacking?
(Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on May 10, 2020.)
1 Peter 2:9-12 serves as the core thesis of the letter. Everything before leads up to it and everything after explains it. How should this central text apply to us?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. This was recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 9, 2020.)
One of the more common analogies for the church is a structure, or building, which Peter uses in 1 Peter 2. Why is this so important, and what part does Jesus play in this analogy?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. This was recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 7, 2020.)
For the rest of the year (the holiday season) we will be looking at topics that are on people’s minds, or that people are inclined to think about. We begin this week with thanksgiving!
(Preaching on holiday topics. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 24, 2019.)
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