Most adults spend most of their waking hours at work, so it’s not surprising that working or professional identity becomes a central part of our sense of self. But what is the point of work in the Bible? What does God have to say about the role of work in our identity?
(Preaching on developing an identity in Christ. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on August 25, 2024.)
Jesus’s encounter with a rich young ruler can seem quite harsh, depending on the perspective of the reader. But the encounter should force the reader to reconsider their perspective: who exactly is Jesus talking about, and how does his teaching apply to each of us?
(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 31, 2023.)
What exactly are the “flaming darts of the evil one”, and how does faith serve as a shield against those things?
(Preaching on the armor of God. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 18, 2018.)
We begin our look at the Beatitudes (why are they called that?) with the poor in spirit. What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Why does Jesus seem to think that people in unfortunate circumstances are the ones who are better off?
(Preaching through the Beatitudes. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 8, 2016.)
The church in Laodicea was somewhat unique among the churches in Asia. Their problem was not external, either persecution or lack of prosperity; their problem was almost entirely internal. They had it too easy. What did this ease do to the Christians there, and how did Jesus address it?
(This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 31, 2016.)
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