Sermon Audio: LINK I. The Majesty of the Mundane (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16) This morning I’d like to begin with a simple encouragement: Don’t overlook the ordinary. God often hides His greatest works in the quiet corners of daily life. Heaven doesn’t always announce its mission with trumpets, and angels don’t always sing above open fields.... Continue Reading →
The Call To Act
Sermon Audio: LINK Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:15-29 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A... Continue Reading →
Jesus Presented In The Temple (Luke 2:21-38)
Luke 2:21-38 records the circumcision and naming of Jesus, as well as when the young Jesus was presented in the Temple. It also beautifully illustrates the theme of obedience to God’s law through faith. This passage reminds us that faith is not just about belief but about living in obedience to God. Like those in... Continue Reading →
Old Things New – Part 3
Sermon Audio: LINK Introduction: In January we began preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. We began by focusing on Jesus' first message. The call to repent. To turn from the old ways of living and to follow in His footsteps. We noted that repentance is the doorway we must all pass through to enter... Continue Reading →
Church Politics (Seminar)
The following was the notes from a Seminar I lead on October 19th 2024, addressing the history of the Christian church's political engagement as well as the Biblical view of government. Works Consulted: “The Baptist Faith and Message 2000” by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee “Baptist Political Theology” Edited by Thomas S. Kidd “The... Continue Reading →
Truth In Love: What It Means To Reflect Christlike Love To Our LGBTQ+ Neighbors (Seminar)
Works Consulted: Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Various); Bible For Hope Study Notes (Various); The Gospel Coalition Website (Various); The Gospel and Same Sex Marriage (Russell Moore); God and the Transgender Debate (Andrew T. Walker); Is God Anti-Gay (Sam Allberry) PROLOGUE: My Hope For This Conversation Many Christians today feel cornered, bullied, silenced, or outright attacked... Continue Reading →
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning, we will continue our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus. Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, which can be found in Luke 16:19-31. This powerful parable urges us to examine our priorities and how we respond to those in need around us... Continue Reading →