The Thinking Christian

Have you ever wondered why Peter wanted to build tabernacles for Moses, Elijah, and Jesus? In this message we will consider one possible explanation into Peter’s thinking. This message was delivered on Feb. 15, 2026 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Matthew 17:1-9

Listen in as Jesus meets with a ruler of the Jews. In this passage, Nicodemus is left with a challenge to rethink what he knows about God and the Kingdom. This message was delivered on Jan. 25, 2026 at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. Text: John 3:1-15

In this text, Jesus engages with His soon-to-be disciples using “open-ended” questions. This reveals something about His nature. This message was delivered on January 18, 2026 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: John 1:29-42

This is an audio clip taken from a video that I recently released. In this podcast I will discuss briefly the “fall” of Christian author Philip Yancey and the lessons we might learn from it.

In this message we hear how Joseph had “the right stuff” and are challenged to understand if we can follow the same path. This message was delivered on Dec. 21, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Matt. 1:18-25

In this final Eschatology session we answer the question: What role does Israel play in the ‘end-times?’ To answer this question we must first define “Israel.” This session was held on Dec. 01, 2025 at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. My notes.  

This is the 3rd session on Eschatology. It was presented on Nov. 24, 2025 at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. In this session we finished our study of the Olivet Discourse (Matt 24), and then studied the question: is the Rapture separated from the Second Coming by 7 years? My Notes: Olivet Discourse & […]

This message was delivered on Nov. 23, 2025 at Mt Olivet Country Church in Fairhope, PA. If God made a Facebook page for the Sermon the Mount, then the Beatitudes would be the profile picture. Text: Matt. 5:1-8

This is second part in a series on Eschatology. It was presented at First Christian Church on Nov. 17, 2025. In this lecture we will begin our walk through the Olivet Discourse. Note: the recording began about ten minutes after the start of the class. Main Text: Matthew 24

This is the first part in a series on Eschatology. It was presented at First Christian Church on Nov. 10, 2025. Main Text: Revelation 20 My notes

This message was delivered on Oct 19, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Jeremiah 31:27-44

This teaching was presented on Oct 18, 2025 at Somerset First Christian Church during a one-day Renewal Conference. Scripture Notes

This is the final in a series of 6 lectures on Church History. This covers major movements in the U.S. from 1800 – 2000. The lecture was given on Oct 16, 2025 at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA.

This message was delivered on October 12, 2025 at Milford Church in Somerset, PA. Text: Luke 12:13-21

The Reformation Aftermath This is the fifth in a series of lectures given on Church History at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. This lecture was presented on Oct 02, 2025. My notes

This is the fourth in a series of lectures given on Church History at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. This lecture was presented on Sept 25, 2025. My notes

Planning for the future involves more than just a savings account. This message was delivered on Sept 21, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Luke 16:1-13

This is the third in a series of lectures given on Church History at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA. This lecture was presented on Sept 18, 2025. Please note that at around the 26 minute mark there will be a brief interruption of audio. My notes

This message was delivered on September 14, 2025 at Calvary Church of Somerset. Text: John 6:1-14

This is the second of a six-part lecture that I presented on Church History. It is a broad overview, roughly covering 300 AD – 500 AD. Presented September 11, 2025 My Notes.

This is the first of a six-part lecture that I presented on Church History. This section will cover from the book of Acts through around 300 AD. Presented September 04, 2025 My notes

This message was delivered Aug 31, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14

This message was delivered on July 06, 2025 at Amity UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text Luke 10:1-11; 16-29

As Jesus prepares to leave His disciples, His final words point to the coming of the Holy Spirit. This message was delivered on June 15, 2025 at Amity UCC Church in Meyersdale, PA. Text: John 16:12-15

This message was delivered on June 01, 2025 at Amity Reformed UCC in Meyersdale, PA. Text: Acts 16:16-34