Pulpit & Podium

This sermon, "Jesus Liberates," preached on March 2, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, proclaims Jesus’ unrivaled authority to free people from evil. Preaching from Mark 5:1–20 as part of the "Who Do You Say That I Am?" series, the message highlights Jesus’ power to liberate even the most hopeless cases and restore dignity and purpose. I unpack: Jesus' supreme authority over demonic forc...

This sermon, "Jesus Surprises," preached on February 16, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores the shocking way Jesus redefines family and confronts religious blindness. Preaching from Mark 3:20–35 as part of the "Who Do You Say That I Am?" series, the message highlights the surprising and unsettling ways Jesus calls people into God's family. I unpack: How Jesus’ true family is mark...

This lecture, "The Doctrine of the Trinity," delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores one of the most profound truths of the Christian faith. Narrowing in on the Trinity from the broader doctrine of God, this session explains why the triune nature of God is foundational for Christian belief and everyday life. I unpack: The biblical roots of the doc...

LECTURE  – Why Study Theology? Knowing God and Growing in Faith | Foundations of Christian Doctrine This lecture, "Why Study Theology?" delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, invites students to see theology as an essential part of knowing and worshiping God. Using the EFCA Statement of Faith and the book Evangelical Convictions (2nd Edition), this openin...

This sermon, “A Shepherd King,” preached on January 26, 2025, at King’s Cross Church in Lyons, Kansas, offers a vision of comfort and hope from Isaiah 40:1–11. Preached to a small, faithful congregation during a transitional season, the message highlights the tenderness and authority of God as the Shepherd King who comes to gather, lead, and care for His people. I unpack: God’s promise to comfort...

This sermon, _“Jesus Arrives,”_ preached on January 5, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus (during a weekend snowstorm!), launches the new series _“Who Do You Say That I Am?”_ on the Gospel of Mark. Preaching from Mark 1:1–13, it traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry—the fulfillment of God’s promises, the preparation by John the Baptist, and Jesus’ baptism and testing in the wilderness. I...

This sermon, "Waiting for a New Shepherd," preached on December 15, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, invites us to receive the comfort and hope of Isaiah 40. As part of the Advent series, it highlights the tenderness and power of the coming Messiah—the Shepherd who gathers and leads His people. I unpack: • God’s comfort for His weary people. • The promise of divine presence and delivera...

This Advent sermon, "Waiting for a New Story," preached on December 1, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores Isaiah 6 and the transforming vision of God’s holiness. Isaiah's call to prophetic ministry reveals a deeper longing for God’s cleansing, glory, and ultimate restoration. I unpack: • Isaiah’s overwhelming vision of God’s holiness. • The refining power of God’s forgiveness. •...

This sermon, "A Family Generous in Mission," preached on November 10, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, focuses on Romans 15:14–33 and Paul’s passion for gospel expansion. The message highlights how generosity and partnership fuel the church’s mission, urging us to live with global vision and local faithfulness. I unpack: • Paul’s heart for unreached people and gospel proclamation. • The...

This sermon, "A Countercultural Family," preached on October 6, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, reflects on Romans 13 and the Christian's relationship to governing authorities. Delivered during an election season, this message wrestles with Paul’s teaching on submission to authority and how Christians live as a distinct, gospel-shaped family in a divided culture. I unpack: • Submitting...

This sermon, "A Self-Giving Family," preached on September 22, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores Romans 12:3–8 and the call to serve one another in humility. Part of the “Living as a Family” series in Romans, it challenges listeners to discover and deploy their spiritual gifts in love. I unpack: • Seeing yourself with sober judgment through God’s grace. • Using spiritual gifts t...

I’m thrilled to share my second sermon from September 1, 2024, preached at Christ Community as part of their residency program. Titled "A Family Included in Hope," this message dives into the challenging passage of Romans 11:1-32, part of the "Romans: Living as a Family" series. I explore the profound question: Has God rejected His people? Through Paul’s words, I unpack how God’s faithfulness, pat...

I’m excited to share my first residency sermon from July 28, 2024, preached at Christ Community during the residency program. In this 22-minute message, part of the "Longing for a Better King" series, I dive into 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 to unpack the story of King Manasseh, Judah’s most notorious king. I explore how his shocking descent into evil, forgetfulness of God, and eventual repentance reveal...

Following Resurrection Sunday , I want to dive deeper into what our future resurrection means for us now . In 1 Corinthians 15:35–44 , Paul explains how Christ’s bodily resurrection is the prototype of our own, showing that we will be raised with new, glorified bodies . This isn’t just a distant hope—it shapes how we live today . I unpack: • Jesus’ resurrection as the model for our own future resu...

In this sermon on Mark 9:2–13 , I explore how the transfiguration of Jesus gives us a glimpse of His glory, identity, and mission . In a moment of doubt and uncertainty, the disciples see Jesus revealed as the new Moses, the new Elijah, and the very Son of God . This event wasn’t just for them—it strengthens us today when we face fear, suffering, or uncertainty about God’s plan. I unpack: • Jesus...

In this sermon on Matthew 12:22–32 , I explore how Jesus’ miracles challenged the expectations of the Jewish people and revealed the true nature of the Kingdom of God . While many anticipated a Messiah who would overthrow Rome, Jesus brought liberation and restoration in a way they didn’t expect—casting out demons, healing the broken, and restoring people to full participation in God’s kingdom. I...

Episode Title: Faith in the Power & Authority of Jesus In this sermon on Mark 9:14–29 , I explore what it means to place faith not in personal ability or past experience but in the power and authority of Jesus . The disciples had once cast out demons successfully, but in this moment, they failed—not because of a lack of skill but because of misplaced faith. A desperate father echoes the strugg...

In this sermon on 1 Peter 3:13–22 , I explore what it means to face suffering without fear and how to find hope in the midst of trials. Peter challenges believers to stand firm , knowing that suffering for righteousness leads to glory and that Christ Himself is the ultimate example of victory through suffering. I unpack: • What Christian suffering truly is and how it differs from ordinary hardship...

In this sermon on Daniel 7:9-15, I explore a vision of God’s throne room—a scene of fire, judgment, and ultimate authority. In the face of uncertainty, Daniel is alarmed, yet through the chaos, one truth remains: God is sovereign. I unpack:  • The power of God’s dominion over the kingdoms of this world.  • The contrast between beasts that act like men and the true Son of Man who receives an everla...

In this sermon, I dive into John 1:14-18, exploring the reality that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. From the Garden of Eden to the Tabernacle, Temple, and ultimately in Christ, God desires to dwell with His people. But what does it mean that Jesus, the incarnate Son, fully reveals God? I unpack:  • How God’s presence moves throughout Scripture—from Eden to Christ to today.  • Why Jesus...