Watts in the Word

Christians want to be “Biblical”, but what does that mean? How does that desire translate to practical, tangible choices in life? Over the next few weeks we will examine what “living Biblically” looks like in certain areas of life, beginning with unpacking the concept itself. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on living according to God’s … Continue reading Living...

We have seen how Jesus promised to build his church, and how he used the apostles and prophets to do so. But what about once all the apostles had died? How did they expect future generations (including us!) to keep building Jesus’s church? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the Church that Jesus Built. This sermon … Continue reading The Future of Jesus’s Church

The church that Jesus built is made out of people, and thus has all the attendant problems and opportunities that come with any group of people. How did the apostles ensure that things would run smoothly as the church expanded and exploded beyond their ability to directly control? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the … Continue reading Organizing Jesus’s Church

God’s eternal purpose in the cross has one major roadblock; people, and the way we hate and divide each other. How does the power of the cross help us overcome this problem? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on May 14, 2023.)

The church that Jesus built has a problem. It’s a big one, yet one that was inevitable in the way that Jesus chose to build. What is the problem, and what is Jesus doing about it? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the church that Jesus built. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church … Continue reading The Problem with Jesus’s Church

The letter to the Ephesians begins with deeply complex and important issues. Perhaps this is why the second section of the letter is about a prayer for knowledge and understanding. What is it that Paul wants his readers to understand? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church … Continue reading A Prayer for Knowledge

When Jesus promised to build his church, what purpose did he have in mind? What did he desire to accomplish by creating such a group of people, and how do we fit into his goals? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the church that Jesus built. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of … Continue reading The Mission of Jesus’s Church

Jesus promised Peter that “on this rock, I will build my church.” What was the rock upon which Jesus would build his church? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the Church that Jesus built. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 30, 2023.)

Jesus promised Peter in Matthew 16 that he would build his church. What did Jesus mean by this promise? What would his church look like? How would he build it? This week we start a new series on the formation, foundation, and origin of the Jesus’s church. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the church … Continue reading The Church that Jesus Built

We begin our study of Ephesians by considering the foreknowledge, predestination, and eternal purpose of God. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Ephesians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 16, 2023.)

Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians with a reminder of how God had provided for Paul throughout his many struggles. What can we learn about the providence of God and our attitude toward His providence? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April … Continue reading The Providence of God

We conclude our study of the image of the lamb throughout scripture the way the Bible itself does: with the Victorious Lamb of Revelation. What should the Lamb’s presence and action in Revelation inspire in us? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the Lamb throughout scripture. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of … Continue reading The Victorious Lamb

On a day when so much of the world is at least peripherally aware of the Resurrection, it is worth examining the power of Christ’s resurrection and it’s importance in our lives. Click Here to Listen. (This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on April 9, 2023.)

As we transition from the Old Testament concept of lambs and lamb sacrifices into the New Testament, we are now equipped to appreciate John’s command to “Behold the Lamb of God!” (Note: The first part of the audio was not captured. Sorry!) Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the lamb throughout scripture. This sermon was … Continue reading Behold the Lamb!

Worry is an insidious, destructive force in our lives, just as it was for Paul and the Philippians. How did Paul overcome worry in his own life, how did he expect the Philippians to, and how can we emulate these successes in our own lives? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was … Continue reading The Antidote to Worry

After reminding the Philippians not to get distracted by things that don’t matter, Paul answers some of the deepest questions of Christianity. What is the point of all this? What is the goal of our faith? And, how can we make sure we reach that goal? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Philippians. This sermon … Continue reading The Goal of Christianity

There are a lot of laws concerning lamb sacrifices in the Old Testament. What was the point, and what can we learn about the sacrifice of the True Lamb by looking at these laws? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the Lamb throughout Scripture. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on … Continue reading Lamb Laws

We all want to be joyful and have meaningful fellowship, but we are often so bad at it. What kinds of things get in the way of our pursuit of these blessings? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 19, 2023.)

The Passover in Exodus 12 is one of the most important stories in the Bible, not just for the Israelites but for Christians as well. What does this story teach us about our Passover Lamb, Jesus? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the lamb through the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church … Continue reading The Passover Lamb

What are we to make of the personal correspondence in the New Testament, such as Paul’s discussion of Timothy and Epaphroditus in Philippians? What should the modern Christian learn from these sections of scripture? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on March 12, 2023.)

As we consider the concept of “the lamb” throughout the Bible, we begin with the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, which introduces the major themes of sacrifice and providence. How does this impact our understanding of Jesus the Lamb? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the lamb throughout the Bible. This sermon … Continue reading Abraham’s Sacrifice

Paul was in a difficult situation while writing Philippians, and clearly worried that it would cause the church in Philippi to despair. What advice did he give them to persevere and overcome the forces arrayed against them? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on … Continue reading United Against the Enemey

We have already examined Paul situation in writing the letter to the Philippians. How was Paul doing in his confinement? What was his attitude, both toward his situation and toward the Philippians? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 26, 2023.)

We begin a study of the lamb throughout scripture by briefly considering Biblical typology. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the Lamb. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 19, 2023.)

(NOTE: The first 5 minutes of this audio is very distorted. Sorry.) We begin our series on the letter to the Philippians by considering Paul’s previous relationship with the people in Philippi. Why did he feel such great love for them? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Philippians. This sermon was preached at the Dewey … Continue reading Paul and the Philippians