Watts in the Word

We conclude our look at David’s life and see the core idea of almost all Bible characters: no one is perfect. David exemplifies both the best and worst parts of human nature. How then could God call him “a man after his own heart”? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the life of David. This … Continue reading The Duality of Man

As we conclude our series on church membership, we consider the concepts of homelands, nationalities, and identity. How should being a church member affect the way we think about these things? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 12, 2023.)

David’s census is one of the most theologically complicated stories in his life. What is going on in this story, and why should it matter to us? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 5, 2023.)

Jesus’s warnings about family love can be both shocking and frightening. Why does Jesus expect such absolute loyalty, and what does he offer in return? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on February 5, 2023.)

There’s no doubt that God expects His children to do good, but how should the structure of the church contribute to or influence the good that we do? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 29, 2023.)

“Church membership” as a concept requires consideration of two ideas: the commands in scripture for church conduct, practice, and relationship, and the practical demands of meeting those commands. The principle of “accountability” lies at an intersection of these two ideas. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey …...

Absalom’s saga concludes not with joy, but with sorrow. How did it get to this point, and how does David respond? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 15, 2023.)

As we consider “church membership” we must more specifically define what “church” means? What is a church? What is the church? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on what it means to be a church member. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 15, 2023.)

The word “membership” might carry some negative connotations for you as it relates to the modern American church. What does it mean to be a “church member” and why does it matter? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on church membership. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 8, 2023.)

The middle act of Absalom’s story leaves the reader full of questions. What kind of peacetime king was David? How did he miss his son’s intentions? And, most of all, why did God allow this all to play out as it did? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on the life of David. This sermon was … Continue reading The Saga of Absalom, Part 2

The New Testament writers emphasize the importance of being “new” and “renewed” quite a bit. At the turn of the new year, what kinds of Spiritual renewal should we be thinking about? Click Here to Listen. (This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 1, 2023.)

We end our journey through important words of the Bible with Hope. What is the Christian hope, and what makes it so important? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 18, 2022.)

If a letter of the New Testament were written today, what would it say? How would it address the problems of today’s world? Click Here to Listen. (This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 11, 2022.)

The concept of “resurrection” is the basic, essential concept of Christianity, and thus permeates a lot different doctrines and teachings. How can we share in Christ’s resurrection? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 11, 2022.)

Is hell a literal, real place? What is it, exactly? And will God really consign the lost to such a torment? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 4, 2022.)

What exactly is heaven? What will it be like? How is it described? How does God promise to make all this worth it? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 27, 2022.)

Thanksgiving is a good holiday, but ultimately fails to capture the essence of thanksgiving in the Bible. Why is it so important to be thankful, and how should we express that gratitude? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on important words in the Bible. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November … Continue reading Words of Life: THANKSGIVING

The latter part of David’s life is marred by familial conflict, civil war, and national disaster, all kicked off by the way he dealt with two of his sons, Amnon and Absalom. What can we learn from this saga? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of … Continue reading The Saga of Absalom, Part 1

“Judgment” can be a touchy subject. Why is it so important in Christianity, and what does it actually mean? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on last things. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 13, 2022.)

In the story of David and Bathsheba we see a classic example of how one temptation leading to one sin can lead to a series of bad and worse choices and sins. How do we break the cycle? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ … Continue reading When Sin Compounds (Lessons from David)

Everyone wants peace. What kind of peace does God promise through Jesus, and how can we discover it for ourselves? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Christian Character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 6, 2022.)

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult Bible subjects. What does it mean to truly forgive, why is it so hard to do, and why is it so important? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on important words concerning Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 30, 2022.)

What is humility, and what sorts of attitudes feel like humility, but aren’t? How should humility be expressed in our lives? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 23, 2022.)

The story of David and Saul’s remaining heir serves as a striking example of grace, both in the character of the giver and the nature of the recipient of grace. What does this story teach us about grace in our own lives? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on David. This sermon was preached at the … Continue reading Grace Exemplified (Lessons from David)

What is mercy? Where does it come from, and how can we develop a sense of mercy in our lives? Most importantly, how can we practically be merciful? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on words concerning Christian character. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 16, 2022.)