Bible-based sermons which attempt to answer the questions of today with the answers of the Scriptures.
How can you care for someone struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health issues? Here is a fresh look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, which considers the psychological toll of trauma
How God, my kind Father, saved me...from kidnappings, PTSD, and...
A sermon about getting along with difficult people.
A fresh look at the idea of God.
An honest and intellectual look at the problem of Pain.
Jesus cares about that little child deep inside of you.
"We were the sort of creatures that aught not live..."
Reconsidering some cherished assumptions about "devotions"
"Be anxious for nothing"...on militarizing peace, as a soldier against anxiety
If "iron sharpens iron" then sometimes you will need to forgive when your spouse rubs you the wrong way!
For Paul, religion is about Joy: and he passionately warns about 4 enemies that would steal it!
This week we look at three role models of the faith, that Paul puts forward to illustrate what he has been saying to the Philippians, about sharing their faith, and living out their faith. Remember to subscribe to my podcast for additional content! Scroll down for my sermon notes. PAUL, TIMOTHY, EPAPHRODITUS ~ Three role models in the Faith […]
In our fourth sermon in the series, we are starting to see a theme emerge: Paul wants the Philippians to DO something (to “share the gospel”) but he also wants them to BE something (to “live the gospel”). Join us as we discuss what he means by “work out your salvation with fear and trembling,” […]
Join us for our winter-storm live stream sermon! You can watch above, listen below, or subscribe to my podcast. God bless! Topic: “Together for the Gospel” Application Questions: HOW SHOULD THIS CHANGE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW? 1.THINK: “If you want to make your pastor happy, love your siblings well!” (Psalms 133:1, 1 John 1:4) […]
You would think that all pastors would be the paradigm of emotional maturity. But Paul writes about some pastors that are petty, mean-spirited, and competitive. What can we learn from them?
Paul's introduction and prayer, in which he lays out the major themes of the book.
"Why should I care about some old book written by pre-scientific humanity?"
Do we need a priest/pastor/church to have access to God?
Sick of religion? So was Jesus! Matthew 23 is His critique of the legalism, hypocrisy, and religious nonsense that He saw in His day...and in ours!
Just about everyone agrees that we should forgive. But how can one truly forgive? And how can one forgive from the heart? That was the topic of my recent sermon, “Forgiveness.” Watch or listen below, scroll down for the sermon notes. God bless! HOW TO FORGIVE Just about everyone agrees that we should forgive — but how can we do […]
We know Jesus as many things: Son of God, Saviour, teacher, healer, religious leader. But have you stopped to consider Jesus as a leader? Join me as I explore the three areas of leadership that Jesus displayed. You can watch here, listen below, or subscribe to my podcast. Sermon Overview: INTRODUCTION: This is not a Father’s day […]
At a missions conference, the organizer asked speakers, "Tell us what missions is REALLY like. What is the inside story?" Here is my best attempt to summarize our 5 years, while sharing the true highs and lows of missionary life.
Did Jesus rise bodily from the grave? Is there evidence for this fact? CAN there even be historical evidence for an event such as this? Join me as I discuss David Hume, William Lane Craig, and contemporary scholarship on the Historical Jesus.
An overview of Liberalism, Fundamentalism, and the "good news" of Christianity.
"We love, because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19)
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." John 14:27
A sermon on the heart of parenting, from a Biblical perspective.
A sermon on the "Health & Wealth" Gospel, and how it affects our lives, and our reading of Scriptures.
A sermon on nine of the most common objections raised by skeptics.
This is the question-and-answer period following my seminar on Old Testament Difficulties.
Everyone loves Jesus. But what does one do with all of the wars, evil, absurdities, and immorality in the Old Testament? Tools and methods I use to interpret the OT, as a conservative Christian.
If Jesus called Himself the "Son of Man," why do we call Him the "Son of God"?
Augustine's famous "Confessions"summarized, with historical and personal notes.
The incredible impact that St. Augustine had on me, at three critical junctures of my life.
Does God want Christians to be happy or sad? (Wrap-Up Podcast)
Does God want Christians to be happy or sad? (Sermon)
How can a humble God receive worship? And why should it be central to our faith and lives?
Comparing the Atheistic vs. the Christian view of life.
This post is an informal discussion time, recorded at the first service, before preaching the sermon, “Is it okay to get paid for ministry.” –> Remember you can subscribe to my theology podcast here!!! Subscribe to my Sermons Podcast (yes, I have two different podcasts) here!!
What about Paul? Tent-making? George Müler? Answers to these and other questions in this sermon, and 12-page blog-post on receiving money in ministry.
In this sermon, I survey my testimony, while also explaining how to be saved using the "Roman's Road" and the "Wordless Book."
Founder of three of the word's great religion, our Father Abraham found...something. Something very important. What was it? Watch or listen to my sermon to find out.
Sometimes, I get bored in church. And sometimes, that is a good thing.
Five minute excerpt from the sermon On Running & Suffering Well.
Sermon from Hebrews 12: on running well and suffering well.
A brief devotional from Exodus 22-23, in which I explain why "Slavery, in the Old Testament, was a wonderful idea," as were a lot of the other laws we consider confusing or offensive today.