Sermon Archives
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“Sowing Seed & the Mythology of Inclusion”
Modern eyes may not approve, but the Parable of the Sower has some curious things to say about human "soil", equality of outcome, and even the cult of inclusion.
“Thoughts on the Resurrection”
Resurrected, and eternal, life is (as it turns out) baked into the Scriptures from one end to the other! Hallelujah!
“If You Are/You Are” (Good Friday)
There's interesting symmetry between the temptations Jesus experienced in the wilderness, and the account at Golgotha.
“Faith-Filled Defiance”
Today, we examine Habakkuk, for the interesting and contemporary lessons it can give us.
“Mission Drift”
Scripture certainly reminds us, repeatedly, of the the ever-present danger of "Mission Drift" within individuals, organizations, and the Church. This Lenten season, we all need to be aware of this significant, and repeating, pattern.
“The Power-Cult Be Damned”
Don't take the "apple"; receive the Tree, instead.
“The Sacrifices of Adults”
Certain societal ills cannot be solved except by Christians like you and me accepting, with steely resolve, the potential of a sacrificial death.
“A Slice of Judicial Life– Acts 24”
Acts 24 has several contemporary judicial issues embedded within it. In fact, the chapter could be a case study taken right out of more modern headlines. In truth, it's far fresher than mere critics would suggest.
“Divine Allegiance Is Our Strength”
Although Evangelicalism consistently emphasizes a personal relationship with Jesus for good reason, there is an important reason to also speak of our "primary allegiance" to Jesus Christ.
“The Joshua Motif”
Some Biblical Joshuas seem meant to remind you of another in the Scripture.
“Authority in One Capernaum Moment”
The crowd in Capernaum came to terms with Jesus' authority in one fascinating moment. But the nations still struggle with it, evidently.
“Unfit for Pessimism”
Can a land remain redeemed, when the Redeemer of the land is rejected? On the other hand, when God redeems, can we possibly be in dread for the future?