Introduction This sermon is focused on the hope mentioned in the second “let us” statement of Hebrews 10. This “let us” statement is an ...
Mercy & Justice: Balancing Evangelism and Compassion for the Poor
The verbal proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ is meant to work in tandem with compassion for the poor and the marginalized. Compassion ...
The Gift of Singleness & The Gift of Marriage
Two texts will be used to show that both marriage and singleness are gifts from God. The latter is a unique spiritual gift, the former is a ...
I Am the Bread of Life – John 26 – 40 – Sermon Notes
Jesus’ discourse can seemingly be split up into two audiences, the general crowd that followed him (6:26-40), and some select religious Jews who ...
The Gadarene Demoniac- Mark 5:1-20 | The Greater the Transformation, the Greater the testimony
There is so much to be said about Mark 5:1-20. This short study examines the motif of how the testimony of a changed life can be more impactful ...
Our Citizenship is in Heaven. Phil. 3:20 – Sermon Notes
What does it mean to be a citizen of Heaven? Freedom in Christ in a Carnal Kingdom. The Holy Spirit in a Carnal Kingdom. Groaning in a Carnal ...
Psalm 1: Brief Exegetical Commentary
Angle: If the psalter is providing insight into various human responses to the questions of faith, how might this influence the rest of the ...
Sermon Notes – Weightier Matters of the Law – To Know God is to Know Mercy
I was asked to teach part of a series on the Weightier Matters of the Law, specifically, mercy. Three fold warning to religious leaders. How did ...
Matthew 12: 1-8 Exegetical Study. Mercy & the Sabbath.
I enjoyed doing this brief exegetical 1,200 word outline for Matthew 12:1-8 (ESV). I hope it blesses someone. Matthew 12: 1-8 Themes: A) Jesus is ...
Sermon Notes – Divine Defense: The LORD shall fight for you
I recently gave a message which was part three in a three part series with the theme “Divine Protection”. The scripture I was asked ...
Discrepancies in the Lord’s Supper (Communion) Accounts?
This brief essay I wrote for a class examines the differences in the four accounts of what is often called the last supper. I was limited to ...
Would you be a Part of a Church with this Belief Statement? Why or why not?
God God is the creator of all things (Gen 1:1). God’s ways are perfect (Psalms 18:30). God is Spirit (John 4:24). God is love (1 John 4::8) God ...