Don’t Be Content With Sloppy Christianity
Yesterday, I preached from 1 John 5:16-18 in our series appropriately titled, “Know.” The passage happens to be the most difficult to interpret in the entire letter from John. However, it’s important...
View ArticleEverything Hinges on the Resurrection
Yesterday, I had the privilege to preaching Romans 1:1-7, in an overview of Paul’s stated purpose and audience regarding his letter we know as Romans. We have just begun a new series through Romans...
View ArticlePractical Nature to Powerful Doctrines
Yesterday I preached from Romans 1:1-7, the fourth sermon from these verses, in our series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul” which is an expository study through the book of Romans. The focus of...
View ArticleThe Local Church Is Not Plan B, C, or D—It’s Plan A: The Local Church Is...
On February 8th, 2018—I preached in Saint Andrew’s Chapel for the chapel of Reformation Bible College. The text for the sermon was Ephesians 4:1-16 and my goal was to challenge the students and faculty...
View ArticleI Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Yesterday morning, in our series through Romans, I was able to preach the first of two sermons on Romans 1:16. The focus of the sermon was the reality of Paul’s love for the gospel bringing him to...
View ArticleThe Gospel is God’s Power to Save Sinners
Yesterday morning, I was able to preach the second of two sermons on Romans 1:16—focused primarily upon the power of the gospel to save sinners. Although Paul could have phrased his joy in the gospel...
View ArticleYour Mind Matters
In the 2018 G3 Conference, Derek Thomas preached a very important sermon about the need for the mind in Christian discipleship. In an age where the mind is minimized and the emotions are placed in the...
View ArticleThe Text that Rocked Rome Twice
Yesterday I had the privilege to preach from Romans 1:17 in our study of Romans on Sunday mornings. This single verse is known as the text of the Reformation. While it served as the spark that ignited...
View ArticleThe Wrath of God
Yesterday in our Romans study, I preached on Romans 1:18—on the wrath of God. It’s not a light subject and it’s never a fun sermon to deliver. However, as we consider the whole book of Romans and...
View ArticleWhy Women Should Not Teach the Bible to Men
The pulpit of a well known Bible teacher in recent history had a sign on the front of it that read, “Sir, we would see Jesus.” In our age of inclusiveness, should the sign read, “Preacher, we would see...
View ArticleBe Reconciled to God
Last night, while here in Ecuador to teach pastors and church leaders on the doctrine of the church, I was asked to preach for a church plant in Tambo. I have been praying, reading, and working through...
View ArticleRaising Timothy for God’s Glory
Yesterday I preached from 2 Timothy 3:10-17 as we focused on the importance of godly mothers. When we read the New Testament, one name continues to resurface in many different chapters in relation to...
View ArticleA Warning to Hypocrites
Yesterday I had the opportunity to preach Romans 2:1-11 as we continued our series through Romans on the Lord’s Day. The focus of the text was centered on Jewish hypocrites who were more than willing...
View ArticleThe Reason Jesus Used Parables May Shock You
This Sunday evening, the pastors of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church where I serve as pastor, will begin a series through the parables. In preparation for that series, I’ve been reading and thinking about...
View ArticleA Warning Regarding Hypocritical Religion
Yesterday I preached Romans 2:17-29 in our study through Romans on Sunday mornings. The focus of Paul’s words was centered on the danger of hypocritical religiosity. Certainly if anyone could address...
View ArticleThe Truth About Sin
Yesterday morning, in our study through Romans, our text was Romans 3:9-20. I titled the sermon, “The Truth About Sin” because Paul comes to a climax in his argument about how both the Jew and the...
View ArticleWhy Expository Preaching?
Often I find myself in conversations with prospective members about why we are committed to expository preaching. Many churches have a different approach to preaching which is usually topical or series...
View ArticleJustification By Faith — From Beginning to End
Yesterday, we continued our series through Romans on the Lord’s Day. As we are preparing to enter into chapter 4, I preached a topical sermon on the subject of justification by faith. We just finished...
View ArticleLessons from Abraham’s Salvation
Yesterday, we continued our series in Romans on the Lord’s Day. I preached Romans 4:9-12 as we examined the salvation of Abraham—the forefather of the Jewish people. As we examine this man’s faith, we...
View ArticleHave Faith in God
Yesterday morning I had the opportunity to preach from Romans 4:16-21 in our morning worship service. We continued in our study of Romans together and the sermon was a continuation of Paul’s...
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