Almost a year ago, I wrote an article titled "They're Coming for Us," and argued that the COVID-19 pandemic gave governments across the U.S. and the world an excuse (and a poor one, at that) to either 1) shut down churches, or 2) made churches as hard as possible to operate. I made the point … Continue reading Canada Criminalizes Christianity
Living in the Light
In this sermon, I cover 1 John 1:5-10 and explore two key themes in this passage: What it means for God to be light (verse 5)What it means for Christians to walk in that light (verses 6-10) The message begins at the 0:18 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh1WDcVVz8c
The Value of a Bible Reading Plan
As 2021 comes to a close and the new year is upon us, many Christians take this time to scout out a Bible reading plan (or multiple) that they'd like to go through in the upcoming year. For some, they might seek a plan that will take them through the whole Bible in one or … Continue reading The Value of a Bible Reading Plan
Celestial Citizenship
In this sermon, I cover Philippians 3:12-4:1, a lengthy passage, and draw out 5 key points that relate to being a citizen of Heaven. First, Paul wants us to see how this citizenship in Heaven impacts the way we think and live (verses 12-14).Next, we are going to see this citizenship modeled for us by … Continue reading Celestial Citizenship
Sanctification Simplified
In this sermon, I look at Philippians 2:12-18, where we see sanctification (the lifelong process in the life of a Christian of becoming more like Jesus) in three phases: Sanctification in principle (v.12-13)Sanctification in practice (v.14-16a)Sanctification shown (v.16b-18) The message begins at the 0:20 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teSWHSn7mjE
Resolved: To Honor Christ Whether by Life or by Death
Continuing through Philippians at Charlestown Road Baptist Church, I cover 1:18b-26 in this sermon. In verse 18b, we see Paul's future expectation of joy. In verses 19-20, we see a resolution that Paul makes, which is the ground, or reason for his future expectation of joy. In verse 21, we see the ground of the … Continue reading Resolved: To Honor Christ Whether by Life or by Death
Prizing Christ in Prison
Continuing through our series through Philippians at Charlestown Road Baptist Church, I cover 1:12-14 in this sermon where we see three main points: The Apostle Paul makes an extraordinary claim that the gospel has advanced specifically because of his imprisonment (v.12).One proof of this he offers is that it has become known throughout the whole … Continue reading Prizing Christ in Prison
Philippians: The Satisfaction of Saints, Servants, and Citizens
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to return to Charlestown Road Southern Baptist Church and start a series through the book of Philippians. In this sermon, I cover three things: I give the background and context information that is necessary to properly understanding this book.I preach the first two verses of Philippians chapter 1.I read straight … Continue reading Philippians: The Satisfaction of Saints, Servants, and Citizens
Brought Near
Today, I had the opportunity to preach at Charlestown Road Southern Baptist Church in New Albany, Indiana. The sermon is from Ephesians 2:13, and I draw out 9 implications from this verse. The message starts at the 0:32 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcgLKTcEgOw
The Riches of Revelation
What comes to your mind when you think of the book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible? Many things are possible. Perhaps you think of all the imagery that is described in it, such as dragons, beasts, angels, or horses. Or maybe you think of all the numbers and lengths of time, such … Continue reading The Riches of Revelation
Above All Things 