Below is a sermon I preached on May 21, 2023, both the audio and the actual notes. Obviously, I only touch on a small portion of the many issues that fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. And I do so imperfectly. But I hope and pray I was able to get across something of the grace …
Continue reading Living as Exiles #3: Being People of Grace and Truth
This is the last sermon in my four part series on Jonah. I preached it on Sunday, October 2, 2022. It might be the one I was least happy with. This is partly because it didn't come together as smoothly as the others. As a preacher you're also aware there's more to say than you're …
Continue reading Jonah #4: The Angry Prophet and Merciful God
I preached this message on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Here's the link to Jonah 3. Introduction A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t ask for justice,” the mother explained, “I plead …
I preached this sermon on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Introduction So as we continue to look at Jonah, there is one small thing to get out of the way: that is, the part about the great fish. Because for some people, including people of faith, this part of the story makes Jonah an unbelievable story. …
Here's the link to Acts 9. Do you believe imprisoned serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and David Berkowitz have been forgiven by God and have become born again Christians? Because it's understandable if someone is skeptical of such stories. However, if God can't forgive even the vilest offender, then can we really proclaim Christ as …
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