Christian Life: Spiritual Awkwardness (Revelation 22:8-9)
John was guilty of a rather common sin among the people of God: falling in adoration before the messenger rather than the God of the messenger.
Dramatic Monologue/Advent: The Threatening Baby (Matthew 2:1-18)
In this first person Christmas sermon, Herod the Great steps from the pages of the Christmas story to bring a dangerous message: "A new king has been born. And you must do one of two things with Him: worship Him as Lord or quit the charade and force Him out of your life." Herod made his choice; now he urges us to choose differently.
Building the Bridge
Standing before my congregation I sometimes think of Huck Finn's description of Mr. Phelps who "never charged nothing for his preaching. And it was worth it, too." What is my preaching worth? That question can ... Continue Reading...
Grace: The Father’s Welcome (Luke 15:11-24)
The prodigal's return is a perfect picture of the rabbi's teaching of repentance in Jesus' day.