God in the Flesh, or Just a Good Man?
C.S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity, “I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept his claim to be God. That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was…
Read MoreSavior raised from the dead, or just a buried man?
How we answer this question changes everything. If Jesus was just a man that lived and died then Christianity is false. C.S. Lewis said, “Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” Therefore, let us take some proper time today to evaluate the evidence…
Read MoreJohn the Baptist or Jesus?
Without putting down people who choose to do things for Lent (fasting, not eating meat, etc.), which is getting more and more popular in Protestant churches (borrowed from Catholicism), I really just want to challenge all Christians with this thought, “Are you more like John the Baptist or Jesus?” In other words, read this description from…
Read MoreGod’s Heart for You, Part 2
I would like to start today’s series ending message with a powerful poem from Annie Johnson, 1866-1932. Her mother died at 23 years old while giving birth to her sister when Annie was only 3. Soon afterward while she was still in grade school her dad gave her, along with her sister, to be adopted by…
Read MoreGod’s Heart for Your Thought Life
With over 50,000 thoughts racing through your mind each day, your thought life truly determines your real life. As a man thinks, so is he. If you don’t know how to guard your emotions and mind with the peace of God, your thoughts can easily become your worst enemy. However, with the mind of Christ…
Read MoreFacebook Stardom in Ministry
After studying social media at Trinity as apart of my doctoral studies for the class, Preaching & Culture, something struck me as odd, and even grieving, and that is how many pastors and ministers use Facebook (and all social media) as a means to develop “Fans” and not “Disciples.” Now they may not call people their,…
Read MoreGod’s Heart for Your Purpose
Sometimes in life we confuse our purpose with our job. However, today’s sermon is to help you understand the differences so you can know that your identity in Christ is not determined by your job title. With that in mind, you will be able to fulfill your God-given purpose by doing all your work as…
Read MoreSocial Media and the Church
Note: This was a sermon preached in the class, “Preaching & Culture,” in the doctoral program aimed towards “church leaders” regarding “church and technology.” Like many young pastors I joyfully jumped head first into the social media revolution in the early 2000’s. I was a first hand witness to the explosion of social communities like “MySpace,” hosted weekly live…
Read MoreJesus is the Answer
Note: This was a sermon preached in the class, “Preaching & Culture,” in the doctoral program aimed towards “non-believers.” Modern man living in the U.S. has found himself in a situation where he has: More technology, yet less free time More social media, yet less real relationships More churches to choose from, yet is going to church…
Read MoreGod’s Heart For You During Trials
Jesus never promised a life without hardships or trials, however, He did promise that He would always be with us and that we would overcome every situation we face. Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble.…
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