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The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached April 4th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the Widow (Mark 12:38-44) Over the past few weeks many Christian leaders have been discussing a recent Gallup poll that has caused some stir in evangelicalism: church membership has declined in America … Continue reading Jesus and the Widow (Mark 12:38-44)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached March 28th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the Great Commandment (Mark 12:28-34) 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is … Continue reading Jesus and the Great Commandment (Mark 12:28-34)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached March 21st, 2021* Sermon Audio: No sermon audio Adoniram Judson was a precocious student. Born in 1788 in Malden, Massachusetts to an austere and strict Congregationalist minister, Adoniram could read an entire chapter of the Bible by the … Continue reading Jesus and Resurrection (Mark 12:18-27)
Out of the night that covers me,Black as the pit from pole to pole,I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstanceI have not winced nor cried aloud.Under the bludgeonings of chanceMy head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tearsLooms but the Horror of the … Continue reading “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached March 14th 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Politics (Mark 12:13-17) God and Politics: two of the most divisive and important topics. Of course, what we believe about God and what we believe about how society should be governed reveal … Continue reading Jesus and Politics (Mark 12:13-17)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached March 7th 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the Vineyard (Mark 12:1-12) “We think little about the world. We think about the things that it imposes upon us. We must think about the workplace, about appointments we have made, … Continue reading Jesus and the Vineyard (Mark 12:1-12)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached February 28th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Arguing (Mark 11:27-12:37) Do you like to argue? I want to do something a little unusual today. I want to provide an overview of a wide section of Jesus’ teaching in Mark, … Continue reading Jesus and Arguing (Mark 11:27-12:37)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached February 21st, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the Temple (Mark 11:12-25) Does God care about what you do with your free time? Does God care about what you do in your bedroom? Does God care about what you … Continue reading Jesus and the Temple (Mark 11:12-25)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached February 14th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Mistaken Praise (Mark 11:1-11) People have always liked Jesus. Charles Templeton, in his own words, “adored” Jesus. Templeton professed faith when he was 21 years old and was full of fire … Continue reading Jesus and Mistaken Praise (Mark 11:1-11)
The painting below, Charles Lutyen's Crucifixion, is one of the more jarring depictions of the death of Christ. The fear, pain, and utter bewilderment are powerfully etched on the faces of the mourners at Christ's feet. Not only are they witnessing the death of who they thought was their Messiah, but they are witnessing the death of … Continue reading Art Explained: Crucifixion
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