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The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached December 13, 2020* Sermon Audio: A New and Glorious Morn (Luke 1:67-79) 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,for he has visited and redeemed … Continue reading A New and Glorious Morn (Luke 1:67-79)
The discoverer of an art is not the best judge of the good or harm which will accrue to those who practice it. - SocratesIn Plato's book, The Phaedrus, Socrates shares the story of a conversation between the Egyptian King Thamus and Theuth, the god responsible for countless inventions. Theuth showcases his inventions to Thamus before showing him what … Continue reading Techno-Skepticism
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached December 6, 2020* Sermon Audio: A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 1:46-55) 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.For … Continue reading A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 1:46-55)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached November 29, 2020* Sermon Audio: A Thrill of Hope (Luke 1:26-38) 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose … Continue reading A Thrill of Hope (Luke 1:26-38)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached November 22, 2020* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Goodness (Mark 10:17-22) 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit … Continue reading Jesus and Goodness (Mark 10:17-22)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached November 22, 2020* Sermon Audio: *no sermon audio available* 1 And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught … Continue reading Jesus and Divorce (Mark 10:1-12)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached November 15, 2020* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Sin (Mark 9:42-50) “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and … Continue reading Jesus and Sin (Mark 9:42-50)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached November 8, 2020* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Children (Mark 9:30-42; 10:13-16) 30 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know, 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, … Continue reading Jesus and Children (Mark 9:30-42, 10:13-16)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached in November 1, 2020* Sermon Audio: God's Government (Daniel) 28 All this came upon King Nebuchadnezzar. 29 At the end of twelve months he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, 30 and the king … Continue reading God’s Government (Dan 4:28-37)
Perhaps you have seen posts on Facebook since the Supreme Court decision, Dobbs v. Jackson, that run something like this: "I am not pro-choice myself, but this is a tragedy for women's rights." I have personally seen a number of people who would identify as "pro-life" but who have gone out of their way to … Continue reading 40 Questions for Pro-Lifers Who Lament the SCOTUS Decision
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