Sermons
Honest, gospel-centered preaching that connects the ancient text to the present moment—with room for faith, doubt, and hope.
Being Made Well and Whole: A Daughter Restored (Mark 5:21-43)
In Mark 5:21-43, we witness profound acts of restoration: Jairus' daughter and a woman healed. It's more than a story; it's a feast of God's grace and restoration. This passage is also 1 of 5 Markan Sandwiches, which is a storytelling technique akin to framing, whereby one story is interrupted and interpreted by another.
Is Keeping the Sabbath Relevant Today?
What is the meaning of the Sabbath? In Mark 2:23-3:6, Jesus redefines the Sabbath as a gift for rest and rejuvenation. Discover why keeping the Sabbath is still relevant today, offering spiritual, mental, and physical renewal amidst modern life's demands.
Figuring Out Faith: Teach Me the Way of Forgiveness
Forgiving someone can feel like an impossible task. In this sermon, I honor our hesitations and talk about what forgiveness is and isn't as we take hope in God. Matthew 18 is our text.
I Was Blind, But Now I See (John 9)
The man born blind has a startling encounter with Jesus and is healed! Yet, his transformation leads to trouble as people are upset he changed!