Sermons
Honest, gospel-centered preaching that connects the ancient text to the present moment—with room for faith, doubt, and hope.
The Sabbath Can Bring You Freedom and Make You Happy
The Sabbath is not a religious burden but a divine gift. Jesus heals a crippled woman in Luke 13:10-17 and a conversation ensues about the purpose of the sabbath.
The Going of Abraham and Sarah Genesis 12:1-4
In God we receive a home away from home.
Abraham and Sarah trust God and leave all they have ever known. In God, we receive a home away from home
Cutting Covenant with Abraham -Genesis 15
Promises show we value the other person. Keeping our word strengthens relationships, while broken promises harm them. Read how God's promise to bless the world through Abraham reflects His unwavering commitment.
Jesus Christ and the Golden Hour
In this Christmas Sermon from Luke 1: Most of our waking and active moments are lived between the golden hour of the morning and the blue of the evening. Christ is the Light of God’s grace that shines upon us.
Sam Cooke Sang Me the Gospel
Lazarus' resurrection in John 11 was a long time coming for his loved ones but change came with the spoken words of Christ. Today we trust the same Lord who will speak and renew our hearts and this whole creation. This is the gospel!
The Parable of the Great Banquet
Jesus’ parable of the great banquet in Luke 14 allows us to consider what it means for God to be a host and a guest. God welcomes and invites. Will we receive God as a guest? Likewise, will we extend to God such a generous welcome, and do the same for others?
Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2: 10 Key Differences Explained (Chart + Summary)
What’s the difference between Genesis 1 and 2? Explore 10 key contrasts in style, sequence, and focus—with side-by-side tables, summaries, and FAQs.
Genesis Chapter 1 - God Creates
What does Genesis 1 tell us about God? It describes the creation of the world by God. This chapter lays the groundwork for the rest of Scripture and provides insights into the nature of God, humanity, and the cosmos. In this blog post, we’ll explore the structure, themes, and theological significance of Genesis 1.
The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)
The Tower of Babel in the Bible (Genesis 11:1-9) enlivens our imagination. In this devotional, I go into the story and imagine it from another point of view.
God Sees and Blesses Hagar
God shows tenderness, love, and generosity to Hagar, the very things Abraham and Sarah would not. This story is a reminder that "Me Too," has always been. How did Hagar and Ishmael survive in the wilderness? They are regarded Hagar regarded as beloved in the eyes of God.
Did Jesus Really Mean I Need to “Hate” My Parents?
Jesus worried that the listeners had not seriously considered what faithfulness looks like. His words seem incredibly harsh, but they are deeply wise. Sometimes reducing the options clarifies our choices.
Finding God in the Lost and Found
We all lose our way. The question is, when I do is there a way back? The story of Scripture is filled with people who lost their way. Some came back, some didn't. Some thought they had lost hope, but they found it and so much more in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Trusting and Trying in a Very Big God
The disciples are unnerved by Jesus' announcement of his upcoming departure, yet Jesus trusts God's ability to work through them! Can we be so bold to trust God to work through us when we feel so underequipped?
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!
5 Reasons Jesus Was Baptized
Why was Jesus baptized? Why is baptism so important? Was Jesus Baptized because He Needed to Repent of Sin? We have so many questions about baptism!
Here are 5 reasons Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
The Transfiguration of Jesus, Part 1
In the gospel of Matthew 17, Elijah and Moses with the Transfiguration of Jesus. They confirm his identity. Notice, it is not, “The Transformation of Jesus,” as if he is becoming something he is not. His fuller identity is being revealed (Colossians 1:15) and God says, “This is my Son, listen to him!”
The Transfiguration of Jesus, Part 2
In the gospel of Matthew 17, Elijah and Moses with the Transfiguration of Jesus. They confirm his identity. Notice, it is not, “The Transformation of Jesus,” as if he is becoming something he is not. Here his fuller identity is being revealed and God says, “This is my Son, listen to him!”
God Does Not Use a Helicopter
What does Finding Nemo have to do with faith? Life can be filled with uncertainty and fear. We are often challenged to trust God in our trials.
How Jesus' Surprisingly Scandalous Family Tree is Good News
Though genealogies in the Bible strike us as boring, the family tree of Jesus holds a lot of surprises for us. In Jesus, we see God's faithfulness from generation to generation and a God who shows up often in scandalous situations.
The Beautiful Budding Faith of Nicodemus
Nicodemus in the Bible (John 3:16) teaches us there are many ways to love God. We can ask questions, advocate for fairness, and give others dignity. Doubts are not disqualifiers. He brought his questions to his teacher and we can bring our questions to Christ.