Below is a sermon manuscript from October 27, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Esther 4 Introduction In 1520, Martin Luther, the reformer, wrote a work called The Babylonian Captivity of the Church. In this work he compared the situation of the people of God within the Roman Catholic Church of his day to Israel exiled in Babylon. … Continue reading For Such a Time
Kingdom in Chaos
Introduction Last weekend, we went to a Pastor and wives retreat. During the weekend, the speaker and his wife shared some terrific wisdom about cultivating a godly marriage. With some of the discussion, I was a little overwhelmed. When we discussed with our tables, another couple with young kids said, “I don’t know about you, … Continue reading Kingdom in Chaos
Politically Engaged, Not Politically Enraged
“True Christians must do X." "No, true Christians must do Y." "All faithful and uncompromised Christians must do Z.” Have you heard these sentiments or something similar? It’s easy for me to be unproductive in responding to what I see. So, to force myself to slow down, I want to examine a few factors in … Continue reading Politically Engaged, Not Politically Enraged
Parties and Providence
Below is a sermon manuscript from October 6, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Introduction It’s been raining in State College for the past few days, weeks, years. It seems like it’s been forever. But when I went on a field trip with our youngest this past Thursday, something happened. It was foggy that morning, but as … Continue reading Parties and Providence
Forging Friendship
Below is a sermon manuscript from September 29, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Introduction There was a great illustration of friendship in the Lord of the Rings when Sam and others come alongside Frodo and tell him they must make the journey collectively. They say this, ‘You can trust us to stick to you through thick … Continue reading Forging Friendship
Boonstra Babble 