Christians and Their Callings

Various Passages Below is a sermon manuscript from September 7, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction I recently saw two videos from public figures who professed faith in Jesus Christ. The first was from sports commentator, Skip Bayless. Here is what he said about his calling.  "A guy who has a chance to be Tiger Woods, … Continue reading Christians and Their Callings

Folded Hands, Transformed Minds, Sent Feet

Various Passages Below is a sermon manuscript from August 31, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Over the past several months, the elders worked through a book together about the purpose and nature of the local church. Three key aspects kept coming up again, aspects that we have intentionally sought to grow in as an elder … Continue reading Folded Hands, Transformed Minds, Sent Feet

The Number of the Sealed

Sermon Text: Revelation 7:1-12 Below is a sermon manuscript from August 17, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Are you someone who can’t stand cliff-hangers? Some people can let something sit and return to it later. Others just click the next episode. In a time where full seasons of TV shows drop at once on streaming … Continue reading The Number of the Sealed

The Wrath of the Lamb

Sermon Text: Revelation 7:1-12 Below is a sermon manuscript from August 10, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Sometimes certain events or conversations remain with you from childhood. I remember one late night conversation with my dad where I was scared about the end times. I was hearing about things that were described in the book … Continue reading The Wrath of the Lamb

The Fifth Seal

Sermon Text: Revelation 6:9-11 Below is a sermon manuscript from August 3, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction A famous early martyr was Ignatius, the bishop of Antioch. In AD 110, Ignatius was taken to Rome to be thrown to the beasts in the Coliseum. While passing through Asia, he wrote letters to five churches in … Continue reading The Fifth Seal

The Four Horsemen

Sermon Text: Revelation 6:1-8 Below is a sermon manuscript from July 27, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Do you ever have those moments where you think to yourself, “What was I thinking?” We are in Revelation 6, this is when Revelation starts to get Revelationy. It’s when thinks get complicated. I remember why after teaching … Continue reading The Four Horsemen

Do We Have the Right Words In Our Bibles?

Introduction Today is Father’s Day. It’s appropriate that we discuss the Bible on Father’s day. Dad’s Words have power. They can build up or tear down. They can carry tremendous weight. We should use them well, and in doing so, we reflect our heavenly Father. Throughout this series, I have encountered more questions about Bible … Continue reading Do We Have the Right Words In Our Bibles?

Who Decided the Books of the Bible?

Sermon Text: Various Passages Below is a sermon manuscript from June 11, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Who gets to determine which books are in the Bible? There were competing factions, and one won and then suppressed the others. Here is the lost gospel that the church doesn’t want you to know exists. These are … Continue reading Who Decided the Books of the Bible?

The Bible Is Necessary

Introduction My grandma, growing up, constantly asked, “Have you been eating?” Whenever I visited, she would make sure that I ate.  Not asking “do you want more.” But stating “here, have more!” Grandmas keeping their grandkids well fed was true on both sides of my family, whether asking questions or keeping the cookie supply full, grandmas … Continue reading The Bible Is Necessary

The Bible Is Clear

Sermon Text: Various Passages Below is a sermon manuscript from May 25, 2025. Watch the sermon here. Introduction I recently came across a video from years ago that asked couples on the street how well they knew each other, everything in between. It was both comical and sad to see how little they knew. But one … Continue reading The Bible Is Clear