Esther 9-10 Below is a sermon manuscript from December 8, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Introduction Do you have any continuing celebrations in your home that are unique to you? Maybe it is an anniversary or a particular milestone that was hit in your life or career. I remember hearing about people who would mark off … Continue reading Continuing Celebrations
Difficult Decree
Below is a sermon manuscript from December 1, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Esther 8 Introduction Beating your rival doesn’t get you to where you want to be. In 2021, a football coach famously said that he would hang 100 points on his rival. It has been four years, and he’s still 16 points away from … Continue reading Difficult Decree
Awkward Dinner
Below is a sermon manuscript from November 24, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Esther 7 Introduction I confess that I get second-hand embarrassment and can’t stand situations that are ripe with it whether it’s a situation happening around me or even a TV show or book. I need to leave the room. This is true even … Continue reading Awkward Dinner
Sleepless in Susa
Below is a sermon manuscript from November 10, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Esther 6 Introduction There is a movie starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks called Sleepless in Seattle. A widower’s son calls into a radio program to help his father, who is struggling with losing his wife. This romantic comedy is like many others. … Continue reading Sleepless in Susa
Wisdom and Folly
Below is a sermon manuscript from November 3, 2024. Watch the sermon here. Esther 5 Introduction Have you ever done something very foolish and you thought it was a great idea at the time? Maybe you even put thought into it, and others agreed with your plans, but it was really dumb. I’ve had many of … Continue reading Wisdom and Folly
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
Discipleship at Home: Formal or Organic?
How do you pour spiritual truths into your kids? Have you ever had that question asked? What is your response? Parents often answer by discussing specific practices they do: praying at the dinner table, family worship, etc. Another set of parents can discuss how they don't have anything specific and might even say they don't … Continue reading Discipleship at Home: Formal or Organic?
I Ain’t Never Had Too Much __________.
A country song some time ago said, "I ain’t never had too much fun." It went on to say all the things that were better with more quantity. Whether you would have the same list or not, a good principle underlies the song - some things don't need to be balanced out but must be … Continue reading I Ain’t Never Had Too Much __________.
Three Truths About the Cross
John Stott wrote a book some years ago entitled The Cross of Christ. In the chapter Looking Beneath the Surface, Stott says that the cross reveals three truths about ourselves and Jesus.[1] I want to reflect on these truths in this post, which is fitting for Good Friday. Truth 1: Our Sins Must Be Extremely … Continue reading Three Truths About the Cross
The Lord’s Supper is Multi-Directional
Have you ever thought about the beauty of the Lord’s Supper? Unfortunately, we can merely go through the motions when it comes to this ordinance in the Christian faith. I want to highlight a few key reminders regarding the bread and the cup. I hope it will give us a renewed perspective as you partake … Continue reading The Lord’s Supper is Multi-Directional
Boonstra Babble 