This is a short reflection I gave for a pastors’ luncheon. I talk about Isaiah seeing the Lord in Isaiah chapter 6 and what that GLORY was all about. You’ll notice the abrupt ending. It’s all about awe here, leaving the application for everyone to go figure out for themselves.
Matthew 19 – It’s Not About Divorce
Here is my sermon from August 30th, 2020. In a lot of Bibles, you’ll have a subheading that says something like “Jesus teaches on divorce.” While those headings might help you skim through and find what you’re looking for, they can also be misleading. In my sermon, I talk about the things that Jesus is […]
Matthew 18, Masterclass In Forgiveness
This is my sermon on Matthew 18 from August 23rd, 2020. I was in person at Westminster this week. If the trend continues downward, we’ll stay that way! Matthew 18:1-6 Some people read this as Jesus’ caution against making children sin, but that’s not what He says. He says that to enter the kingdom of […]
Turning from Idle Conspiracy Theories to Acting on the Truth
This was a Facebook comment from a thread that linked to the quote below. I wanted to keep it here because I think it’s a helpful way to address conspiracy theory hobbyists. “Do you see how peddling a conspiracy theory is a lot like evangelism? It’s a tragic substitute. A deflection and distraction to what’s […]
Christ in Our Flesh and His
I love the way this was put: Jesus clothed Himself with us. He put on flesh and died, then put on our flesh and lives! Mark Weever I love the way Mark put this. It’s true. Jesus was God in the flesh. He came and lived a life that every one of us lives, except […]