Genesis
Last Sunday I preached on the expulsion of Ishmael and Hagar from the family of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 21:8-21). We spend a great deal of time on the Isaac story -- the promise of God to make Abraham the father of a great nation -- but, we often
Genesis
On Father's Day, June 18, 2017, I preached from Genesis 21:1-7, the story of the birth of Isaac to Sarah and Abraham. Considering Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born, his first Father's Day must have been memorable! Here's the audio
Acts
Ascension Sunday too often is overlooked in our transition from Eastertide to Pentecost. But, the Ascension of Christ is a pivotal event that bookends the entire life and ministry of Jesus. Here's the sermon from Acts 1:1-11 that I preached on Ascension Sunday, May 28, 2017, titled,
Acts
Sunday, June 4, 2017, was Pentecost Sunday! In our church we all wore something red, which is the liturgical color of that Sunday. And, of course, I preached from Acts 2:1-21, Luke's account of the Day of Pentecost. Here's the audio of that message:
Acts
Last Sunday I preached from Acts 17:22-31, which is the story of Paul's visit to Athens and his sermon at the Areopagus. In many ways, just as Paul faced a different world in Athens, we are living in a different world than the Church has ever encountered
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I have posted the podcast of this sermon I preached last Sunday from Psalm 23, titled "God Present With Us." If you prefer to read it, here's the manuscript. The Twenty-third Psalm continues to be a rich source of inspiration and guidance, as fresh as it
Easter
Here's the podcast of the sermon I preached last Sunday from Psalm 23, titled "God Present With Us." The Twenty-third Psalm perhaps is the most well-known and beloved Psalm, and its message remains one of God's protection and provision. Here's the audio
Easter
The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) is one of my favorite post-resurrection stories. As you hear this story, you can feel the grief-stricken disciples' pain and disappointment. But, as Jesus reminds them through Scripture of God's great redemptive plan, and
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This Sunday's Gospel reading brings us to Luke 24:13-35. It's the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus on resurrection Sunday evening. The road to Emmaus account rates as one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. I'm working on
John
Easter Sunday 2017 was a glorious day at Chatham Baptist Church. We enjoyed wonderful music, great attendance with many friends and family present, and the celebration of communion together. Here's the sermon I preached from John 20:1-18, titled, "The Resurrection Changes Everything:"
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Designing worship for Palm Sunday has always been a challenge for me. Either we focused on the joy of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, with palms and singing and celebrating; or, we focused on the Passion of Christ -- His crucifixion, death, and burial. Last year, however, we combined
Ezekiel
For the fifth Sunday in Lent, I preached on Jesus raising Lazarus from the grave, from John 11:1-45. After encounters with Nicodemus (John 3), the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), and the man born blind (John 9:1-41), Jesus raises his friend, Lazarus from the dead. This