Ironically, peace is one of the four themes of Advent. It’s ironic because we all know that Christmas is one of the busiest times of year! If you’re at all like me and my family, you have lists of all the things of Christmas:...
It’s that time of year again where we break open our dusty boxes of Christmas decorations and Christmas recipes! (today I’m making Mississippi Pot Roast, the best pot roast I’ve ever had and first experienced at South Union Camp...
A sermon from the Inaugural Vision in the book of Revelation for Christ the King Sunday 2024. Revelation 1:12–16 (ESV) 12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the...
Traditions shape much of what we do—not only in our church lives but also in our daily routines. From the way we celebrate holidays to the songs we sing in worship, traditions provide structure and meaning to our actions. They connect us to the...
In the Bible, the question of whether all sins are “the same” in the eyes of God is nuanced. Scripture emphasizes that all sin is serious and separates humans from God. However, there is evidence that different sins carry different weights or...
When it comes to voting in an American presidential election, Christians may feel a particular weight to align our decisions with their faith. Voting represents not only a civic duty but also an opportunity to consider how one’s beliefs might guide...
The existence of suffering and evil in the world is one of the most common criticisms raised against Christianity. Thankfully, God answers questions about the existence of suffering in the world in the Scriptures. The Bible addresses the question of...
Text: Romans 9–11 Are all Jews saved? In this sermon, we dive into one of the most profound and challenging portions of the Apostle Paul’s writings—Romans chapters 9 through 11. Paul wrestles with a question that cuts to the heart of Israel’s...
Romans 8:12–17 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led...
The Holy Spirit is Essential to Conversion and the Christian Life Romans 8 is the climax of Paul’s theology of what it means to be saved (i.e., soteriology). Romans 8 is also the famous “Holy Spirit” passage. This means that the Holy Spirit in...