"Forgiveness of Sins": From Individual to Communal
Daily Lectionary Texts for Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Psalm 119:17-24; Jeremiah 33:1-11; Matthew 20:29-34 When we hear the phrase "forgiveness of sins" in church, what typically comes
Writings
Sacred Disorientation: When Losing Your Way Leads to Growth
October 29, 2024 Daily Lectionary Texts Psalm 119:17-24; 2 Kings 6:8-23; Acts 9:32-35 We often think of spiritual growth
The Devil's Long Resume: A Historical-Theological Analysis of Satan from Divine Prosecutor to Cosmic Adversary
This is my sermon on Satan at The Table Church on Sunday, October 27. You can watch and listen to it here. Introduction: From Barn
You can vote for Democrats and be a Christian at the same time
I just want to say that you can vote for Democrats and be a Christian at the same time. In fact, I'm a
Was Universal Reconciliation Condemned as Heresy?
Many Christians today believe that universal reconciliation - the doctrine that all people will eventually be restored to right relationship with God - was condemned as heresy
Sermon
Sermon 198 The Evolution of Satan From Divine Prosecutor to Enemy of God
Sermon preached 2024-10-27 · Shadowboxing: Confronting the Monsters We Most Fear
Genesis 14
Melchizedek: The Bible's Most Mysterious Priest
You might have encountered this enigmatic figure in your Bible reading - Melchizedek, who appears seemingly out of nowhere in Genesis 14, gets a brief mention
Leadership
Leadership Without Fear: Lessons from Samuel and Jesus
In today's Daily Lectionary texts, there's a fascinating parallel between two biblical scenes that teach us about leadership, fear, and what
Hebrews
Hebrews 6: Rethinking Salvation and Repentance
Let's talk about a passage that's caused a lot of anxiety for many Christians over the years: Hebrews 6:4-6.
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Sermon 197 The Living Dead
Sermon preached 2024-10-13 · Shadowboxing: Confronting the Monsters We Most Fear
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Sermon 196 Marks of A Liberating Church Northstar
Sermon preached 2024-10-06 · Marks of A Liberating Church
Sermon 194 Romans 6
Imaginative Worlds Opening Example: The Double Life of a DC Employee Imagine a scenario that seems almost too bizarre to be true. There was once