This series for the Sundays after Pentecost focuses on the life of love Christ motivated his disciples to live, from a life of carrying crosses to forgiveness, patience and evangelism. All of this is modeled by Christ, who carried his Read more…
This three-week series for the Sundays after Pentecost (Proper 14-16) focuses on the boundless nature of the Christian life and how the gospel gives us no reasons to fear and no limits to where we’ll take the gospel. The readings Read more…
This series for the Sundays after Pentecost (P7-P11) takes note of the Gospels’ use of the phrase the kingdom of heaven. In the first gospel, Jesus speaks regarding who he has come for. The next three gospel readings involve Jesus teaching Read more…
Sub-titled “Step-by-Step Directions on How God Does Everything.” This series for the Sundays after Pentecost is an opportunity for pastors and worship leaders to turn decision theology upside down. Meticulously we’ll examine how our God is the active force behind every Read more…
This is a book review for Tim Keller’s The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness. Tim Keller is a rare bird these days: At times, he gets gospel motivation. That fact alone makes him a find on today’s lists of best-selling Christian authors. Read more…
This is a book review for Peter Williams’ Can We Trust the Gospels?. Right now I’m preparing a one-hour apologetics-oriented talk on Easter Sunday about the resurrection. We do this every year for Easter, and this year I’m planning on Read more…
Teach children to recognize and appreciate the many symbols of our Christian faith through an interactive Easter Symbol Egg Hunt. Christ-Centered. Educational. Dynamic. As the cornerstone of our Christian faith, Easter is a celebration steeped in rich religious symbolism. Here Read more…
“Epic Marriage” is a bible study course suitable for pre-marriage classes or a focused bible study for couples. I wrote this particularly to stress how a Christian marriage built on salvation history takes on epic significance for the couple. The Read more…
Anesti is a service of readings that works its way through a gospel harmony of the Easter events. This service was designed to be a companion to Lenten Passion readings, providing a full account of Easter Sunday to complete a Read more…
This is a stand-alone worship service fitting for the evening of Maundy Thursday. The service description found in the worship service is as follows: Maundy Thursday is when the Church meditates on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion. Many things occurred Read more…