Episodes
Tuesday Jan 30, 2018
Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind
Tuesday Jan 30, 2018
Tuesday Jan 30, 2018
Here I take a look at the process that people (and churches) go through as the mercies of God transform us into something new and how part of that process involves us renewing our mind.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2018
I am the Vine
Tuesday Jan 23, 2018
Tuesday Jan 23, 2018
In this sermon, based on John 15:1-11, takes a look at the image of the vine and the branches. I then apply these ideas to the practice of discernment. Finally, I share my journey of discernment which led me to Northminster Church.
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
The Parable of the Prodigal God
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
Why is the parable of the prodiagal son a bad name for the parable? How does the audience of the parable help interpret the parable? Why are there details like pigs, a fatted calf, a cloak, and the sound of dancing? In this sermon, I take a look at this familiar parable that we are not so familiar with.
I am indebted to Timothy Keller, Matt Chandler, and Kenneth Bailey for helping me rethink this parable every time I study it and preach it again.
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
Epiphanies about Epiphany 2018
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
In this, my first sermon at Northminster Presbyterian Church, I take a look at the story of the Wise Men--who were they and what do their gifts mean?
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Change, Adaptability, and Goodbyes
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
This was a difficult and bittersweet Sunday, as I said goodbye to Westminster Church. I talked to them about how we all struggle with change, but how important it is that we learn to trust God and remain faithful in the process.
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
What Child IS This?
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
This is my Christmas Eve sermon where I look at who this Christ-child is thorugh the way Matthew connects the birth of Jesus to Moses.
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Luke's Nativity Story
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
I take a look at Luke's version of the Nativity story. Why does he include what he does and write the story the way that he does?