This sermon highlights the connection between the letters to Philemon and Colossians. The letters emphasize who Christ is as well as the practical implications of faith in Christ. The transformation brought by trusting in Jesus is illustrated through the relationship between Onesimus and Philemon, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation through the transformation of vulnerability.
This message emphasizes faith in action. It calls for prayer, proclamation of the Gospel, and perseverance in community. The second part highlights the diverse individuals in the church, emphasizing the value of each person and their unique contributions to the collective effort.
The following is a paper I wrote as part of my work toward a Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society at Regent College. A central message of the Christian faith is that God is…
The following is an automatically generated transcript with minor editing from the audio of a message I preached at Bergen Missionary Church. Lord, we are humbled by your invitation to participate in, in the work…
In John 13, Jesus gives the disciples two different “one another” commands. He tells them to wash one another’s feet and to love one another. In both cases, he says, do these things in the…
God has my attention in way lately that I’ve not ever experienced before. I’m not very old, but I’m approaching 40 which involves a new level of reflection that comes with knowing that if I’m…
I was a young adult when I was first introduced to the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer at a weekly breakfast book club. I was fascinated by Bonhoeffer’s story, his wisdom, and his boldness. A few…
We are in a time of opportunity. In the midst of uncertainty, it may be easy to just shut down and wait for the storm to pass. But this is not the example set by…
I am participating with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in the renewal of Creation. I am a messenger, delivering the proclamation of Jesus as our eternal king. The kingdom ruled by…
This is a question that is very common: are we saved by faith or are we saved by obedience? This is a very troubling question, and I think it is the wrong question. If you…
The blessing of Jesus is not dependant on our situation. It is not dependant on material possessions, or power, or prestige. It infiltrates these things and transforms them from the inside. Some of us get…
We tend to talk about building the kingdom and expanding the kingdom. I use that language fairly often, and I don’t disagree with it. But, there is a sense of understanding the kingdom as something…