The questions before us as we go forward are simple but challenging: will we throw sinners before God in judgment, or will we extend a hand of grace?
All tagged Sermons
A Funeral Sermon for a Friend
On May 17th, I was informed that Chuck had requested I "preach" at his memorial service.
Book Review: Deliverance to the Captives
Every Christian will appreciate the thoroughness of His gospel presentation — Christ is God's good word of reconciliation for the world.
Barth, Cooper, & Prison
Barth's emphatic preaching of God's positive word of Jesus Christ to every man, woman, and child reminds me of my Lutheran brothers and sisters in Christ.
Death & Dying
It is a full death and not a partial death. It is not a death that retains our best parts. Jesus Christ dies for the whole of who we are.
Anxiety & Christmas with Barth
"The Lord of heaven and earth, the eternal God who deemed it not too high and not too low to become like us so that we may become his." - Karl Barth
Christmas with Barth
"Grant today to the whole Christian church and to the world as well that many may break through the glitter and vanity of the holiday season and truly celebrate Christmas with us." - Karl Barth
Liturgy Series: Part 9 – The Sermon
As stated above, just like all stories, a sermon opens up a world of possibility to God's people. Yet, unlike secular liturgies that call us to guilt or transaction, the Christian sermon tells us that Jesus has already opened up that world of possibility; it is already before us, already amongst us!
I recently got to preach at Texas Oaks Baptist Church. For those interested: Sermon Link.
For those interested in seeing my notes. It looks like this might turn into a mini-series so check back in the next couple of week!