Rational Faith

As we begin to wrap up our discussion on the hidden spiritual war around us, we must ask: what about us? What role does humanity have to play? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 8, 2019.)

There are a whole host of religious songs reserved for two months of the year. What’s the deal with these songs? Should we be singing them more? What can we learn from them? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on things people think about around the holidays. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of … Continue reading Holiday Matters – What Christmas Hymns Teach Us About Worship →

We are coming to the end of our examination of the spiritual conflict all around us. How exactly has this war been fought throughout history, and how is it being fought now? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 1, 2019.)

For many the holidays are a source of acute pain, in addition to a time of fellowship and friends. How should we handle the pain that comes from the absence of those who are no longer with us? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on holiday topics. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of … Continue reading Holiday Matters – Remembering the Absent →

For the rest of the year (the holiday season) we will be looking at topics that are on people’s minds, or that people are inclined to think about. We begin this week with thanksgiving! Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on holiday topics. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 24, … Continue reading Holiday Matters – What Were They Thankful For? →

At this point, we have looked at most of what God has explicitly told us about this spiritual war going on all around us. At the center of this conflict is a single figure, one whose significance transcends any particular part of this war. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was … Continue reading The Hidden War – Jesus at the Center →

We conclude this series by examining one of the most important spiritual concepts. What does it mean to be “born again”? How is this accomplished? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 17, 2019.)

In the spiritual conflict over the souls of humanity, there is an interesting figure present throughout the Old Testament. Who is this figure, and why does he matter? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 10, 2019.)

We have teased the idea of “calling on the name of the Lord” several times in this series. Where does this phrase come from, and what does it mean for us? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 10, 2019.)

There is an undercurrent of spiritual, supernatural warfare throughout the Bible. In this lesson we try to put some of the pieces together into a coherent picture of the whole. Don’t forget to download the PDF of the timeline! Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church … Continue reading The Hidden War – A Possible Timeline →

Let’s talk a little bit about “if…then” statements in the Bible, especially a few that relate to salvation and confession. Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on Salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 3, 2019.)

Having seen that salvation requires some sort of response on our part, we move to the next logical question: how does that response begin? What is the first step in our journey to God? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 28, 2019.)

There is a lot of traditional, cultural knowledge about Michael and the Devil, that may or may not be true. What does scripture actually say about these two beings? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 20, 2019. Cover image purchased from … Continue reading The Hidden War – The Archangel and the Dragon →

Over the last couple weeks we have examined the mental and emotional aspects of salvation: knowledge and belief. Is that where it stops? Is everyone who accepts the Bible as true going to be saved? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 20, … Continue reading Who Will Be Saved? Those Who Obey →

What exactly do angels do? What have they done in the past? What should we expect of them today? And most importantly, why hasn’t God told us the answers to these questions more clearly? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on spiritual conflict. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 6, … Continue reading The Hidden War – Angels and Their Work →

Humans react to new information in one of three ways. This includes the information of the gospel. What reaction does God want; why does belief matter? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on October 6, 2019.)

Having examined the necessity of “inclusive interpretation”, we now move to answering the question “who will be saved?” The answer begins with knowledge… Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 29, 2019.)

This is perhaps the central question of the New Testament: who will be saved? Before we can begin to answer, we must first discuss inclusive Bible interpretation… Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on salvation. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 22, 2019.)

There is a hidden, spiritual conflict all around us, and it fascinates us. Humanity is utterly entranced by the thought of angels, demons, and other spiritual beings. But there is a lot of false, misleading information out there. What has God told us about angels, and what have we made up? (NOTE: I’ve included links … Continue reading The Hidden War – Angels, the Basics →

We know that Jesus felt discouraged; what does this mean about discouragement? How did Jesus overcome and triumph? (NOTE: The first few minutes didn’t get recorded.) Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on discouragement. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on September 15, 2019.)