The English have a bit of a reputation for being a slightly chilly bunch when it comes to relational warmth, and churches like this one can fight that cultural norm and point to the gospel while doing it.
Sermon Notes – Solus Christus – 22 October 2017
In this sermon, I covered the concept of Solus Christus (Christ Alone). I felt like I was holding a candle up to the sun.
Sermon Notes – 27 August 2017 – 1 Corinthians 13 – “Love That Lasts”
This text is as well known and overused as Footprints. But it is powerful when understood in the context of God's love for his church.
Sermon Notes – 20 August 2017 – 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 – “Godly, Gifted Gatherings”
Tongues, prophecy, women speaking in meetings. What could go wrong?
Sermon Notes – 6 August 2017 – 1 Corinthians 12:7-27 – “Brilliant Body”
Part 2 of our 5-week series in the Spiritual Gifts from 1 Corinthians.
When the Church Acts Like the Church, There is Just Nothing Like It In This World
The church is messed up. We don't need to get defensive about that. It is made up of messed up people, and it is led and shepherded by messed up people. But when she acts like she is supposed to act, there is nothing like it in the world.
Sermon Notes – 30 July 2017 – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – Naturally Supernatural
Week 1 in our series on Spiritual Gifts and how they are to be used in the church.
My Life as a Suburban Church Planter
Yesterday, I had the rare privilege of sharing some thoughts with my brothers and sister at the Acts 29 Global Gathering in Nashville, TN. It has been a remarkable time together and I love this family more than ever. I was tasked to speak for fifteen minutes on things I have learned as church planter... Continue Reading →
Building a Preaching Team – Part II: Calendars, Rhythms and Getting Everyone on the Same Page
Some time ago I wrote about some of the reasons that we were beginning to pursue a preaching team strategy at BBC. You can find that article here. It got a fairly significant and diverse response from right across the world. The responses mixed from applause to cynicism, but behind all of those responses lay a... Continue Reading →