When profiteering replaces prophecy as the outcome for the creative mouthpieces of our churches, then we lose our voice in the world.
The Clutter and The Call: Artists and the Church
Sermon Notes – 7 October 2018 – Blessed are the Poor in Spirit: Matthew 5:3
God meets with people right at the end of their ropes. He stands to meet us right at the end of the runway of our own capabilities and self-assuredness.
Sermon Notes – 28 October 2018 – Stay Thirsty (Matthew 5:6)
This week we reach a beatitude that at first seems to make no sense. It seems to make no sense because it again flies in the face of the common wisdom of that day and the common wisdom of today. But, it also seems self-defeating and borderline contradictory as a statement. In essence, Jesus is going to say that the dissatisfied will be the most satisfied.
Sermon Notes – 14 January 2018 – Surprising Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-14)
In essence, the text contains a warning from Peter to the church that they shouldn't be surprised when they are rejected and persecuted for the sake of Christ, and in fact they should rejoice in that form of suffering.
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.
Sermon Notes – The Call Conference – August 2017
This past weekend, I had the immense privilege of preaching twice at The Call Conference in Pretoria for my good friend Rory Dyer. It was a very special time and I am always so grateful and humbled that people would trust me enough to share at these sorts of things. On Friday night I spoke... Continue Reading →
