Easter Sunrise Service Memory

The resurrection of Jesus Christ never shines so brightly as when it is placed in the forefront of death and darkness. Then, this doctrine is like a sparkling diamond placed in front of the backdrop of black velvet. I will never forget, as a boy, the Continue Reading

New Song for Easter: Free for Download—”I Glory in the Cross”

As the Lenten season now gives way to Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday, our hearts are again lifted to the glory of the cross of Jesus Christ. That which was a sign of shame  became the symbol of salvation. That which was an instrument of Continue Reading

A Hero’s Story at Christmastime: Colonel Roger Ingvalson, USAF-Retired (June 20, 1928—December 24, 2011)

“It’s Christmastime, Poppy, and we want a story!” “A story? Why don’t you play with your toys?” “We want a story! We want a story! We want…” “Okay! Okay.  A story.  All right, then, a story you shall have. What kind of story would Continue Reading

Sifting Through the Rubble: A Sermon Preached after the 9/11/01 Attack on America (Isaiah 61:1-4)

  This sermon was preached on the Sunday after the 9/11/01 attack on our nation. I remember.  The audio archive of this message is available at The Gospel Coalition and at  Third Mill.Org. INTRODUCTION TO THE READING OF SCRIPTURE Continue Reading

“You are Simon…You Shall Be Called Peter: A ‘First Person’ Easter Sermon”

I preached the following sermon as a first person expository sermon from Luke 5.1-11; John 1.40-42; and John 20.1-10; 21.1-19. This Easter message I now offer to others for both edification and fodder for what will become better sermons in your pulpit. I Continue Reading