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
November 7, 2010 Leave a Comment
A Delayed Salvation
“who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time" (1 Peter 1:5). A friend came by the other day to talk about salvation. Those who characterize themselves as unbelievers may find this strange, but Continue Reading
May 27, 2010 Leave a Comment
Why I am a Pentecost(al) Presbyterian
I read the following story this week: “Erasmus, the famous Renaissance scholar, once told a classic story which was designed to emphasize how important it is that we take up the torch of Christ’s ministry with great commitment. In the story, Jesus Continue Reading
June 26, 2008
The Origin of the Gospel in Galatians 1.11-24
Introduction to the Reading This message was preached at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Matthews, North Carolina in July 2008. For an audio version of this sermon click on this link supplied by Christ Covenant or look for this message and others at Continue Reading
August 9, 2007 Leave a Comment
The Common People Heard Him Gladly
Isaiah 52.6-7; Mark 12.37 One of the reasons I seek to represent you and the Lord is by being involved in the life of the community. In this way, I get the opportunity to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ. This week I found myself sitting next to a Continue Reading
May 30, 2007 Leave a Comment
Praying at the Baptismal Font
This appeared originally as "Reflections on a Tuesday Meeting" in First Thoughts May 25, 2007, an email devotional that goes out to members and friends of First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga. You, too, may sign up for these weekly devotionals by going Continue Reading
May 27, 2007 Leave a Comment
Out of Our Minds
When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Luke 8.35 NIV The story of the man of the tombs, the insane savage who existed in the graves of Continue Reading
