It is interesting to look back. Here is my sermon from last year for the New Year. It has some chronologically specific items in it. Yet I trust that it contains the timeless truths of Scripture which will again speak to us today. I am convalescing with Continue Reading
December 24, 2010
A Hymn about Joseph for Christmas: “O How Tender Was the Man”
O HOW TENDER WAS THE MAN Words by Michael A. Milton, 1999; Tune: REDHEAD/Richard Redhead, 1853 “Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord Commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she Had brought forth Continue Reading
November 4, 2010
Now What? Some thoughts after the Election on Lessons and Expectations
On the other side of the election, what can we learn? What can we expect? For the believer, our lessons and our expectations are grounded in the Word of the Lord. Our hope for our nation is grounded not in electoral victories, but in "victory in Jesus" Continue Reading
September 14, 2010
Peter’s Recommitment and Ours: A Message to Army Chaplains about Loving Our Vocation
A message given at the opening of the Chief of Chaplains’ Preaching Conference, September 13, 2010 at the US Army Chaplain Center and School, Ft. Jackson, SC John 21.1-22 It is customary to begin a relationship like this by saying, “I am honored to Continue Reading
August 24, 2010
The Blessings of Being in Seminary
The following message was delivered at New Student Orientation, on August 23, at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC Seminary: A Ministry of Preparation Recently I participated in the ordination of a young man to the Gospel ministry, to pastor a Continue Reading
July 9, 2010
Acknowledge the Sin, Accentuate the Grace, Honor the Fathers: Why I love the PCA and RTS
Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place. 1 Chronicles 29.28 There has been some talk lately, quite recently, that has come to me about the publication of a book (by Peter Slade) claiming that 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
February 12, 2010
Don’t Hold Back! Essentials of the Reformed Faith for Faithful Service in a Pluralistic Setting
2 Timothy 1.1-5 and the Introduction to the Conference for Presbyterian & Reformed Chaplains in Europe,12-14 February 2010 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, Continue Reading
February 8, 2010
A Theology of God’s Love: The Blessings of Justification in Romans 5.1-11
We come to the fifth chapter of Romans and in this magnificent chapter we will take away truths that will transform life and culture and I would say that the very idea of government and democracy and literature and all of Western Civilization could rest Continue Reading
“If He is the Hope of the World, Then This is the Challenge of Your Life!”
A World Missions Sermon for Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Missouri, February 28, 2010 It is my joy and honor to be with you today. I bring greetings from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and from our entire cluster of seminaries. We Continue Reading