This week our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is hosting an event for North Central College students called ASK A PASTOR at Sweetwaters Coffee on Thursday 12/5 from 12-1. Pass the word and invite any college you might know 🙂 More info here.
Author: Tom Schmidt
Christian, husband of Rach, Church Planter,musician,
Why does the virgin birth (virgin conception) of Jesus matter? Theologian John Frame: ““It…is a sign to Israel that momentous redemptive events are to come.”
Here’s my sermon notes and audio for “God with Us” (Matt 1:18-25) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville on 12.1.24. “God with Us: The Incomparable Significance of Jesus” (Matt 1:18-25) Intro: 8th grade world history teacher; 100 most significant people in history -The incomparable significance of Jesus: He is incomparably more significant than […]
Here’s a song I wrote a few years ago but just recorded again. It has always meant a lot to me and I hope its a blessing to you. You can hear it here. Forearm’s Length By Tom Schmidt There was a king, who reigned in power. He owned all things, and every eye knew, […]
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Review This was an incredibly insightful book on what is happening in our society today with young people, mental health, and smartphones. I think every parent should read it. Though written from a secular perspective (atheist), I think there are loads of really helpful things in this book (even […]
This past week I preached a sermon at Cross of Christ Fellowship on Ephesians 1-3–a review and reflection sermon, having just finished preached through this portion of Scripture. Here’s my audio and notes: “Remembering and Reflecting” EPHESIANS 1-3 SERMON Intro: Do you have a morning ritual? Something you do everyday when you first get up […]
Here’s my notes and audio for a sermon I preached on Ephesians 3:20-21 “To God be the Glory” at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “To God be the Glory!” (Eph 3:20-21) Intro: Within every human heart is a longing for glory. -We desire that which is greater than us, which is transcends, which deserves our attention […]
Here’s my notes and audio for “Prayer for POWER” (Eph 3:14-19) sermon, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 11.10.24 in Naperville. “Paul’s Prayer for Power” Ephesians 3:14-19 Intro: To live as Christians requires a strength & power: Not physical, financial, mental –> SPIRITUAL.-Delight in God & His love; Resist temptation; Pursue Holiness; Put away […]
Here’s the flow of thought in Ephesians 3:1-13 in the Greek:
Back in 2013 I preached a sermon in Chicago on Eph 2:11-22 “How to Get Along.” Here’s my notes: Eph 2:11-22 “How to Get Along” Intro: We live in a world where people do not get along. Some even hate each other. Playful rivalry: Mac users and PC users, cubs and white sox fans, democrats […]
