Matt 24:1-14: “Jesus, the Lord of History (Part 1)” INTRO: 8 years ago, my wife and I were preparing for our wedding, which was scheduled for May 21, 2011. This was also the date that Christian radio personality Harold Camping famously predicted the world would be ending! Well, it is safe to save that the […]
Author: Tom Schmidt
Christian, husband of Rach, Church Planter,musician,
“Live it Out!” Eph 4:25-5:2 Intro: Music Major—new identity with new practices (Scales, ensembles, practice rooms, priorities) -Becoming a Christian=new identity with new practices (God is 1st; Bible; Prayer; Fellowship; Rejecting Sin) -NEW IDENTITY –> NEW PRACTICES -In Christ we have a new identity, so let’s live it out! CONTEXT: Eph 1-3 Doctrine; 4-6 Application. […]
John 7:37 “If Anyone Thirsts…” A Sermon at the Baptism Service of Jackson Gregor (Naperville, IL) on 2.1.2025 John 7:37: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Intro: Invitations can be wonderful (party/wedding); Fearful (Principals Office; Court Date); Irrelevant (Junk Mail). -Tonight I want you to consider an invitation that Jesus gave […]
Here’s the notes and audio for “Put Off, Put On” (Ephesians 4:17-24) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Eph 4:17-24 “Put Off, Put On” INTRO: Viking River Cruise: explore the world in luxury. Sit back and relax, and they’ll do all the work. -This is not the normal Christian life=one of coasting, cruising, […]
Ephesians 4:7-16 “GROWING UP BY GRACE!” INTRO: Beautiful baby who never grows up and becomes 20 year-old in diapers, breastfeeding, playing on mats. -God’s design in nature and spirituality is for us growth -Goodness in growth: more opportunities, freedom, ways to express & bless others. *MAIN IDEA: Spiritual growth happens by God’s grace, through […]
SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS RELATED TO SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND EPH 4:7-16 -Spiritual growth as a Christian shows itself in many ways. 1. Growth in godliness (being more like Christ) 2. Growth in spiritual disciplines (prayer, reading God’s Word, fellowship, giving) 3. Growth in obedience 4. Growth in wisdom 5. Growth in the knowledge of Christ and […]
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Ephesians 4:1-6 SERMON
Here’s my audio and notes for “Living Worthy of our Calling” based on Ephesians 4:1-6, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 1.12.24. Ephesians 4:1-6 “Living WORTHY of our Calling” INTRO: Illustration—Homeless man adopted into royal family who returns to homelessness -Fitting or unfitting response to grace, mercy and love -Same is true in gospel: […]
Eph 4:1-6 FLOW OF THOUGHT
Here’s my notes and audio for “Great is the LORD!” sermon based on Psalm 145, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Psalm 145 “Great is the LORD!” INTRO: New Year’s resolutions/goals: weight loss; finances; greater faithfulness -Ps 145=I will worship God and rejoice in his greatness! -As we look to a new year, […]
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2024 Books Read
I am thankful for the books I was able to read, listen to, and read aloud as a family. It was, as usual, a mix of those and quite a few rereads. Some of my favorite highlights: -Listening to the Lord of the Rings aloud as a family (Serkis). Such a treat to introduce this […]
