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A thought from my time of preaching and studying Romans 9-11 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. It is interesting to note that in a section (Romans 9-11) where God‘s ultimate sovereignty over the eternal destiny of every human is most forcefully stated (esp Rom 9:14-23), we also see one of the most clear […]
This past weekend I preached on Romans 9:14-29 “God’s Unfailing Word: Part 2” at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio here. The main point is that God’s Word has not failed. But in this sermon I also addressed the topics of election, predestination, and double predestination–and it was Mother’s […]
Here’s my sermon outline for Romans 9:6-13, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville on 5/1/22. You can hear the audio here. “The Unfailing Promises of God” Romans 9:6-13 INTRO: Sometimes, from a human perspective, it looks like God’s Word has failed. It looks like God’s promise has failed -Our own lives: Jere […]
Here’s the sermon outline for Romans 9:1-5, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 9.24.22 in Naperville. Romans 9:1-5 “Heartache” Intro: If you become a Christian you will experience a broken heart. -Becoming a Christian will lead new pain, grief and broken-heartedness you have never experience before. -You will experience sorrow and sadness that […]
I’m getting ready to preach through Romans 9-11 at Cross of Christ Fellowship. Here’s the flow of thought: Paul’s Broken HEART Over Unbelieving Physical Israel (9:1-5) The Word of God has Not Failed, God’s Purpose of Election Carries On (9:6-13) God is not UNJUST to Determine Whom He Will Have Mercy On (9:14-18) God’s […]
Here’s the outline for my sermon Romans 8–a review sermon–preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio here. One More Look at Romans 8 (4/10/2022) INTRO: It has been a privilege to preach through Romans and I’ve enjoyed our time in Romans 8 these past 3 months. -Today is […]
Here’s the outline for the sermon I preached on Easter 2022 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio here under “Stand Alone Sermons.” “Believing with Thomas” (John 20:19-31) Intro: Is it good to believe in Jesus? Are we believing in something which is true? Does it matter if one […]
Our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt this Easter on Sunday April 17 at 9:30. Join us and stick around for our worship service at 10.
Here’s my notes from my sermon on Romans 8:31-34 “Rejoicing in the Gospel” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to sermon here. Romans 8:31-34 “Rejoicing in the Gospel”INTRO: 2016 Chicago Cubs Fan Illustration (expected response to Cubs World Series win) -How do we expect him to respond? Joy and Excitement. […]
Here’s my sermon notes from “Following Christ Through the Pain” (Ezra 3), preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship. Ezra 3:8-13 “Following Christ through the Pain” INTRO: I have been wanting to preach for about 2 months when I read the text in my quiet time -It is from a fascinating scene from the book of […]
