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Acts 20:17-36 SERMON

Here’s the audio for my sermon on Acts 20:17-36 “Paul’s Speech to the Elders of Ephesus” preached on 1/28/24 at Cross of Christ Fellowship.

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Acts 19:11-41 Sermon Outline

Here’s my sermon and sermon notes for Acts 19:11-41, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville on 1.14.24. Acts 19:11-41: 3 Approaches to ChristINTRO: As Christianity reaches a new area, it generates different responses        1 MEANS OF GAIN. (Use Christianity for mere personal profit or gain) [USE Christ]        2 THREAT TO GAIN. (Christ is […]

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DEATH OF DEATH SERMON SERIES

Earlier in 2023 I preached a 3 part sermon series on the “Death of Death” (title inspired by John Owen). You can find the sermons on our church page and also here: DEATH OF DEATH PART 1 DEATH OF DEATH PART 2 DEATH OF DEATH PART 3

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Numbering Our Days

Here’s a sermon I preached on Psalm 90 on the first Sunday of 2023.

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The WONDER of the INCARNATION

Here are the sermon notes for my Advent sermon preached on Gal 4:4-5 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Advent 2023 WEEK 1: The Wonder of the Incarnation (Gal 4:4-5) INTRO: What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Presents? Food? Family? Time off?        -For Christians, the greatest wonder of Christmas is the […]

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KINGDOM OF GOD (Book of Acts)

I preached an overview sermon on Acts 1-11 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville and we especially focused in on the concept of the “kingdom of God” and Jesus as the king.                                                                     Acts 1-11 SERMON: The Kingdom of God                    Luke 13:18-19 “kingdom of God”INTRO: Recently finished biography on Napoleon Bonaparte; military […]

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Acts 11:19-30 SERMON OUTLINE

Here’s the outline for my sermon on Acts 11:19-30, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Acts 11:19-30 “The Church at Antioch” INTRO: Kingdom of God=God’s people, in God’s place, under God’s rule.     -This was promised in the OTàJesus brought it to Earth                  -Book of Acts shows how this kingdom’s initial establishment and […]

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Stephen’s Speech (Acts 7:1-53) SERMON OUTLINE

Here’s the sermon outline for my sermon on Acts 7:1-53 “Stephen’s Speech” preach in Naperville, IL at Cross of Christ Fellowship. Audio here. “Stephen’s SPEECH” Acts 7:1-53INTRO: The church has a mission: PREACH THE GOSPEL and make disciples for the glory of God.        -As the Gospel is preached, those called by God respond in saving […]

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Acts 6:8-15 Sermon Outline “Stephen’s SETUP”

Here’s the notes for my sermon on Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen’s SETUP” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. INTRO: A persistent myth we hear as Christians is this: if we faithfully follow Jesus, then we will avoid suffering.           -REALITY: Following Christ will not exempt us from suffering in this life, but lead us […]

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The Acts of the Apostles Sermon

Here’s the notes for my sermon on Acts 1:1-5, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville.                                     Acts 1:1-5 “The Acts of the Apostles”What happened in the early years after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension into heaven? How did the church carry on after Jesus went to heaven?How did the church go from […]