Can I be confident that I actually have the Holy Spirit if do not speak in tongues? Did I really experience the ‘baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ Didn’t the Holy Spirit fill the Christians on the day of Pentecost and empower them to speak in tongues (Acts 2:4)? Shouldn’t we expect this today? Aren’t there […]
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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 […]
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Jonah 2 Sermon
Here’s the outline for my sermon on Jonah 2, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 1/22/23. Audio can be found here. Jonah 2 “God’s Saving Mercy” (1/22/23)Intro: Imagine you live in an area where there are pools of quicksand. -You’ve been given stern warns not to go to a certain path because of danger […]
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Jonah 1 Sermon Outline
Here’s my sermon notes from Jonah 1 “The Unexpected Mercy of God” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 1/15/23. The audio can be found here. Jonah 1 “The Unexpected Mercy of God” (1/15/23) Intro: I’m not sure what you think of when you hear about the book of Jonah. Most likely you think of […]
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Book of Romans Overview
Romans Wrap-Up: An Overview and Review of Paul’s Letter to the Church at Romeby Tom Schmidt Our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, recently just completed a sermon series in the book of Romans. First sermon: 2/7/21 on Romans 1:1 (Midst of Covid; meeting at MMA Gym)Last sermon: 11/20/22 on Romans 16:25-27 (Post Covid; Back at […]
Here’s the sermon notes for my sermon on Psalm 90 “Numbering Our Days” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio on our sermon page. “Numbering Our Days” (Psalm 90) 1/1/2023 INTRO: 2022 year is complete. 2023 is upon us. -New resolutions, new plans, new hopes, new fears, new […]
Here’s my outline for “The WHY of the Incarnation,” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 12/18/22. Phil 2:8 “The WHY of the Incarnation” Intro: 2 year-old persistently (and annoying) asking WHY? -Sometimes asking why is helpful: Why car make that noise? Why are neighbors taking the trash out? -Some WHY questions changes us: […]
Here’s my sermon notes for “The FACT of the Incarnation” (Phil 2:6-7) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to it here. Phil 2:5-7 “The FACT of the INCARNATION” Intro: Suppose a neighbor or co-worker asked you, ‘What do Christians believe about Christmas?’ -What’s the best text you can take them […]
Here’s an outline for a sermon I preached on Romans 15:14-33 at Cross of Christ Fellowship. Romans 15:14-33 “Paul’s Priorities and Ours” INTRO: Did you know that there are some restaurants where the servers are intentionally rude to their customers? -Servers slam food on table, use vulgar language, make disparaging remarks, and intentionally try to […]
Here’s the notes for my sermon on Romans 12:17-21 “Overcoming Evil with Good,” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio here. “Overcoming Evil with Good” Romans 12:17-21INTRO: 21 years ago, roommate getting phone call to turn on TV as I got ready for my class. […]
