Earlier this year I preached a sermon series in the book of Jonah. You can find the sermons here and below: Jonah 1 Jonah 2 Jonah 3 Jonah 4
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The Christian understanding of adoption–that through the gospel we are adopted into God’s family (Gal 4:4-5; John 1:12-13)–is truly wonderful and TRANSFORMING. If we let this truth that God is actually our Father sink into our hearts and affections, it changes how we live as Christians. 7 Ways the Doctrine of Adoption Transforms Us: 1 […]
Here’s my sermon notes for “The Goal of the Incarnation” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 12/24/2023. ADVENT SERMON #4: ‘The GOAL of the Incarnation’ (Gal 4:5b) Intro: As evangelical Christians we prize doctrine of justification; but even higher privilege of gospel: adoption -JI PACKER: Adoption as the ‘highest privilege of the gospel’ (Packer) […]
Contrary to popular opinion, we are NOT ALL children of God. We are all created by God, but due to sin we are estranged from God and are ‘children of wrath’ (Eph 2:1-3). If the Bible is true, then it is a mistake to say, ‘We’re all God’s children.’ Contrary to our own unbelief, we […]
KEY THEOLOGICAL TERMS FROM ADVENT 2024 GAL 4:4-5 SERMONS Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Each week of my Advent sermon series […]
Here my sermon notes for “The WHY of the Incarnation,” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. ADVENT WEEK 3: Gal 4:5a: “The WONDER of our REDEMPTION” Intro: Friend visits and leaves; Possible to know why he came? -If tells you while he is there; If he sends messages beforehand; If he leaves record […]
Here’s the audio and sermon notes from my Advent sermon “The Wonder of Jesus as TRULY Human” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can find other sermons here. Advent Week 2: “The WONDER of Jesus’ Humanity” Gal 4:4bIntro: TWO Main errors we must avoid in thinking about Jesus 1. To deny […]
Here are the audio and notes from my sermon preached in Naperville at our Carol Service at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “Hope of Christ” (Matt 12:21, Isaiah 42:4)and in his name the Gentiles will hope.” Intro: TONIGHT, I want to speak to you as a Christian about the HOPE that Jesus Christ offers.-What gives you […]
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 […]
If you are in the Naperville area and looking for a free Christmas event, then our church is hosting ‘Cookies & Carols 2023.’ All are welcome.
