Tom Schmidt's BlogHow does a Christian Approach the Question of TIME and ETERNITY? We worship a God who is eternal (Psalm 90:2). The classical understanding of God, championed by Augustine and the Reformers, is to think of God as timeless. God transcends time and created the universe with time. There was never a time when God was […]
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 sermon notes from “The RESULT of the Incarnation” preached on 12/25/22 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Phil 2:9-11 “The RESULT of the Incarnation” Intro: Merry Christmas! How do we as Christians understand the significance and importance of Christmas? -Christians focus on the INCARNATION. -Incarnation= God became man (God the Son […]
I’m thankful for another year of great reading–reading alone, reading as a family, rereading, listening to books outloud. I believe I read more books this year than any other year in life–and I’m sure if I could have read more if I spent less time on other less worthy activities (like social media!). I’m not […]
Our church will be hosting a 9 A.M.(instead of our usual 10 A.M.) worship service on Sunday, Christmas Day, 25th in downtown Naperville (14 S Washington St). Details here.
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 a few help insightful from Jonathan Edwards on the incarnation. Found in here. Jonathan Edwards on why the incarnation was needed:1. Human law needed to be obeyed2. Human sin needed to be punished3. Human realm (world) was the place salvation needed to take place. Why the incarnation?“Christ became incarnate, or, which is the same, […]
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 […]
Join us for Cookies & Carols 2022 in downtown Naperville, on Saturday Dec 3 at 6 PM (14 S Washington St).
