Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) is VERY different from historic, biblical Christianity. One simple question makes this plain. How Many Gods are There in All of Reality and All of Existence? Although Mormons call themselves Christians, and use many of the same terms as Christians (Jesus, God, Bible), the religion of the […]
“Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them.” (Rom 12:14) How does a Christian do this? Calvin’s words are insightful: “Arduous is this, I admit, and wholly opposed to the nature of man; but there is nothing too arduous to be overcome by the power of God, which shall never be wanting […]
If you are a student at North Central College (or a college student in the Naperville area), our church Cross of Christ Fellowship is hosting two events to welcome and meet you! ICE CREAM AT JENI’S on Thursday August 25th at 7 PM (Jeni’s Ice Cream in downtown Naperville). STUDENT LUNCH AT MOD PIZZA on […]
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HUMILITY OR ABSURDITY
Here’s my sermon notes for Romans 12:3-8 “Humility or Absurdity” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio here. Romans 12:3-8 HUMILITY OR ABSURDITYINTRO: FOOL MOON RISING. Story of Moon being proud and boasting of its light. -Moon is a fool because all of his light is a given […]
Here’s my sermon outline for Romans 12:1-2 “A Worshipping Life” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. INTRO:-Cousin comes to faith illustration. -The “now what” question: I have become a Christian, so now what do I do? àANSWER: Worship God! -The Christian life is a worshipping life. The heart of being a Christian […]
Here’s some more memorable and important quotes from R.L. Dabney’s book “Evangelical Eloquence.” “The preacher’s business is to take what is given him in the Scriptures, as it is given to him, and to endeavor to imprint it on the souls of men.” (37) “The exclusive preaching of doctrine to professed Christians tends to cultivate […]
Here’s my sermon notes for Romans 11:25-32 “The GREAT Reversal” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can listen to the audio here. The GREAT REVERSAL of Israel (Romans 11:25-32)INTRO: Imagine this: wake up a vast majority of Jewish people on Earth have turned and place their faith in Jesus. -Could we ever […]
What is the good life? What is a life well lived? How does our worldview shape and inform how we understand this question? I believe we all seek to answer the question in someway—if not overtly, then through how we live, spend our time and money, hope and hate particular things, and how we consider […]
Here’s the outline for my sermon on Romans 11:11-24 “Hope and Humility” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You find the audio here. INTRO: BOAT ILLUSTRATION (saved by Coast Guard). Expected response HOPE and HUMILITY. -Christians ought to be hopeful and humble.*A right understanding of who God is and what He has […]
The doctrine of an ETERNAL hell has many objectors today. A lot of people cannot fathom how God could be just and send anyone to hell, especially if it is an eternal hell for sins committed in this temporary life. The question is ‘How could such a thing be fair?’ This is an not a […]
