Here’s my notes and audio for “Great is the LORD!” sermon based on Psalm 145, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Psalm 145 “Great is the LORD!” INTRO: New Year’s resolutions/goals: weight loss; finances; greater faithfulness -Ps 145=I will worship God and rejoice in his greatness! -As we look to a new year, […]
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2024 Books Read
I am thankful for the books I was able to read, listen to, and read aloud as a family. It was, as usual, a mix of those and quite a few rereads. Some of my favorite highlights: -Listening to the Lord of the Rings aloud as a family (Serkis). Such a treat to introduce this […]
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Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon
Here’s my notes and audio for “Jesus, the KING” based on Matthew 2:1-12 preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 12.8.24. Matt 2:1-12: “Jesus, the KING” Intro: See a baby in the nativity. But don’t miss this biblical claim: Jesus is KING. -As Americans we struggle with the idea of living under a king (see […]
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“GOD WITH US” Sermon
Here’s my notes and audio for our 2024 Carol Service (Cookies & Carols) sermon “God with us” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. Cookies and Carols 2024: “Emmanuel, God with Us” Matt 1:23b: “‘and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means God with us).” INTRO: Many of our favorite Christmas carols contain […]
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COOKIES & CAROLS 2024!
This week our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, is hosting an event for North Central College students called ASK A PASTOR at Sweetwaters Coffee on Thursday 12/5 from 12-1. Pass the word and invite any college you might know 🙂 More info here.
Why does the virgin birth (virgin conception) of Jesus matter? Theologian John Frame: ““It…is a sign to Israel that momentous redemptive events are to come.”
Here’s my sermon notes and audio for “God with Us” (Matt 1:18-25) preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville on 12.1.24. “God with Us: The Incomparable Significance of Jesus” (Matt 1:18-25) Intro: 8th grade world history teacher; 100 most significant people in history -The incomparable significance of Jesus: He is incomparably more significant than […]
