Here’s a song I wrote a few years ago but just recorded again. It has always meant a lot to me and I hope its a blessing to you. You can hear it here. Forearm’s Length By Tom Schmidt There was a king, who reigned in power. He owned all things, and every eye knew, […]
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Review This was an incredibly insightful book on what is happening in our society today with young people, mental health, and smartphones. I think every parent should read it. Though written from a secular perspective (atheist), I think there are loads of really helpful things in this book (even […]
This past week I preached a sermon at Cross of Christ Fellowship on Ephesians 1-3–a review and reflection sermon, having just finished preached through this portion of Scripture. Here’s my audio and notes: “Remembering and Reflecting” EPHESIANS 1-3 SERMON Intro: Do you have a morning ritual? Something you do everyday when you first get up […]
Here’s my notes and audio for a sermon I preached on Ephesians 3:20-21 “To God be the Glory” at Cross of Christ Fellowship. “To God be the Glory!” (Eph 3:20-21) Intro: Within every human heart is a longing for glory. -We desire that which is greater than us, which is transcends, which deserves our attention […]
Here’s my notes and audio for “Prayer for POWER” (Eph 3:14-19) sermon, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 11.10.24 in Naperville. “Paul’s Prayer for Power” Ephesians 3:14-19 Intro: To live as Christians requires a strength & power: Not physical, financial, mental –> SPIRITUAL.-Delight in God & His love; Resist temptation; Pursue Holiness; Put away […]
Here’s the flow of thought in Ephesians 3:1-13 in the Greek:
Back in 2013 I preached a sermon in Chicago on Eph 2:11-22 “How to Get Along.” Here’s my notes: Eph 2:11-22 “How to Get Along” Intro: We live in a world where people do not get along. Some even hate each other. Playful rivalry: Mac users and PC users, cubs and white sox fans, democrats […]
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What is Beauty?
The late philosopher Roger Scruton wrote a helpful short book on beauty and gives us 6 statements (platitudes) to help us understand what beauty actually is: Roger Scruton’s 6 Platitudes on Beauty 1. Beauty pleases us.2. One thing can be more beautiful than another.3. Beauty is always a reason for attending to the thing that […]
Here’s my sermon notes and audio for Ephesians 2:8-10 preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship. Ephesians 2:8-10 “Grace and Works”Intro: Some verses every Christian should know by heart: Gen 1:1; Ps 23; John 3:16-Eph 2:8-10 is another passage every Christian should memorize -Why? Succinct and clear explanation of how a person experiences salvation. -Answers […]
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Ephesians 2:4-7 Sermon
Here’s the audio and notes for my sermon on Ephesians 2:4-7 “God’s SOLUTION” preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 10/13/2024. Eph 2:4-7 “GOD’S SOLUTION TO OUR SIN” Intro: MLJ’s observation: ‘Loss of wonder in God…’ -Part of solution is remembering our hopeless state before we came to Christ=Last week. -Other part: rejoicing […]
