Sermons

I’ve been preaching for over thirty years now. Almost every one of the sermons I’ve preached since 1996 is here. Some of the sermons are good, but not all of them. I’ve learned a lot in the thirty-plus years I've been preaching, and I still have a long way to go. Feel free to use these sermons as a resource. If you’re a preacher, please preach your own sermons.

Why Worship? (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Sep 28, 2003 9 min read Isaiah

Isaiah teaches us the true purpose of worship and the transformative power of encountering God.

Why I’m Gomer (Hosea)

Sep 21, 2003 11 min read Hosea

Hosea challenges us to recognize and reject the subtle ways we may incorporate worldly values into our worship.

The Dying Church (Mark 8:34-37)

Sep 7, 2003 10 min read Mark

Let's become a "dying church" that follows Jesus no matter the cost, rather than focusing on institutional growth and survival.

My Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)

Aug 31, 2003 9 min read Matthew

Despite our assumptions about who is following Jesus, what truly matters is whether we are moving closer to Jesus and obeying him.

Figure the Cost (Luke 14:25-35)

Aug 24, 2003 10 min read Luke

To truly follow Jesus, we must be ready to give up everything—relationships, possessions, and our own plans. Though this is challenging, it leads to true freedom and greater rewards than we sacrifice.