Category: Sermons
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Is there an angel and a demon on my shoulder?
Have you seen those pictures where there’s an angel over someone’s shoulder and a demon over the other? Is that accurate, mythology, or something else? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 John 4:1-6, what the apostle means by “testing the spirits,” and shares six helps by Jonathan Edwards.
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Christian is also a Verb
“Christian” is a noun, yes. Early followers of Jesus were called “disciples” or people of “the Way.” Have we lost something of the action-oriented dimension of our faith? In this sermon on 1 John 3:11-24 (also released as a podcast episode) I explain the text, and also John’s instruction to love one another, even in…
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How do I purify myself? (From sap to syrup)
The apostle says we should “purify” ourselves. It will prepare us to meet Jesus, make our lives more pleasing to God, and improve our quality of life. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores 1 John 2:28-3:10, leverages a simple-but-helpful Canadian illustration, and offers practical help.
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The Pressure to Fit in When My Faith Makes Me Different
Our culture seems to be of two minds. On one hand it celebrates being different and unique. “You do you!” On the other hand, we want desperately to fit in, to be affirmed, and to be like everybody else. This tension is felt by Christians too. But we need to wrestle with something: Why do…
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Yes to Light, No to Darkness
God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. So said John the apostle. How do we walk in that “light” and turn from darkness? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores 1 John 1:1-10 and is Part in the series “For the love of God.” Let’s bear the cross AND…
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What is the biblical definition of wisdom, and how do I live that way?
Wisdom is good. But what is it? If fifty million people say something is wise, is it? Not necessarily. In this sermon on Matthew 7:24-29 (also released as a podcast episode), I unpack Jesus’ own definition. We also look very clearly at how to live that way.
