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When Jesus washed Judas’ feet and set us an example (Growing Deeper with John 13:1-30)
It was the lead-up to his torture, crucifixion and death. The disciples were there, including Judas. He was preparing to betray Jesus to the authorities,
Seeking serious answers to serious questions [Sermon]
People are seeking serious answers to serious questions. There’s a temptation to downplay or trivialize these questions. But Jesus didn’t. This sermon explores John 12:20-26.
Palms, frenzied crowds, and a King of sovereignty and humility (Growing Deeper with John 12:12-19)
Crowds can be funny… and dangerous. What is going on with waving palms, frenzied people, and a Savior on a foal? That’s that’s I explore in this Bible Study podcast on John 12:12-19 at the start of Holy Week.
The Endangered Recipe for Greatness [Sermon]
Power, independence and control are in. Humility is out. But why? It’s endangered. It’s also the recipe for true greatness in God’s eyes. This sermon explores John 3:22-36 and offers three applications for our lives.
“He must become greater; I must become less”—The Humility of John the Baptist (Growing Deeper with John 3:22-36)
John the Baptist was a radical, especially when contrasted with the me-first, look-at-me mantras of today. This episode is a Bibles Study on John 3:22-36 and the cardinal virtue: humility.
Count what truly counts [Sermon]
What is the difference between “the good life” and a great life? That’s what I explore in this sermon on Acts 20:13-38 and Paul’s farewell speech to the Ephesian elders. Yes, count your blessings; but count what truly counts.
Is the world getting more argumentative? (and how to respond)
In this podcast episode, I respond to a question at Westminster Church’s Q & A Forum: “Is the world getting more argumentative? Thoughts from a biblical perspective?”
The Lord of the Party [Sermon]
He sets the scene, sets the table, and sets the guest list. Our job is not to rearrange the scene, the table, or his guest
The One Great Banquet—on earth as it is in heaven (Growing Deeper with Luke 14:1-24)
This podcast goes in-depth with Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet (and more) in Luke 14:1-24. The host sets the scene and guest list; our job is to say Yes to the invitation and to join in with his celebration.
Wisdom Is More Than Stuff You Know [Sermon]
Wisdom. Who has it? Those with degrees or those who can win arguments or those with lots of followers? This sermon on James 3:13-18 explores not only the what of wisdom, but the HOW.
Responding to an age of polarization [Sermon]
How did everything get so polarized? It’s complicated. But here are 3 observations and 1 suggestion for how to respond as God’s people based on Matt. 7:1-5.
Unless you become like little children [Sermon]
“The task is to become child-like without becoming child-ish” (unknown). What’s the difference, and why does Jesus tell his disciples that unless they become like children they can’t enter the kingdom of heaven? Here’s why, and 2 ways we can be like children today.
Choosing Humility [Sermon]
Mature people are humble. But why? And how? It seems to be the virtue many people admire but few people actually want. This sermon on Phil. 2:1-18 explains.
The Cardinal Virtue [Podcast]
We all know that love is important, right? Jesus tells us to love God with our whole being, and to love our neighbours as ourselves
The day you discover the pastor isn’t perfect
If you haven’t yet discovered that your pastor isn’t perfect, you will. But what do you do with that information. Here are 3 ideas.
1 Real Way to Showcase Humility (and Strength) to Your Children
Want to know how to showcase humility (and strength) to your kids? Here’s one practical way to do it.
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