How can you care for someone struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health issues? Here is a fresh look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, which considers the psychological toll of trauma

The Kindness of God

Jan 10th, 2020

How God, my kind Father, saved me...from kidnappings, PTSD, and...

Why Can’t You Just Get Along…?

Jul 16th, 2019

A sermon about getting along with difficult people.

Could God Make a Rock so Heavy I Could Not Lift It?

Jun 30th, 2019

A fresh look at the idea of God.

If God is Good, Why Do I Hurt?

Jun 9th, 2019

An honest and intellectual look at the problem of Pain.

Jesus Wants to Make You Young Again

May 29th, 2019

Jesus cares about that little child deep inside of you.

Easter Sermon (Video, Audio, Full Manuscript)

Apr 20th, 2019

"We were the sort of creatures that aught not live..."

A Meditation on Liturgies

Mar 23rd, 2019

Reconsidering some cherished assumptions about "devotions"

Philippians 7: “Anxiety vs. Peace” (4:6-8)

Mar 3rd, 2019

"Be anxious for nothing"...on militarizing peace, as a soldier against anxiety

Philippians 6c: On Forgiving Your Spouse

Feb 19th, 2019

If "iron sharpens iron" then sometimes you will need to forgive when your spouse rubs you the wrong way!

Philippians 6b: Eudia & Syntyche

Feb 18th, 2019

Some thoughts on Church Unity

Philippians 6a: “4 Enemies of Joy” (Philippians 3:1-4:4)

Feb 18th, 2019

For Paul, religion is about Joy: and he passionately warns about 4 enemies that would steal it!

Philippians 5: “Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus”

Feb 10th, 2019

This week we look at three role models of the faith, that Paul puts forward to illustrate what he has been saying to the Philippians, about sharing their faith, and living out their faith. Remember to subscribe to my podcast for additional cont

Philippians 4a: “Share the Gospel. Live the Gospel!” (2:12-14)

Feb 3rd, 2019

In our fourth sermon in the series, we are starting to see a theme emerge: Paul wants the Philippians to DO something (to “share the gospel”) but he also wants them to BE something (to “live the gospel”). Join us as we discuss what he means by

Philippians 3: “Together for the Gospel” (2:1-11)

Jan 20th, 2019

Join us for our winter-storm live stream sermon! You can watch above, listen below, or subscribe to my podcast. God bless! Topic: “Together for the Gospel” Application Questions: HOW SHOULD THIS CHANGE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW? 1.THINK: “If you want

Philippians 2: “Petty Pastors” (1:12-20)

Jan 13th, 2019

You would think that all pastors would be the paradigm of emotional maturity. But Paul writes about some pastors that are petty, mean-spirited, and competitive. What can we learn from them?

Philippians 1: “Participate in the Gospel!” (1:1-11)

Jan 6th, 2019

Paul's introduction and prayer, in which he lays out the major themes of the book.

Philippians 0: Did Paul Write Scriptures?

Dec 31st, 2018

"Why should I care about some old book written by pre-scientific humanity?"

The Priesthood of all Believers

Dec 16th, 2018

Do we need a priest/pastor/church to have access to God?

Jesus’ Rebuke of the Pharisees: a message against legalism for all ages

Sep 13th, 2018

Sick of religion? So was Jesus! Matthew 23 is His critique of the legalism, hypocrisy, and religious nonsense that He saw in His day...and in ours!

How to Forgive from the Heart

Jul 16th, 2018

Just about everyone agrees that we should forgive. But how can one truly forgive? And how can one forgive from the heart? That was the topic of my recent sermon, “Forgiveness.” Watch or listen below, scroll down for the sermon notes. God bless!

The Leadership Principles of Jesus

Jun 21st, 2018

We know Jesus as many things: Son of God, Saviour, teacher, healer, religious leader. But have you stopped to consider Jesus as a leader? Join me as I explore the three areas of leadership that Jesus displayed. You can watch here, listen below,

Missions: the Passion, the Pain & the Progress

Jun 14th, 2018

At a missions conference, the organizer asked speakers, "Tell us what missions is REALLY like. What is the inside story?" Here is my best attempt to summarize our 5 years, while sharing the true highs and lows of missionary life.

Hoax or History? 5 facts regarding the resurrection (William Lane Craig)

May 14th, 2018

Did Jesus rise bodily from the grave? Is there evidence for this fact? CAN there even be historical evidence for an event such as this? Join me as I discuss David Hume, William Lane Craig, and contemporary scholarship on the Historical Jesus.