Psalm 118, with its repeated hopeful refrain that the LORD’s steadfast love endures forever, is important during Holy Week because: The crowds quoted Psalm 118 during the Triumphal Entry when they cried “hosanna” (Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:9-10). Jesus infuriated the…
There’s Reason for Hope so Reason for Hope
I’m looking forward to preaching at Oxford Bible Fellowship this morning (3/15/15). Those who would like an electronic copy of my Powerpoint slides can find them at the below link. Oxford Bible Fellowship Sermon Notes for 3/15/15
Ryan Anderson Endures What Those Who Stand for Truth Can Expect
Tomorrow (D.V.) I’m preaching on Matthew 5:10-12 in which Jesus says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.” Jesus later amplifies this teaching in Matthew 10:16-42. Below, Ryan T. Anderson’s treatment by Piers Morgan shows what those willing…
Our Sermon on the Mount Series Thus Far
Our series on the Sermon on the Mount continues this Sunday at the Red Brick Church. Below are summaries of the sermons thus far. The audio for the sermons is available on our church web site. 1/25/15 – In the…
On What Secular Basis is Bestiality Wrong? Polyamory? Adult Incest?
Help me fairly understand the worldview which says that moral values are a function of cultures rather than a transcendent standard. I am not trying to be insulting. I assume that most people who believe that morals are rooted in…
7 Reasons I Recommend the Final Days of Jesus By Taylor and Kostenberger
The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived by Andreas Kostenberger and Justin Taylor offers an accessible overview of Holy Week. This book would make a useful resource for families and…
The Danger of Cherry-Picking Only Praises from the Psalms
Suffering with incurable cancer, J. Todd Billings points out that contemporary hymnals tend to have a far smaller proportion of laments than the book of Psalms does (Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling with Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ, 40). While psalms…
Incurable Cancer and the Problem of Good
Suffering with incurable cancer, J.T. Billings points out that the way we see and interpret life must account for goodness and beauty as well as suffering. J. Todd Billings is a theologian who has been diagnosed with incurable cancer. In…
Heath Lambert on Parenting Young Children in a Hyper-Sexualized Culture
Heath Lambert gives some very practical advice to parents of young children about how to teach about what can be an awkward subject for parents Dr. Heath Lambert serves as Executive Director at the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. ACBC…
I Need An Artist For the Sermon on the Mount Series
When studying the beatitudes, it is helpful not only to notice a sequence to the beatitudes, but also a cycle. Give my artistic limitations, I need someone to illustrate the point. Submit to me an illustration by Saturday and I…