This week we finish up Genesis, focusing on Abraham's family and expanding the line of salvation.
Walking in the Word #9 The Torah Pt 2
We continue with our look at the Bible's first five books. Still in Genesis, we shift from God and the world to God and a particular family.
Walking in the Word #8 The Torah Pt 1
In this video, we will review what the Torah is. We will also look at the order of the Hebrew Bible. Then, we will proceed to talk about Adam's family and Noah.
Walking in the Word #7 Genesis 1-3 Pt 4
Concluding our look at the first three chapters of Genesis, we will discuss the fall, the nature of sin, the curse of sin, and the hope provided.
Walking in the Word #6 Genesis 1-3 Pt 3
We finish the first creation story with a look at the 7th day. We then move to the second creation story.
Walking in the Word #5 Genesis 1-3 pt 2
We look at the first creation story and the first six days.
Walking in the Word #4 Genesis 1-3 Pt 1
We begin our look at how the Bible is divided into sections. We then take a close look at Genesis 1:1-2.
Walking In The Word #3 Intro Pt 3
Series Walking in the Word. This is an overview of the Bible and how to read and study the Bible. Intro pt 3.
Walking In the Word #2 Intro Pt 2
Series Walking in the Word. This is an overview of the Bible and how to read and study the Bible. Intro pt 2.
Walking In the Word #1 Pt 1
Series Walking in the Word. This is an overview of the Bible and how to read and study the Bible. Intro pt1.
Video Blog: Theological Distinctives
My Video Blog discusses my theological distinctives.
Wandering Wesleyan Video Blog Intro
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A Song in the Darkness:
In a time when all appears hopeless, a song streams from the Throne Room into the darkness.
The Names of God 4 – YHWH Rapha: He will be healing you
For this devotional, we will look at a name for God from the Old Testament that has a profound New Testament impact.
Christ the Solid Rock – Matthew 7
Here is the video of the sermon I delivered on November 20, 2022.
Finding Forgiveness in the Cross Matthew 18
This is a sermon I delivered to Niccolls Presbyterian Church, Old Forge, NY, on July 31, 2021. The church, a PCUSA church and very progressive, has since taken the video of the sermon down. Go figure.
Christ the Solid Rock – Matthew 7
Here is a sermon I delivered on November 20, 2022, at Grace Community Church, Fort Mill, SC.
The Names of God 3 – Abba
The Names of God 3 - Abba In the second installment of this series, we discussed the holiest name for God – YHWH. This installment will look at the most intimate name for God. This word is not a Hebrew or Greek name but an Aramaic name. Aramaic was the common language of Israel and …
The Awesome Power of Worship
The Awesome Power of Worship As some of you know, my favorite band is the band Kansas. You know Carry on Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. I was introduced to Kansas by my cousin, who played for me their live album. I was transfixed. I knew of them through their albums, but it …
“Who, me?” Self-doubt when hearing the call of God Exodus 4:10-12
"Who, me?" Self-doubt when hearing the call of God Exodus 4:10-12 Have you ever been called to a task or position you felt utterly inadequate for? Well, so did Moses. Sometimes –when we think about it, most times – when God calls us to a task, he is calling us to a place of …
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Three Unexpected Evangelists #3: The Healed Blind Man John 9
Here is a sermon I presented to two small UMC churches in upstate SC. Three Unexpected Evangelists #3: The Healed Blind Man John 9 Good morning church! It is an honor and a blessing to fill in for Rev Stacy. It is not lost on me the trust she has put in me to deliver …
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Quick Thoughts on God’s calling
How God calls a person to ministry is a very personal call. What Scripture provides us are brief sketches of how individuals heard and responded to God's calling. While they are not exhaustive passages relaying precisely what transpired between the individual and God, they do offer a glimpse into how our heroes of Scripture reacted …
Quick Thoughts on the UMC Split
I have been following developments in the UMC for four years. To be transparent, I have been a member of the Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA) and plan on joining the Global Methodist Church (GMC) church once the Protocol is passed. I joined WCA three years ago when I was an ordained teaching pastor in …
Quick thoughts on Works vs. Faith
The balance between grace and discipline – or justification by faith and works – is a New Testament tension. Usually, those who emphasize grace point to Paul’s letters. Paul emphasized grace through faith over works-based salvation. This fact is evident especially in Galatians and Romans because there was pressure from some Jewish groups to adhere …
Quick Thoughts on Soteriology
The theological arena of soteriology (the theology of salvation) is a subject I have thought long and hard about. I love the hymn "Maker, In Whom We Live" as it lends a soundtrack to the soteriological discussion. Having once been a Calvinist, I have come to reject TULIP Calvinism as a misreading of scripture and …
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