Tag: Christian Faith

A New Deliverance | Psalm 22 Sermon

Sermon text: Psalm 22

Sermon outline

Main idea: God delivers the forsaken by forsaking his Son.

  • When men despise, God faithfully delivers (vv. 1-11).
  • When death looms, God can rescue (vv. 12-21).
  • When God delivers, witness and worship abound (vv. 22-31).

A New Priest | Psalm 110 Sermon

Sermon text: Psalm 110

Sermon outline

Main idea: Right now, Jesus isn’t dead in the grave or missing in action. He rules as the Messianic priest-king bringing God to us and us to God.

  • Jesus rules as Messianic priest right now (v. 1).
  • Jesus rules as Messianic priest through his church (vv. 2-3).
  • Jesus rules as Messianic priest forever (v. 4).
  • Jesus rules as Messianic priest against his enemies (vv. 5-6).
  • Jesus rules as Messianic priest righteously exalted (v. 7).

A New King | Psalm 72 Sermon

Sermon text: Psalm 72

Sermon outline

Main idea: For the earth to flourish, we need an earthly king from heaven.

  • We need a new king. (superscript: of Solomon and v. 20)
  • We need a peacemaking king. (vv. 1-11)
  • We need a redemptive king (vv. 12-14)
  • We need a divine king (vv. 15-19)
  • Jesus is this new king.

Evaluating Traditions in Youth Ministry

This past summer, I had the privilege to write an article for Youth Pastor Theologian. Although I no longer serve in youth ministry, I still have a few thoughts to pass along to those who do. Here’s the link to the article: https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/evaluating-traditions-in-youth-ministry

7 Resolutions from the Early Church | Acts 2:42-47 Sermon

Sermon text: Acts 2:42-47

Sermon outline

Main idea: The early church was devoted to seven practices that can transform our church and through us our community.

  • Early churches were devoted to four community practices.
    • Apostolic Teaching
    • Fellowship
    • Communion
    • Prayers
  • These simple practices filled their members with awe for God.
  • Early Christians were committed to three daily habits.
    • Hospitality
    • Worship
    • Witness
  • These daily habits led to more being saved.
  • These practices and habits give us seven resolutions for our church family as a whole and as individuals for the coming year.