A friend asked me to read this recent book (2024) by Mark D. Hall, a professor in the School of Government at Regent University. The book is helpful in some areas, a bit too shallow in others, and outright deficient in one. Let me begin by summarizing Hall's central thesis: Christian Nationalism is an unchristian, … Continue reading Book Review: “Who’s Afraid of Christian Nationalism,” by Mark David Hall
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Cutting Room Floor: Two Mistakes.
Yesterday I preached from Psalm 120, the first of the Psalms of Ascent, or Pilgrim Songs. I made the point that this psalm is written for exiles/sojourners - "Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!" Both tribes mentioned were far from Jerusalem, hostile, foreign peoples. According to Peter, we … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Two Mistakes.
Cutting Room Floor: Three applications of Colossians 1:15-20
Not every sermon needs to end with three points of application because sometimes, knowing the glory of Jesus better is the point of the sermon. Last Sunday sermon had application woven throughout - worship Jesus, submit all the areas of your life to Christ, etc., but the focus was definitely not practical application. There were … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Three applications of Colossians 1:15-20
Cutting Room Floor: Generational Wealth
Last Sunday, I preached from 2 John about walking in truth, God's commandments, and love. As part of the application, I made a point directed at parents. We talk a lot about how to build and pass on generational wealth. Well, the greatest wealth we possess is the treasure of Christ! We ought to work … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Generational Wealth
Cutting Room Floor: Jesus is Mine!
Last week, in a sermon on Colossians 2:6-7, I made a point that we have received Jesus, not just benefits from Jesus, but Jesus himself. Jesus doesn't just dispense grace, hand out forgiveness, or distribute keys to rooms in his Father's heavenly home. He gives us himself, and by faith we receive Christ - Christ … Continue reading Cutting Room Floor: Jesus is Mine!
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