Category: Practical Theology
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DiscipleSHAPE: a paradigm for forming Christians
The one where I begin to roughly sketch a model for disciple-making and disciple-shaping that looks, in some ways, awfully familiar; and is sure to be pooh-poohed by the experts.
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The Boat You Want to Be In (Mark 6:45-52)
In a sermon delivered June 23, 2024, I explain that the story of Jesus walking on the water shows us how He blesses His people in the storms of life.
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Who’s afraid of Sola Fide?
The one where I explain that the grace to do good works can only be received through faith, while quoting Martin Luther, St. Augustine, and Kris Kristofferson.
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According to the portion of faith: What does Romans 12:6 mean?
The one where I explain an often oddly translated and therefore often misunderstood passage in Romans.
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Water, Bread, and Wine
Some unoriginal thoughts on God imparting spiritual blessings through physical means.
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Applying Philippians 4:8 to one another
What if Christians dwelled on the good, the true, and the beautiful God has formed in one another?
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The place of lament in the Christian life, or why casting all your cares on Him might look different than you imagine
The one where we learn to read 1 Peter 5:7 through the lenses of lament.
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Saved to Serve: A Sermon on Mark 1:29-31
The one where I talk about St. Peter’s mother-in-law’s healing—and ours; and the ‘80s band Crowded house.
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The Athanasian Creed from Scripture, Line 29
Line 29 of the Athanasian Creed begins the section on the two natures of Christ. The Creed warns that refusing to believe in the Incarnation is apostasy and damnation.
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Mary Magdalene at Easter
The one where I talk about the men who didn’t believe Mary Magdalene on Easter morning, and the men who still deny the resurrection.
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