When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Responsively." It is the final installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Haggai 1:12 & Deuteronomy 4:30 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Easter S...
Apr 11, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 33
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Devotionally." It is the ninth installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Acts 4:13 (TLB) & 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Easter Su...
Apr 03, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 32
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Theologically." It is the eighth installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Luke 24:27-47 (ESV) & 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, A...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 31
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Communally." It is the seventh installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 17, 2024. All lessons...
Mar 20, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 30
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Normally." It is the sixth installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Deuteronomy 29:29 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 10, 2024. All lessons f...
Mar 13, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 29
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Discerningly." It is the fifth installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Mark 4:30-34 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 3, 2024. All lessons fit...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 28
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Humbly." It is the fourth installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Zephaniah 2:3 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 25, 2024. All lessons fit...
Mar 04, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 27
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Wondrously." It is the third installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 15:29-31 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 18, 2024. All lesso...
Feb 28, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 26
When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Confidently." It is the second installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 119:41-43 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 11, 2024. All less...
Feb 13, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 25
[Note: audio crackling in the original. Sorry!] When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God . Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Reverently." It is the first installment in our series " Read Well ." The Scripture reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Chri...
Feb 06, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The sermon today is titled "Teach Us To Pray." It is the last installment in our series " Airplane Mode ." The Scripture reading is from Luke 11:1 (ESV). Ori...
Jan 31, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The sermon today is titled "When He Doesn't Answer?" It is the third installment in our series " Airplane Mode ." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 25:12-2...
Jan 23, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The sermon today is titled "Does Prayer Do Anything?" It is the second installment in our series " Airplane Mode ." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 3...
Jan 14, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The sermon today is titled "Is God Really Listening?" It is the first installment in our series " Airplane Mode ." The Scripture reading is from 1 John 5:14-...
Jan 08, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Go back before time . Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. The sermon today is titled "After." It is the last installment in our series " Cosmic Christ ." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 1:1-4 (CEV). Ori...
Jan 05, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Go back before time . Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. The sermon today is titled "Holding All Things Together." It is the fourth installment in our series " Cosmic Christ ." The Scripture reading is from ...
Jan 05, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Go back before time . Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. The sermon today is titled "Exact Representation." It is the third installment in our series " Cosmic Christ ." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews ...
Dec 20, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Go back before time . Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. The sermon today is titled "Radiance of God's Glory." It is the second installment in our series " Cosmic Christ ." The Scripture reading is from Hebr...
Dec 19, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Go back before time . Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. The sermon today is titled "Before All Galaxies." It is the first installment in our series " Cosmic Christ ." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 1...
Dec 04, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 15
There are days we wish to remember forever, and there are days we hope to forget. This is a story about loss and gain, and a God who never forgets the good stuff. The sermon today is titled "A Thanksgiving To Remember." It is a stand-alone sermon for Thanksgiving and a reflection on the death of my father-in-law and the birth of my son in the same week. The Scripture reading is from Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV ) and John 16:20-22 (ESV) . Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, A...
Nov 29, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Beyond rules and moral ideals. Read the Sermon on the Mount as every day, in every way, learning to practice the presence of God. The sermon today is titled "Practice Makes Perfect." It is the thirteenth and last installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 7:24-29 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 12, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, a...
Nov 27, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 13
If you want to know who the hurting trust , find out who heals them, feeds them, and welcomes them. The sermon today is titled "Who Do You Trust?" It is the twelfth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 7:6-23 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 5, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A N...
Nov 15, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Yes we are called to discern and assess. But Jesus challenges the hypercritical, the hypocritical, and all of us who desire a critical spirit. The sermon today is titled "Judgy McJudgerson." It is the eleventh installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 7:1-5 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 29, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Ser...
Oct 31, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 11
When you don't have the words. When there are no words. There is a still a word of hope for us. Join us as we rediscover the prayer the Lord taught his disciples to pray. The sermon today is titled "When You Haven't Got A Prayer." It is the tenth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:7-13 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 22, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories:...
Oct 24, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In the dark. Behind the scenes. That's where the magic happens . That is where Christ will meet us. There is power when God takes notice, and only God is the focus of attention when our deeds are done in secret. The sermon today is titled "Our God Who Sees In Secret." I was honored to be joined by Casey McDonald, Associate Minister at West Side in Searcy. It is the ninth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (ESV). Ori...
Oct 17, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 9
A perfect love is one that includes our enemies . The only way for this is to remove any desire for revenge or even self-preservation. It is, after all, the way of the cross. The sermon today is titled "A Perfect Love." It is the eighth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:38-48 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 8, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Di...
Oct 10, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Tell the truth. Even when it hurts. Jesus' case against verbal manipulation. The sermon today is titled "To Tell The Truth." It is the seventh installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:31-37 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 1, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Lifestyle . Click h...
Oct 03, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Sometimes, when it comes to lust, we just need to change trains. The sermon today is titled "Wanderlust." It is the sixth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:27-30 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 24, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Lifestyle . Click here if you would l...
Sep 26, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
What are we to do with anger? Find out with our guest speaker, Casey McDonald! The sermon today is titled "The Antidote To Anger." It is the fifth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:21-26 (ESV). Originally preached by Casey McDonald at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 17, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: ...
Sep 20, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
How can you be more righteous than a Pharisee, without losing your mind? It's not what you think. It's more than you think. And it will change the way you think. The sermon today is titled "Calling All Neurotics." It is the fourth installment in our series " One Sermon That Changed The World. " The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:17-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on September 10, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Disco...
Sep 11, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 4
