evangelism – Darkened Glass Reflections

Convicted, Equipped, and Sent: Walking in Pentecostal Power (John 16:8-11)—Part 2

This is part 2 of a two-part series, based on a Pentecost sermon I preached in my recent Hermeneutics and Homiletics class. This picks up where last week’s article left off and looks at ways that the Holy Spirit assists and empowers us as we serve Christ.

May 24, 2026

Prerequisites and Purpose of Pentecostal Power

The disciples had to wait to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. God had a purpose in mind. We need to remember why we receive the Holy Spirit.

June 8, 2025

Praise in Prayer and Proclamation

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!”

January 20, 2025

Christians, Elections, Church, State, and Culture

Today I share a few thoughts about the election and Christians’ relationship to the church, government, and society, inspired by the insights of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

November 4, 2024

The Words of Christ—Mark 6:10-11

And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them” (Mark 6:10-11).

March 5, 2024

The Words of Christ—Mark 1:17

“Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Mark 1:17).

February 20, 2024

The Words of Christ—Matthew 10:13-15

“And whoever does not receive you nor listen to your words, as you leave that house or city, shake the dust off your feet” (Matthew 10:14).

October 16, 2023

The Words of Christ—Matthew 9:37-38

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38)

October 14, 2023