Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: evangelism

No Sin Beyond God’s Grace

Is there any sin that God will not forgive? Can I commit any sin that God will not forgive?

October 11, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost IV: The Ascended Christ Sends the Indwelling Spirit

This conclusion to this series will show how the indwelling Holy Spirit provides our connection with the ascended Lord Jesus Christ and enables us to observe all that He has commanded us (Matthew 28:19–20).

May 23, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost III. The Gospel of Forgiveness

One of the most important, and in many churches least emphasized, elements of Jesus’ post-resurrection teaching is the message of forgiveness. Yet, it is central to Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples, and it should be central to our message. As He prepared them for their forthcoming ministry, He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If…

May 21, 2021
Ascension and Pentecost I: A Unified Gospel Message

On the traditional church calendar, the Easter season lasts 50 days, beginning with Easter Sunday and ending seven weeks later with the Feast of Pentecost. Easter and Pentecost are not merely bookends on a cycle of Scripture readings for Sunday worship. Along with the Feast of the Ascension (on the 40th day of Easter, 10…

May 16, 2021
Palm Sunday: Christ Cannot Be Cancelled

The “cancel culture” of Jesus’ day attempted to silence Him and His disciples. The world continues to try to silence it. Sometimes it is hard to tell when we are being “cancelled” and when we are using wisdom.

March 28, 2021
Election 2020 Thoughts: Part I of II

In this post, I share a few thoughts to consider and lessons we can learn in the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election. Part I of II.

November 8, 2020
God Is With Us Always: II. Presence, Power, Purpose

Jesus is with us always, even to the end of the age. He sends us to share His Good News with His presence and power.

June 7, 2020
Sharing the Message: “What God Has Done for Me”

Every Christian has a message to share: “What God has done for me.” Somebody needs to hear it.

April 19, 2020
Feast of St. Andrew: Drawing People to Jesus

For the Feast of St. Andrew: The first apostle to follow Jesus was a man who led others to Christ without gaining recognition.

November 30, 2019
The First Easter Sermons: The Central Theme of the Bible

On the first Easter night, Jesus summarized the Old Testament prophecies about Himself and the Gospel His disciples would preach.

April 20, 2019