https://youtu.be/cwVONgnU2y4 Audio Only On this episode of the podcast, we are going to be looking at the third commandment-- taking God's name in vain. We've all been told what this means growing up, but perhaps it's not really what you think it means. Check out our next episode of the Caffeinated Christianity podcast here, on … Continue reading Ep. 45: The Ten Commandments — You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain… →

https://youtu.be/rvdBCh0dDrE Audio Only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Nature vs. Nurture — 1 John 2:28-3:3 →

https://youtu.be/k0IGgkrvnoQ Audio only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Key Words — 1 John 2:18-27 →

https://youtu.be/0L9LoiY5AXc Audio only This is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. … Continue reading Sermon — Same and Different — 1 John 2:12-17 →

https://youtu.be/dY0cWVlIs0s Audio Only Full disclaimer: I took some interpretive (with a little research) freedom on this one. On this episode, we are talking about making carved images. No, this isn't art class. It won't be high quality, but it sure will be fun. #JohnOneFive Welcome to Caffeinated Christianity. We are a site dedicated to one … Continue reading Ep. 44: The Ten Commandments — “You shall not make for yourself a carved image…” →

On this episode of the podcast and video cast, we are tackling the first commandment of the 10-- "You shall have no other gods before me." It's not our natural inclination to think of ourselves as pagan idolaters, but I think the case can be made that we pretty much are. Check it out now! … Continue reading Ep. 43: The 10 Commandments — Idolatry →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bu4hrVqmWw Here is a sermon given by me, Cooper Short, on 1 John 2:7-11. I preached this at Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This is a part of a series walking through 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist while finishing my undergraduate at … Continue reading Sermon — Love Kills — 1 John 2:7-11 →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EagIHBjvxrM We are finally an audio and video podcast. I'm no sure if that's good or bad. Let's just say good for now! On this inaugural episode of the Caffeinated Christianity Podcast, we are going to kickoff a series on the 10 Commandments. I'm sure you've heard them before, but you've never heard-- or seen-- … Continue reading Ep. 42: The 10 Commandments — Intro →

Here is a sermon I gave as part of a series on 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This series is my first sermon series ever. All feedback is welcome as I am learning the ropes of this whole preaching … Continue reading Sermon — Walk as He Walked — 1 John 2:1-6 →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsieMsGos68 Here is a sermon I gave as part of a series on 1 John. At the time of this posting, I am serving as pulpit supply for Bethel Baptist Church in Laurens, SC. This series is my first sermon series ever. All feedback is welcome as I am learning the ropes of this whole … Continue reading Sermon — Let’s be honest… — 1 John 1:5-10 →