Our King has come, is coming, and will come again. What does it mean to think of Jesus as "our coming King"? In this first lesson of the series, I ask us to consider the conversations before creation.

The sermon today is titled "The Return of the King." This sermon is the third installment in our series "The Coming King." The Scripture reading is from Daniel 7:9-14 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 21, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• J. R. R. Tolkein, The Return of the King
• N. T. Wright, When God Became King
• N. T. Wright, The Old Testament & The People of God
• N. T. Wright, Jesus & The Victory of God

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Our King has come, is coming, and will come again. What does it mean to think of Jesus as "our coming King"? In this first lesson of the series, I ask us to consider the conversations before creation.

The sermon today is titled "Old Testament Promises." This sermon is the second installment in our series "The Coming King." The Scripture reading is from Isaiah 11:1-10. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 14, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Andrew T. Abernathy & Gregory Goswell, God’s Messiah in the Old Testament: Expectations of a Coming King.

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Our King has come, is coming, and will come again. What does it mean to think of Jesus as "our coming King"? In this first lesson of the series, I ask us to consider the conversations before creation.

The sermon today is titled "Before All Worlds." This sermon is the first installment in our series "The Coming King." The Scripture reading is from John 17:4-5 & Ephesians 1:4-5. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on December 7, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Loving Christ.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Augustine, Confessions 11:12.
• Mark D. Roberts, Ephesians (Story of God Commentary Series)
• Joseph Mangina, Revelation (Brazos Theological Commentary Series)

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What can I learn from the story of Joseph? That God gives hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and family.

The sermon today is titled "God Gives Family." This sermon is the fourth installment in the series "Joseph's Journey." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 46-50. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 17, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Biblical Studies.

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• Walter Brueggeman, Genesis (Interpretation Commentary Series)

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What can I learn from the story of Joseph? That God gives hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and family.

The sermon today is titled "God Gives Forgiveness." This sermon is the third installment in the series "Joseph's Journey." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 42:6-44:34. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 3, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Biblical Studies.

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• Walter Brueggeman, Genesis (Interpretation Commentary Series)

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What can I learn from the story of Joseph? That God gives hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and family.

The sermon today is titled "God Gives Wisdom." This sermon is the second installment in the series "Joseph's Journey." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 41:1-57. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 27, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Biblical Studies.

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• Walter Brueggeman, Genesis (Interpretation Commentary Series)

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What can I learn from the story of Joseph? That God gives hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and family.

The sermon today is titled "God Gives Hope." This sermon is the first installment in the series "Joseph's Journey." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 39:20-40:23. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 20, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Biblical Studies.

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• Walter Brueggeman, Genesis (Interpretation Commentary Series)

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How do I come alongside a loved one who is deconstructing their faith? Is breaking down a faith system all bad, or always bad? Is there hope through it all?

The sermon today is titled "Deconstructing Faith." This sermon is the fifth installment in our recurring series "The Struggles We Face." The Scripture reading is from Jude 21-22. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 30, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Dealing with Struggles and Suffering.

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• Ian Harber, Walking Through Deconstruction (InterVarsity 2025).

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How do I face bitterness and resentment? Can bitterness be replaced with blessing? The author of Hebrews answers "yes," and points us to the grace of God.

The sermon today is titled "Bitterness & Resentment." This sermon is the fourth installment in our recurring series "The Struggles We Face." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 12:14-15. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 23, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Dealing with Struggles and Suffering.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Adrian Rogers, "Root of Bitterness." Video and outline.
• Rick Atchley, "Forgiveness Is A Must." The Hills Church.
• David Jeremiah, "Slaying the Giant of Resentment."
• Chris Beall, "When Bitterness Takes Over." Life Church.

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How do I face pain and suffering? What does a Christian say when confronted with the problem of evil? It seems to me that the problem of pain, evil, and suffering is a problem for everyone; but the Christian has a story that allows the glory of God to be revealed through it all. It is called the cross.

The sermon today is titled "Pain & Suffering." This sermon is the third installment in our recurring series "The Struggles We Face." (Part 1 and Part 2 deal with estranged children). The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 4:12-13 and Hebrews 9:14. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 2, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Dealing with Struggles and Suffering.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• C. S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
• C. S. Lewis, Screwtape Letters
• Alvin Plantinga's "Free Will Defense"
• Tim Keller, "Evil and Suffering." Sermon. Feb 4, 2001.
• William Lane Craig. "The Problem of Evil." Defenders Podcast.

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