Compassion, Civility, Conviction, and Courage. Then...start to speak! This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.

The sermon today is titled "What Insiders Need To Know." This sermon is the second installment in our series "Back To The Basics." The Scripture reading is from John 4:27-39 and John 9:25 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 11, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Greg Laurie, “Evangelism Jesus-Style: Winning Hearts for Christ.” A New Beginning Podcast. Dec 26, 2025.  
• Jonathan Storment, “Show and Tell: Let Your Life Speak.” Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. May 18, 2025. 
• Matt Smethurst, “How To Become an Evangelist: 7 Ways To Be Evangelism Ready.” The Gospel Coalition. August 4, 2021. 
• Rick Atchley, “What One Thing Can You Share?” The Hills Church. January 13,
  2025.
• Nightbirde Music, “America’s Got Talent—Nightbirde ‘It’s OK’ Golden Buzzer
  Performance.” Performed in 2021. Posted July 3, 2025.
• Talent Recap, “Nightbirde Tribute Choir Makes Simon Cowell CRY on AGT 2023!,” June 5, 2023. 
   
  
  

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What if we went about "gospeling" as a way of life--the Jesus way? This is part of a year-long focus on the heart of the Christian faith so that we can share with our neighbors the faith of a Christian heart.

The sermon today is titled "Evangelism And The Jesus Method." This sermon is the first installment in our series "Back To The Basics." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 4:23-25. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 4, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• For Barna and Lifeway survey results, see Jonathan Storment, "Show & Tell: The Lord Will Call." May 11, 2025. Pleasant Valley Church, Little Rock, AR.
• For the 80% return rate on inviting someone to lunch after church, see Thom Rainer interview. "The Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches: Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation." The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast. Nov 6, 2025.

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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 "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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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

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

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