The story of Zacchaeus is one of the more instantly recognizable stories in the Gospels. Why is that? What should we learn from Zacchaeus and Jesus in this story, and what about all the other people in the crowd?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on January 7, 2024.)

Jesus’s encounter with a rich young ruler can seem quite harsh, depending on the perspective of the reader. But the encounter should force the reader to reconsider their perspective: who exactly is Jesus talking about, and how does his teaching apply to each of us?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 31, 2023.)

The story of Jesus and Lazarus famously contains the shortest verse in the Bible: Jesus wept. What do we learn about Jesus’s priorities, heart, and desires in this story, and what should we do about it?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 24, 2023.)

The final two chapters of Esther (though one of them is very short) illuminate the entire purpose of the whole book: to tell the story of and establish the celebration of a holiday to be remembered throughout the generations. Why was this so important, and what should we learn from it?

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(Preaching through Esther. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 17, 2023.)

Many of the stories of Jesus in the gospels teach us just as much by the people responding to (and either rejecting or accepting) Jesus. Why did the healing of the blind man elicit such strong reactions, and what should we learn from them?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 17, 2023.)

After several delays, Esther finally confronts Haman on the night of her second feast. What contributes to the final showdown, how does it all play out, and what should we learn from this dramatic evening?

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(Preaching through Esther. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 10, 2023.)

Jesus encountered many demons during his ministry, but what is often more interesting in these encounters is the people: how they react, what they say, and how Jesus responds to them. What can we learn from our encounter with Jesus and a demon in Mark 9?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 10, 2023.)

As we build toward the crescendo in Esther, the narrative pauses to zoom in on Haman’s pride, obsession, and bitterness. What can we learn from Haman’s inevitable downfall?

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(Preaching on Esther. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 3, 2023.)

Jesus encounter with the Canaanite woman is one of the most unusual in the gospels. Why did Jesus treat the woman the way he did, and what should we learn from his behavior?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on December 3, 2023.)

Jesus calming the storm is probably one of the most famous Gospel stories, perfectly demonstrating Jesus’s power and intent. But it is made more powerful in Matthew’s version by the contrast with what comes before. What should we learn from this story, and the story that precedes it?

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(Preaching on the life of Jesus. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ on November 26, 2023.)