"It has been difficult for me to accept that most debates are not won on the merits, but they are already decided long before they begin."

Originally preached on June 12, 2011 at Way of Life Christian Fellowship in Grain Valley, MO.

"The response of the Jesus’ followers to His death and the perseverance of the witnesses in the face of persecution and marginalization, remain two of the foundation stones upon which Christian faith is established."

Preached originally on May 29, 2011 at Way of Life Christian Fellowship in Grain Valley, MO.

"I would suggest that, for Luke, if one cannot trust the apostolic witnesses who authored the New Testament, one cannot claim faith in Jesus."

Preached originally on May 22, 2011 at Way of Life Christian Fellowship in Grain Valley, MO.

"A surprising number of decisions directly affect the faithfulness of our following after Jesus."

Preached originally on May 15, 2011 at Way of Life Christian Fellowship in Grain Valley, MO.

Why did God create us, and why has He continued in such patience with us?

Preached originally on January 14, 2001 at Faith United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, IL.

"Faith is directed at the way the world should be, might have been, not the way the world is."

Preached originally on April 24, 2011 at Way of Life Christian Fellowship in Grain Valley, MO.

The Living God is not a God, as Job thought He might be, who sits above our suffering, immune and indifferent to it.

Preached originally on March 2, 2002 at Faith United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, IL.

"In Jesus, God and humanity might meet in the middle, but humans must be willing to move toward godliness as God, in Jesus, moved toward humanity."

Preached originally on December 23, 2012 at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene in Loudon, NH.

"Have we allowed the revelation of God to change our mind, or are we intent on ignoring it in order to keep our opinions or traditions intact?"

This sermon was preached originally on September 16, 2007 at Blue Springs Church of the Nazarene in Blue Springs, MO.

"Until we’re in this together, entirely and for the long haul, we will be part of the problem and never part of the solution."

Originally preached on October 13, 2002 at Faith United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, IL.